S47E1 - Pricing in a weak economy - Lee & Candy

S47E1 - Pricing in a weak economy - Lee & Candy

Author: Lee Matthew Jackson December 9, 2022 Duration: 21:20

📈 Candy shares the effects of macroeconomics on freelancers and agencies

It's all over the news; countries are entering or on the brink of recession. We've teamed up with Candy Phelps to explore essential financial skills freelancers and agency owners should flex during these times.

In this episode, we discuss how macroeconomics and personal finances affect our businesses, how to plan our finances and future-proof our organisations.

Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/pricing-in-a-weak-economy/


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