When we start off as freelancers, it can feel impossible not to say yes to everything. When you’re not sure when and where your next paycheck is going to come from, taking everything you’re offered feels like the safest possible option. But living that lifestyle can create a vicious cycle of burnout, resentment, and subpar work… the trick is to learn from those who have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.

Welcome to season two, episode seven of the Freelance Founders podcast. We’re talking to Jeremy Raskin, an LA-based art director & graphic designer.

Today, Jeremy is talking about the experience of having a freelance trial period before deciding to go full time, the feast-or-famine nature of freelancing, and the creative process behind his work with some of his biggest clients like Ariana Grande and Halsey.

Some Questions asked:

• What’s the draw for you for a full time position versus being freelance? (03:14)
• What did you find was the hardest part of freelancing? (07:08)
• What is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to pricing their services? (10:30)
• Where do you see your career going in the future? (20:03)
• How did you approach your financial strategy when you decided to go freelance? (21:58)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Jeremy’s career and how he got where he is today (00:21)
• Freelance ≠ commitment issues (05:14)
• How Jeremy realized he was underpricing his services (09:11)
• What it was like for Jeremy to take his creative process on set (18:09)
• The advice Jeremy would give his 20-year-old self (20:50)

Connect with Jeremy:

• Website
• Instagram

Let’s Connect:

• Website
• Linkedin
• Instagram

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