Quit the Day Job
While I’ve been freelancing on the side for the past couple years, it often took a backseat. Freelancing was certainly more fun and more profitable when I had work, but I simply did not have the time to put enough emphasis on landing new projects. However, I often wondered if I’d be able to pull off the whole freelancing thing if I quit the day job.
I decided now is the time to find out. At the end of last month I clocked out of the day job for the last time, and while it won’t be completely freelance (more on that later), it should be a ton of fun.
Freelance
I plan on doing a lot more freelance work, and next month I’ll be putting a lot of focus on WordPress theming. I may release a few themes and will definitely be available custom theme work (so if you have a project in mind, by all means, drop me a line).
This blog and WorthWorkingFor should also be getting a lot more attention, and perhaps I’ll release one or two of the side projects I’ve had sitting around for a while.
DuroCast
As excited as I am to get more into the freelance game, what really made me take the jump is DuroCast. Bryce Clemmer and Matt Polzin have taken me on-board as a fellow co-founder for an awesome new startup that promises to bring some innovative stuff to online radio.
As we’re still in the product development stage I can’t say too much, but you can follow @DuroCast on Twitter if you want to keep up-to-date with what we’ve got going. Should be a fun ride.














I am sure your free lancing job could be rewarding. Not just in terms of pay but also the satisfaction that goes with the job as well. Good luck in your plans.
^ I agree with the comment above me. It sounds like a ton-o-fun-o!
I will admit that doing freelance work is nice because you can set your own schedule, but in all actuality, it’s a lot more work than a standard 9am-5pm day job!
There have been days where I’m a full-time marketer just trying to get more work! It’s not easy, but as a web designer and college graduate myself, I’m starting to gain more skills in marketing (which was something I wasn’t too good at).
In any event, congrats Elliot for taking the full-time freelance plunge. I think you’ll enjoy the rewards and benefits!
Peace,
Rob
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