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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

Ask a Freelancer

Ask a Freelancer is a podcast series where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing.

16 episodi

#Arts #Cushion

Ask a Freelancer

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Ask a Freelancer is a podcast series where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing.

16 episodi

#Arts #Cushion

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016 - Be You 12:33

8 years fa12:33

12:33

Bigger clients aren’t always better clients, business resources, and buying back your soul. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you get bigger clients that gave you more job security? - What are the best resources for getting started with the business side of freelancing? - Did the money you make buy back your soul? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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015 - Accept Help 21:39

8 years fa21:39

21:39

Progressing your career, splitting your time, and promoting yourself. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - I have a full schedule, I'm booked for a few months in advance with regular clients, and I enjoy my work. Now what? What should be my next step to progress my career? - What's a rough estimate of how you split your time promoting yourself, following leads, interacting with clients, and doing billable work? - How do you increase sales and engagement? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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014 - Take The Plunge 18:15

8 years fa18:15

18:15

Promoting, rights & usage, and building up client work with a full-time job. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Do art directors still expect illustrators to snail mail them postcards or do they prefer to see digital work now? - I was approached by an agency to do some illustration work for a 2-month project on-site and they asked me for my day-rate. I think they want a work-for-hire situation, which seems a bit odd for me. Aren’t there rights, usage, etc., which need to be factored into the cost even if I work on-site? - How do you build up enough client work to freelance full-time while working a full-time job? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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013 - Strike the Ultimate Balance 13:57

8 years fa13:57

13:57

Balancing workloads, passion projects versus paying the bills, and maintaining social health. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you strike the balance between too little work and too much work? - How do you balance doing work that you’re passionate about versus work that pays the bills? - As an extrovert, the hardest part of freelancing for me is the lack of human contact. In particular, I miss those consistent relationships you build over time with people on your team or in the office. What are your strategies for maintaining your social health? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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012 - The First Year 17:53

8 years fa17:53

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The ups and downs, entering new markets, and switching to retainers. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What did your first year look like? How long did it take before you realized you made the right choice? - How do you enter new markets when your existing clients are in a different market? - How do you transition from per-project pricing to retainers with larger clients? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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011 - Go Your Own Way 23:33

8 years fa23:33

23:33

Calming your nerves, freelancing 10 years in, and landing big clients. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What do you do to calm your nerves about all the things that can go wrong while you’re trying to become a freelancer? - What does freelancing look like 10 years in? - How do you land big clients? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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010 - Downhill From Here 22:18

8 years fa22:18

22:18

Saying “no” to say “yes”, increasing your rates, and dealing with difficult clients—with special guest, Will Bryant! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you say “no” and protect your brand from potential backlash? - How do you know when it’s time to increase your rates? - How do you deal with a difficult client? Hosted by Andy J Miller Guest Question by Will Bryant Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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009 - Don’t Be Chicken 23:40

8 years fa23:40

23:40

Scaling your pricing with your workload, personal versus professional brand, and handling clients who change their mind—with special guest, Danielle Evans of Marmalade Bleue! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you best scale your pricing and your workload? - Personal brand or professional brand? - How do you handle clients who change their mind and ask everyone what they think of your illustrations? Hosted by Andy J Miller Guest Question by Danielle Evans of Marmalade Bleue Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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008 - Next Stop: Freelance 17:00

8 years fa17:00

17:00

Value-based pricing for small budgets, staying creatively relevant, and freelancing vs full-time.—with special guest, Dan Mall of Super Friendly! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Have you always freelanced? - Do you think freelancing full-time helps or hurts you in staying creatively relevant? - Everyone's talking about value-based pricing, but how can you apply that thinking to clients with smaller budgets? Hosted by Andy J Miller Guest Question by Dan Mall of Super Friendly Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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007 - Find Your Rhythm 20:57

8 years fa20:57

20:57

Project management workflow and growing your solo business—with special guest, Meg Lewis of Ghostly Ferns! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What does your project management workflow look like? - If you were to grow your solo business, what role would you hire as your first employee? - How do you actively grow your business without overselling? Hosted by Andy J Miller Guest Question by Meg Lewis of Ghostly Ferns Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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006 - Why Rent Your Time When You Could Own It 19:04

8 years fa19:04

19:04

Determining your pricing, sacrificing to get the work you want, and clients who don't want a discovery phase—with surprise guest, Laura Bohill! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What sacrifices do you make to get the work you want? - How do you work when clients aren't interested in a discovery phase? - How do you determine your pricing for each project? Hosted by Andy J Miller Guest Question by Laura Bohill Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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005 - If You Want to be Treated Like a Pro, Act Like One 16:46

9 years fa16:46

16:46

Pay vs exposure, less than professional clients, and diplomatically firing a client --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Is it smart or stupid to do a job without pay for experience/exposure? - How do you handle payment and contracts with less than professional clients? - How do you diplomatically fire a client? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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004 - Show The Work You Want to Get 18:16

9 years fa18:16

18:16

Convincing your spouse on freelancing, creative fulfillment vs paying the bills, and client lists without well-known clients. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you get your partner on your side when going freelance? - How do you scratch your creative itch when it's not the work that pays the bills? - If you don't have well-known clients, should you include a client list on your website? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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003 - Freelancing is a Journey 21:00

9 years fa21:00

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Freelancing instead of full-time, keeping a routine, and staying fulfilled over time. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Why would I freelance when I could have a full-time job? - What do you do to consistently keep a daily routine and not work unsociable hours? - How do you stay fulfilled over an extended period of time? Hosted by Andy J Miller Music by Metavari Brought to you by cushionapp.com…

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002 - Always Be Planting 14:17

9 years fa14:17