Freelance tips - Course - part 1

If you're a designer, developer or any kind of creative, you can use this guide to increase your chances of getting clients, starting a successful freelance career and potentially even your very own agency!

Part one of a series on building extra income streams and making money.

🙋 Survey mentioned at the end of the video is here:

☝️ Watch next:

🏆 Master design with me

🔮 More about the series:
In this series we'll go through all the potential income streams a designer or developer can have and how to use the power of the internet to your advantage. Freelancing is a great way to make extra money - either next to your steady job, or if you do it right, it can BE your main job and source of income.

👨🏻‍💻 About me
I'm a designer, entrepreneur and startup founder. I started back in the late 90's and currently my main goal is to share my knowledge, both paid and free. This channel is one of the places where I share my tips on design, user experience, growth, marketing, life and mindfulness. Subscribe to stay in touch. ❤️

#money #freelance #jobs

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The Good
01:17 - The Bad
02:12 - How to start
03:05 - The Offer
03:33 - The Rate
05:37 - The Portfolio
06:33 - Networking
07:00 - No clients?
07:58 - Work faster tip
08:42 - What's next?

[michugabry]

Finally someone that doesnt sell the "freelancer lifestyle" when they say that you should be earning 100k+ in the first year.
I was a victim to that which lead to me feeling like i wasnt achieving enough.
I absolutelty love your work and the transparency. Please keep it going you are doing gods work.

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[saiparesh]

Thank you. This 9 minute video has more content than even some mini courses. You are truly a blessing to the design community♥️

[priyangasankar]

👍7:59 (local library)This is a best practice that every designer should be following. thanks for the great tip & ideas. Please do also let us know the best freelancer websites or how we can find clients.

[smartstudy]

I just started to watch your videos i have learnt lot of thinga....thank you

[SzabatDesign]

Waiting like always! The best teacher on youtube ! 💪

[natalie-taylor]

I'm excited about this series and that u r delivering it in multiple phases! It's a lot to suss out, especially if u are freelancing as a small business or solo. It's a learned experience—and possibly a challenge for many—to see all the connection points and to make it work.

You mentioned design & coding. U r so correct, if u can offer both services, u will def be more in demand. My husband codes, I design. At this point, it's much easier for him to land projects and then pull me into them.

One of the biggest things that I like about the material u create is that u use the toolsets you teach about. Ex: the survey link included with this video. U are actively researching feedback to change scope/add material as needed.

Additionally, nice timestamps and chapter oultines – that's very helpful :)

[DannyAquinoH]

Hi Michal, just wanted to give a little suggestion. It would be nice to have a change log on the book updates, kind of how github works or maybe just a text document with the revised/expanded sections. Hope you are doing well, thank you for your work!

[cinallsup]

Thank you for the content and books and lessons. I got a new appreciation for ui/ux. Feeling encouraged! Also love the humor.

[imjsnw]

16 years me is liking this. I already do a lot of commissions freelance in my freetime and the benefits are real

[SkArifHossain]

Some awesome tips there! Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[chetanshere]

Very excited for the video much awaited

[OlaNoMe]

Forever grateful for all the knowledge you are sharing with us!

[soul.rebel]

Will be working at the time of the premiere but can't🎉 Thanks for giving back to the community sharing your knowledge and experience, always appreciated 🙏🏽

[jldjld]

Thank you so much this was very helpful. ❤ please make more videos on freelancing

[powderpov]

Thanks for another useful UX video Michal.

[Irrwyn]

Great video, very motivating. I've been freelancing for a bit but it's quite tough, I'll go back to studies for some time, before maybe working in an agency and working on the side on my freelance business. Cheers!

[monikavarkalyte]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! I think it's a very important topic for all design people. Looking forward to the next series!

[domieSinday]

I honestly tried to freelance and doing it for almost 3 mos. I still don't get a single client yet.
I think I'll apply for a company first to gain more experience and to earn money coz my bank has been drain. LOL
BTW! great content from you again Michal. Thank you!

[FelCastaneda]

Hi Michal, thank you for this video. Super helpful.

Question, you will show us how to use auto layout in the 2nd Course of Boring UI.

Does learning auto layout makes it easier to learn webflow?

[jonathananderson]

I may be a bit late to the game, but I am soooo glad I found you at Hype4!! Thank you!!!