EPISODE · Dec 15, 2022 · 31 MIN
#70 Becoming Your Own Boss | Steph Cullen
from The Practical Filmmaker · host The Practical Filmmaker
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
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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
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