Notes from Chris

Episode 2692

Hey there, side hustlers! Today, we've got a question from Bailey in Chicago, a graphic designer looking to turn her skills into a profitable side hustle. She's been working full-time at an agency but wants to start offering her services to local small businesses to earn extra income and expand her portfolio.

Starting a freelance design side hustle can be a great way to flex your creative muscles and boost your earnings, but it also comes with challenges like pricing your work and finding clients while juggling a day job.

In this episode, we'll share some practical tips for launching a successful graphic design side hustle, including how to set competitive rates, attract clients, and manage your time effectively.

"Hi, my name is Bailey, and I'm a graphic designer from Chicago, IL. I discovered your podcast during my daily commute and have been hooked ever since. I've been working full-time at an agency for the past three years, but I want to start offering my services as a side hustle to earn extra income and build my portfolio. I specialize in creating logos and social media graphics and am considering reaching out to local small businesses to offer my services. However, I'm unsure about how to price my work and find clients without compromising my full-time job. I'm hoping to gain insights on how to launch my side hustle effectively while balancing my day job responsibilities."

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 

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• Role-Playing Pastor Rolls The Dice On $2800/Month Hustle: Listener success story! This Presbyterian minister turns to his lifelong interest in role-playing games to set up a sustainable second income source.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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