No Competition - Social Media Strategist Suz Bird
10/17/21 • 43 min
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From South Africa, to Scotland and now to your ears. This is the story of Suz Bird.
Being made redundant, going through a separation, moving house, parenting... it might not have seemed like perfect timing. But volunteering her vast marketing experience to a charity suddenly led to the possibility of freelance work. Something flexible for her new life.
A year later after referrals kept bringing her work she looked around and realised - “oh, so this is the business you always wanted to start, but you never knew you were going to..’
Now we get to find out how she got serious about her business, her prices and her marketing whilst remaining fun and happy . Realising that when no one can offer exactly what you offer, you have no direct competition, so embrace it.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
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Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
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From South Africa, to Scotland and now to your ears. This is the story of Suz Bird.
Being made redundant, going through a separation, moving house, parenting... it might not have seemed like perfect timing. But volunteering her vast marketing experience to a charity suddenly led to the possibility of freelance work. Something flexible for her new life.
A year later after referrals kept bringing her work she looked around and realised - “oh, so this is the business you always wanted to start, but you never knew you were going to..’
Now we get to find out how she got serious about her business, her prices and her marketing whilst remaining fun and happy . Realising that when no one can offer exactly what you offer, you have no direct competition, so embrace it.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
You're not alone being freelance.
Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).
beingfreelance.com/community
NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!
The Being Freelance course is made for you!
Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.
FREELANCER MERCH
Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance on:
Instagram - Instagram.com/beingfreelance
YouTube - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).
beingfreelance.com/community
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