
Understand your pricing struggle so you can charge more with confidence
I’ve started to see business blog articles like pop songs. There are endless numbers of both but we only listen
Resilient, confident, risk tolerant.
Go-getter, boundary-setter, self-promoter.
Get your head right and create the life you want!
I’ve started to see business blog articles like pop songs. There are endless numbers of both but we only listen
A plague exists amongst the creatives of today. It hides in the shadows, waiting for us. It knows when you
When I first started out as a freelancer, I thought everything would be great! I can design, I’ve got a
I’ve had some shit times in life.. Some self inflicted, some brought about by the actions of others, some just
In June 1998 Des’Ree released her single Life. This, the third single from her third album, brought huge success! Over
Someone asked Nick Cave what he thought of a song made by Chat GPT “in the style of Nick Cave”.
None. No trends. Nada. Nix. Nill. Non o’ ‘em. Following trends is following the followers. If you want to make
If you’re not yet feeling the 2023 work vibes.. It’s all good. Me neither.. The winter break shows how all
Sometimes I think it’s lovely to have someone tell you what you should do When I’ve felt unsure, insecure, when
So you wanna set your goals huh? Well I’m here to help! Here’s a video I made talking you through the
This is a long one, but it’s worth it! Promise 🙂 I do not like talking about my income.. I’m
I know I talk a good game.. I’m here telling you how to do this freelance thing and how to
How free do you actually feel as a freelancer? How often do you let other people’s opinions (or imagined opinions)
I don’t mean, investing in your business or something nice for the house. I mean, when did you last invest
I’m all about that clocking off work early.. life’s to be lived y’know. But some of my best designs have
In a random survey (of my friends) it was found that 60% of people don’t know what Dwayne “The Rock”
Okay, this is a heavy one.. There’s a pic of my wee kitty if you read all the way to
You know that thing you keep talking about online? The thing you sell.. You know the thing you’re 100% sure
This you..? You post once about your latest project then never talk about it again..You see people who need your
You know me, I’m not one to work weekends… Yet here I am writing a blog on a Sunday. What?
Next time you’re gonna say no.. Ask for something outrageous. I neeed you to get this done by tomorrow – Sure,
Have an awesome week! But wait..! It’s Thursday (when I wrote this!), it’s not the start of the week??? Look,
Y’know what’s holding you back? It’s not not knowing what you need to do (you know enough to get started
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I’ve been coaching freelancers for three years now. (Well really I’ve been doing it for about 10 years but y’know,
If you live in the UK today is a bank holiday. That means the banks aren’t open, the trains run
I was on holiday and now I’m back! While I was away I was reminded of something. I need quiet.
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New projects are wonderful! Full of potential to make lovely designs. Interesting designs! Designs that push the boundaries of your
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
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.