This class will empower you to take your skills and monetize them as a freelancer. After this class, you will be able to identify competitors, price your services, and develop skills to network so that you can land that next deal.
Freelancing 101: Turning your Side Hustle into Cash
How to earn income as a freelancer, no business degree required.
Overview
About
Andrew Whelan is an accomplished career coach and small business owner. His background also includes performing at The Second City and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His results-oriented, growth mindset approach to coaching has helped hundreds of graduates and freelancers achieve professional success. His current coaching focuses on General Assembly immersive students and entrepreneurs, guiding them through their branding and job search.
01: Class Introduction
Class Introduction
12 min
02: Build A Freelance Plan of Action
Lesson 1: Build a freelance plan of action so that you are prepared for business
12 min
03: Develop Your Freelance Network
Lesson 2: Develop your freelance network
21 min
04: Create A Simple Brand
Lesson 3: Create a simple brand to set you apart from your competitors
17 min
05: Analyze Your Market Value
Lesson 4: Analyze your market value so you know your worth
11 min
06: Determine Your Hourly Rate
Lesson 5: Determine your hourly rate to charge the right amount
16 min
07: Estimate Your Time Commitment
Lesson 6: Estimate your time commitment so you can set realistic expectations
5 min
08: Hourly Vs. Project Rate
Lesson 7: Decide if a project is better suited for an hourly, day, or project rate
14 min
09: When To Raise Your Rate
Lesson 8: Figure out when to know to raise your rate
3 min
10: Negotiate Value With A Target Number
Lesson 9: Negotiate value with a target number
4 min
11: When To Say Yes And No To A Project
Lesson 10: When to say yes and when to say no to a project
10 min
