#70 Becoming Your Own Boss | Steph Cullen

An episode of the The Practical Filmmaker podcast, hosted by The Practical Filmmaker, titled "#70 Becoming Your Own Boss | Steph Cullen" was published on December 15, 2022 and runs 31 minutes.

December 15, 2022 ·31m · The Practical Filmmaker

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Summary

Leaving the comfort and security of a corporate gig to become your own boss can be frightening. This week we walk with Steph Cullen, freelance filmmaker, on her transition from corporate life to freelancing. In this episode, she talks about creating legal contracts, insurance, and her favorite nonprofit. Listen to hear how Steph has transitioned from corporate life to becoming a freelancer. Key Points:1:30 - How she got started3:39 - Why she left the security of her corporate job8:27 - Creating legal contracts11:55 - Favorite gear15:14 - Types of projects she takes on16:06 - Something going wrong20:30 - OMG Female Filmmakers 23:02 - Favorite Nonprofit to work with24:48 - Highlight and lowlight of freelance experience Links:Nick Richey EpisodeUniversity of Idaho Law ClinicArt List IOFreshbooksWebsiteConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

Episode Description

Leaving the comfort and security of a corporate gig to become your own boss can be frightening.

This week we walk with Steph Cullen, freelance filmmaker, on her transition from corporate life to freelancing. In this episode, she talks about creating legal contracts, insurance, and her favorite nonprofit.

Listen to hear how Steph has transitioned from corporate life to becoming a freelancer.

Key Points:
1:30 - How she got started
3:39 - Why she left the security of her corporate job
8:27 - Creating legal contracts
11:55 - Favorite gear
15:14 - Types of projects she takes on
16:06 - Something going wrong
20:30 - OMG Female Filmmakers
23:02 - Favorite Nonprofit to work with
24:48 - Highlight and lowlight of freelance experience

Links:
Nick Richey Episode
University of Idaho Law Clinic
Art List IO
Freshbooks
Website

Connect with the Practical Filmmaker
Follow The Practical Filmmaker on Instagram
Watch more episodes on YouTube
Find more filmmaking resources

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