I grew up in a house with four brothers, no sisters, on a lake in Indiana. And as a Gen-Xer, people like me aren’t supposed to cry. We’re supposed to stuff it down and power through. So I was shocked when business brought me to my knees while I was…
As a Senior Creative Director at Fox, overseeing Fox Kids and Fox Family digital teams, I faced round after round of layoffs, trimming a once 50-person team to six over a year and a half. At 28, I was getting a harsh lesson in the ugly side of business. From…
These 08 Common Mistakes Are Causing Damage to Your Creative Business I started freelancing 22 years ago. (Holy freak, how has it been that long?) You may know my story, but in one summary statement: My freelance business took off and grew into an agency that I sold in 2015….
The Fearful Freelancer: 05 Mindset Tips to Help Your Business Grow When I embarked on my freelancing journey in 2002, I was gripped by fear. My wife was not employed at the time, we had two children, and the weight of a California-sized mortgage payment loomed over me. The overwhelming…
As entrepreneurs we wear a lot of hats. You have to be a business strategists, a CFO, an operations manager, a customer service guru, a sales wizard and, lest we not forget, you also have to know how to produce the thing your business creates. It can be a lot…
Have you been thinking about starting a freelance career? Maybe even wanting to build a creative agency? You only get one life…so go for it! But before you jump in head first, get the following things in place. Step 01: Get Good at the Services You’ll Offer Go to school…
With inflation soaring and recession rumors proliferating from every “news” source, I have had several people ask me, “I want to start freelancing full-time, but if there is a recession coming, I feel like I need to stay in my job to keep my paycheck coming. What should I do?”…
You made it to the finish line! This epic year, 2020, is nearing an end. It has been a year filled with challenges; loss of jobs, struggling mental health, and for many the unfortunate loss loved ones. No doubt this year will be historic and a critical moment for your…
