[Hidden-tech] where to look for creative freelancer gig postings

Sat Sep 3 16:45:20 UTC 2022

Hey Don,

Agree with what you're saying and obviously I haven't completely given up
attempting to get work, at least, because I do love what I do despite the
heartache I've received and gone through. That said, it's also hindered me
as a designer due to having to work as much as I have to make ends meet and
finding little time to practice. But I hear you and I thank you for your
words. You're definitely someone I wished I had spoken to years ago,
honestly, given your background and history. Appreciate your words and will
be taking them to heart and definitely into consideration.

Denise

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On Fri, Sep 2, 2022 at 1:43 PM Aaron E-J via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> If you are looking for film/video jobs, there are quite a few Facebook
> groups that have active postings.  Most of it I think is for film crews,
> logistics, actors, producers, ex., though.
>
> Aaron E-J
> The Other Realmhttp://otherrealm.orghttp://theotherrealm.org (Blog)
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> On 2022-09-01 8:59 PM, Donald M Stevens via Hidden-discuss wrote:
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> Good Evening, Denise, Val & all,
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>
>
> It is difficult to get started or even survive as an entrepreneur….
>
> It can be very challenging, disappointing, down right crushing at times…
>
> However, isn’t that why we do it? Don’t we all know that we are really,
> really good at something, reasonably priced, good value….. but it seems no
> one knows about us?
>
>
>
> I have worked for folks, worked for myself, began businesses, took
> businesses over, been laid off, fired, quit…..etc…..
>
> But I know I am a “Serial Entrepreneur” ….
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>
>
> My two cents is/are
>
> If you love what you do, keep doing it, find a way, try something
> different, let people know what you can do, donate some of your talent
> where it might be noticed by paying customers, network, etc…
>
>
>
> And  in the words of Jimmy V
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> “don’t give up, don’t ever give up!!!!”
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> It is totally worth it….
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>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Don Stevens
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> *From:* Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net> *On Behalf Of *Denise
> Batalha via Hidden-discuss
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 1, 2022 10:28 AM
> *To:* Shel Horowitz <shel at principledprofit.com>
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> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] where to look for creative freelancer gig
> postings
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> I'm speaking from my own experience and it's not exactly positive, so I'm
> prefacing with that in case people are in the mood to "flame", since the
> internet has become just so toxic as of late.
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> I've been trying to get (more) work for so many years. Keep in mind,
> should you be any sort of creative (I'm a graphic designer, primarily, but
> more of a "jack of all trades" kind of digital creator, so to speak),
> freelancing could possibly hurt your chances of finding work in a company,
> should freelancing be your "supplemental", or in my case a way of gaining
> experience whilst sharpening/updating your skills. Too many companies seek
> someone who has worked in a design house, as if to say freelancers don't
> have any experience with customers/clientele. Personally, I've given up
> trying to find any semblance of freelance work. I've tried Fiverr, but then
> you're competing with literally designers of the world who would be willing
> to do the same exact work for much less (perhaps cost of living is much
> cheaper on their side of the planet??). I've tried finding mentors, I've
> asked people in the business (literally dog eat dog world in the creative
> side of business, when you'd think otherwise) who might as well just tell
> me to "google it". I honestly believed when I was younger the creative
> world was much more accepting and helpful and learned the exact opposite.
> Content creators of other sides of creativity (bakers, pastry chefs,
> crafters, etc) are much more helpful than digital designers. I might as
> well get the finger. This has been an ongoing battle for me for YEARS on
> top of the attempt at getting my foot in the door after I graduated back in
> 2008 (which I finally got one with Johnny Rockets, but that lasted 8 months
> thanks to the pandemic, which hurt many businesses).
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>
>
> Sorry to sound so negative, but just want to be honest of what others
> could potentially experience. I've been attempting to steer youngins in a
> STEM path and away from digital creative fields, only due to the simple
> fact that it is so saturated and many of these jobs are also outsourced;
> and as aforementioned, you're competing with the planet, as opposed to
> others in your geographical area. I was told about this email group in
> hopes of gaining employment, and it didn't help me much, either, though
> I've volunteered bidding for a logo in the past, and have offered insight
> in other areas, so it's not a total "waste of time". Plus, I've contributed
> more in the past than I do today.
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> I personally wish I was more helpful and wished I knew of areas in which
> freelancers could obtain more work, but as I stated, it depends on where
> you seek to find work.
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> Again, speaking of my experience, not necessarily as a warning, but more
> of a "heads up: this could possibly happen".
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>
> Denise
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> On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM Shel Horowitz via Hidden-discuss <
> hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
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> In addition to general networking and skill-posting sites for freelancers,
> don't neglect communities of interest within the genre they are trying to
> serve. When people participate actively and use an e-mail sig that
> highlights their strengths without being pushy, many conversations open up.
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> It also helps to really go after a niche rather than just everyone with a
> need. For exaple, in my copywriting and marketing consulting, I focus on
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> On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM Val Nelson via Hidden-discuss <
> hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
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> Hi HT community,
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>
>
> I know many creative freelancers who want to get their new businesses more
> off the ground. So I am wondering what places you would look for finding
> gigs, such as for video editing gigs. Any websites coming to mind that seem
> legit? Do you have a favorite?
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>
>
> They are doing networking and such, and I'm just wondering about
> additional places to look for gigs online.
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> In the meantime, if you have a need for an experienced video editor (for
> small biz videos), I can get you in touch with someone good. I also know
> some great illustrators and copywriters.
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> Thank you!
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> Val
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