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Aug 21, 2025 9 min

What I'd Do Differently If I Started Freelancing Today

from The Freelancer's Teabreak Hosted by Emma Cossey

Looking back, I'd absolutely still go freelance — but there are some things I wouldn't do again. Today I talk about what I'd do differently with what I know now. If you're starting out (or re-starting), check out my 30 Days To Go Freelance Kit – it's got everything I wish I'd had: https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/30-days-to-go-freelance 00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break 00:29 Reflecting on Freelancing Beginnings 00:46 The Pitfalls of Working for Free 01:50 Setting Boundaries Early 03:05 Avoiding Comparisons with Others 04:50 Financial Advice for New Freelancers 06:05 The Importance of a CRM System 07:36 Creating 30 Days to Go Freelance 08:24 Engage with the Community Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: https://discord.gg/RKYkReS5Cz

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