Good Work!
Amy Weiher
Starting a freelance business can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
In Good Work! Practical Advice for Starting and Scaling Your Creative Freelance Business, graphic designer and author Amy Weiher shares practical advice for creatives who...
Location:
United States
Description:
Starting a freelance business can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In Good Work! Practical Advice for Starting and Scaling Your Creative Freelance Business, graphic designer and author Amy Weiher shares practical advice for creatives who want to build a sustainable freelance career. Drawing on more than two decades of experience running a successful design studio, she explains how to price creative work, attract better clients, set professional boundaries, and grow a business that actually supports your life. Ideal for designers, writers, and other creative professionals, this audiobook offers clear guidance for starting and running a freelance business without burnout or hustle culture. Perfect for listeners interested in small business, entrepreneurship, freelance careers, and women building businesses while balancing family and life responsibilities. Duration - 6h 50m. Author - Amy Weiher. Narrator - Alex Furness. Published Date - Thursday, 01 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Amy Weiher ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction
Duration:00:10:24
Build a Good Foundation
Duration:00:00:31
Start With a Reality Check
Duration:00:13:23
Consider the Kind of Work You Want to Do
Duration:00:09:26
Think About Who You Want to Work With
Duration:00:03:04
Choose Your Location
Duration:00:06:33
Create Your Schedule
Duration:00:04:30
Set Yourself Up for Success
Duration:00:23:14
Brainstorm Your Brand
Duration:00:24:22
Consider Your Collateral
Duration:00:03:26
Get Over Jealousy
Duration:00:03:45
Find a Good Rhythm
Duration:00:00:29
Set Your Personal Boundaries and Expectations
Duration:00:08:37
Act Like a Professional
Duration:00:10:10
Use a Contract
Duration:00:08:25
Be Personal
Duration:00:08:02
Think Twice Before Working with Family or Friends
Duration:00:04:25
Be Wary of Underpromise and Overdeliver
Duration:00:04:08
Expect to Work Hard
Duration:00:08:42
Be Careful with Coaching, Classes, and Other Content
Duration:00:04:49
Don't Wait for Perfection, Just Get Started
Duration:00:06:38
Celebrate the Little Wins
Duration:00:03:26
Find Good Clients
Duration:00:00:39
Be Picky About Clients
Duration:00:06:09
Pay Attention to Red Flags
Duration:00:04:40
Show Up Where Your Clients Are
Duration:00:06:33
Market Smart, Not Hard
Duration:00:16:57
Be Thoughtful About RFPs
Duration:00:05:50
Get Used to Ghosting
Duration:00:04:33
Watch for Client Expiration Dates
Duration:00:06:52
Play the Long Game
Duration:00:02:55
Make Good Money
Duration:00:00:39
Decide What You Charge
Duration:00:10:11
Weigh the Costs - Hourly Rate Versus Project Fees
Duration:00:12:29
Own Your Price
Duration:00:09:01
Invoice Consistently
Duration:00:10:33
Save Money for Taxes and Emergencies
Duration:00:04:52
Save Money for Retirement
Duration:00:05:55
Do Good Work
Duration:00:00:34
Prioritize Customer Service - Within Reason
Duration:00:11:32
Communicate Openly and Honestly
Duration:00:03:11
Say I Don't Know, Then Find Out
Duration:00:06:13
Learn to Love Saying No
Duration:00:07:07
Get Everybody in the Room
Duration:00:03:52
Learn the Art of Feedback
Duration:00:09:05
You Don't Have to Love Every Project You Do
Duration:00:02:34
Expect the Unexpected
Duration:00:04:28
Be Vigilant About Copyrights
Duration:00:03:59
Own Up to Your Mistakes
Duration:00:10:11
Stand Up for Yourself - and Get Support
Duration:00:04:54
Nurture Good Growth
Duration:00:00:24
Work on Your Business Continually
Duration:00:08:15
Get Real - Having It All Does Not Exist
Duration:00:04:55
Foster Creativity Instead of Forcing It
Duration:00:03:36
Automate and Templatize What You Can
Duration:00:02:53
Work Alone Without Having to Be Alone
Duration:00:07:07
Be a Good Referral Partner
Duration:00:03:50
Stop Being a Bottleneck - Delegate
Duration:00:09:23
Have a Backup Plan
Duration:00:05:26
Take Good Care of Yourself
Duration:00:15:31
Keep Up the Good Work
Duration:00:02:00
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:17