Growing Your Freelance Career
In this guide, you’ll learn how to grow your freelance career and bring your freelance business to the next level. Find tips on finding work, upskilling, starting an agency, and other ways to earn extra income.
To see what this shift can look like in practice, consider the story of Monya, a marketing professional with a strong background in brand strategy and digital campaigns.
Monya built her career through traditional roles in both Berlin and London, where she managed large projects and oversaw multi-channel campaigns. But when her company went through a round of downsizing during an economic slowdown, she suddenly found herself at a crossroads. With the job market sluggish and competition fierce, Monya decided it was time to test a different path: freelancing.
At first, she treated it as a temporary fix, a way to stay active while exploring her options. But soon she discovered that freelancing gave her something her old roles never had -- freedom. She began working with clients from around the world, choosing projects that truly aligned with her skills and values. No longer bound by a rigid office schedule, she was able to design a career that fit her life rather than the other way around.
The financial results surprised her as much as the professional freedom:
"I never expected freelancing to surpass my corporate salary, but now I earn more than I did before -- and I decide which clients I want to work with."
Monya's experience is a powerful reminder that freelancing is not just a way to get through tough times. It can be a chance to completely reimagine your career, giving you control over both your income and your future.
