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We discussed The Freelance Life this week on GoalChat with Judy Gruen, Tyler Schmidt, and Keith Spiro. Judy is a freelance writer/columnist/book reviewer, whose books include Bylines and Blessings. Tyler Schmidt’s company is Little Big Media; she also does work for FranklinCovey and Gray Miller Agency. Keith Spiro, Keith Spiro Media, is a writer and photographer, as well as business strategist and community builder.
The trio talked about their experience and expertise in the freelance realm, including working for many bosses–not just one or two–and client/promo/project development. They also shared their takes on boundaries (setting and keeping them) and balance.
Why Freelance?
- Ty: It enables her to shine the light on businesses and help them to tell their story
- Judy: Flexibility and the ability to work on different types of projects/endeavors
- Keith: The ability to be in alignment with clients and pursue passion projects
Their Goals for the End-of-the-Year
- Judy: Create order in office, clear the decks
- Ty: Become a Best-Selling Author; she is part of a compilation book, Triumphs of Transformation, coming out in November
- Keith: Focus on his photography and upcoming exhibitions
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Goals
- Judy: Give yourself permission to work on your passion project for small amounts of time every day
- Keith: Say yes and be kind
- Ty: Take the time to define your ideal client
Final Thoughts
- Judy: Look for the blessing in what you are doing; keep having that positive impact
- Keith: Don’t do it alone. Build your team!
- Ty: Put your arms up on the rollercoaster of freelance life. Yes you can!
Links
- Learn more about Judy Gruen, Tyler Schmidt, and Keith Spiro
- Connect with Judy Gruen, Tyler Schmidt, and Keith Spiro on LinkedIn
- Follow Judy Gruen on Substack, Tyler Schmidt on TikTok, and Keith Spiro on Instagram on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to the GoalChat and Taste Buds with Deb podcasts
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Books with Deb
- Get your copy of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
- Pre-order my upcoming book, 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
How do you find balance/harmony between work and life? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
No live GoalChat next Monday. On September 9, the topic is Beyond Type A with KeishaMarie, Douglas, AJ Lauer, and Evelyn Pacitti. Join us on Monday, August 19, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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