#17: Diving Straight Into Freelancing, Scaling Up, and Downsizing – Emeline Jamoul

Emeline is a translator based in Belgium, and she shares her journey of diving into freelancing right after finishing her education and the decision-making process behind it.She talks about starting as a solo business owner and later transitioning to an agency model. Emeline also discusses the challenges of managing freelance collaborators and streamlining the translation process. She emphasizes the importance of building trust with collaborators and finding a balance between personal and business life.Emeline shares her experience with inclusive language services and the benefits of starting a newsletter. She also highlights the significance of SEO optimization in translation and offers valuable business tips for freelancers and solo business owners.In this conversation, she talks about her journey as a business owner and provides insights into starting a business, building a personal brand, networking, and balancing work and personal life.Key takeaways: Starting a business requires determination, resilience, and the ability to adapt to challenges. Building a personal brand is essential for establishing credibility and attracting clients. Networking and building relationships are crucial for business growth and opportunities. Balancing work and personal life is important for overall well-being and success.Here's where you can connect with Emeline: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Instagram⁠ Boutique translation agency Plume Rouge Susama – a planning tool Emeline mentioned during the conversation_______________________________________ Let's connect on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can donate and support this podcast here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freelancebusinessunlockedThank you and see you next week!