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60. Can you be a freelancer and have a day job?

15 Minute Freelancer

English - May 27, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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In this episode, Louise is joined by Fi Shailes to talk about what it's like running a freelance business while also holding down a full time job. Fi works at award-winning B2B marketing agency twogether as a social strategist, and is a part-time freelance content writer. Here, Fi shares:

The advantages and disadvantages of having a foot in each campHow she balances her workload and manages her timeThoughts on marketing yourself and finding freelance clients while still employedHow to manage client communications and expectationsWhat to tell your current employer about your freelance work


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Content Club UK: #ContentClubUK


Say hi to Fi:

LinkedIn: Fi Shailes
Twitter: @WritefulCopy
Website & blog: https://writefulcopy.com
LinkedIn newsletter: Content Therapy


Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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