How to run a freelance design business with Jess Levitz

Are you curious about how other designers run their freelance businesses? I know I always am! Jess Levitz os one of my mastermind members and a hand letterer extraordinaire! She’s the owner of June Letters Studio and also started the inspiring FreelanceWisdom.com website. We sat down to have an in-depth conversation about her journey from working for brands to transitioning into freelancing. Jess shares really valuable insights into preparing for big life changes as a freelancer, creating stability in your freelance business, and getting started with hand lettering.

Topics we cover:

— How blogging and Pinterest were really integral parts of Jess’s transition from working full-time to starting her own business
— Pursuing passion projects to fuel your creativity
— Finding freelance work through retainer clients and larger agencies in addition to your own business
— How having a baby changed Jess’s life in ways she didn’t expect
— How she managed taking maternity leave and the transition back to work
— Jess’s advice for anyone who is thinking of juggling parenting and freelancing
— Her transition from living on the west coast to moving to NYC
— How Jess started her hand lettering practice and how that has grown to become an integral part of her brand
— Her tips for getting started with hand lettering
— Advice for managing a big change, like having a baby or moving to a new place
— Don’t forget to go to Audibletrial.com/PinegateRoad and sign up for your free trial

Show Links:

— Minted
— Hand Lettered Brand
— Freelance Wisdom
— Politically Re-Active
— Client Branding 101 ebook

Tweet it!

Tweet: “What’s actually feasible while still being able to sleep at night?” @JuneLetters http://ctt.ec/akPhm+

Tweet: “Everyone has their own unique style, so you’re not really competing with each other.” @JuneLetters http://ctt.ec/J68aG+

Tweet: “Often times it’s not the other client work that attracts clients but the other projects that you did in your own style.” @JuneLetters http://ctt.ec/vSXb1+

Tweet: “Know that things are going to change more than you can imagine when you have a family but it gets better.” @JuneLetters http://ctt.ec/1D2rd+

Tweet: Listen to @JuneLetters amazing advice for getting started with hand lettering and making it part of your brand. http://ctt.ec/889gi+

Connect with Jess:

— Website
— Pinterest
— Facebook
— Twitter
— Instagram

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