A Private Podcast for Freelance Designers
“FIRST DRAFT”
My private 6-episode podcast series for creatives looking to learn all about freelancing. In each episode of First Draft, I walk you through what I wish someone had told me before I started my business — pricing, clients, systems, and everything in between.
First Draft is a podcast on all things freelancing — from starting your business to managing clients, and everything in between.
With over ten years in the business and working around the world, consider this podcast your audio bestie for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a freelance design business. It hasn't all been rainbows and butterflies - I'll give you all of the tea on the highs, the lows, and all the growing pains in between.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Purchase includes the entire 6-episode private podcast series by Melissa Alam, Founder of ALAM Digital
Each episode tackles one real, specific part of running a design business: how to start freelancing, pricing, setting up systems, onboarding and offboarding clients, my favorite tools and resources, and having a CEO mindset when running your business
Built from 10+ years of running ALAM Digital — hear my mistakes, what I wish I knew before I started, insider tips and strategies, and so much more
Once you purchase, you’ll receive a link to access all of the episodes here on my website
EPISODES
MY FREELANCE STORY
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In this first episode, I share my decade-long journey in freelance design, offering practical advice on starting and growing a successful freelance business. I cover the basics of defining your freelance business before you launch.
In this second episode, I chat about practical strategies for defining your services, pricing strategies, and positioning your freelance design business for success. Learn how to create tiered packages, set project-based prices, and attract higher-paying clients.
DEFINING YOUR SERVICES & PRICES
2
In this episode, I share a comprehensive guide to onboarding and offboarding your clients like a pro. We go over the importance of automating your onboarding process, what to add in your contracts, setting expectations during your discovery call, and more!
ONBOARDING & OFFBOARDING YOUR CLIENTS LIKE A PRO
3
HOW TO FIND CLIENTS
4
In this episode, I talk about how I found clients in my early years and where I would find them today. I also share how to build your portfolio, and not giving up when it comes to finding clients!
From my favorite business tools, the subscriptions I pay for monthly, and some Chrome extensions I need as a web designer, I share all my favorite tools in this episode!
MY FAVORITE TOOLS TO RUN MY BUSINESS
5
In our final episode of First Draft, I share practical tips and habits for entrepreneurs and freelancers to manage their businesses effectively, focusing on delegation, time management, boundaries, movement, and self-care.
SUCCESSFUL FREELANCER HABITS
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First Draft is my private 6-episode podcast series for creatives looking to learn all about freelancing. In each episode of First Draft, I walk you through what I wish someone had told me before I started my business — pricing, clients, systems, and everything in between.