Writer Nick Parker

The small agency Nick had joined had become a big agency. He’d become part of the leadership team. HR. Management. Meetings. He missed doing the ‘work’. He did know how much big clients were willing to pay for that work though. So Nick set out as a high-billing tone-of-voice specialist. A company of one. With various side projects, Nick embraces the freedom of freelance life - allowing moments of ‘high performing procrastination’ to explore his creativity. We chat about pricing, using a business name alongside a personal brand, thinking like a business (rather than a freelancer), side projects including products and newsletters, becoming a thought leader and more... You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee. The flexible pension for the self-employed. Get set up in minutes and then get back to business. Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.com PensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs. Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization. Want to get your freelance site more search traffic? Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you! Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers. There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences. Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCH Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community! Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland JOIN THE COMMUNITY You're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends). beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU! The Being Freelance course is made for you! Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership. FREELANCER MERCH Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance on: Instagram - Instagram.com/beingfreelance YouTube - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Being Freelance is hosted and created by freelance podcast editor Steve Folland. JOIN THE COMMUNITY You're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends). beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU! The Being Freelance course is made for you! Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership. FREELANCER MERCH Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance on: Instagram - Instagram.com/beingfreelance YouTube - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Being Freelance is hosted and created by freelance podcast editor Steve Folland.