DiscoverThe Freelance BlueprintI’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach
I’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach

I’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach

Update: 2024-07-19
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In this conversation, Michael Janda discusses his journey from a Creative Director to Freelancer and agency owner. He talks about how he manages his time and tasks. Mike shares his passion for mentoring and supporting others in their careers, and how that led him to transition from running his own agency to focusing on coaching and education.Michael also talks about the challenges of marketing oneself effectively and the importance of setting goals and prioritising initiatives. The conversation touches on the difficulty of motivating oneself and others to take action, and the impact of societal and educational influences on our belief in our own abilities.In this conversation, Michael Janda and Elisabeth Mayr discuss the journey of freelancing and building an agency. They explore the challenges and rewards of freelancing, the importance of staying relevant, and the value of hiring diverse teams. They also emphasize the need to enjoy the journey and embrace the opportunities that come along the way.Find out more about Michael JandaInstagram: instagram.com/morejandaWebsite: michaeljanda.comPodcasts: Two Pixels Off & What the HelveticaJoin Mike's community: morecreativeacademy.comSupport the Freelance Blueprint Podcast1. Follow the podcast2. Leave a review3. Sign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletter4. Become a sponsor - Visit freelance-blueprint.com for more information5. Join the Freelance Blueprint Discord Channel https://discord.gg/e4g2BgKyKeywordsagency background, projects, time management, task management, mentoring, coaching, education, marketing, motivation, belief in oneself, freelancing, agency, challenges, rewards, staying relevant, hiring, diversity, Michael JandaChapters00:00 Intro02:28 About Mike03:52 How Mike Janda Manages it All While Staying Sane06:07 How Mike Transitioned from Agency Owner to Freelance Educator08:44 How Mike Connects With People on Instagram12:28 Being Overwhelmed - Just Like Everybody15:20 Tips for Freelancers Who Are Overwhelmed - The Someday List21:41 How to Turn from Being a Dreamer to a Doer26:12 Motivation Alone is not Enough35:16 Standing in Your Own Way Because Of Fear39:14 "I Got Forced Into Freelancing"44:11 The One Thing Mike Would do Differently If He Had to do it Again46:21 Tips for Transition Into an Agency as a Freelancer52:44 What To Consider When Hiring - Hiring for Skill vs Diversity1:02:26 Final Freelance Blueprint Questions1:04:16 Connect With Michael Janda1:04:44 Outro

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I’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach

I’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach

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