] Introduction to Lindsay White and the topic of successfully transitioning from a corporate employee to a freelancer Lindsay shares the story of how she made the journey from corporate to freelance. [5:05] How freelancing is now becoming more mainstream and desirable as a lifestyle - Lindsay shares her predictions about a corporate exodus toward remote work. [8:54] Predictions about the growth of freelance need - how many businesses have started outsourcing their work to freelancers. [9:50] The concept of autonomy - how the remote work lifestyle motivates people to do better work.   How to Make the Awkward Transition from Corporate to Freelance [11:34] #1 Start freelancing on the side and build up three months of your corporate income - advice on how to manage freelance work while raising a family. [12:20] #2 Find four retainer clients - how they prevent you from having to find new clients all the time. [13:45] #3 Think about your values from a non-monetary perspective first - how to figure out what structure of business works best for you. [14:45] #4 Learn to work smarter, not harder - how you can accomplish more deep work in less time by designing your own strategies and schedule. [18:00] How a new freelancer can leverage their corporate skills in their new service-based business - how to inventory the tasks you’ve performed and find the bottom level skill that can be translated to freelancing. [21:31] An example of how to offer clients services using your transferable skills - the importance of owning the skills you’ve cultivated over the years and bringing them forward. [23:45] Who would be a good freelancer - the characteristics that show a desire to learn something new.   How to Shift from a Corporate to a Freelance Mindset [24:47] #1 Determine how you’re going to be successful - note all the tasks you’ll need to perform to run your freelance business. [25:15] #2 Treat your business like a business - the importance of separating your work from the rest of your life at home. [27:33] How to learn more about Lindsay [28:50] How to learn more about leveling up your skills at Freelance University   Resources and tools discussed in this episode: Freelance University   Learn more about Lindsay White: Website  Free Offer: Director of Marketing Roadmap   Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @LindsayWhite.co   Resources and Tools: Upwork  Drive by Daniel Pink ActiveCampaign  YouTube  Canva