You've got the creative skills.
It's time to level up your business $kills.
You want to start your own creative business, but your internet search for “How to Freelance” has left you overwhelmed. We got you! This course helps you answer the age-old question, "Am I doing this right?” so you can be confident in your process and pricing.
Each lesson is packed with real-world advice and actionable to-do lists. No fluff for the sake of filling time. Because you're busy: You've got plant ailments to Google, TikToks to binge, and episodes of The Bachelor to hate-watch with loved ones.
"One of the best decisions I made for my creative career since going full-time freelance. 10/10 would recommend."
– Lindsay Stripling,
Illustrator - San Francisco, CA
"Thanks to everything I learned, I met my yearly goals and beyond...the best investment in myself I could have made...”
– Chris Porter
Brand Designer - Memphis, TN
"I just landed my highest paying brand identity job (1/3 of my yearly financial goal) by using all the knowledge absorbed from this amazing course and group!"
– Jordyn Taylor-Robins
Designer - Vancouver, BC
The business course by working creatives for working creatives.
With over 9 years running an independent creative studio, we speak from experience.
More bang for your buck.
Freelance, & Business, & Stuff Course | Avg. 4 Year Public College Course | Avg. 4 Year Private College Course |
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$495 😁
$99/mo. for 5 months |
$1,300 3–5 credits per course at $325/credit** |
$4,156 3–5 credits per course at $1,039/credit** |
Sources: (averages based on U.S.)
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics **studentloanhero.com
FABAS Course Curriculum
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1
Intro
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Hello and Welcome!
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PSA: How To Get The Most Out of This Course
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Getting to Know You (Required)
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2
Branding and Positioning
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Position Your Brand
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Define Your Brand Personality Traits
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Name Your Business
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Write Your Brand Messaging
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Make a Business Plan
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3
Setting Up Your Business
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Setting Up Your Business (USA)
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Collaborator Agreements
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Registering, Licenses, and Permits
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A Team
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Insurance (USA)
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Banking and Accounting
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Resources: Accounting & Financials
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Tax Write Offs / Deductions (USA)
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4
Systems, Procedures, and Streamlining Your Business
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Organizing Your Files
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Client Relationship Management (+Free Templates)
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Project Management (+Free Templates)
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Resources: Project/Client Management
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Running a Project, Winning Approvals, and Keeping Clients Happy
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Project Workflow
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Contracts (+Free Template)
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Discovery
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Template: Discovery Deck
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Presenting Work
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Template: Proof Deck Round 1
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6
Budgeting and Income Planning
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Personal Budget - Determining Your Salary
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Making a Business Budget
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Expense Hacks
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Making an Income Plan
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Passive Income
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Ongoing Work
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Building Your F* Fund
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Monthly Business Checkup
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7
Pricing, Proposals and Negotiation
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Pricing
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Hourly Rate
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Flat Rate
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Scale Your Price to the Client Size
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Raising Your Rates
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Create A Proposal
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Template: Project Proposal
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Negotiating Pricing
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8
Marketing, Getting Work and Wooing Dream Clients
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Clients are Just Humans
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Getting Clients 101
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Other Creatives as Clients
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Make a Successful Website
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Make Great Case Studies
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Make Your Website Compliant and Accessible
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Making the Work You Want To Get
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Connecting With Dream Clients
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Which Projects to Take On
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Job Boards: To Do or Not to Do?
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Resources: Marketing & Promotion
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9
Resources and Parting Wisdom
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Thoughts? Feelings? Tell Us Everything.
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So Long and Good Luck!
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Resources: Subcontract or Refer
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Resources: Conferences & Creative Communities
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Resources: Ongoing Education (Creative and Business)
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“It felt like I was given a blueprint to the industry.
Designer & Illustrator - Baltimore, MD
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This course is for you if you are a:
→ Part time freelancer
If you want to step up your side hustle, this is for you.
→ First-time freelancer
If you aren’t sure where to even start, this is for you.
→ College graduate
If you didn't take Professional Practices, this is for you.
→ Looking to check your work
If you've ever asked, "is this how other entrepreneurs run things? Could I improve my process?" this is for you.