2492 7:11 Q&A

Q&A: “Will my online course cannibalize my freelancing biz?”

Diversification is key to financial stability, but could it harm your primary income source? In this episode, a listener seeks help balancing freelancing with an online course offering.

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Episode 2492

One of the challenges that successful freelancers often face is whether to diversify their income streams. That's the dilemma Sarah from Boston is wrestling with as she contemplates launching an online course alongside her branding design freelance business. Stick around after the break—we'll explore how to diversify without diluting your primary hustle.
"This is Sarah calling from Boston, and a longtime fan of your show. I've built a good reputation freelancing in branding design for small businesses over the past five years. As I'm considering creating an online course to teach basic branding to entrepreneurs, I'm worried that this new venture might cannibalize my existing freelance work. Should I go ahead with it or pay closer attention to this concern?"
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