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Welcome to this insightful conversation with Franklin Taggart and Craig Cannings, the founder of Freelance University. If you're re-entering the job market, especially if you're over fifty, this video is a must-watch. Craig Cannings introduces the Freelance After Fifty Summit, happening from April 15th to 17th. This event is perfect for those looking to join the freelance world, offering inspiration and insights from successful freelancers. You'll also be introduced to the community and resources offered by Freelance University, a highly regarded resource for freelancer careers of all kinds.
In this virtual coffee break, Franklin and Craig discuss the origins and growth of Freelance University. Craig shares how he and his wife started the university sixteen years ago, rebranding in 2018. Freelance University has become an amazing resource for freelancers of all styles, shapes, and forms. Craig's new YouTube channel, Freelance After Fifty, caught Franklin's attention, and Craig explains the inspiration behind it. He reveals that over three-quarters of their audience are over fifty, committed to learning and slowly rolling out their businesses. This demographic has become their best customers, leading to the creation of Freelance After Fifty.
Craig discusses the changing reasons people are freelancing today. While the laptop lifestyle was popular five to ten years ago, the pandemic and economic climate have shifted people's focus to financial opportunities. Many are starting side hustles to supplement their income or building full-fledged freelance businesses. Craig emphasizes the importance of mindset when transitioning from an employee to an entrepreneurial mindset. He shares his own experience of awkwardly shifting from a job to running a business and highlights the need to rewrite your job description as a freelancer.
The conversation delves into common surprises for new freelancers, such as the significance of mindset, the myth of "build it and they will come," and the importance of community. Craig explains how Freelance University provides a supportive community for freelancers, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. He shares success stories of students who started freelancing after fifty and built thriving businesses.
The summit covers various topics, including finding your freelance path, starting a side hustle, getting your first client, and carving out a freelance lifestyle that fits your needs. Craig highlights the importance of leveraging AI tools and technology to stay in demand and improve efficiency. He shares insights into the evolving freelance industry, emphasizing the plethora of opportunities, automation, and the growing interest in remote work.
Freelance University Home: https://www.freelanceu.com/
Freelance After 50 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freelancefifty
Chapters
00:00:00 Summit Invitation and Link
00:00:58 Craig Cannings Intro
00:02:08 Inspiration for Freelance After 50
00:04:26 Shifting from an Employee Mindset to an Entrepreneur Mindset
00:07:18 Facing Limiting Self Beliefs
00:07:57 Common Surprises of New Freelancers
00:10:50 Introducing the Freelance After 50 Summit
00:14:42 The Terror of Entrepreneurship
00:17:43 Summit Information and Enrollment Details
00:20:43 Finding a Freelance Niche
00:25:59 Changes in Freelancing Since Craig Started
00:29:49 Future Opportunities for Freelancers
00:31:57 Next Step for Summit Enrollment
00:32:38 A Couple of Summit Speaker Highlights
00:34:53 Freelance University Resources and Community for Freelancers
00:36:48 Franklin’s Summit Topic and Invitation
