Business
Ever thought about becoming a freelancer? Would you try to 'be it all' and run your own business or would you outsource the heck out of everything?Sherry Holub is a US-based freelance graphic and web designer - and my sister from another mister as we're both graphic designers. Sherry works with clients across many industries, but all of her work has one thing in common: Sherry. In our conversation, we talk about being a 'fixer' and the power of emotional intelligence.From the pitfalls of standing desks to the weirdness that is trying to do business whilst sitting on a yoga ball - Sherry and I have a LOT in common. We both have [and appreciate] long-term clients, with Sherry having worked with some of hers for 10+ years.In our chat, we talk about the seemingly endless freedom that comes with being a freelancer. But - is that really the case? Are freelancers 'free'? Can you really arrange your work to suit your lifestyle or is it just as hard, or harder, than being cubicle-based?We also talk about outsourcing - which can be a bit of an interesting topic for freelancers. Should you try and run your business yourself-- even if you're not good with numbers or particularly knowledgeable about marketing or promotion? If you're a designer and you're thinking about making the move from agency to freelance - there's a lot for you in this episode. You can find out more about Sherry by visiting her website. Thank you for listening! If you'd like to be a guest, head over to startswithf.com and let me know! If you want to chat or have questions about freelancing, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram and of course, Linkedin.