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Webflow Expert Robert Smart

Study, determination, and a knack for design were going to take Robert out of his poor upbringing in South Africa. But the death of his brother, drew him back again. To help young people see a brighter future for themselves, he needed time. To have time, he needed to go freelance. Then came COVID. Faced with the daunting reality of having to survive without savings or a backup plan, Robert took to creating content and from that a whole lot more: a business, a community, a future for his family.

Episode 307 of the Being Freelance podcast, hosted by Robert Smart, Steve Folland, titled "Webflow Expert Robert Smart" was published on November 19, 2023 and runs 32 minutes.

November 19, 2023 ·32m · Being Freelance

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Study, determination, and a knack for design were going to take Robert out of his poor upbringing in South Africa. But the death of his brother, drew him back again. To help young people see a brighter future for themselves, he needed time. To have time, he needed to go freelance. Then came COVID. Faced with the daunting reality of having to survive without savings or a backup plan, Robert took to creating content and from that a whole lot more: a business, a community, a future for his family.

Study, determination, and a knack for design were going to take Robert out of his poor upbringing in South Africa. But the death of his brother, drew him back again. To help young people see a brighter future for themselves, he needed time. To have time, he needed to go freelance.

Faced with the daunting reality of having to survive without savings or a backup plan just one month before COVID kicked in, Robert shares how he made the most of platforms like LinkedIn and ultimately doubled his income during the pandemic.

He eventually had so many leads, he started hiring others. Plus, through content creation and organising meetups, he’s giving back, while moving forward.

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