Weekly discussion by freelancers and professionals about running a business, finding clients, marketing, and lifestyle related to being a freelancer.

Episode 280: FS: 268: The Four Stages of Freelancing With Guest Jason Scott Montoya

October 12, 2017 1:09:15 66.77 MB Downloads: 0

Panel:

Jonathan S.

Kai Davis

Phillip M.

Special Guest: Jason Scott Montoya

In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show welcomes freelancer and author Jason Scott Montoya. The Freelancers dive into a discussion about Jason’s book, “Path of the Freelancer”. Jason defines and outlines freelancing for those on the path or getting started. Jason talks about the 4 stages of freelancing: survivor, dreamer, visionary, and achiever stage.

Furthermore, Jason provides what he calls the 8 achievements and a formula of intentionality to streamline your path, workload, to grow your business. Jason helps you to ask yourself the right questions, to gain your full potential, as a freelancer. Listen closely as Jason and the panel outline some frequently asked questions as a freelancer.

In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

  • A freelancer is someone who works for multiple clients and multiple streams of income.
  • A consultant and a freelancer
  • Four stages of freelancing
  • Stages of maturity
  • Managing money
  • 8 achievements
  • Formula of intentionality
  • Arriving a success
  • Why am I Freelancing?
  • Carrer pivot
  • Values, purpose, vision, and mission
  • Building a wall of intentionality
  • Mission and strategy
  • Billing
  • You need community to build a virtual sales team
  • Gaining clients and building a funnel
  • Step by step process, defining your annual income
  • Communication and compensation
  • Blogging
  • and much more.

Links:

Picks:

Jonathan

Kai

  • http://Sweep.cards
  • Post It Notes

Phillip

  • Celestial Seasons Herbal Tea
  • Quitting Soda pop

Jason