“I called myself a professional dancer before I was paid. Nobody books an aspiring dancer.”
Courtney Johnson · Built in Public · How To Build A Personal Brand, Get Clients & Make Money
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What was described
Advise aspiring freelancers to call themselves a professional (e.g., "professional dancer") before they have paid work
Said nearby on the same subject
“We have actually for now kind of gone down the freelancer route for the gaps that we have… I want to learn every aspect of the business before then getting someone on board”
“The people who are working at the firm would be partners in the firm. They're paid in equity, not income. They would be member owners, but they would be paid both a base rate and paid residuals.”
“I think the best person you could hire right now, and I just get a freelance content creator... Get someone one or two days a week to start and work your way up.”