Explore every episode of the podcast Doing It For The Kids
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| How to make the most of having ‘more time’ | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:19:30 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Louise Jenkins who supports women with their transition into motherhood, and develops and facilitates workshops in partnership with organisations working to end violence against women and girls. Louise says: “Hi Frankie & Steve, With Wildling now at school, technically I have ‘more time’ available to me spread out over a full week. *Chokes on tea because we all know ‘more time’ is bullsh*t — have you seen the amount of school-related admin there is?!* Anyway. So far so good. But I need help managing this newfound time, and how to make the ‘best’ of it I suppose? I’m battling with setting boundaries, and how to approach and commit to new or potential partners/clients, as well as finding space for MYSELF too. I’m slowly finding a groove. But would love to know how you and everybody in DIFTK found this shift? Thanks! Louise” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| Marketing yourself without social media | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:21:16 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from graphic designer Ange Lyons. Ange says: “Hi Frankie & Steve! Do you think it’s possible to market yourself as a freelancer in 2024 without using social media? Particularly if you *hate* showing your face? Thanks! Ange” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| Stop, Collaborate & Listen | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:19:35 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Emma Roberts, director at Social Qual. Emma says: “You know when you stumble upon someone fab, and your brain goes ‘ooh, collaboration potential’? Perhaps we meet on LinkedIn and then organise a cuppa or intro call. We chat, we laugh, we bond over work joys and woes... and then we part with that cheerful, 'let's collaborate soon' but then… often our busy lives take over. I'm on both sides of this — an instigator of these types of calls and also someone who people reach out to. So, I'm wondering... How can we make these cuppa-time conversations transform into actual collabs? Or should we even bother with these sorts of meetings? It feels like I need to be more strategic about which invites I accept and who I reach out to. The social side of me responds to new folk with a Pavlov-dog response of ‘let's arrange a call’ but I’m increasingly feeling a bit unsatisfied with that approach. Anyone else? How do I get more strategic about these calls without being a nob?”
What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| When childcare help from your family isn't actually much help | 13 Jun 2019 | 00:20:26 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question submitted anonymously. Let's call the person... Gemma. She says: "If I'd gone back to my librarian job, my M-I-L was going to babysit for a full day every week to ease the financial burden and get baby cuddles in. However, now that I am fully self-employed, she 'pops down to visit' for 2-5 hours every other week, of which 1 hour is lunch that I am expected to cook, and eat with her. It's lovely of course, but it's hardly letting me get any work done.... It's obviously a favour so I struggle with the guilt of pushing it beyond being family time to being work time.” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• This episode is supported by the lovely people at IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When your friends say they love your work but don't actually buy it | 06 Jun 2019 | 00:19:40 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Rachel Brownlow Brown. Rachel is an illustrator and designer. She says: “People I know think I'm doing really well with my business because they see me building the business online, but actually I'm not bringing in much money yet (I'm currently living off redundancy money from my old job). I feel like they're really supportive with liking and sharing my stuff, but so many people I know have said they love it and want to buy something but never actually do (apart from my mum who probably has made up the majority of my sales!). So I suppose my question is around how I translate those positive comments into sales? It feels more icky to "sell" to them when I know them, but they are the ones telling me they like it!” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to grow your business when real life has other ideas | 16 May 2019 | 00:21:13 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Nicky Raby. Nicky is an actor, business and life coach, writer, speaker and podcaster. She says: “Something that’s coming up a lot with my clients at the moment is the idea of Dream Life vs Real Life. How do you continue to expand and grow your business when real life circumstances change? Like, you’ve had a baby (or another baby)? What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Staying visible over the summer holidays | 09 May 2019 | 00:20:40 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Ben O'Brien. Ben is an illustrator, he says: “HOLIDAYS! Have you got any tips on how to get work done through the school holidays. I work from home and my wife (although self-employed) works elsewhere so it comes down to me more often to be with our son. 2 years ago I just couldn't get through the summer holiday, I managed to work on commissions I had, but I had no time for self-promotion, maintaining client relationships, updating my portfolio etc so by the end of the holidays commissions were drying up. It felt like I ran my business into the ground a bit and it's been uphill ever since. Every school holiday or half-term means another dip in my business. There's always a few playdates and summer camp days, plus my wife tries to take days off when possible, but it's never quite enough. So, with the next Summer holiday coming up, do you have any tips at all on how to eek out as much time at my desk as possible? By the way, I'm not trying to get away from my son! I love him to bits and have always been proud to spend so much time with him, but I just need to work and build my business to a more sustainable level.” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| What to do when you have nothing to do | 02 May 2019 | 00:19:40 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Lyndsey Yates. Lyndsey is a graphic designer and founder of Nine Dots Creative, she says: “Today, after a crackers boombackers (my phrase, I just made that up) week, I have nothing to do. Well, nothing pressing anyway. So far I've spent 2 hours faffing about on my laptop (AKA browsing Facebook and looking on eBay). Now the guilt is starting to set in that I'm not being productive enough. I would actually LIKE to do something with my day — it's not all fuelled by guilt — but I think I’m actually now paralysed by possibility. All the things I've been meaning to get round to are just swimming around my head! Tell me fellow DIFTKers, how do you deal with these days? I feel like I've been cycling down a hill really fast and I've stopped too quickly and gone over the handlebars.” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Lyndsey's Behance Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Trying to work when the kids are sick (again) | 25 Apr 2019 | 00:22:53 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Michelle Kondrich. Michelle is an illustrator and podcaster, she says: “So many sick days!! Our girl was sick over the weekend... seemed better so she went to school on Monday... but we picked her up early so she could rest more. Then more vomit and home on Tuesday all day. And then picked up early on Wednesday after things moved south. Here's a question for the podcast, what do you do with a sick kid when you have loads of work and your partner can't be home to help? Ours watched a lot of TV since she had zero energy but I felt terrible about it. Oh yeah and a follow-up: isn't the guilt associated with parenting SO FUN?" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Michelle's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to find focus in a fragmented day | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:20:18 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Ross Wintle. Ross is a software developer, he says: “How do you cope with days where you have lots of 'context switches' and can't focus. Like my 'half day' which is:
It does my head in, and though I have half a day of work in there, I rarely get anything done. The changes drain me so much. I find it exhausting too. Do you have days like that? Do you have tips for getting focus when your day is so fragmented? Do you just avoid planning in "deep work" for those days?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When people seem to think your job is a "hobby" | 11 Apr 2019 | 00:17:41 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Jo Breeze. Jo is a crowdfunding consultant and writer, she says: “My work makes a genuine contribution to paying the bills in our house. It’s not quite 50/50 but some months it’s pretty close. But when I tell people what I do, I sometimes find there’s an assumption that it’s a hobby that I’ve taken on to keep me busy (HAAA) around children. I feel especially awkward when people tell me about their wife or their friend who’s ‘self-employed like you’ when it turns out what they mean is sells things on eBay sometimes, or similar. How do I assert that actually my job is a ‘real’ job, without doing down the choices of other women?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to eat something other than biscuits | 04 Apr 2019 | 00:19:52 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Holly Smith. Holly is a celebrant and coach, she says: "Food! I know I struggle to eat well during the week because if it's a toss-up between work and tidying up, and feeding myself something more than biscuits, then the latter never takes priority. How can I fit proper, nourishing meals into my life when I’m so pressed for time?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When your "friend" wants some free business advice and asks to meet in person | 28 Mar 2019 | 00:19:55 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Nicola Washington. Nicola is a writer and social media manager, she says: "What do you do about the “friend” who wants some free advice and expects you to take a two hour round trip to meet somewhere “mutually convenient”? My preferred “Mate, people pay me for this shit” might not cut it.” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| We made it to 100 episodes! | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:20:23 | |
To celebrate 100 episodes of DIFTK, Frankie & Steve answer a bunch of quick fire questions! And a HUGE thank you to everybody that has listened, reviewed, sent in a question or a comment. Wouldn't be the same without you. Thank you. •••
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| Emotional soup! How to keep things clear when work and life all happens under one roof | 21 Mar 2019 | 00:18:45 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Janie Skuse. Janie runs a digital marketing business with her husband, she says: "Emotional soup! I work with my husband, both at home. He does full-time hours up in the bedroom/batcave, I look after our 3-year-old full-time and have 2 hours ‘off’ each day while she’s at nursery and evenings to work (ha!). If EVERYTHING happens under one roof, how do you keep things separate/clear?" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When you have kids around and need to take a client call | 13 Mar 2019 | 00:18:44 | |
Our very first episode! Wahooo! This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Jessie Healy. Jessie is a digital marketing strategist, she says: "If you have a client call and your kid is awake, do you try to hide it, move the call, or just be honest about the crazy kid noises?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| An introductory monologue from Frankie | 11 Mar 2019 | 00:02:20 | |
Weekly podcast launching soon! Visit www.doingitforthekids.net/#podcast for more information and follow #DIFTKpodcast across social. | |||
| When you feel like an imposter | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:18:26 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Lucy Critchley, founder of Untold Creative Services. Lucy says: “I use Canva A LOT. My clients find it super simple (mostly!) so it just makes sense. I’ve never learned how to use Illustrator/Photoshop etc but I feel like I should…? I think it would be a good skill to have and could be a benefit to my business in terms of being taken seriously with design/graphics/socials work. But I haven’t a clue where to start! Or if it’s even a good idea or not. It probably also stems back to being told I wasn’t very creative when I was younger… hello imposter syndrome! Any thoughts welcome!” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| When your parenthood is used to reduce your rate | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:20:00 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Anonymous, AKA Lotus Vanreisel. Lotus says: “Hello freelance friends! I'd like your opinion on an email I’ve received from one of my longest and most favourite clients… After months of no work and no contact, she asked me last month if I have any availability in the next few weeks. I said ‘yes’ and also told her that my rates had gone up since we last spoke. Here is her reply: "So I'd love to be able to put some work your way but the hourly rate is a bit high — is there any flexibility? I know you don't really do full days because of your daughter. Let me know." This irritates me no end as it implies I should charge less because wI have childcare duties. (I also know she worked part-time and didn’t earn much when her kids were younger.) How do you handle situations like these? I'll also add that another long-standing client just asked me for a lot of work over the next couple of months, so while I could fit her in, I don't have an awful lot of availability. Would love your thoughts. Thanks, Lotus” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| When you’ve got too much work to do | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from designer, coder and illustrator Andi Best. Andi says: “I can't go on like this — I think I need to give in and ask for help! I am inundated with work and the enquiries keep coming, which is a great problem to have, but I don’t know what to do about it. Previously I've mitigated large volumes of work by quoting higher or asserting my unavailability — ultimately turning work away. For a "busy period" that works well, but for the past 6 months I've been consistently (too) busy, and I now accept that I need to try something else. I just don't want to keep saying 'no'. I think I need more resource? I don't want ‘staff’ (insurance, sick leave, payroll? No thanks!) but I do want something more robust than the ad-hoc outsourcing I do now. I think I need a firm freelance partnership? Or agency temp? Or similar arrangement? What's holding me back is a lack of trust in an unknown entity (the quality of the work, sharing client credentials etc.) — ultimately relinquishing control of the work that's getting my name attached to it. And also a fear that their rates will exceed the fees already agreed for the work. Any advice? Thanks, Andi” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| Build something new or stick with existing client work? | 25 May 2023 | 00:20:37 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Anonymous, AKA Zoe Honeysuckle. Zoe says: “Hi Frankie and Steve, I've been running my own business since May 2020 (with a 5 month old in tow!) and I feel fairly well versed with the peaks and troughs of freelance life. However, over the past few months I've noticed a few clients who are on my smaller packages/retainers drop off because of financial reasons. All good, and all totally understandable. I thought I’d use this new gap in my schedule to put together some new packages and try something a bit different around social media content creation and email marketing (and podcasts!) BUT, one of my existing clients has now asked for more hours and I am torn. I don't know whether to go for it — my client is brilliant and I really like working with them — or say no and protect my new-found time to build something new. I'm nervous that my new packages won't sell in the way I hope, and I don't want to turn down (well paying) work. What would you do? Help!” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. ••• | |||
| Making time for voluntary work (or not?) | 11 May 2023 | 00:18:12 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from copywriter Lucette Funnell. She says: “I’ve been approached by a local charity about a volunteer position. I’m interested in what they’re doing and definitely feel I could add value. But where on earth would I find the time?! And as a chronic over-thinker who always ends up taking longer than planned to do everything… And who already has a list as long as my arm of things to do for my own business… How would I keep it to just 3-4 hours a week? Will it add value? Or would I be better off working on marketing my business/ exercising/ making lunches that aren’t biscuits or toast?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • A BIG thank you to Patch and The Quick Brown Fox Video Production who supported our meetup in London. About Patch Patch is a new type of workspace and community hub, an accessible and family friendly place to work, discover and meet on the high street. We believe in a better balance for family and our health, in less commuting and more community by combining co-working with culture near to where you live. We are actively expanding across the country and would like to hear from you if you'd like one near you. Head to www.patch.work or check out instagram.com/patchplaces/ About The Quick Brown Fox Video Production The Quick Brown Fox Video Production is a growing video production company based in southwest London with a real love for the carefully crafted moving image. We offer our clients over 20 years of filmmaking and video editing experience combined with creative backgrounds in Architecture and Sound Design. Our social media savvy team can help put your business on the map with engaging video content. We proudly help businesses and organisations tell their story in a captivating way that captures their audience's imagination. Head to www.thequickbrownfox.co.uk for more information. ••• | |||
| The best things to outsource | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:20:46 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from Sophie Greenwood, founder of Ink & Bear. She says: “I recently invested in a rebrand of an online event that I run (Super Seconds Festival) — I worked with an illustrator (Vicky Hughes) and loved the process from start to finish. I loved setting a brief and having someone else be able to do the work a million times better that I could do it. Now I'm slightly addicted to the idea of getting people to support my business! So, my question is... What's the best thing you've ever invested in / outsourced in your business and what's on your wish list for the future?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| How to get your very first clients | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:19:21 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from artist and illustrator Lisa Callaghan. She says: “As an aspiring creative freelancer, what do you recommend as being the first steps towards generating paid work? How do you get those very first paying clients? I'm already on social media, putting my work out into the world (well, to all of my 25 followers!). I've also looked at platforms like UpWork and haven't found any projects that fit — either they're looking for much more experience than I can offer, or I have what they want but they'd like me to do it for less than minimum wage. Help!” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| Approaching clients you don’t (yet!) have a relationship with | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:20:47 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from designer Jason Hunt. He says: “I occasionally get the urge to approach a company who I think are doing their brand absolutely no favours and underselling what I know to be brilliant. I'm a designer, so approach this from a branding and design perspective (though of course their copy might also be shit!) This has never worked, and I rarely even entertain it these days, but I have a company that I am dying to approach as they are brilliant at what they do, have a great and friendly reputation and would even probably have money to spend on all these things. I just can't fathom out for the life of me why they haven't upped their game? Has anyone ever done this (successfully) and do you have any tips on how to write the initial approach to not sound like just a mansplaining twat?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| Quick ways to drum up some work | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:20:09 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from marketing consultant Ayo Abbas. Ayo says: “Hi Frankie & Steve, It's tough out there right now — what do you think is the quickest way freelancers can make something happen in terms of winning work? Thanks, Ayo” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| How to prioritise when everything is a priority | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:19:45 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from wedding videographer Charlene McNabb. She says: “Hi Frankie and Steve! Happy New Year! I'm sitting here with a notepad. Two actually. One has my 'to-do' list on it that I created before Christmas (check me out for being super organised). The other has what to prioritise over the next 6 weeks, but here's where the overwhelm has come flooding in. When you're running your own business and need to do ALLLLL the things, how do you prioritise stuff when everything is a priority? The list ranges from loads of paid client work (editing and stuff), to updating the website and portfolio (important, as it’s key wedding-planning season), to marketing and SWOT analysis, accounts and even stripping the bloody paint off the stairs. I mean, I'm happy to push that last one back, it's been on the back burner for 8 years now anyway, but still… Do you think you can send some wisdom my way please? Thanks, Charlene” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| Awards: Yay or Nay? | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:20:50 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from website lead generation consultant Tom Garfield. He says: "Are awards worth it? Do you get business from them? Is it worth the effort of entering? Do clients care about them? Should we be applying for as many as we can?! It seems like winning awards is a good idea, but I just don't know what to think." What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support.
AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• Tom Garfield's website | |||
| Keeping in touch with old clients | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:21:07 | |
This week me (Frankie Tortora) and him (Steve Folland) have a chat in response to an excellent question from Dex Sorbet AKA Anonymous. They say: “I’ve worked on two excellent projects for a really high profile client in the past year. When the projects finally went live I dropped them an email to say how great they were and how happy I was to have been a part of them. I got a lovely reply that ended with — ‘please do keep in touch for any future projects that might be up your street.’ But I don’t quite know what to do with that! How can I turn that vague and polite sign-off into something I can be proactive about? Do I send occasional emails to say “Hi” in the hope that they might have something in the works? Or will that make me seem a bit desperate? How do I maintain a relationship with a client who might have work in the future without being a bit weird?” • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family.
Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support.
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| How to take time off at Christmas | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:20:14 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from brand and visual identity designer Matt Jones. He says: “After years of having a full-time job, I always knew exactly when I would be off for Christmas, when I would be returning and not having to worry about projects or answering emails while I was off. This is my first year as a full-time freelancer approaching Christmas and I'm worried about being able to 'switch-off' over the holiday season… What advice do you have about managing client expectations? When to set an out of office? And any other tips or tricks on how to switch off (not checking emails, editing to-do lists etc)? Oh… and also throw into the mix that it's both my daughters birthdays smack bang in the middle of December!” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| How to market a ‘boring’ business | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:20:07 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from accountant Claire Owen-Jones. She says: “I have a ‘boring’ business and make a ‘boring’ podcast. I’m okay with that — I’m an accountant so I am very familiar with DULL — but I struggle with how to market it. Via the podcast I answer common accountancy questions. This week’s episode is 7-10 minutes of me explaining payments on account, for example. How can I make the un-fun more memorable and/or appealing?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| How to get the most out of a coworking space | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:21:44 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from writer, editor and proofreader Louisa Ellins. She says… “Dear Frankie and Steve, As much as I love my office in the box room, I keep hearing that co-working spaces are a great place to meet potential clients, and I sometimes miss the office chat from my employed days. I've decided to dip my toe into co-working spaces after the school summer holiday break, and I've found that there's several different options in my town. I wouldn't go full time, but it would be nice to have the option of a hot desk to work from sometimes. What tips do you have for making the most of my time there? Thanks so much! Louisa” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • •
At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| When you work 9-3 but your clients work 9-5 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:21:39 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Rosie Bakewell aka Anonymous. She says… “I’m working alongside another freelance consultant on a project, and our client is a big corporate organisation. As a mum to a 5-year old daughter, I only work in school hours and during school term-time. However, none of the people I work with have children, so they work 9 to 5 (and more). AND the client has team members in the US who aren’t available until 2pm in the UK. A few times I’ve ended up having to work after 3pm, juggling work with looking after my daughter, because nobody else was available to move an urgent task forward. I’ve had enough of this, and with the new school year coming, I’d like to set some firm boundaries. But I’m worried that I will seem awkward and unhelpful if I say I’m not available after 3pm?? Do you have any tips on setting and maintaining boundaries with clients who don’t have children and so don’t understand the challenges associated with being a working parent?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. • • • This episode is supported by AXA Business Insurance At AXA Business Insurance, we know that running any small business is hard work; but making your freelance business a success while looking after the kids can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s AXA's mission to make your business insurance easy through tailorable cover to suit your freelance business and a 24-hour legal and tax helpline for when you need a tricky question answered. And while we’re making insurance easier, you can focus on what matters — making your business a success for your family. Work hard, insure easy. Visit AXA’s Business Guardian Angel for more business help and support. AXA Insurance UK Plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. ••• | |||
| When you only ever get into the ‘zone’ just before pickup | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:20:01 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from inclusion and equality consultant Beth Cox. She says: “How do I get into the zone earlier in the day? Pre-child my working hours were 10-7, with my best work done between 3 and 7 - it took me that long to really get into the flow. The thing I've struggled with since having a child at nursery and school is that I tend to hit the elusive 'flow' approximately 20 minutes before I have to pick up my child. Pre-child I could have leant into it and created my best work, but now I have to drop what I'm doing and take another day to get back into that zone again (if at all). When I mentioned this in the DIFTK community, Tori Beat felt the same. She said: "I get so frustrated when I feel like I’m about to have a mild epiphany and then POW, it’s pick up time. It’s akin to when one of those magicians whips a tablecloth from underneath a beautifully laid table but, instead of leaving everything in miraculous good order, EVERYTHING IS SMASHED ALL OVER THE FLOOR. And I’ve got to tidy up." It is so frustrating, and I just don't know how to change it. Even now, I've got a clear day for focused work but it's only 10am and I'm clearly very distracted. My son goes to a childminder two days a week after school so I do have two 'long' days, but even then the flow doesn't happen until about 4pm (I rarely get it on the short days). I'm a solo parent so can't take turns with a partner to just work through, and rarely get child-free time other than that I pay for, which doesn't help. HELP. How can I take less time to get in the zone of doing my best work?”
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| Butt-saving clauses you need in your contract | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:20:36 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from WordPress developer Morena Fiore. She says: “Hi Frankie and Steve, I'm a web developer specialising in WordPress and SEO. I'm still fairly new to freelancing and am wondering if my clients' contract is strong enough. I think I've covered myself for scenarios I've already experienced, but I worry there might still be things I haven’t accounted for because I've just not experienced them yet?? So my question is: What butt-saving clauses have people got in their clients' contracts? Thanks! Morena”
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| When you're worried about offering 'too many' different services | 26 May 2022 | 00:19:47 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from copywriter and freelancing mentor Laura Smith. She says: “Hey Frankie and Steve, Can you help me figure this out? I'm a freelance copywriter that has worked with a lot of small business owners on their content. The more I worked with them, the more I realised I really liked the extra conversations they were having with me about how to start a business. So much so, I launched a mentoring programme for new freelancers. So far so good. So at this point, I already I have two different things to focus my marketing on — copywriting and mentoring. BUT. The more mentoring I do, the more things it uncovers that people find really helpful — mostly how to review your business and create strategy — and I'm really enjoying it. So, I'd like to offer more specific sessions around this kind of thing but I'm concerned I'd be spreading my services too far and my audience won't be able to easily recognise what I actually offer (which would be three different things by now, if you're counting). Can I successfully offer these new business sessions without compromising my existing copywriting services? Is there even time in the day? Is it possible that my brain just hates me? Help! Oh, and there's a 7 month old who doesn't sleep in the picture too. Obviously! Thanks, Laura”
What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When you’re nervous about public speaking | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:20:22 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from wedding florist Esme Ford. Esme says: “Hi Frankie & Steve! I am giving a 10 minute talk next week and I need your help. Public speaking is something I never do, so I had a little practice and filmed myself doing my talk and my voice is soooooo wishy washy. I hate it when I ‘ummm’ a lot so try to actively pause instead, but then the flow of the talk is all wrong? I just feel like my voice has no authority! How do you both make your voice sound so clear and confident? Have you always been good at speaking or have you just improved with time? Thanks! Esme” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| When you're full-time freelance, and full-time employed at the same time | 12 May 2022 | 00:19:51 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from interior and events stylist Sally Cullen. She says: “Hey Frankie, Steve and the DIFTK community, Last year when we were still deep in lockdown I was asked if I would like to cover maternity leave on a magazine for a year. I wasn't sure what was in store for my freelance career as an interiors stylist at that point (thanks Covid) so I said yes on the proviso I could still keep all my regular client work and fit that around the full time job. That was nearly 8 months ago and far from slowing down, my freelance work has increased way more than I could have predicted and I have basically been working 2 full time jobs since then. Gulp. I have been trying to survive week at a time doing my best not to let any of the (many) balls drop but I have the niggling feeling in the back of my mind that I should be making more of this unicorn time as an employed person, but I'm too knackered to think what that looks like! I have ceased all social media updates because I just do not have the bandwidth right now but what else could I, or should I be doing with the handful of weeks I have left in-house?Should I be getting training? Using this high profile magazine job to get more freelance work? Using it as a way to create more portfolio work? I need to act soon before it all feels a dream and I'm back on the other side of the commissioning fence! Yours, Completely-Spent-Sally”
What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Surviving the school holidays | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:20:53 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from project manager and editor Rose Parkin. She says: “Talk to me about school holidays. We’re currently in the second week of Easter, but the summer break is looming. Both me and my partner are freelance and we have two kids aged 5 and 8. We don't tend to do a huge amount of holiday clubs (maybe 1-2 days a week at most) so the kids end up having a fair bit of screen time so that we can juggle work, cooking, house chores and our own downtime. Our routine tends to be 7-8am TV, then 'full on' parenting (with one parent, then the other) until 3pm, then they have an hour of technology time, then a film. Today I'm seriously feeling the guilt of them being in front of screens and missing out on the sunshine. I’m interested to know how others juggle holidays and maintain some flexibility while also having some structure to ensure work gets done?! Is that too much to ask??” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to decide what your freelance business will be | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:20:34 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Rene Hammer aka Anonymous. They say: "Hi Frankie & Steve, My partner hates their job. Like, really hates their job. Meanwhile, they see me being busy and wearing all the hats — but happy working freelance. So I’ve been softly encouraging them to become self-employed too. They’re coming round to the idea. But crucially, they haven’t fully figured out what it is they would actually DO as a freelancer. I don’t want to say too much about their job in case it gets back to their employer but hopefully you can still answer my question — How do you pin down what your freelance business is and does?? Thanks!" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| WTF to do when everything costs more | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:20:06 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from website marketing specialist Tom Garfield. He says: “Life costs so much more now! What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Choosing the 'right' name for your business | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:19:54 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from coach Rachael Middleton. She says: “Dearest Frankie, Steve and the DIFTK crew, I've been working on my business about a year now and have a name and logo already BUT I recently attended a webinar where the host made a point about words that trigger potential clients. This can have a negative impact too. My ideal client base are traditionally a weary group (farmer's stressed out partners who may be frowned upon for seeking help!) and as coaching still isn't an accepted norm in their world I'm starting to question whether my business name is having a negative effect... So, my question is how do you choose a suitable business name and how important is a logo to go with it? I appreciate for certain professions it helps, but how much can the wrong name and logo impact your business? Thanks in anticipation, Rachael” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Getting back out into the real world (or not) | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:20:38 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from accountant and business consultant Caroline Boardman. She says: “How is everyone getting back out into the real world? Obviously everyone feels differently about this — some of us can't wait for more face to face client meetings and networking events, some have enjoyed the online world and Zoom and comfort of own homes... How is everyone managing the transition back to reality? Slow and steady or 100 miles an hour back into it?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Caroline Boardman's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| When you just can't get any rest | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:20:57 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from communications consultant Sarah Randall. She says: “How on earth does anyone get any rest. Like, real restful rest? I feel like for the past 18 months I've been waiting for a break, but it never comes. I need to find a way to make it happen. The flipping pandemic means that I have way less support from family, increased work pressures… my husband also runs his own business that's been pretty smashed to smithereens by the pandemic. We have a 2 yr old and 4 yr old and are expecting a third so we knew it was always going to be a tricky year but I’d be interested in hearing thoughts on how not to burn out. All the 'normal' business / wellbeing blogs advocate stuff I used to do pre-kids e.g. meditate, get up early to go for a walk, sport... but now there is just no frickin time... Obviously this is a phase of life... and the pandemic won't be quite so intense forever... but it feels like the marathon is far from over and they’ve forgotten to provide the orange slices and jelly babies at the side of the road. How the heck do others do it? Can someone throw me a jelly baby?” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Sarah Randall's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to promote yourself when speaking at an event | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:21:06 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Agnes Armstrong AKA Anonymous. She says: "What is an appropriate level of self promotion when doing a talk? I have been asked to do a talk on Imposter Syndrome for 150 female leaders in an organisation. Naturally I don't feel in the slightest bit confident I am able to do this or the right person for the job, but given the topic I feel that is exactly why I should, and so for that reason I am in! I will be one of four people contributing and my slot will take up nearly half of the online event, including the break out room workshops I will help shape. I was initially told there is budget but that hasn’t proven to be the case — I won’t be getting paid. I therefore really want to make sure that there will be some additional work to come from this event. This will be my first event like this, and so I’m unsure of the etiquette when it comes to self promotion? Any advice on how to get the balance between being the ultimate inspiring professional speaker, whilst also not wasting the opportunity to self promote would be greatly appreciated. Should I just trust in the process that work will naturally come from it?" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| How to get over a (client) breakup | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:20:01 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Val Abbott AKA Anonymous. She says: “How do you get over a client breakup? Recently I had a client who I felt I worked really hard on. Prioritising their work when it was dropped on me at the last minute, replying to whatsapp at any given hour, working weekends (I know, I know) only to receive a message to say that they felt I was too busy and had found another agency to replace me. Whilst I know that I actually went above and beyond for this client and that I really had worked my hardest, I can’t help but shake the feeling of guilt that I could have done more. So my question is, how do you get over a client breakup? It is just a common thing that happens to freelancers? Tell me I’m not alone in feeling this way??" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Download a DIFTK Bingo card Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Planning your maternity leave as a freelancer | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:20:57 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Serena Steele AKA Anonymous. She says: “I’m expecting my second baby later this year. Do you have any tips on planning maternity leave (pre- and post-birth) and maybe around lining up work for 2022? I don’t want to prepare too much because I don’t know how I’ll feel after the birth. But I also don’t want to go into this without a plan! I love the idea of taking all the time I need but I don’t know how realistic that is. I guess I’m worried I’ll have to start all over again when I come back? Help! Thanks” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• Frankie Tortora's website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| Should you put your prices on your website? | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:20:03 | |
In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Babs Harris aka Anonymous. “I work with corporate clients around workshop facilitation and keynote speaking. My question is around pricing transparency. I am finding that I am getting lots of enquiries (which I am very grateful for!). Most of the time I respond via email with my fees and the potential client doesn't have the budget. I would say this happens three quarters of the time. My fees are probably higher than average but I'm happy with the price point and the value I offer and I have lots of repeat clients that I work with closely. It's not a major admin task to respond to each enquiry individually but collectively over a month or so it can take up quite a bit of time. So I am looking at reviewing how I do things. I'm keen to understand what others do and why. Do they: 1. Display prices on your website? 2. Send fees in response to an enquiry, prior to setting up a meeting with the potential client? 3. Meet with the potential client first and then send prices after? Which approach do you think is best for maximising revenue, building relationships but also protecting time?" What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••
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| When your creative business isn't creative anymore | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:20:09 | |
This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from web and graphic designer at Spurwing Creative — Claire Wood. She says: “Hi both! My current dilemma is a question I keep coming back to and yet have never found a way to resolve. I started my freelance business 13 years ago and over the years my role has moved from a predominantly creative business into a more developer/online business. I love designing and creating but now find that I am so bogged down in 'adminy' and technical jobs, that I end up being less and less creative. I am incredibly lucky that the bulk of my work is referrals and that I’m busy — but I find the more websites and systems I produce, the more I get recommended for that kind of work, which exacerbates the issue. I understand how I got here (I’m good at producing these systems!) but I find them incredibly boring to produce and am still in a mindset where I’m unable to turn down work. Now I’m in a position where I'm not enjoying the bulk of my workload and feel isolated, lonely and bored thanks to working from home — my mental health has suffered. In an ideal world I would have a financial cushion that would allow me to turn down some of these projects and pursue more that interest me, but — as many self-employed people are — I work very hand to mouth (especially being a widowed parent). My question is, how can I somehow incorporate more of what I love (and ultimately went freelance to do), without losing out financially? Somedays I think I'd love to work outside or do something completely different, but understand this isn't possible (unless I win the lottery), but the ideal would be to design book covers all day, but that is only 5% of what I currently do. Any ideas on how to help morph my business back to a place where I am not voluntarily doing something I don't enjoy? Thanks! Claire” What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook. ••• This episode is supported by Penfold. The flexible pension for freelance parents. Penfold provides freelancers with an online pension that’s simple to use and completely flexible. Sign up with the code DIFTK and get a £25 bonus into your pension pot. Penfold are also offering up to a £1,000 top up on pension transfers until the 31st of March 2021, so you can earn more from your old pension pots! Penfold is regulated by the FCA. When you put money in a pension, it’s an investment, and like all investments, your capital is at risk. Check for benefits before transferring. Go to www.getpenfold.com/diftk ••• Spurwing Creative website Doing It For The Kids website | |||
| End of term bye-byes | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:02:30 | |
A very quick message to say that we won't be doing a full episode this week after all as we've just got too much to do on the last week of term!!! WAAAAAHHHH. Apologies for the quality of Frankie's audio. She messed up. #awardwinning | |||