Make time for marketing when you’re fully booked
Focusing on bringing in new clients while you’re fully booked can be a big issue for freelancers. So that’s what we’re going to chat about
Insights, ideas and experience to help you shape your creative process and your freelancer life.
Focusing on bringing in new clients while you’re fully booked can be a big issue for freelancers. So that’s what we’re going to chat about
A plague exists amongst the creatives of today. It hides in the shadows, waiting for us. It knows when you pick up your pen. It
Someone asked Nick Cave what he thought of a song made by Chat GPT “in the style of Nick Cave”. Nick had some strooong opinions..
None. No trends. Nada. Nix. Nill. Non o’ ‘em. Following trends is following the followers. If you want to make cool stuff, play with your
I’m all about that clocking off work early.. life’s to be lived y’know. But some of my best designs have been made half intoxicated in
I was on holiday and now I’m back! While I was away I was reminded of something. I need quiet. Like… … … … …
New projects are wonderful! Full of potential to make lovely designs. Interesting designs! Designs that push the boundaries of your skills and the client’s expectations..
I’ve got a programme that I’ve refined over my years as freelancer
It’s helped me at every stage of my career from sidegig freelancer
In our day to day work we use our skills to help people achieve their goals. We find out what they’re trying to achieve, research
When I first started out as a freelancer making money was tough
I was inexperienced with a small folio and I didn’t know how to
Life would be great if it all went to plan…
But often times it doesn’t…
And in business, if you haven’t planned for a bit
Tired of wasting time changing the settings every time you wanna export a PDF? Want to understand what some of those darn settings do? Check
Get back your evenings and weekends by pricing projects properly
Lots of freelancers only charge for the time during a project…
They don’t count the
Make a fuck this shit list
It’s a list of things you hate doing and don’t want to have to deal with…
Prioritise
Use a
Tired of being underpaid? Are you hitting burnout and need a break? Or are you dealing with a*hole clients who just won’t pay? I’ve been there and I’m here to help!
Book a free call and let’s make your life easier.
Orwell McGubbins is a branding designer and Creative Director of Berlin based Brand Consultancy Orwell met Vila.
He has spent his career working with charities, schools and social businesses supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life.
Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.
He enables people to make money doing what they love so they can create a happy life for themselves and the people in their communities.
Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.
