Know your personal value - Web Designer Dave Smyth
Dave’s been a freelance web designer for around 5 years now, and he’s picked up a lot of practical knowledge in that time. When he’s not busy sharing that knowledge with others on social media, he’s working on his new project, Work Notes, a collection of articles and resources for freelancers. We chat about the importance of contracts, Dave’s experience using Upwork, some of his favourite resources, and how he handles working with clients based overseas.
Episode 160 of the Being Freelance podcast, hosted by Being Freelance - The freelancing podcast with Steve Folland and a stack of inspiring freelancer stories, titled "Know your personal value - Web Designer Dave Smyth" was published on February 3, 2019 and runs 36 minutes.
February 3, 2019 ·36m · Being Freelance
Summary
Dave’s been a freelance web designer for around 5 years now, and he’s picked up a lot of practical knowledge in that time. When he’s not busy sharing that knowledge with others on social media, he’s working on his new project, Work Notes, a collection of articles and resources for freelancers. We chat about the importance of contracts, Dave’s experience using Upwork, some of his favourite resources, and how he handles working with clients based overseas.
Episode Description
Dave’s always been freelance. First as a musician while he was studying, and more recently as a web designer working mostly with independent business owners.
After starting out designing websites for musician friends, he built a solid reputation for himself on Upwork, gaining clients in the UK and overseas.
When he began networking with other freelancers online, Dave soon saw the value in community. He’s now an active member of several groups and has recently launched a new project especially for freelancers.
Work Notes is a resource full of advice that helps freelancers tackle the more practical aspects of running a business. It’s Dave’s way of giving back to the freelance community. And this is his story so far.
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