071: How To Go From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ Karl Doran

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Karl Doran explains what he’s learned by going from freelance motion design to owning his own studio. He describes his process for landing clients without the use of traditional advertising. He also talks about setting clear expectations with clients so that everyone is happy with the results of his work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Both freelancing and running your own agency have their advantages. There’s a sense of freedom to both, but they come with different responsibilities. My guest on this episode started his own successful agency after years of freelancing. Today, he’s sharing some lessons he learned from this switch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">About Karl Doran</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Karl Doran is a creative director and founder of</span> <a href= "https://weareflow.uk/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flow Creative</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, an animation studio and branding agency in Manchester. His team of eight illustrators, designers, and project managers has created animated explainer films, brand films, and social content for numerous companies and arts and culture organizations.</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How can you leverage your network to land the next big job? We would love to hear from you. We are @motionhatch on Twitter and Instagram.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you transitioned from freelance to studio work? What’s one lesson you learned from the switch? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram.</span></p> <p><a href= "https://motionhatch.com/071-how-to-go-from-freelancer-to-studio-owner-w-karl-doran" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find full show notes here.</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://motionhatch.com/challenge"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Join the Motion Design Client Challenge</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://motionhatch.com/client-quest" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style=