Episode 126: How To Build An Agency Or Freelance Business w/ Michael Janda

Authentic As F*ck with Sun Yi

Watch Episode 126 Trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDe-F-gR8ba/

Michael Janda is an award-winning creative director, author, educator, and the founder of the creative agency Riser. I asked Michael about the ins and outs of growing a successful freelance career or an agency as a creative entrepreneur. He also talked about the impact of a personal brand as a creative and how much it can actually impact your career.

Chapters:

00:00 Getting Your First Client

02:40 Diverse Paths to Freelancing

05:33 Crafting Your Message

08:32 Niche Experimentation

11:40 The Importance of Relationships

14:24 Building Trust with Clients

17:14 Leveraging Existing Relationships

20:15 The Role of Introversion in Freelancing

22:59 Finding Your Place in the Industry

30:19 Client Engagement and Communication

32:07 Navigating Partnerships and Leadership

33:46 Balancing Creativity and Business

35:43 Decision-Making in Business

37:24 Profit vs. Portfolio Projects

39:06 Investing in Relationships

41:25 The Importance of Face-to-Face Interaction

44:15 Building Trust Through Relationships

45:11 The Power of Personal Branding

53:20 Transitioning to Education and Course Creation

59:19 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Implementation

01:04:39 The Role of Ambition in Creative Success

01:09:53 Transitioning from Freelancer to Business Owner

01:15:06 The Impact of COVID on Personal Branding and Content Creation

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Homepage: https://michaeljanda.com/

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Storytelling Course: https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyi

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