self-marketing is so embarrassing for no reason

@ThePhillkillv2

Жыл бұрын

I'm terrible at it for that particular reason lol

@ZAPRandom

Жыл бұрын

You mean prospection ?

@renemejias1842

6 ай бұрын

Glad to I know I'm not crazy feeling like that lol

@mxrcellak

2 күн бұрын

how

Been freelancing full-time as a designer for a little over 1.5 years now and everything you said is exactly on point. My biggest struggle has been keeping my schedule structured when I have less clients. It always takes a long time to get my schedule back up again after it falls off. Also the loneliness can really suck. I really wish I had coworkers without having a boss.

@Lightflames85

Жыл бұрын

My advice to you is to build up a network of other designers where you can share ideas, inspire each other or just have a social club with.

@youngwolf1009

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you work in coworking places instead of working at home? You may meet a lot of freelancers

@GhostLeadGaming

6 күн бұрын

howhave u been freelancing can u give me some advice. plse

I have given up on Instagram completely. I can’t keep up with the algorithm, competing with other designers with thousands of followers, and the constant need to post.

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

I get that, I still try to post new work and make some reels when I’m feeling it, but the pressure over there and unpredictable algorithm can be annoying.

Thanks for sharing! I'm not a freelancer but I do work from home ever since graduating in 2020. I do agree that is it is an amazing experience to have an home office right after graduation and I love it!! On the flipside the isolation side of it is very real even tho I tend to enjoy it most times haha :D

As a graphic design student nervous for the future, this video helped me a lot. Your video has amazing tips that paint the freelancing market as realistic but not terrifying! Thanks a million

I stumbled up on your video while researching things I can do for passive income as a designer. I've been working corporate (Hate it) and doing my graphic and web design for over 15 years now and I LOVE when I'm working from home. I consider myself an extrovert, but I love the alone time without the distractions of the office. When I feel like I need some "people time" I will take myself out or like you said go and hang out with friends or family. This usually feels that need of being around others. I'm sooooo ready to do my business full-time and get out of corporate. Yes, our type of work can fluctuate, but it's so rewarding. Thanks for the tips!

Great info!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m a 3 year graphic designer, 25 year artist. I’ve been teaching myself and it’s been rough without peer/mentor help but I feel I’m getting. Im finally making a little bit of money. In 2020 I lost my job that I’ve had since 2003 thanks to Covid and my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis which halted my usual type of work, so I fell back on my art skills to try and pay the bills. Im about to start cold emailing and I’m a tad bit scared but all the way hungry so it has to be done especially since I have more than one mouth to feed under this roof. Im glad to see that I’ve mostly been following the things your touching on in this video. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’ve felt lost for a bit but now I’ve got some hope. Thank you! Keep it up

Love your content!!! 🙌🏼 Thank you for sharing the good & the bad with us!

Have you ever thought about trying to fix the isolation thing by just keeping a few friends close by in case you want to call them or send them images of what you’re working on? I feel like a co-op of freelancers would be really useful

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us :)

All amazing advice as I’m just starting out, your videos are so helpful! Appreciate you!👏

thank you for this - i resonated with a lot of the points you mentioned!

Thanks for the tips, Jesse! This is really useful as someone who's starting to take my freelance career more seriously.

This guy! All great pointers :) and invaluable information. Good guy!

Thank you man! This is awesome video!

Really interesting video, thanks for sharing your experience Jesse!

Thank you for these amazing tips

Awesome video! Thanks man

Thank you very much Jesse, I came across this video and your channel by pure accident and I will treasure these tips very carefully. It's a really difficult time for me, in the last two months I've cut ties with all my "bad clients" and now I'm starting from scratch to make a change in my career as a Graphic Designer. Unfortunately it is not easy, given that at the moment, having no work, I am completely confused and weighed down by the situation, especially for my mental health. But thanks to your advice, a light of hope has come back to me to put myself under it and start growing. Thank you very much indeed. I will continue to follow you with great pleasure. ❤

I am so happy, I found your channel! So much value! Thank you so much :)

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Yo Jesse these tips are gas much appreciated

Thanks for the inspiring advice! Honestly one of the difficult things I find myself doing as a designer is narrowing which niche or style I want my work to gravitate too. How did you find your style or narrow down to what kind of work you wanted to do?

This is great, Jesse. Thanks for these tips 💯💯

@JesseNyberg

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Marshall!

love the videos im geting back to being a freelancer

Would it make sense to create two portfolios? One for the big corporate boring jobs that make a lot of money and one for the cooler jobs that might not make so much money.

Great work ❤

I'm forced to do freelance because there are no jobs available in my area at all (small town in Alabama) and i can't afford to move at the moment. So hopefully I can make this work. Thanks for the advice.

@johnbaileytraining7086

2 ай бұрын

Where from in Bama ?

@laidbacklaw

2 ай бұрын

@@johnbaileytraining7086 Jacksonville, AL. Small town

Good 1 brother 👌

You are a life saver

Good to see you crushing it mate 💪

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

amazing thanks

enjoyed this one brother 🤝💯

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

Much love brotha!

Find a cafe to work from Working can be inconsistent Personal projects Find a routine that works best for you Make time for stuff outside of work Diversity communication with clients Be selective on what you put on portfolio Keep track of finances 50 percent money upfront ask Rise rates with time Contrasts and invoices

Proud of you g

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm just starting to ramp up my freelance career and really take it seriously. This video came at the perfect time, thanks! It will be a few years before I get to your level, but my only concern I have is that a few years down the line, i really want to get into content creation too, but without being exclusively focused on design. I may be thinking a bit too far ahead, but i just don't want to be pigeon holed in my creativity.

Where do you get your glasses and do they help?! I’ve noticed my eyes draining down more and more as I get stay on the computer and looking for tips

Solid advice Jesse, I appreciate these types of videos, they're very inspiring and helpful. Once I am through design school I want to freelance as soon as possible, I have wanted to work for myself ever since I started working. Can't wait until that day! Do you think it is best to start out working for a company and then ease into freelancing?

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

I think working for a company or agency first is best yea. I did that and it really helped out

@ladysumner2907

Жыл бұрын

@JesseNyberg Thank you for the reply, I was thinking that would be a good way to start. Glad to know it worked good for your situation!

Hi, first time commenting on another video. Thank you for doing what you do. I've heard plenty of designers suggest a savings account but what if you leave a full-time office job to focus on a contract gig that you already have lined up and now you could leave your office job to pursue freelancing and contract work? Would you recommend it?

What platform/software do you use for your graphic design

how long should someone work on their portfolio? i started recently; is 5-6 months a decent amount of time? i figured id always add on to it too

How to make sure that client will pay for your work? How does it look like? Have you ever been in a situation where you sent your work and client just vanished?

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

Make sure to have a proper contract and I usually take 50% payment up front

It’s hard to convince myself that it’s possible to make a living solely from freelancing. But it sounds like it’s possible if invest enough time in personal branding and mastering professional skills. Thank you!

i support you

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Very cool content. How old are you if i may ask?

I'm not sure if you have a family or not, but I always thought it was cool finding friends who also work from home and being roommates with them.

yaayyy

what about a 1 time creation, meaning i only created this once and not again.

What do you find to be your most consistent types of clients in design? Specifically, is it print, package design, building websites, social media ads, or something else? My struggle has always been to find the bigger needs in a given market that is continually changing.

@JesseNyberg

Жыл бұрын

For myself I would say most consistently is brand identity/logo design, poster design and then social media/content stuff

Why is bro so related fr.

How do you find work? I am really struggling to find clients :(

@tweet334

9 ай бұрын

thats the secret