Why being good is not enough to succeed as a freelancer | Ep. 58 with Cihan Kileci

Freelance Thrive 🚀

Learn about the vital business skills you need, the power of personal branding, and the importance of a strong online presence. Gain insights into outsourcing sales, effective project management, and building trust with clients 🚀

In this episode, we speak with Cihan Kileci, a managing director at Ember Design studio, an experienced UX/UI designer & frontend developer, and a few SaaS startups founder who believes in Nintendo's quit screen wisdom that everything not saved will be lost 🤩

With Cihan, we talked about why being good at your craft is not enough to succeed as a freelancer, in particular:

✅ What roles must freelancers handle in their day-to-day work.

✅ Things freelancers can outsource to other experts.

✅ Why sales and communication skills are paramount for freelancers.

Join us to learn from Cihan's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

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Connect with Cihan on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cihan-kileci-49137a31/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Cihan Kileci

(00:50) Defining a Good Freelancer

(02:52) Standing Out in a Competitive Market

(03:50) The Importance of Personal Branding

(05:33) Effective Networking Strategies

(08:00) Outsourcing Sales and Working with Agencies

(12:58) Essential Skills for Freelancers

(19:46) The Role of Mentorship and Continuous Learning

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