🎙 Welcome to the Women Who Tech show!
In the 10-th episode, I sit down with Camille Dufresne, Senior product designer and UX researcher for a real talk about freelancing in Germany — client work, financial realities and owning your value as an independent professional.
🔹 Turn up the volume if you are interested in freelancing and want to learn the tricks of financial management and red flags of potential clients from real-life experience!
🔥 We dive into:
✔️ How networking, conferences, and referrals fuel a steady stream of clients
✔️ Authenticity and empathy as Camille’s approach in networking
✔️ Why having a financial safety net as a freelancer is non-negotiable
✔️ The truth about unpaid sick days and time off—and what to plan for
✔️ How to debrief a potential client and quickly assess if there’s a mutual fit
✔️ Pro tip #1: Delegate or say no to work outside your core competencies
✔️ Pro tip #2: Find a solid Steuerberater to take the tax and insurance weight off your shoulders
✔️ And the classic: Who’s the real boss when you freelance? Freelancing vs. Full-time employment
One quote that stuck with me after our conversation: “Freelancing is a certain lifestyle where you balance work and personal time, make sure it fits your personality”.
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đź”—Â Camille on LinkedIn
đź”—Â Lisa on LinkedIn
Music by Make Like a Tree
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