If you keep focusing on skills that are valuable, you have to take off | Rob O'Rourke - Freelance Coach

If you keep focusing on skills that are valuable, you have to take off | Rob O'Rourke - Freelance Coach

Author: Elisabeth Mayr November 15, 2023 Duration: 1:00:09

After being laid off from a job which paid him £$1,000/day, Rob O'Rourke started to freelance and offer websites for $150.

In this episode, he talks about how the frustration of being laid off motivated him to start his own business. He moved to Columbia and started his freelance career from there.

Since then, he has come a long way. He's now helping other freelancers achieve their first 10k month and has grown to 170k followers on Instagram.

We talk about the pain that's worth enduring to gain freedom and control over your career as a freelancer. Rob opens up about the struggles of wanting to help others and one of the biggest lessons he learned: That it's important to give value and not just take from others.


Find out more about Rob:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theroborourke/

Profitable Skills Coaching Programme

https://www.profitableskills.com/


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Elisabeth Mayr knows the freelance life isn't just about doing the work you love; it's about navigating the unpredictable terrain of running your own business. In The Freelance Blueprint, she draws from her own experience as a freelance UX designer to create a resource that feels more like a series of honest conversations than a rigid instruction manual. Each episode features discussions with fellow freelancers from a wide range of disciplines, digging into the real stories behind their successes and setbacks. You’ll hear practical advice on setting rates, managing difficult clients, and finding a sustainable workflow, but also candid talk about isolation, self-doubt, and the personal growth that comes with this career path. This podcast is built on the understanding that while freelancing can be solitary, you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. Whether you're just considering the leap or are a seasoned veteran looking to refine your approach, Elisabeth and her guests offer tangible insights and a sense of community, making the complexities of independent work feel a little more manageable and a lot less lonely. Tune in for a grounded perspective that focuses on building a freelance career that works for your life.
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