Asking For A Friend: How Do I Pursue A Freelance Career?

<p>Welcome to our first ever Asking For A Friend episode series, where we tackle your biggest questions and deep dive into our own personal experiences and expertise.</p><p>We’re kicking it off with a Q&A with Gill, all about how she pursued a career as a freelancer. With The Great Resignation and more demand for flexibility and remote work, working on contract has never been more popular (#youwontbreakmysoul). A third of Americans are gig workers, and 13% of Canadians are freelancers, but it can be tough knowing how to start, how to pitch your services, and how to price your work. </p><p>Whether you want to quit corporate and be your own boss, or start a side hustle to earn some extra cash, this is your guide to networking, building a portfolio, and finding balance amidst the crazy workload. </p><p>Tune in as we chat about:</p><ul><li>How Gill started her freelance career</li><li>The importance of building a strong network</li><li>How to price your services and set income goals</li><li>Figuring out what marketable skills you can offer</li><li>Balancing multiple clients, scarcity mindset and avoiding burnout</li><li>The pros and cons for going freelance </li><li>Why building routine and consistency are key</li></ul><p>DM us if you have any burning questions that you’re Asking For A Friend, and we’ll dive into them in our next Q&A!</p><p>For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: <a href="http://teachmehowtoadult.ca/">teachmehowtoadult.ca</a></p><p><br />Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://www.teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter">teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter </a></p><p>Follow us on the ‘gram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast/">@teachmehowtoadultpodcast </a></p><p>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yunggillianaire/">yunggillianaire</a></p><p>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cailynmichaan/">cailynmichaan</a></p><p>Follow us on TikTok: </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmehowtoadult">@teachmehowtoadult</a></p>