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What I’d Do Differently If I Started Freelancing Today

What I’d Do Differently If I Started Freelancing Today

Update: 2025-08-21
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Looking back, I’d absolutely still go freelance — but there are some things I wouldn’t do again. Today I talk about what I’d do differently with what I know now.

If you’re starting out (or re-starting), check out my 30 Days To Go Freelance Kit – it’s got everything I wish I’d had: https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/30-days-to-go-freelance 

00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break 
00:29 Reflecting on Freelancing Beginnings 
00:46 The Pitfalls of Working for Free 
01:50 Setting Boundaries Early 
03:05 Avoiding Comparisons with Others 
04:50 Financial Advice for New Freelancers 
06:05 The Importance of a CRM System
 07:36 Creating 30 Days to Go Freelance 
08:24 Engage with the Community

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What I’d Do Differently If I Started Freelancing Today

What I’d Do Differently If I Started Freelancing Today

Emma Cossey