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268: Solo to Scaling: How This Booked Out Footwear Freelancer Is Building an Agency

268: Solo to Scaling: How This Booked Out Footwear Freelancer Is Building an Agency

Update: 2025-11-24
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Imagine being so booked out as a freelancer that you can’t take on a single new client—so you start building a team. That’s where Louise Ryan found herself. In this episode, she shares how she went from solo footwear designer to scaling toward a full-blown agency. We talk about the mindset shifts, growing pains, and strategic moves that helped her evolve beyond a one-woman show. If you’re feeling maxed out and wondering what’s next, Louise’s story is the blueprint you’ve been looking for.

Resources:
209: From £4k to £12k A Month: How this Freelance Footwear Trend Consultant Did it!

About Louise:
Louise is an exceptional creative thinker, designer, and trend forecaster who is passionate about the footwear industry. Her drive to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and fully comprehend the entire process of footwear design and development is truly inspiring. By collaborating with global trend agencies, brands, and factories, she can provide valuable insights that will shape the future of this dynamic industry. future of this dynamic industry.


Connect with Caroline:
Email her at louise@larcreative.com

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268: Solo to Scaling: How This Booked Out Footwear Freelancer Is Building an Agency

268: Solo to Scaling: How This Booked Out Footwear Freelancer Is Building an Agency

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