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Wealthy Paths: A Creative Freelancer’s Triumph
The Story of a Creative Freelancer Overcoming Financial Challenges
The sky was almost clear when we started talking. We didn’t even notice when the clouds gathered, and it got darker.
When the clouds gather, let’s not forget that beyond them, the sky always stays clear. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Suddenly, summer rain started pouring!
We had begun a coaching session in response to a seemingly urgent request over the phone. So, we found shelter under a tree with dense foliage and continued our conversation.
The story?
We were mainly discussing the fears and challenges of a novice entrepreneur, let’s continue to call her V. (the initial doesn’t correspond to reality).
She came from a family of teachers, graduated in art, and started taking artistic marketing photos. Now, she had a small network of restaurant clients — a mix of social foundations and paying customers.
The challenge:
The source of dissatisfaction quickly became apparent. After a few free projects for various social foundations, it was time to take on paid projects.
In the end, you have a choice: be a volunteer or an entrepreneur.
Both activities are respectable. The condition is that bills somehow get paid.
Rains bring cleanliness and freshness, just as challenges bring growth opportunities. — Amit Ray
I noticed a first challenge (quite a classic):
Creative freelancers who often work for free face difficulties in communicating prices to clients.
The reasons are many, with the most common being:
- Lack of experience: Freelancers starting may be tempted to offer free projects to build a portfolio and gain experience.
- Client pressure: Some clients…
