Charge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time
A curated collection meant to challenge assumptions and encourage new perspectives in creative entrepreneurship
Transformation can happen over the course of a lifetime and in a snapshot. Add a dose of accelerant to your growing business by checking out these posts.
Our favorite posts to expand what’s possible in your business:
Insights gained from getting our hands dirty
Posts anchored in research, community and client insights, and personal experiences as a business owner
If you’re looking for micro nuggets of wisdom, articles to help you gain new insights and perspectives, and concrete questions to help you move forward in your business, you’re in the right place.
Here, you’ll find info to help you develop your skills as a freelancer and business owner in the outdoors industry as well as the mindsets required to deal with the risks, challenges, and rewards associated with running your own business.
On the blog, we cover the nitty gritty of entrepreneurship like thinking through who your ideal client is, how to pitch to them, building your pricing structure and thinking strategically about the services that you offer. And you’ll also be encouraged to think about your vision, values, purpose, and passion to ensure that you’re continuing to build your business that fuels your life, not someone else’s.
Aligning Work with Personal Values in a Shifting Freelance Industry with Julie Ellison | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Julie Ellison (she/her) is an agriculture, travel & outdoor lifestyle photographer and filmmaker based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Should You Fire That Client? Here's How to Audit Your Client Roster | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Think of your least favorite client right now. What would it take to make you excited to work with them? Or maybe nothing could?
How Product-Based Small Businesses Work with Creative Freelancers with CEO of TREW Gear Chris Pew | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Chris Pew is a co-founder and the CEO of snowsports apparel company TREW Gear.
How to Build Trust So a Client Will Hire You | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Freelancers ask me all the time: How do I land new clients?
Your Biggest Freelance Finance Questions Answered by Dez Magelssen, CPA | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Dez Magelssen is the founder of Alpine Ridge Accounting, helping women-led, service-based business owners get a grip on their finances.
Using Brand Partnerships and Storytelling for Gender Advocacy in Action Sports with Alex Showerman | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Alex Showerman (she/her) is a professional mountain biker, advocate, producer, event organizer and brand consultant.
Charge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time
In this episode we chat about: Cole's journey from video production hobbyist to full-time business owner, pricing philosophy and more
How to Ensure Right-Fit Clients for your Freelance Business (and Avoid the Bad Ones)
Let's talk about how to navigate client selection so you end up with a roster of clients you're genuinely excited about.
Turning One Professional Opportunity into Many More
The importance of building trust, maintaining relationships with clients, asking great questions and more.
Leaning into Reciprocity to Build True Community in Creative Work
Dismantling scarcity mindset in freelancing: we can collaborate instead of compete.
The 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Freelancers Make and How to Overcome Them
Dive into three money tendencies I see often in my clients and other freelancers and how they might be holding you back in your goals.
How to Not Get in Your Own Way as a Creative Freelancer
Latasha Greene is the owner and head artist of Jitterbug Art Studio.
The Two Main Elements of a Thriving Freelance Business (Solo Episode) | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
On new solo podcast episodes, I'm sharing wisdom and research I've gained from years of freelancing and coaching freelancers.
How to Nurture Freelance Client Relationships by Understanding their Needs with Kaylee Litle | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Kaylee Litle is the founder of Kindling Design, a graphic design studio specializing in branding, web, and brand experiences.
Maintaining Soul in Storytelling and Creative Work in a Capitalist Society with Micheli Oliver | Creatives in the Wild Podcast
Micheli Oliver (she/they) is a filmmaker, photographer and storyteller based in Denver, Colorado.