Have you ever wondered what it actually takes? What should you consider before making the jump? In this episode, Paul and Ed talk share their experience with freelancing, some tips on how to continue, and what to consider if you are thinking about quitting your 9-5.  Watch the video of our conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Are you having a hard time finding new work? Are clients not calling you back for another project? In this episode, Paul and Ed share some tips on how you can make yourself more valuable. More specifically, what you can do to make sure clients WANT to work with you and how you can create more stability in your creative business. This was an awesome conversation and we hope you enjoy the episode. OSB Black Tee: https://onsetblack.com Get 20% OFF using code: EDWARDLEE Prefer to watch the video format of this episode? Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

First episode of 2023! In this conversation, Paul and Ed discuss a few things that they do in their personal life that directly impact their business. While many podcasts might be covering a new business strategy to start the year, we wanted to provide a different perspective surrounded around health, wellness, and relationships. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

What are the unwritten rules of being on-set? In this episode, Paul and Ed explores creative etiquette for creative freelancers. They discuss common etiquette pitfalls and how to best handle them, how to maintain professional relationships while still staying friendly, and lastly, they share personal experiences when working with a crew on-set. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Do you struggle with navigating calls with potential clients?  Is it uncomfortable to talk about budget?  Understanding how to properly navigate a discovery call will earn you more business and get you better quality clients that align with your desires. In Episode 049, Paul and Ed go over a few different scenarios for navigating the Discovery Call conversation with a potential client. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGU3YqnAcfY

Have you ever been ghosted? Clients leaving you on read? Well, we've been there. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about how to avoid getting ghosted by potential clients. They break down 3 ESSENTIAL components for every creative if you want to land more work, and increase the response rate from potential clients. You won't want to skip this one. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

Ed recently visited London and sat down with our podcast editor, Tomas Petrus. Aside from being our editor, Tomas works for Carwow, one of the biggest car YouTube channels in the world. In the episode, we talk about Tomas’ journey, how he became our editor, and some of the crazy client opportunities he’s had so far. Connect with us on Instagram! Tomas: https://www.instagram.com/tomaspetrus Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

In this episode, Paul and Ed share some tips on how you can start charging more for your client projects. What are the differences between a $5000 project and a $25,000 one? How do you ask a client for more budget? Being able to charge more isn't always about your client having more money, sometimes it's about what you can bring to the table. By the end of the episode, you should have a better understanding on how to successfully land and pull off a larger project. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/

When it comes to building anything, you have to reflect on the journey and also what it took for you to get to where you are today. In this episode, Paul speaks with a special guest, Kevin Arrieta, on the creative journey, the value of running after opportunity, and the power of cultivating and creating an authentic community. By the end of the episode, we hope that you feel inspired by Kevin's journey in building VACO, a multidisciplinary thinking studio, and creative community based out of Miami, Florida. Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/ Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/krie8ta/ VACO: https://www.vacostudio.com/

Feeling a little behind? In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about how they manage to stay on top of things. People typically don't start game planning for the new year until November-December. But the best time to start planning is actually now. By the end of the episode, you will feel ready to end the year strong and hit the ground running in 2023. Paul's Virtual Workshop (AUGUST 16):  https://www.thefreelancephotographer.com/workshop Connect with us on Instagram! Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/