246: A 5-Step System for Crushing it with Clients with James Martin

<p>To view the full episode show notes, visit:</p><p><a href="https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/246">https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/246</a></p><p><i>Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo.</i><br />Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a <a href="http://buzzsumo.com/sidehustle">FREE 30-Day Trial.</a></p><p>--- </p><h3>Flipping the Switch from Hobbyist to Professional</h3><p>Struggling to get started or taking the next steps in your professional freelance pursuits?</p><p><strong>These tend to be the 4 biggest challenges holding back your sick gains:</strong></p><ol><li>Systems</li><li>Processes</li><li>Routines</li><li>Boundaries</li></ol><p>In my opinion, these challenges are the behind-the-scenes work necessary to unlock your big breakthroughs and long-term success as a creative.</p><p>Today’s guest—James Martin of @Made.By.James—is a brand-by-hand-building juggernaut reigning in the UK.</p><p>He’s a wizard at showcasing his process within his content, which has helped him build client demand while educating his hungry, massive community (currently 220k+ on Instagram as of recording).</p><p>He’s also the author of his upcoming book: <a href="https://www.themadebyjames.com/index.php/made-by-james-book"><i>Your Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design</i></a>.</p><p><strong>In today’s episode we talk shop on:</strong></p><ul><li>The business side of this game.</li><li>How to avoid being stagnant and always learning.</li><li>His 5-step system for working with clients.</li><li>Streamlining processes and setting boundaries.</li><li>Promoting your work, logos, and more.</li></ul><p><strong>The Goal:</strong> To provide you with the next steps of flipping the switch from hobbyist to professional and taking control of your business.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>RESOURCES & REFERENCES</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.themadebyjames.com/index.php/made-by-james-book">Order James’ Book</a></li><li><a href="https://sidehustlerscoaching.com/">Side