Brent Galloway
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Why You're Missing Out on Top Freelance Clients (and How to Fix It)
Are you sick of your freelance portfolio collecting dust, while you struggle to land your dream clients? Do you feel it’s impossible to be seen in an over-saturated industry where everyone tries to get noticed? You’re definitely not alone.
Luckily, there’s a secret to standing out, something that took me about three years into my own freelance career to realize.
I know it works because as soon as I put this advice into action, I went from doing the most unfulfilling work that paid next to nothing, to designing for my literal dream clients.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What most freelancers are doing wrong
00:50 What you need to stand out as a freelancer
02:43 How to create a stand-out portfolio
03:54 Promoting your new portfolio
04:12 How to reach out to your dream clients
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JOBY Pod: amzn.to/2kzq5EA
SOCIALS:
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Twitter: BrentGalloway
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#Freelance #GraphicDesign #Business
Disclosure: Some above links are affiliate links. If you click on one, I may receive a commission for purchases made.
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Відео

Master the Simple Secret to Creating Time for Freelancing
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Freelancing can be a great way to start your own business and make some extra money. However, it can be difficult to find the time to start freelancing. In this video, I share some tips for creating time to become a freelancer, and help you free up enough time to start your own business! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Discovering my freelance career 02:02 Making sacrifices 03:20 Working a day jo...
How Much I Made as a Freelance Graphic Designer in 2022
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In this video, I share real numbers for how much money I earned as a freelance graphic designer in 2022! Hopefully, by sharing how I diversify my freelance income, you can find motivation and learn from what’s working for me. Charli's video: ua-cam.com/video/vaTNPxkCsas/v-deo.html Mimimoo's video: ua-cam.com/video/sRePTIIP0HU/v-deo.html My 2022 Freelance Year In Review: www.brentgalloway.me/blo...
I Answer Graphic Design Student's Most Asked Questions
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In this video, I want to answer some of the most asked questions I've received from students about being a freelance graphic designer. Merch: www.brentgalloway.me/shop TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:28 What training is required to be a graphic designer? 02:23 What skills are important to a graphic design career? 03:35 My most and least favorite thing about being a graphic designer 05:00 How do you ...
Beat Imposter Syndrome and Get Inspired with These Artist Tips
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In this video, I want to share five tips for avoiding imposter syndrome as a freelance artist and staying focused on your art journey. Create More Art Print: www.brentgalloway.me/product/create-more-print FONTS: For the titles, I used a brush font called Bolder: crmrkt.com/RgWX2m and for the quote, I used my typewriter font, Corpus: www.brentgalloway.me/product/corpus-typewriter-font TIMESTAMPS...
How To Start Your Freelance Graphic Design Career
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Starting a freelance graphic design business can be challenging, but is not impossible. In this video, I want to share some of my secrets to how to start and grow your own freelance career. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Starting a freelance career intro 00:35 Why freelancing is a good option 01:17 Validate the idea to freelance 02:52 Create as much design work as possible 05:03 Take your freelancing to the...
Fixing My Freelance Design Business + 3 Tips for Setting Goals
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In this video, I want to talk about what went wrong with my freelance business and how I'm going to fix my productivity in 2023. Create More. Consume Less. Art Print: www.brentgalloway.me/product/create-more-print TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:27 What went wrong 02:48 How I'm going to fix my freelance business 04:42 Productivity Tip #1 05:19 Productivity Tip #2 05:47 Productivity Tip #3 MY GEAR: M...
Freelancing From Home: How I Spent My Chill Day 🌟 Graphic Design Vlog
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Hey there! Grab your favorite drink, relax, and enjoy today’s productive studio vlog while I design band merch. Hope you like this day in the life of my freelance graphic design business. Subscribe & comment for more work from home vlogs! Here’s a list of some of the supplies I used in this video: My Merch: www.brentgalloway.me/shop Water Bottle: amzn.to/3oSD8VD Ohuhu Alcohol Brush Markers: amz...
Sharing My Simple Bullet Journal Layout
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In this video, I update you on how I made my minimal bullet journal setup even more simple! Baronfig Confidant Notebook w/ $10 Off Referral Link: baronfig.refr.cc/brentgalloway Pilot G2 Black Ink Pen: amzn.to/2ylckWT Paper Mate Flair Tip Pen: amzn.to/2Yo64br Sharpie Markers: amzn.to/3d76zLg Bespoke Post Leather Sleeve Kit: www.bespokepost.com/box/draft MY GEAR: My Camera: amzn.to/37UGOuQ My Len...
Productive Freelance Vlog Designing Logos, Merch, & Framing Art
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Hey! Snowfalls and it's time for another chill work from home freelance studio vlog. In this vlog, I do a lot of client work designing logos for television, designing band merch, and tweaking art for a hat. Then I finish the day by framing some incredible giclee art and making dinner with my family. Subscribe & comment for more work from home vlogs! PEOPLE/THINGS SHOWN: Art Dept. Hat: www.brent...
Designing Merch and Sketching: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Freelance Graphic Design
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Designing Merch and Sketching: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Freelance Graphic Design
How I Became a Merch Designer for the Music Industry
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How I Became a Merch Designer for the Music Industry
My Simple Bullet Journal Setup
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My Simple Bullet Journal Setup
How To Design Music Merch | Behind The Design: TYLER
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How To Design Music Merch | Behind The Design: TYLER
How I Manage Client Projects And Tasks (The Easiest Way)
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How I Manage Client Projects And Tasks (The Easiest Way)
How I'm Growing My Freelance Business
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How I'm Growing My Freelance Business
A Day in My Life as a Freelance Graphic Designer
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A Day in My Life as a Freelance Graphic Designer
How To Improve Your Graphic Design Skills
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How To Improve Your Graphic Design Skills
Uncovering My Struggles...
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Uncovering My Struggles...
How I Landed My Dream Freelance Client Work
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How I Landed My Dream Freelance Client Work
How I Discovered My Love for Graphic Design
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How I Discovered My Love for Graphic Design
Why Sketching First Matters in Design
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Why Sketching First Matters in Design
How I Make a Living as a Freelance Graphic Designer
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How I Make a Living as a Freelance Graphic Designer
How I Make My Own Textures!
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How I Make My Own Textures!
Do I Get Paid for Every Shirt Sold? / T-Shirt Design FAQ
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Do I Get Paid for Every Shirt Sold? / T-Shirt Design FAQ
How to Use Type on a Path to Create a Badge in Illustrator
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How to Use Type on a Path to Create a Badge in Illustrator
Freelance Job Sites: Are They Worth It For You?
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Freelance Job Sites: Are They Worth It For You?
How To Stand Out Online as a Freelance Graphic Designer
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How To Stand Out Online as a Freelance Graphic Designer
How To Design T-Shirts People Actually Want To Wear
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How To Design T-Shirts People Actually Want To Wear
Welcome to My Channel!
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Welcome to My Channel!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @raanabaniamerian521
    @raanabaniamerian521 21 день тому

    Love the energy! How big is your desk?

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 21 день тому

      Thank you! My desk is 61"x29.5"-it's the Gerton table top from Ikea with ergonofis standing desk legs!

  • @kanchanjulka5193
    @kanchanjulka5193 Місяць тому

    I m so impressed, can I work with you

  • @kanchanjulka5193
    @kanchanjulka5193 Місяць тому

    ❤🎉wow

  • @helena.duarte
    @helena.duarte Місяць тому

    I like how practical you've made it. Sometimes one feels a little overwhelmed with some very artistical journals

  • @Linda-yx8bc
    @Linda-yx8bc Місяць тому

    Awesome! I think I'm getting it from you description.

  • @WhyteLis21
    @WhyteLis21 Місяць тому

    Sketching should matter even more so now. With the rising of AI gen work. We human should want our ownership, first drafts and showmanship before our final work shows off.

  • @theyurkoverse
    @theyurkoverse 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful. thanks!

  • @amaro9652
    @amaro9652 2 місяці тому

    Tan bonito 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @XavierDoyle-ns4ts
    @XavierDoyle-ns4ts 2 місяці тому

    MAN, such a cool statue, you should really make more unboxing vids, people live them including myself!

  • @hadiabdullatheef4087
    @hadiabdullatheef4087 2 місяці тому

    I'm 14 ... and I'm thinking of logo designing and yah... do after I practice and all.... where do I start an account and all?

  • @Strive_On
    @Strive_On 2 місяці тому

    This video is really for me. it targeted my insecurities, Just earned yourself another subscriber

  • @AlanTwigg
    @AlanTwigg 2 місяці тому

    That was brilliant

  • @paulogumba5694
    @paulogumba5694 2 місяці тому

    you definitely earned my sub.. thanks for this simple advice, now I'm engraving the phrase "Less is More" in my mind

  • @DavidKobilnyk
    @DavidKobilnyk 3 місяці тому

    freelancing types listed in video: - graphic design - photo editing - ui design - ux design - video editing - video production - voice acting - web design - 2d animation - 3d animation - ajax dev - java dev - api dev - html dev - wordpress dev - admin support - email tech support - virtual assistance - transcription - data entry - academic writing - copywriting - copy editing - proofreading - editing - creative writing - ghostwriting - translation - accounting - bookkeeping - business analysis - quickbooks - excel - advertising consulting - google adwords - marketing strategy - seo - ppc - lead generation

  • @ak.8161
    @ak.8161 4 місяці тому

    Hi, do you use a future log? What happens if your page is full and you have more stuff to do

  • @goodtimetalent4875
    @goodtimetalent4875 4 місяці тому

    The details comes in the graphic justifications, not on the design it self. A logo is basicaly supposed to represent the company based on what they do and their values, so even before trying to go on papers/computer to start creating. You need assemble a folder of graphic references in deep details, and then you'll be able to create a logo with confidence. Because you know you're telling the story of the company based on the research you made, before creating. And you'll be able to back up your ideas if the client isn't fulfilled with the logo you made, or choose one which is completely trash Because you ran out of ideas and it's story to fill up the blanck. Even tho it ain't really professionnal. ( if we're creating logos it's just a specific type of graphic product, then on other projects it's a bit different but still coming from the same base )

  • @GoneDogging
    @GoneDogging 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for a clear no-nonsense explanation to something which is so simple but only if you know how to solve it

  • @mon4711
    @mon4711 4 місяці тому

    I love this video, it's so authentic.

  • @danielcruz5994
    @danielcruz5994 4 місяці тому

    Hi Brent! Watching this video straight from the future, lol. Man, I loved your minimalist version of Bujo. I also follow Matt and your Bujo are the best inspirations for me. This tool is very powerful and has made a huge difference in my life. It's great to fill in the sheets daily, to have the feeling of life moving forward. It helps me relax, be less anxious and have fun too, with the freedom to create any collection. Thanks for the excellent tips. I will definitely adapt it to my Bujo. Hug.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 4 місяці тому

      That’s so awesome to hear! Appreciate you taking the time to watch.

  • @raymondnayve6273
    @raymondnayve6273 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this! Where do you allocate your doddle stuff?

  • @bysobers
    @bysobers 5 місяців тому

    This is very efficient way to use the Journaling tool. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RalloR
    @RalloR 6 місяців тому

    Very nice! Could you show more of the sketching process? (: maybe the process you would go through while designing a logo? :o

  • @synthetic_animal
    @synthetic_animal 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for your transparency! Especially in the music industry, I've loved how passionate this community is in sharing resources, insights, and other helpful tips. It really helps to bolster the industry as a whole and has helped and inspired me to be more confident in my artwork. I've been doing freelance design and illustration work for the music industry part time for years, but I'm hoping to go full time soon and this gave me a realistic and helpful perspective. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @aldenfalkofficial
    @aldenfalkofficial 6 місяців тому

    Awesome 🔥 love it simple

  • @aldenfalkofficial
    @aldenfalkofficial 6 місяців тому

    Awesome video ✨👍 love journaling, done it since 2016 😊

  • @ArifulIslam-wr7nz
    @ArifulIslam-wr7nz 7 місяців тому

    Still valuable content

  • @theartistauda-ci9643
    @theartistauda-ci9643 8 місяців тому

    You've earned my subscribe. Very valuable information. Thank you for dropping the video.

  • @atiswa8195
    @atiswa8195 8 місяців тому

    Which software did u use to do the design?

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 8 місяців тому

      This design was made with Adobe Photoshop.

  • @EasyMerchMoney
    @EasyMerchMoney 8 місяців тому

    You helped me a lot back in 2019-20 I used to watch all your content. Now I want to start a merch design agency. Please tell me how you collect the payments like some designers/agencies ask for 50% advance then 25% after the project is done, and 25% after the revision. Another thing I would like to know from you is what software you use to deliver the projects and which platform you use to communicate with the client.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 8 місяців тому

      That's so awesome to hear! I appreciate you watching my stuff over the years! Payments depend on the client relationship. With long-term clients like merch companies, they usually pay invoices on a Net30 (30 days after receiving the invoice) or they may pay you every month on a retainer. For any other client, my go-to method is to have them pay 50% upfront to start the design process, then the remaining amount once the project is finished BEFORE I send the final art files. I do all my communication through email and use the "zero inbox" method to manage projects. I did a whole video about it: ua-cam.com/video/IcQehxFr69c/v-deo.htmlsi=v1yqcr3SHeP59n1- To deliver files, I also use email. If files are large, I use an app called "Zight" to upload files, then share a link for the client to download them. Or you could use something like Dropbox. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out through my website. I'm happy to answer whatever questions you have. Take care and best of luck!

    • @EasyMerchMoney
      @EasyMerchMoney 8 місяців тому

      ​​@@BrentGalloway Thanks for the reply ❤

  • @keirchallinor9273
    @keirchallinor9273 9 місяців тому

    Nice Video I think it would have been nice how you sketch an object, small hands on projects like that can help videos. Thanks.

  • @jjugo
    @jjugo 9 місяців тому

    Initially I was expecting to have more technical recommendations from your video but it's very valuable the fact that you put things very simple. Appreciated.

  • @alvarock1
    @alvarock1 10 місяців тому

    How much it weights please ?

  • @jefferex1
    @jefferex1 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing 😊🙏

  • @CreativeMaxwell
    @CreativeMaxwell 10 місяців тому

    Sincerely finding a design niche makes a lot of sense but I struggle to focus on one design niche. I figured I love brand identity and advertisement designs, especially product advertisement. I am also really passionate about illustration and photo manipulation. Any advise for someone like me? Thank you.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 10 місяців тому

      That's awesome to hear! Being a "jack of all trades" is actually a huge advantage. Finding a niche is super valuable for branding yourself, but that doesn't mean you have to restrict yourself. So if you focus on one area to attract clients, you can then offer those bonus services like icing on the cake. And you can show those additional skills off in your work while still focusing your branding around a targeted area of work or industry. I'm also a jack of all trades. I brand myself as a merch designer. 99% of my work is t-shirt design. But I've designed so much more for my clients once they hire me. I've done album artwork, social graphics, stage banner designs, product packaging, and the list goes on. But what attracted them was the merch design. Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out if you ever have additional questions.

    • @CreativeMaxwell
      @CreativeMaxwell 10 місяців тому

      @@BrentGalloway wow! I see... That's makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for the insight. I will incorporate this in my branding henceforth.

  • @JJ-to9kp
    @JJ-to9kp 11 місяців тому

    I know it was a long time since you uploaded this video. But I have a dream to start make merchandise for contentcreators and especially streamers, youtubers but also for musicians. I have beginner knowledge in photoshop, illustrator but alot more in other free programs that I used before I decided to get more serious with my dream. I have also been drawing art for my entire life.. Really inspiring video and journey! My question is if you started today would you do it the same way or would you do a different route as things may have changed over the years? I also curious about what would be the best route help to manage peoples stores / set them up through a site like spreadshirt for example or just do the designs like you did for them to upload/use? And the third question, to get the right foundation to run everything in a good way. What would be your top 5 tips to get going and make the dream a reality / fulltime job? I totally understand if you dont have time to answer but would appreciate it alot as I really want to stop dreaming and start making actual progress. Amazing video and I will look through your entire channel as I like your vibe! Much love! <3

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway 11 місяців тому

      This is so awesome to hear! The only thing that's really changed is how powerful social media has become. The best thing you can do right now is create as much work as possible and share it online to grow an audience and start building connections. Specifically for creators and streamers, you can open that door quickly just by creating fan-made designs that resonate with their audience. If you can do that, most creators would love to connect and either purchase your design or pay you to create something official. Tapping into the music industry is a lot harder, but doing the same is a great way to get your foot in the door. The important part is that you're building a body of work, so when your dream clients notice you, they see you're a go-to person for merch design, and it increases your chances of getting hired. The best route would be to create designs for people, then let them handle the printing and distribution. It's far too complicated to handle the technical, financial, and customer support side of things for clients. You should focus on just the design aspect of things. If you want to find consistent work in merch, then you'll want to connect with art directors at merch companies. Large creators and musicians have managers who work with merch companies to create and fulfill their merch. So you want to connect with those merch companies because they're the ones hiring freelancers for designs. My top tips are to get a portfolio online solely focused on merch design, create as much work for your ideal clients, and share it online. Then once you have a solid body of work, begin reaching out and connecting with art directors at merch companies. You can also introduce yourself to your ideal creators and let them know exactly what it is you do and how your work can benefit them. Another tip is, communication, transparency, and how you brand yourself is everything. It's tough to get into this and connect with the right people if you're not putting your true self online or branding yourself professionally. Hope this helps, and best of luck with everything!!

    • @JJ-to9kp
      @JJ-to9kp 11 місяців тому

      @@BrentGalloway Thank you so much! That helped alot, I will totally follow your tips and tricks and hopefully make this into a reality down the line. No time to lose, time to get to work! Thanks alot and I will as I said look through all your videos. You will totally be a rolemodel I will take both inspiration and motivation from! Thanks for doing what you do and taking time to answer! <3

  • @JM-eg5kn
    @JM-eg5kn 11 місяців тому

    I love it so much that I got two~ ^^

  • @aabbssaarrpthn
    @aabbssaarrpthn 11 місяців тому

    This was very Useful Indeed. Thank you for putting it out.

  • @singhcreative5143
    @singhcreative5143 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing important information for regarding designing works, I am working as freelencer graphic designer, In this video its gives lot of inspiration as well as lot of structure how to do it. Its great helps for us, and I subscribe your channel, I newly create youtube channel youtube.com/@arvindersingh5143.

  • @hannavlog1733
    @hannavlog1733 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @danilakosobokov5365
    @danilakosobokov5365 Рік тому

    Thank you for this cool video!

  • @Blueeyesinthesky
    @Blueeyesinthesky Рік тому

    This was super nice. I just started my first job as a junior designer and I’m trying to prepare myself as much as I can to succeed. It’s my 4th day tomorrow and each day I’ve had to make 3 logo options for a project our company is doing. I’ve only done work for like two clients in the past. One my mom and two a friend of a friend for a project outside of school and work.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway Рік тому

      Congrats on the new job! 🙌 Making three logos a day is a great way to learn and improve. You've got this! Best of luck on your fourth day and beyond!

  • @apekshavlogs7060
    @apekshavlogs7060 Рік тому

    hii I want to start as a freelance graphic designer from where I should start

  • @evankaufmann
    @evankaufmann Рік тому

    This is WILDLY fantastic info Brent! We need to work on something together!

  • @rocktigerdesign
    @rocktigerdesign Рік тому

    I know we have talked about this in the past, but after watching this videos I think you’ve pointed out something very good… focusing on one area aka finding your niche. I think finding a niche can be mentally challenging, and could come with an emotional burden - happened to me - but with focusing on one area it feels less limiting. 😉

    • @Joehirst
      @Joehirst Рік тому

      It can be so mentally draining to focus down. It feels contradictory, but we have to make a claim - one that helps to differentiate us, and one that can be challenged. You're completely right. It can be very freeing once you finally neiche down, things slowly and steadily start to line up and the pressure lessens.

  • @Joehirst
    @Joehirst Рік тому

    Specialize! Yes. Nothing wrong with being a generalist, if that's what you want to do as a designer, then stick to it. However, when you specialize, you're saying "My expertise is in this stuff". Typically, a prospect will also assume you can handle other work too. You're usually not limiting yourself in terms of projects you could take on.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway Рік тому

      You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

    • @Joehirst
      @Joehirst Рік тому

      @@BrentGalloway Been a long time subscriber, really love seeing your work - this is probably my first comment though. I felt it nesicary to repeat this.

  • @user-no9tv2kq4b
    @user-no9tv2kq4b Рік тому

    Love from india❤

  • @user-ys8rl1nc1j
    @user-ys8rl1nc1j Рік тому

    That was very helpful thank you. I recently started a new role manging multiple clients and I really needed this guidance and advice. Thank you Brent.

    • @BrentGalloway
      @BrentGalloway Рік тому

      That's so awesome to hear! Congrats on the new managing role! 🙌

  • @BrentGalloway
    @BrentGalloway Рік тому

    What challenges have you faced in attracting your ideal clients? I'd love to hear about it!