Freelancing Secrets— w/ Jamie Brindle & Paul Mikhay

What does it mean to be an artist?
How do you reconcile the need to self-express with client needs?
What about the term, “Freelancer”? How has the term evolved?
What are the stages of freelancing?
What options are there for increasing revenue if you don’t want to hire?
How do you decide how to price yourself?
Is content creation a good idea for freelancers?
How do you hunt and gather in marketing? Know your strengths.
What is something that you didn’t expect about being a content creator?
Principles for showing up online that attract followers.

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[SilentSzZ]

No way! The Futur and Jamie Brindle collab?! Am I dreaming?!

[charlieo.]

Read somewhere that the difference between an artist and a graphic designer is that an artist tries to solve their problems where as a graphic designer tries to decipher someone else's problem. So, as an aspiring watercolor artist getting my work to be at the level of Eudes Correia is a daily struggle, but as a graphic designer, I hit the mark 80% of the time on the first iteration.

[SOUTHNEK]

38:00 Literally the thing that everyone first looking into Chris Do needs to hear. No question.

[hypervioletco]

Best Monday morning content I've seen for a while ❤

[prpr]

46:46

Man, I'm very impressed by this guy. He is very self-aware and thinks clearly. Full of value. Respect. Introvert powers!

[eduardovalderramos]

Man this was a good one, whenever I feel stuck as a designer I just come back here.

[MarketingHarry]

Two of my favorite people in one place! Such a dream come true for me - great job organising this valuable podcast, Paul!

[embarklife]

as an artist, i just see it as creation at will and you always show up for yourself as to not cheat yourself from an experience, the only big thing i learned from design school is how to work with intentions, parameters and deadlines, and communicating with others. at every turn, decisions are made, all of them are an act of expression. from my time in corporate; when i am the artist, i generate the artwork, when im the designer i compose with artwork (i or someone else generates the artwork), when im the director, i manage the artist and the designers. now that i'm on my own i just call myself an artist, i partake in creation at will.

[marcdifferent]

Deeply agree with the fishing addition ...

[BartMiko]

Such a great talk for a Monday's morning coffee, thanks so much guys!☕🙌 Oh, and I love Chris's classy set🤌

[johnveit]

I have found my passion and find your content helpful in learning to apply my skills in a better manner. Closing without selling.

[timmythemage]

When they were introducing and said they were middle childs. I'm like hell yeah me too! I feel I'm one of them lol. But aside from that, truly engaging and fun to listen/watch. Tons of value!

[Vincecreativeservices]

That’s so profound. Outbound lead generation vs content creation. I’ve been doing the former, and need to do the latter.

[shell.studios.designs]

Always great, wise conversations when I come to the Futur ❤

[YoussefElHoulaili]

What an awesome video, thank you guys, and thanks a lot Chris

[jcarmagnola]

"I'm a recovering Graphic Designer". LMFAO

[kolegaramic]

WHEN I SAW THESE TWO IN ONE PLACE ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[jermainebagnall]

Thanks for this informative discussion - it really helped me better understand what it is to be a freelancer vs an independent business owner.

[soundzpleasure]

Own your shadow, it's your after all.. Great time watching this, thank you Chris.. Cheers from Greece. :)

[BB-sgey]

Thank you for this thoughtful discussion. Very informative and helpful!