How I Became a Self-Employed Surface Pattern Designer

If you've ever wondered how to become a successfully self-employed surface pattern designer and course creator, this episode of the Design & Shine podcast is for you! I share my personal journey on how I got started as an employee to becoming a university teacher, and then on to self-employment as an online course creator.   Listen to this episode to learn: What it's like to work as a professional employee in the surface pattern design industry The advantages and disadvantages of employment and why I decided to transition to freelance designer The pros and cons of putting yourself out there when you are a freelance designer (especially when you're an introvert like me!) Tips for creating your own surface pattern design course, including how long it took to create my Pattern to Product comprehensive course key skills you'll need to develop to be successfully self-employed, including tips on business systems and email marketing! I also share how I experienced many of the same struggles that you might be experiencing if you are aiming to become self-employed, from trying to figure out what I liked to do to knowing where and how to get started!  Don't miss this episode if you dream of becoming a professional surface pattern designer and course creator as I have!  

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