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Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and strategies on how to make it as a freelancer, an solopreneur, as the owner of your own independent business - by hearing other creative freelancers share their experience.
Hosted by fellow freelancer Steve Folland. Serving the world's self-employed with episodes since 2015.
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