How To Get Paid Creative Work (Tips for Freelancers)

[@NickdelaForce]

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[@VidzeroUK]

Love it, great work Nick!👏

[@NickdelaForce]

Too kind😉

[@KarlBro]

Such great advice Nick What is the best way to find out more about a business and get to understand their business

[@NickdelaForce]

Thank you so much and Great question Karl! I approach this in a few different ways and it can depend on what work I’m doing which I ficus more on but I approach them as a customer and have that experience myself, then speak to others who have been their customers, read any online feedback etc.. and then speak to them in depth too. I provide a little more detail in the PDF doc I mentioned.. I’m about to link in the video description and in a reply here too (it’s a little late sorry)

[@NickdelaForce]

That Free guide is available now right here: www.nickdelaforce.com/exploring-creativity

[@amyblackwriter]

Hard agree on this, and I think it applies to the #WritingCommunity as much as video / photo / design creatives when it comes to understanding the ultimate buyer of your product (in my case, book publishers) 💯👏 A lot of writers don’t want to engage with the business side of the craft, and it’s a shame as it’s a huge component of the industry and how you understand your job 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@NickdelaForce]

Yeah I wish we lived in a world where we could all just focus on what we’re best at, but having an understanding of the business side of creativity is so important!

[@MakeTheShots]

So many talented creatives in all arenas out there but have no experience in the corporate world. From being on time, understanding the buying process and procurement, line management, how budgets are spent and understanding who the key stakeholders are. It’s not their fault because it a whole new world. Maybe all creatives should work for a corporate for at least a couple of years to learn more before going freelance. The alternative is asking a load. Of questions in a discovery call or meeting. Thanks for sharing.

[@NickdelaForce]

Thanks so much and I couldn’t agree more and In fact this is going to be part 1 of a longer series! I’ve realised that a lot of my corporate experience can be of huge value to creatives who don’t have that background!

[@MakeTheShots]

@@NickdelaForce is a door that needs to be opened and I think you’re the man to do it. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@VonBeersfiend]

Always helping, good work my man. I'm in sales and this stuff is important for me too.

[@NickdelaForce]

Thanks man, yeah these ideas are definitely transferable!

[@dewanbageradorsho]

very nice

[@SpottedHut]

This is fascinating - taking lots of tips away. Love your suggestion of going offline :) OMW - those event videos - YEEEESSSSSS I really don't enjoy the bog standard one!

[@NickdelaForce]

Thanks so much, and glad you liked it!