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Going freelance: advice from people who built it

Rates, first clients, contracts, saying no — the practical stuff nobody warns you about. Talk to freelancers and creatives who built a sustainable practice from scratch, and skip months of expensive trial and error.

Experts who can help

Mei Tanaka

Senior UX designerBerlin, DE

Senior UX designer

Founding Expert
From £58.65/sessionView profile
Lucas Moreau

Digital nomad & freelancerLisbon, PT

Digital nomad & freelancer

Founding Expert
From £49.45/sessionView profile

Bristol, UK

Freelance designer, 10 years fully independent

started company as bootstrapped solo foundersustainability reportingsuccessfully returned after 2+ year career break+5
Founding Expert
From £51.75/sessionView profile

Common questions

What can I ask about?

Anything from setting your rates and finding your first clients to contracts, positioning, tax basics and managing an unpredictable income. Bring your real situation.

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