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Digital Nomad Masterclass: For Creative Freelancers

Name: Digital Nomad Masterclass: For Creative Freelancers
Rating: 4.9 (179 reviews)

Create freedom and value outside of convention. Ditch the office, not your career!

Created byThomas Talavera Karslake

Last updated 7/2024

English

What you'll learn

Live a life of adventure, exploration and curiosity.
Create a brand that's purpose and inspires the people you care about.
Find quality clients that nurture you and your business.
Produce work that inspires you and others.
Grow professionally without following conventional paths.
Work less while producing more value for your clients.
Create an income that allows you to live out your passions anywhere in the world.
Identify the skills and passions that allow you to turn work into play.

Course content

5 sections • 46 lectures • 5h 46m total length

Course outline3:29
Course Guidelines0:46
Welcome to the Digital Nomad Masterclass: For Creative Freelancers. Here are a few guidelines that will improve your learning experience!
Preview the Downloadable Content1:14
These are all the downloadable materials for the course.
We've created an insane amount of content to help you streamline everything and superpower your journey to becoming a digital nomad!
We have templates, worksheets, eBooks, manuals and many other helpful tools

10 reasons to become a digital nomad today – Ebook
10 steps to quit your job and become a digital nomad – Ebook
18 Steps to Sell a Logo for Thousands of Dollars - Guide
157 questions to help you double your income as a creative freelancer – Ebook
A comprehensive guide to attracting high-value clients as a freelancer - Guide
Attract High-Value Clients as a Digital Nomad - A Comprehensive Guide – Guide
Attract high-value clients as a nomadic freelancer - Template
Automation for Creative Freelancers - Worksheet – Worksheet
Brand Guidelines for Creatives - Ebook
Brand Guidelines Template for Creative Freelancers – Template
Brand Theme Template - Template
Client Analyser for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Competitor Research - Worksheet
Create a Photography Website That Turns Visitors Into clients – Blueprint
Credibility Statement and Slogan – Worksheet
Customer Acquisition Worksheet - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Job Sweetspot - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Secrets – Ebook
Digital Strategy Calendar for Freelancers - Worksheet
Financial Cheat-Sheet for Digital Nomads – Worksheet
Find Photography Clients Before Travelling to Your Next Destination – Guide
Freelance Job Sweetspot – Worksheet
Freelance Project Feasibility Test – Worksheet
Freelancing Freedom – Ebook
How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad – Ebook
Ideal Client Avatar – Template
Key Performance Indicators
Niche Identifier – Worksheet
Pain Point Identifier – Worksheet
Perfect Invoice Template – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Creative Freelancers – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Digital Nomads
Persona Market Research - Template
Portfolio/Case Study Template – Template
Pricing Strategies And Adding Value – Ebook
Priority Tracker for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Side Hustle Secrets – Ebook
Social Media Template – Template
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Creative Digital Nomad and Working Remotely – Guide
Timesheet Template for Outsourcing - Template
Your Ideal Client - Worksheet
The words that changed my freelance business0:33
The words that changed my freelance business
This article will help answer a few questions:
Do you feel that your clients undervalue your performance and see you as just a tool?
Do you spend too much time on administrative tasks?
Do you constantly fight with other freelancers for projects and have to lower your prices?
Do you feel like you’re always building someone else’s business instead of your own?
Do you feel like your finances are unpredictable?
Do you’ve problems getting your money?
Do you feel like you’re not building anything and will eventually burn out?
The ultimate guide to freelance like a pro0:35
The ultimate guide to freelance like a pro
Freelancing offers so many benefits that your cubicle neighbors can only dream about. From setting your own hours and working remotely, to pursuing your passions, to choosing clients who fit you and vice versa. It’s a whole new world that can transform not just your daily schedule but also your entire future. But freelancing isn’t automatic freedom. It requires careful strategizing and planning if you want to make it a well-oiled machine that runs smoothly and productively.
What you’ll learn from this course3:30
Downloadable Content0:27
These are all the downloadable materials for the course. You'll find tons of helpful content that will superpower your journey to becoming a digital nomad.
Here are some of the awesome materials included in this course:
10 reasons to become a digital nomad today – Ebook
10 steps to quit your job and become a digital nomad – Ebook
18 Steps to Sell a Logo for Thousands of Dollars - Guide
157 questions to help you double your income as a creative freelancer – Ebook
A comprehensive guide to attracting high-value clients as a freelancer - Guide
Attract High-Value Clients as a Digital Nomad - A Comprehensive Guide – Guide
Attract high-value clients as a nomadic freelancer - Template
Automation for Creative Freelancers - Worksheet – Worksheet
Brand Guidelines for Creatives - Ebook
Brand Guidelines Template for Creative Freelancers – Template
Brand Theme Template - Template
Client Analyser for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Competitor Research - Worksheet
Create a Photography Website That Turns Visitors Into clients – Blueprint
Credibility Statement and Slogan – Worksheet
Customer Acquisition Worksheet - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Job Sweetspot - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Secrets – Ebook
Digital Strategy Calendar for Freelancers - Worksheet
Financial Cheat-Sheet for Digital Nomads – Worksheet
Find Photography Clients Before Travelling to Your Next Destination – Guide
Freelance Job Sweetspot – Worksheet
Freelance Project Feasibility Test – Worksheet
Freelancing Freedom – Ebook
How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad – Ebook
Ideal Client Avatar – Template
Key Performance Indicators
Niche Identifier – Worksheet
Pain Point Identifier – Worksheet
Perfect Invoice Template – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Creative Freelancers – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Digital Nomads
Persona Market Research - Template
Portfolio/Case Study Template – Template
Pricing Strategies And Adding Value – Ebook
Priority Tracker for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Side Hustle Secrets – Ebook
Social Media Template – Template
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Creative Digital Nomad and Working Remotely – Guide
Timesheet Template for Outsourcing - Template
Your Ideal Client - Worksheet
Who is this course for?1:17
Why you should take this course0:37
Thomas’ Background and Experience3:36

How to succeed – Downloadable Content0:15
The first step in becoming a successful digital nomad is finding out what kind of job you want to do and what kind of digital nomad you want to be. In the next few pages, we’ll explain what each kind of nomad does and show you a list of potential jobs and also give you the main differences between each kind of nomad.
Please download the "Starter pack for digital nomads" in the course assets folder so you can complete the exercise in the next lesson.
How to become a digital nomad8:53
Assignment
1. Please download the "How to get started as a digital nomad" in the course assets folder so you can complete the exercise
2. Decide what kind of digital nomad you’d like to become
3. Fill out the Digital nomad sweet spot page and find out what job is perfect for you
4. Keep this job in mind for the rest of the course. It might seem like a simple task, but it will help you define your brand and set yourself up as a true industry leader and an expert in your field.
Remote Employee6:43
Remote Freelancer7:05
Remote Entrepreneur4:08
Quiz: How to succeed

Acquire – Downloadable Content0:06
Make sure to download all this content before you start the module, it will give you tools, insight and more information about the topics explained. Enjoy!
Build your brand10:42
Assignment
1. Download the "Brand Guidelines Template for Creative Freelancers" in the course assets folder
2. Start creating your own brand, keep it simple and find out what makes you different from others
3. Create your own brand guidelines, fonts, colours, logo options and your foundations and promise are a great place to start
4. Apply your brand to all your existing material. You’ll now start to look more professional and will find it easier to attract better jobs and convince potential clients both online and offline.
10 steps to create a portfolio that sells17:25
Assignment
1. Download the "Portfolio/Case Study" template in the course assets folder
2. Create your own case studies following the same format
Creating an online presence4:59
Creating your website10:42
Creating an Upwork profile28:31
Assignment
1. Go to Upwork and create/update your profile
2. Create/update your profile with your new brand and upload your new case study
3. Refine every aspect of your profile, making sure your description is suited to the kind of work you want to do
4. Find a job that you like and apply to it using the techniques explained in this video
5. You don’t need to do everything right now. Feel free to move on to the next unit if you’d like to.
Creating a Behance profile5:47
Assignment
1. Go to Behance and create/update your profile
2. Create/update your profile with your new brand and upload your new case study
3. Refine every aspect of your profile, making sure your description is suited to the kind of work you want to do
4. You don’t need to do everything right now. Feel free to move on to the next unit if you’d like to.
Creating a LinkedIn profile4:14
Assignment
1. Go to LinkedIn and create/update your profile
2. Create/update your profile with your new brand and upload your new case study
3. Refine every aspect of your profile, making sure your description is suited to the kind of work you want to do
4. You don’t need to do everything right now. Feel free to move on to the next unit if you’d like to.
Pitching5:42
Getting jobs online using Upwork15:39
Create a one minute pitch0:27
Assignment
1. Download the "One minute pitch" in the course assets folder
2. Start creating your own pitch by filling in the items in brackets
3. Use this as an elevator pitch to describe your business
Creating the perfect pitch26:54
Assignment
1. Download "Perfect pitch presentation for creative freelancers" template in the course assets folder
2. Fill in the presentation with a project that you could start working on
3. Send the presentation to friends, colleges or a real client in order to see how effective it is
Quiz: Acquire

Manage – Downloadable Content0:06
Make sure to download all this content before you start the module, it will give you tools, insight and more information about the topics explained. Enjoy!
Account handling18:47
Finances31:17
Assignment
1. Download the "Financial cheat-sheet" in the course assets folder
2. Start adding your own accounts to the cheat sheet and see how you can take control of every single aspect of your finances
3. Download a time management app and start to track every project you work on
Pricing10:24
Trading5:33
Invoices7:07
Assignment
1. Download the "Perfect Invoice" template in the course assets folder
2. Start creating your own invoices with your own information
Apps and tools9:58
Going further6:33
Create long lasting client relationships12:46
Outsourcing9:17
Quiz: Manage

Requirements

Absolutely no experience is required. We will start from the basics and gradually build up your knowledge. Everything you need is in the course.

Description

Why should I take this course?

If you believe that there's more to life than being stuck in an office, this course is for you.
If you believe that your current job doesn't support adventure, exploring and curiosity, this course is for you.
If you believe that life is too precious to follow a routine that doesn't champion creativity, this course is for you.
If you believe that you can grow professionally even if you're in the jungle, in the mountains or surfing on the beach, this course is for you.

What's this course about? The Digital Nomad Masterclass: For Creative Freelancers has everything you need to master your journey as a digital nomad. You'll learn how to build your brand, create a portfolio, find quality clients and bill properly while travelling the world.

Is the course suitable for me? This course is aimed at creative freelancers or anyone who uses their creative skills at work. This includes:

Graphic Designers
Website Designers
Illustrators
Photographers
UX/UI Designers
Anyone who's creative skills and wants to start their own freelance business

What're the prerequisites for this course? No experience is necessary. We start with the basics and build up your knowledge step by step. Everything you need is included in this course.

Course Highlights: Everything is designed to enhance the digital nomad lifestyle and help you on your journey. The course includes over 300 pages of templates, worksheets, eBooks and materials that will help you on your way and save you a lot of time. My goal is to help you produce brilliant projects and have the best time of your life.

Your instructor: I'm Thomas Talavera. I founded Start Loaded to help freelancers create freedom. Start Loaded helps you work less, charge more and increase your value as a freelancer. I have taught 200,000+ students how to build a successful freelance business.

Digital design has been my passion for more than ten years. I've been travelling the world as a digital nomad for more than 5 years.

I also have a marketing studio called Atravela. We've already worked with more than 190 companies around the world. Our motto is: Simplicity Empowers. We provide digital solutions that transform businesses from the ground up.

Over the years, I’ve learnt various techniques that have helped me grow my business exponentially. I look forward to helping you on your journey to create freedom.

In this course you'll learn how to:

How to set up your own business as a digital nomad
Create an attractive brand
Create the perfect online profile
Create an outstanding portfolio
Create a convincing pitch
Getting the best jobs online and offline
Earn money on Upwork
Charge for your work
Earn more money online
Handle clients efficiently
Learn to outsource work
Streamline your work
Work less and charge more
Present your work properly
Learn to make contracts

This course has 5 main sections:

Discover how to become a digital nomad
Acquire the best jobs online and in-person
Manage the work in the most productive way
Deliver outstanding projects that keep clients happy and coming back for more

Some of the downloadable assets included in this course:

We have templates, worksheets, eBooks, manuals and many other helpful tools

10 reasons to become a digital nomad today – Ebook
10 steps to quit your job and become a digital nomad – Ebook
18 Steps to Sell a Logo for Thousands of Dollars - Guide
157 questions to help you double your income as a creative freelancer – Ebook
A comprehensive guide to attracting high-value clients as a freelancer - Guide
Attract High-Value Clients as a Digital Nomad - A Comprehensive Guide – Guide
Attract high-value clients as a nomadic freelancer - Template
Automation for Creative Freelancers - Worksheet – Worksheet
Brand Guidelines for Creatives - Ebook
Brand Guidelines Template for Creative Freelancers – Template
Brand Theme Template - Template
Client Analyser for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Competitor Research - Worksheet
Create a Photography Website That Turns Visitors Into clients – Blueprint
Credibility Statement and Slogan – Worksheet
Customer Acquisition Worksheet - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Job Sweetspot - Worksheet
Digital Nomad Secrets – Ebook
Digital Strategy Calendar for Freelancers - Worksheet
Financial Cheat-Sheet for Digital Nomads – Worksheet
Find Photography Clients Before Travelling to Your Next Destination – Guide
Freelance Job Sweetspot – Worksheet
Freelance Project Feasibility Test – Worksheet
Freelancing Freedom – Ebook
How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad – Ebook
Ideal Client Avatar – Template
Key Performance Indicators
Niche Identifier – Worksheet
Pain Point Identifier – Worksheet
Perfect Invoice Template – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Creative Freelancers – Template
Perfect Pitch Presentation for Digital Nomads
Persona Market Research - Template
Portfolio/Case Study Template – Template
Pricing Strategies And Adding Value – Ebook
Priority Tracker for Creative Freelancers – Worksheet
Side Hustle Secrets – Ebook
Social Media Template – Template
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Creative Digital Nomad and Working Remotely – Guide
Timesheet Template for Outsourcing - Template
Your Ideal Client - Worksheet

Our students have access to an online community with exclusive content and a group of peers with whom they can share ideas and ask questions.

Are you ready to become a creative digital nomad?

See you in the first lesson!

Who this course is for:

Creative Freelancers
Graphic Designers
Web Designers
Illustrators
Writers
Photographers
UX/UI Designers
Anyone who has creative skills and wants to go freelance

Digital Nomad Masterclass: For Creative Freelancers

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction & Course Guide10 lectures • 16min

How to become a digital nomad5 lectures • 27min

Acquire (branding, online profiles, portfolio creation, pitching, UpWork)12 lectures • 2hr 11min

Manage (charging, making more money, handling clients, outsourcing)10 lectures • 1hr 52min

Deliver (workflow, templates, presenting work, finalizing contracts)9 lectures • 1hr 1min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: