How to Build a Freelance Career That Works for You | The Way We Work, a TED series

[@dandiaz19934]

Romanticizing freelancers in a context where companies are abandoning regular employees in favor of ppl working per diem, with no benefits. If the US had socialized healthcare and education system, it'd be different. But freelancing most of the time is bc we are struggling to find a stable employment

[@thriveatworkwithWaqasMalik]

True

[@LeaderinTraining-fh1my]

Interesting and timely video. * Identify your quality / core values - Ask your friends to ask why are you worth hiring? - What types of projects do you really excel at? - What value you bring as freelancer * Nurture early relationships * Everytime ask for feedback * Grow your client base over time. * When the project is about to end … ask if they can promote your work in social media * Focus on building a reputation for a good work * Freelance community - A group where you can learn or vent and identify potential opportunities - Where to meet and what podcasts to listen to

[@DarnellPantow]

1. identify your core values 2. communicate with your employer 3. nurture early relationship 4. grow your client base over time 5. join a freelance community

[@hamsahamdy3675]

Where can I find this community?

[@gosuperva]

The advice about asking for feedback after every project is super valuable. It's easy to get stuck in our own bubbles, but seeking feedback helps us grow.

[@loudletters4u]

After finishing my PhD, this is my next goal! I’ve started my own KZbin channel as a beginning! Still learning how to become independent!

[@ingislakur]

Good luck!

[@loudletters4u]

@@ingislakur thank you very much 🙏

[@bepawsitiv]

I am in first year of my college,so now i am working on my skill but in my second year i am going to start freelance in web development, thankyou for knowledge ❤❤

[@YuryPiatrenka]

You've forgot the last step: break on reality because 80-95% of B2B consulting deals are made by recommendations or network. So you basically won't get any start point or growth point without a wide network.

[@ale13442]

I think that kind of falls into steps 3-5 as they all involve building/ fostering a network.

[@nadyafelisha]

I'm building my freelance design career and this is exactly what I need to hear!

[@michaelratcliff8634]

Good luck!

[@claires9100]

Hope you have good health care coverage. Best of luck.

[@nadyafelisha]

@@claires9100 not every company covers employee's health care in the country I'm living in. it's not regulated in the law. so freelancing or getting employed doesn't make quite a big difference in that matter 😄

[@nadyafelisha]

@@michaelratcliff8634 thanks!

[@hillaryremy]

Awesome tips on Freelancing. Loved it.

[@robrapiti9089]

I'm generally a positive person, but this couldn't be further from the truth. He is describing a rare case. As others have said in the comments, many, if not most companies use freelancers to cut costs and to let go with a whim, zero notice or respect for the contract they signed.

[@kfireven]

I never understood freelancing, who protects you as a customer or as a freelancer from scams, especially if the other party is in another country. Also, it seems like a messy and not secure way to make a living to me, too much stuff can go wrong, from wrong pricing, miscalculations, customers not being happy...

[@thespeakingpen]

I am a full time freelancer. To answer your question, you can leverage platforms like Upwork where Upwork mediate between the freelancer and the client. Also for off-platform freelancers, that is, independent contractors, you can be protected by signed contracts. When you start having retainer clients, you income is somewhat secure and you can scale through referrals and growing into a freelance agency.

[@johnnykidblue]

Nice teamwork guys!

[@gittaputrapratama5763]

Spot On !

[@timkiemdautu]

Yes🎉I'm so happy to watch this video. Thank you for the program🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HưngTrầnThái-t7r]

Very useful. Thank you.

[@ayasarsour2860]

Thank you😊

[@MaryAlice-f1t]

Thank you for the program ❤

[@Itsmevsme]

I am a student and now i very badly need money i can do anything just help to find a freelance that actually works

[@TylerRylance]

I wasn't financial free until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my third house already, earn on a monthly through passive income, and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone's that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing in the financial market is a grand choice I made.

[@2S1L3NT]

🙄

[@benjamindover4337]

Good stuff

[@socialmoravec]

Blah,blah, blah, working with mission driven companies.... Freelancer = no pension, no security. The "gig economy" is here.

[@Shut.Eye.Cinema]

Don't you see that it will come on it's own? Does he have to draw you the whole plan for the planet?

[@neen42]

Who gets pensions these days?

[@thespeakingpen]

@@neen42Freelancing if done right can carter for way more than just pension

[@Sadzyboy]

What is the minimum pay in freelancing Im curious

[@OfCourseIStillLoveU]

In the US: (What you need for living) / 3.

[@waxy3220]

Sometimes I see freelancers on my same area change absurd rates like 300$ / hr and it seems it remains employable, however I don't really think someone could afford such rates, at least for a long term contract, I'd like to know what's going on there

[@maxwellmatches]

I don't think he's heard of AI...

[@thespeakingpen]

AI is not a threat to freelancing at large. Yes, some skills are affected but not all skills. Even the most affected skill such as writing, clients still prefer human writing content because AI has its limitations. AI requires a prompt, people can freelance as prompt engineers

[@KhangNguyen-uh2tu]

YNWA ❤

[@ronoldcross8189]

Jobbers are now freelancers

[@saraeastman40]

Such BS. What is he talking about? The only free lancing is like food delivery, Avon representative a temp agency? The pay is terrible. Get better speakers

[@thespeakingpen]

I am a freelance content expert- video, writing and design. I am open to projects and I teach people freelancing on KZbin

[@Jay21121]

Just came here to downvote for TedTalks going woke.

[@gonetomars3697]

How is freelance work woke?

[@clutchlevels]

This is different. TED's being creative. Respect 🫡✨