Freelancer BTS - Some things are more important

Freelancer BTS - Some things are more important

Author: Steve Folland May 3, 2026 Duration: 3:41
New episodes with fresh freelancing stories coming very soon. But as Jess Bruno said on her episode of Being Freelance: "Content can always blood wait". JOIN THE COMMUNITY You're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends). beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU! The Being Freelance course is made for you! Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership. FREELANCER MERCH ...

Stepping away from the traditional career path to work for yourself is a journey filled with unique highs and lows. Being Freelance, hosted by Steve Folland, delves into that reality through candid conversations with those who are living it. Each episode is built around a freelancer's personal story, moving from their first tentative steps to the ongoing challenges and triumphs of running a solo business. You'll hear authentic discussions about finding clients, setting boundaries, managing finances, and coping with the isolation that can sometimes accompany the freedom. This isn't about theoretical business models; it's the practical, often messy, human experience of building a livelihood from your own skills. Steve guides these conversations with empathy, drawing out insights that are both reassuring and actionable. The podcast serves as a regular reminder that the questions and doubts you face are shared by others navigating the same waters. Tuning in provides a sense of connection and a wealth of hard-earned wisdom, whether you're just considering the leap or are a seasoned veteran looking to refine your craft. It’s a resource that acknowledges the tough days while celebrating the incredible rewards of designing your own working life.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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Virtual Assistant Erin Buck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:24
Meet VA & Social Media Assistant Erin Buck. Not that she knew what that was 5 years ago. But then, she was happy working in a school. She didn't need to know. But then a twinge in Erin's back turned her world upside down…
Social Media Strategist Andréa Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Early success on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork led to Andréa expanding her services and horizons. Using video and podcasts she built trust. She also built an agency. Dealing with the challenges of managing a team, wor…
Exhibition Designer Rebecca Shipham - Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
In this episode, Steve catches up with previous guest Rebecca Shipham, a freelance exhibition designer with 13 years of experience. They first spoke for the Being Freelance podcast in October 2015 - you can hear how Rebe…
Copywriter Eddie Shleyner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:50
In 2014 Eddie started the Very Good Copy blog. Using it to educate himself, to explore copywriting techniques whilst working in-house. But he wasn’t the only one reading it. As it grew in popularlity, people started reac…
PR Lucy Werner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:32
From starting as a PR freelancer to accidentally heading a small agency, working with her husband and then transitioning back into solo freelancing, Lucy shares the challenges she's faced along the way - both professiona…
Webflow Expert Robert Smart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
Study, determination, and a knack for design were going to take Robert out of his poor upbringing in South Africa. But the death of his brother, drew him back again. To help young people see a brighter future for themsel…
Web Designer Hannah Dossary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:07
Hannah wondered how the people she met whilst travelling could afford to travel non-stop. It turned out, they were freelancers. And so began a journey into figuring out how she could make that happen, whether she’d like…
Case Study Buddy Joel Klettke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:36
Joel was originally on the Being Freelance podcast in November 2015. Now it’s time to catch up on the intervening 8 years. As he’s gone from a single solo copywriter to being a married father and founder of a company. We…
Graphic Designer & Illustrator Sam Minton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:51
Sam was drawn to freelancing when the bar he pulled pints for, asked him to design a poster. The writing was on the wall. Well, it wouldn’t have been a great poster otherwise. Sam became known as a designer/illustrator f…
Brand & Web Designer Kayleigh Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:04
For a long time Kayleigh didn’t even see what she had as a 'business'. She was trading time and skills for money. But a few years ago she embraced outside help. Coaches. Group coaching. Working with a strategist, a photo…