Episode description
Do you want to become a successful freelance instructional designer?
In this episode we celebrate 5 years in business! Hannah and Victoria ask Kim questions about how she kept our successful business running. They ask:
- If there is an employee out there who wants to move into freelancing, what are some things you would suggest they start doing on the side?
- How do you manage feelings of imposter syndrome?
- How did you know that you were ready to quit your full-time role and start your business?
- Do your personal values need to align with your business’ values?
- How do you decide if you want to hire a team? How do you choose the right people?
- What is the best piece of advice you have received on your freelancing journey?
- What habits do you need to build to keep a business running?
- Do you think people should have a monetary safety net before going out on their own? If so, how much would you recommend?
- How do you continually get contracts?
- What traits do you think someone needs to have in order to be a successful freelancer?
- How do you avoid burnout?
- Who did you follow/listen to when you were getting started?
- How do you build long-term relationships with your clients that leads to future work?
- If you could start Belvista Studios all over again, would you do anything differently?
- What boundaries do you need to set to survive as a business?
- How do you manage fear?
- How do you manage the legal side of your business?
- If someone is thinking about freelancing or is new to freelancing, what products on the Creator Hub do you recommend to make their life easier?
- What are your favourite things about being your own boss?
💻 Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-tuohy/
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We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)