170: Freelancing, Freedom, and Flexibility with Laura Briggs

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Would it surprise you to hear that there will be more independent contractors than there will be employees in the next ten years? Today’s guest, Laura Briggs, addresses this trending pivot in the business world, plus</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">we learn</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">why it’s important for an entrepreneur to build a personal brand and ways that we can create visibility. Laura also shares the benefits of (along with plenty of tips for) bringing freelancers to our teams!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laura i</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">s a teacher-turned-entrepreneur, author, and expert on the freelance economy. She's given two TEDx talks on how freelancing is changing the workforce and is the author of five books, including</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Six Figure Freelancer</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t miss</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">this lively and informative conversation!</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group.</span></em></p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laura provides an overview of her professional background.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laura reveals how she determines the needs of her audience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why business owners should always be willing to hire a freelancer as an option.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Freelancers do not have to disrupt your traditional workflow or your in-house payroll employees.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to strike a balance</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">between your freelancers and employees.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips for bringing in freelancers that are a great fit for your team.