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How to Succeed as a Freelancer | Self Employment for Beginners

October 12, 2020 by John Ross

How to Succeed as a Freelancer | Self Employment for Beginners

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Running Time: 10 minutes

Unlock the keys to Self Employment for Beginners! Your Freelancer Success is finally here. This video is part 3 in the series of How To Succeed as a Freelancer. If you take the time to watch them all, I will have given you every freelancer trick that I can think of to help you thrive. From finding Clients, to keeping them coming back. Success truly is within your reach.

How to Succeed as a Freelancer | Self-Employment Strategies

September 1, 2020 by Russ

How to Succeed as a Freelancer - Self-Employment Strategies

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Running Time: 10 minutes

My name is John Ross with the Art of Retouching Studio. This video is part 2 in the series of How To Succeed as a Freelancer, Self-Employment Strategies. How do you handle clients who demand that you get something done at 2AM on a Sunday? What happens when retouching styles clash?

In this video, I'll be talking about how to keep yourself sane throughout your retouching career beyond Photoshop and growing your portfolio. Because working from your home office and making money isn't all about the basics of Photoshop, it's about business. This video aims to teach you real-world skills on how to handle clients the right way and on how to make things happen as a successful freelancer.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 008 – How to Price a Job

December 23, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 40 minutes

Welcome to The Art of Retouching Podcast Episode 008. In this episode, I will be talking about how I reached this point in my career, how I go about pricing a job, and other advice about breaking the nine to five job.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 007 – Joy and Boredom

December 7, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 27 minutes

Welcome to the 7th episode of The Art of Retouching Podcast. This time I will be talking about some of the pros and cons to freelancing. I touch upon why selling physical products is a bottomless pit of time. I go in depth about passive aggressive behavior, both giving, and receiving it. Lastly, I bring up various items that lead to a joyful time as a freelancer, and all the back end paperwork that goes along with it.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 006 – Don’t Dilute Your Brand

October 13, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 32 minutes

You can do way too many things when planning your business strategy. It's easy to get distracted and loose focus on what is most important. From my own experience, after the core goal is established, I find that I come up with so many ideas to reach that goal, that nothing is followed through, clear until the end. I will do so many different things, that nothing is ever fully completed in any useful way. This podcast episode is about staying focused, staying on target, and not letting all the random ideas pull you away from whats really important to succeed.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 005 – Getting Organized

September 20, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 28 minutes

In this 5th episode of The Art of Retouching Podcast, we will be talking about Getting Organized. I talk about good software, and bad habits. I offer some suggestions that can help keep your work on schedule, and avoid missed billing opportunities. I also discuss specific areas of retouching that are overworked and create a completely fake looking image. Later, I give some information about how to sign up for a Two and a Half Hour Digital Imaging Class for only $1.00. Yes, a dollar. No strings attached. I also give information on the new Beginner and Intermediate Photoshop Classes that will be coming up.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 004 – No Power Sucks

September 6, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 23 minutes

It's been a month since the last episode. Not to mention the complete lack of tutorials. What can I say? I have been busy, and I guess that's a good thing. One night I went off, and recorded episodes 4-8 all at once. I'm not sure what possessed me, but I am thrilled because creating the content requires me to be in the right mindset. I do have to cut this introduction short though, I have a ton of work I need to do tonight. Of course, I've been saying that for 3 weeks now.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 003 – Excessive Retouching

August 3, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 28 minutes

"I have to tell you that I found it totally inspiring and great! There are so many things in it that I share thoughts and agree with, it was just great listening to you telling the exact same things that are my concerns! So thanks, keep it up! - Erika"

I am so glad that I am stating to find a rhythm for the show, and that it is worth everyone's time. I hope you enjoy the show. It's a long one.

The Art of Retouching Podcast 002 – Employee to Freelancer

July 13, 2011 by John Ross

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Running Time: 15 minutes

I fixed the link problem, for anyone who noticed.

Welcome everyone, to the second episode of The Art of Retouching's audio podcast. I have been taking notes for 2 weeks, and I am so ready to get going on today's show.

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