Freedom Week Part 04 - Billy Baumann & OKpants

Billy Baumann

31 - Role Reversal, What It's Like The First Time You Hire A Freelancer.

As Billy Baumann's Delicious Design League has grown from a two-person shop to an eight-person studio, Billy has learned what it's like to hire freelancers and offers insight and experience on what he's learned from being the boss. 

32 - When To Hire A Freelancer And What To Look For.

Billy shares the situations that have led him to hire freelancers and what he looks for when he needs to bring on extra helping hands. 

33 - Trying To Grow With Your Clients.

Delicious Design League needs a robust workflow to make each month's cash flow, hear how Jason and Billy try to over-service their clients to make sure they keep coming back for more. 

34 - Getting Back To Design.

Once you become the boss and grow into a studio is it hard to get back to being a designer? What does the design workflow look like with more responsibilities? 

35 - Converting Freelance Work Into Utility Clients And Living On Retainer. 

Billy explains how the goal is to get every client on retainer and to create as many utility clients as possible. The strategy for conversion from job to job to monthly retainer is a balance of give and take. 

OKpants

36 - Riding The Ups And Downs Of Freelance With Captain Pants.

Aaron shares how he's been able to navigate the rough seas of freelance and not let any of it get to him too much because it's all predictable. Understanding the patterns allows you to find peace of mind in the rough times and live prepared in the good times. 

37 - Buying Time With The Product Line.

Aaron finds himself at the busiest moment of his 10-year full-time freelance career. One of the factors that got him to this moment was backfilling his schedule with his self-initiated OKpants product line. Showing the world his full capabilities ironically gave Aaron a full schedule. 

38 - The Secret Resource Every Freelancer Has.

The community you live in is one of your most significant resources. Hear how Aaron has been able to become a celebrated citizen of Cleveland, Ohio and develop business relationships with other community leaders. 

39 - Putting Your Personality Into Your Brand.

Aaron is one of the most beloved AID co-hosts. He shares his decision to allow himself to be a friendly and fun face on the internet and how being a guy you want to hang out with has helped create his recent success. 

40 - Being Brave, Taking Chances And Feeling Like Your Best Day Is Tomorrow. 

OKpants is a restless guy. He loves life and fully expects to get the most out of it, hear how he feels like he still hasn't found his niche or his best days.