Episode 3 - The five steps of a freelancer's journey
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Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development.
In this episode, we chat with Viv Cole, an experienced instructional designer and trainer who has been freelancing since 2002. Viv shares his journey, insights on building a successful freelance business, and his 3x3 rule of networking at conferences. He answers Maria’s question from the previous episode, and poses a new question for our next guest. Plus of course, Viv shares how much he charges for his freelance work!
Whether you're new to freelancing or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration.
Find Viv on LinkedIn or visit his website at http://www.vivcole.co.uk
Article: The lifecycle of a freelance business https://ldfreespirits.com/to-freelance-or-not-to-freelance-now-theres-a-question/
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