2. 3 things I wish I knew when I started freelancing

2. 3 things I wish I knew when I started freelancing

Author: Louise Shanahan January 20, 2021 Duration: 15:08

Thinking about starting a freelance business? Worried about where to start? In the second episode of 15 Minute Freelancer, Louise Shanahan  reflects on three things she wished she knew when she was making the leap from 'proper job' to full-time freelancer.

"I had a lot of fear around quitting a sensible, well-paid 'proper' job and going it alone. I didn't know any freelancers or business owners. There was no model to follow. But looking back a few years later, it feels like a complete 180. It's been such an adventure! Here's what I would tell myself when I was panicking about getting started..." -- Louise Shanahan

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter and content marketer. She's on a mission to help others build a business and life they love – in weekly snack-sized bites.

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Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
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Resources mentioned
4 Hour Work Week
Being Freelance
Freelance Heroes

Music credit: Just Smile by LiQWYD
Cover art: Hello I'm Nik

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Ever feel like building a business for yourself is a full-time job in itself, before you’ve even landed a client? 15 Minute Freelancer cuts through the overwhelm with manageable, actionable advice designed to fit around a busy schedule. Hosted by freelance health copywriter Louise Shanahan, each episode draws directly from her own journey and the real, sometimes messy, realities of working for yourself. You’ll hear honest behind-the-scenes stories about pricing, difficult clients, and finding focus, alongside straightforward strategies for the nuts and bolts of running a sustainable operation. The aim is to move beyond generic hustle-culture advice and focus on what actually works, helping you shape a freelance career that supports the life you want, not one that consumes it. This isn't about theory; it's about practical steps you can implement almost immediately. Tune in for a candid, snack-sized conversation that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a business lecture. Whether you're just considering the leap or are years into your freelance path, this podcast offers a refreshingly realistic perspective on entrepreneurship.
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