Freelancing as a Student

This is a talk I give to college students who have an interest in starting a business or freelancing. I talk a bit about my story and some tips for how to freelance while still in school.

Transcript

1. Freelancing as a Student by: Joe Casabona joe@casabona.org @jcasabona
2. Who Am I?
3. Ugh. Retail
4. Divine Intervention
6. Getting Started
8. ASK “WHY?”
9. Find Your Niche
10. Work For Free
11. You’re very good at Schmoozing. ! -Dr. Ben Bishop
12. schmooze: v. to converse informally : chat; also : to chat in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor, business, or connections
13. Build a Portfolio
14. Work For Free
15. Own Your Student Status
16. I am not an Accountant
17. The Balancing Act
19. Communication is Key
22. What about Pricing?