Comments on: Marketing Calendar: Experienced Freelance Designers

By: Zhanna Zabello

Zhanna Zabello — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:47:26 +0000

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By: dan

dan — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:32:24 +0000

any news on the calendar? seems there some curious people?
its great that you doing freelance initiatives

By: Compost Tumbler

Compost Tumbler — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:23:32 +0000

How did the calendar work?

By: Angioplasty

Angioplasty — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:38:49 +0000

Did your calendar work out for you? I sure hope so, best of luck!

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By: Paul Anthony Webb

Paul Anthony Webb — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:48:57 +0000

It’s not really a design conference, it’s one focused on a bunch of vendors and wholesalers networking. My mom does a lot of wholesale work with her sites and she’s a vendor herself. I come from a family of entrepenuers so we all have a bunch of personal projects. I asked her to take me to the conference so I could gain more contacts. Even if I don’t meet anyone needing a site overhaul or something like that, they might be interested in clothing designs and such. =D

I’ve never been one for the conventional and retail is not for me so freelancing is definitely what I want to make my fulltime job this year.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:59:06 +0000

Kristen,
You’re absolutely right! There is no set plan for marketing as long as you remember to do it and make time for it — the purpose of this post. When I first started freelancing and once in awhile now, I get caught up in other things and forget the importance of sending out newsletters, networking, and keeping the momentum in your favor. Thanks for the comment :)

Paul,
Good. I’m glad you took something away from the article! Which conference are you attending? I’m only a 40 minute train ride to NYC, so I may have to check that one out. Glad to hear you be coming back to TDC. Let me know if you have any suggestions for posts or other information you would like to learn about.

By: Paul Anthony Webb

Paul Anthony Webb — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:32:04 +0000

Oh but of course Kristen! However, it is a good starting point. It just so happens that I am going to be attending a conference in New York this month but that was by chance. I would not have thought of attending conferences [at least not immediately] if I hadn’t read both of the articles.

@ Brian: I’ll definitely be coming back here, there is always much to learn, no matter how experienced one may be.

By: Kristen Fischer

Kristen Fischer — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:12:56 +0000

This is good but I think it’s important for all creatives to realize that they don’t have to follow a set plan for success. Carve out your own niche but do keep up with marketing:)

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:40:11 +0000

Paul,
Thanks so much for the comment and kind words. Best of luck with your freelance career and I’m looking forward to hearing more from you on TDC ;)