15 Minute Freelancer
15 Minute Freelancer
Louise Shanahan
60. Can you be a freelancer and have a day job?
16 minutes Posted May 27, 2022 at 12:00 am.
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In this episode, Louise is joined by Fi Shailes to talk about what it's like running a freelance business while also holding down a full time job. Fi works at award-winning B2B marketing agency twogether as a social strategist, and is a part-time freelance content writer. Here, Fi shares:

  • The advantages and disadvantages of having a foot in each camp
  • How she balances her workload and manages her time
  • Thoughts on marketing yourself and finding freelance clients while still employed
  • How to manage client communications and expectations
  • What to tell your current employer about your freelance work

Mentioned in this episode:

Content Club UK: #ContentClubUK

Say hi to Fi:

LinkedIn: Fi Shailes
Twitter: @Fi_digitaldrum
Website & blog: https://digital-freelancer.org/
LinkedIn newsletter: Content Therapy

Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com