90. The future of freelancing (with Paul Evans)

90. The future of freelancing (with Paul Evans)

Author: Louise Shanahan January 13, 2023 Duration: 15:19

Today we're taking a look at what the future of freelancing might look like as working culture evolves. My guest is Paul Evans, director of Fourth Estate Creative and creator of the Freelance Fellowship platform. As a small business owner and someone who hires freelancers, Paul sees the opportunities and challenges from both sides.

Our conversation unpicks what recent shifts in working culture might mean for freelancers, including:

  • The drivers behind the growth of the freelance economy (plus benefits and pitfalls to watch out for)
  • The gig economy and workers' rights
  • How to spot knowledge gaps in companies you'd like to work with
  • Combining your skills to become a "triple threat"
  • The power of collaboration between groups of freelancers
  • How Paul works with freelancers in his own business

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Say hi to Paul:
LinkedIn: Paul Thomas Evans
Fourth Estate Creative website: https://www.fourthestatecreative.com/
Freelance Fellowship website: https://www.freelancefellowship.com/

Say hi to Louise:
Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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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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