Mat Newton is a web professional who ran a sucessful SEO business for several years before shifting his mindset toward building his own platform and products.

In this episode Mat reveals.

• How to build a lifestyle that allows you to work from anywhere
• Methods for aquiring a client base very quickly
• How to use freelancing as a means of building products

Learn more at http://www.CreativeFreelancerShow.com

One of the biggest mistakes new freelancers make is in how they describe what they do. 

In this episode of The Creative Freelancer Show, Ilise Benun of Marketing-Mentor.com teaches a framework for how to talk about what you do to new clients.

This is a framework that can be used online, at networking events or even in casual conversation.

See more at http://www.jake-jorgovan.com/podcast/009

Constant improvement is a value that I attribute a large portion of my success to. I am constantly learning, constantly improving and I am never satisfied.

My goal with this episode is to share with you my theories on improvement and discuss the different ways and areas you need to be consistently growing in as a creative professional.

In this episode you will learn:

• Resources for enhancing and improving your creative skills
• Resources for enhancing your business knowledge
• Resources for improving as a creative professional
• The go to tools for personal growth

Mentioned in this episode:

• Skill Develoment
  • Lynda.com
  • Skillshare.com
• Learning the business of freelancing
  • Book yourself Solid
  • The Designers Guide to Marketing and Pricing
  • The Little Red Book of Sales
  • The $100 Startup
  • Double your Freelance Rate
• Creative Knowledge
  • The Accidental Creative
  • Die Empty
  • Creative Mornings
  • 99u
• Self-Improvement
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • The Art of Non-Conformity
  • The Focused Creator : Learn the art of follow through and achieve your goals

Alicia Binkley / Waters is a freelance designer and artist from Nashville, TN. She wasn’t always a freelancer though and recently made the jump just a few months ago. 

In this episode 

- Alicia talks about what it was like to make that jump from having a full time job for seven years to finally going freelance.

- Discusses what it is like to be married to another artist and collaborate with them regularly on projects 

This episode is great for anyone making that jump to freelancing full time, as well as any creative who may be married or dating another creative professional. 

A portfolio in your creative career is more than just a collection of your past works. 

A portfolio is like a carefully curated art gallery. It is meant to showcase your work and put it in the best possible light.

In this episode:

• I discuss what makes up a good portfolio
• Three criteria to consider before taking on any project
• How to turn yourself into a portfolio piece

Regardless of if you are new to the freelancing business or have been freelancing for a while, this episode has some insights which may make you rethink how you showcase your work to the world. 

Grant Spanier is an inspiring and genuine individual. He holds nothing back and refuses to censor himself in the sake of being him true self.

In this expletive filled episode:

• Grant goes through his journey on building a successful creative career
• Grant shares his philosophies and practices on creativity. 

Grant’s story is one that will change your perspective on creativity and making a living as a freelancer. 

At the core of any succesful creative career is a mastery and continued practice of ones craft.

In this episodes we dive into the philosophies behind mastering your craft as well as some actionable methods on practicing and learning your craft at a rapid pace.

Maggie Appleton is a young illustrator based out of Saigon, Vietnam. At a very young age, Maggie has already accomplished a lot.

If you look at her portfolio, you would assume that she has dedicated her entire life to this craft of illustration, but in reality Maggie set herself on a path of deliberate practice and learning and mastered a craft very quickly.

Join us for this episode as Maggie shares her strategy for rapid learning, how she got her first freelance clients and how she is building her career with the freedom to travel anywhere.

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Some people believe that freelancing isn't a real business.

Other's call it just trading time for money.

But the truth is, there are some major reasons why freelancing is an amazing route to go with your life and your business career.

In today's episode I will dive into many of the reasons why you should consider freelancing if you aren't already doing it.

I will also get into some perspectives on freelancing that may change how you look at your career even if you are already a freelancer.

Visit our website to sign up for our e-mail list at www.CreativeFreelancerShow.com

The mission of the Creative Freelancer Show is to help creative professionals launch their freelance career, get more clients and work from anywhere.

We will cover a wide range of topics including acquiring new clients, finding your niche, practicing your craft, pricing your work, marketing yourself, mastering the creative process and much more more.

In this episode, we will discuss the mission of The Creative Freelancer Show as well as going into a bit of background about your host Jake Jorgovan. 

The purpose of this episode is to prep you for future shows to come, give you some context about what you will be learning and a brief introduction to my story.

Sign up for our newsletter and learn how to launch your freelance career, get more clients and work from anywhere at www.CreativeFreelancerShow.com