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Interview: Paul Jarvis
From the course: Web Career Clinic
Interview: Paul Jarvis
- [Voiceover] Hi, I'm Lauren Bacon, and welcome to this week's edition of the Web Career Clinic, where I expore how to build a career you love making good stuff on the Web. Today, I'm speaking with freelancer evangelist Paul Jarvis. Paul has been freelancing for at least 15 years, I figure, because that's about how long I've known him. More recently, Paul has been teaching other freelancers how to successfully manage their businesses through his program, Creative Class. Paul, aside from being a great designer and an Internet-famous teacher, you've had a successful and long-lasting freelance career. What's the best thing about being a freelancer? - I think the fact that I can define my own metrics of success, and it's not like a company-wide policy or mission statement, is probably the best, because if I want to focus more on something else other than just revenue or sales, or that sort of thing, I can. I'm in charge. I can do that. - [Voiceover] And what would you say that beginning…
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How to network and enjoy it4m 31s
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Interview: Aminatou Sow10m 4s
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Freelance, agency, or in-house6m 20s
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The informational interview5m 28s
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Interview: Erin Anacker15m 15s
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How and when to pick a lane5m 51s
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Real-world experience4m 33s
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Interview: Marie Poulin7m 5s
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How to plan for the future5m 52s
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Work better with clients4m 52s
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Interview: Paul Jarvis14m
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Keep up with new tech4m 49s
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Get better design feedback5m 33s
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Interview: Shannah Segal16m 27s
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Cross-train: Code for designers5m 17s
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Choose a coding platform5m 36s
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Interview: Tim Hassed14m 22s
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Cross-train: Design for programmers5m 54s
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Web vocab: Acronyms6m 7s
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Interview: Uchechi Kalu Jacobson25m 10s
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Cross-train: Business vs. creativity6m 22s
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Web vocab: Deliverables5m 35s
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Interview: Lorissa Shepstone8m 52s
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Build repeat business6m 19s
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Expand your team4m 52s
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Interview: Kronda Adair15m 33s
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Intro to pair programming5m 55s
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Remote vs. on-site: What suits you best?4m 52s
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Interview: Angie Byron22m 4s
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How to handle scope creep6m 56s
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Define your niche4m 42s
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Interview: Adam Connor20m 19s
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Getting to sign-off4m 47s
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Project management lightning round8m 45s
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Interview: Denise Jacobs15m 51s
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Quick and simple user testing8m 57s
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Optimization7m 40s
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Interview: Arianne Foulks14m 58s
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The secret to mastering a skill: Teach5m 27s
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Accessibility8m 14s
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Interview: Sara Wachter-Boettcher20m 55s
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Collaborate with long-distance clients6m 12s
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Junior, intermediate, and senior: Moving up6m 26s
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Interview: Jer Thorp21m 32s
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Must have templates4m 7s
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Diversity in tech5m 49s
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Time-saving WordPress content hacks6m 10s
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Interview: User Behavior4m 45s
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Interview: 3 things about colour psychology8m 24s
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Superstar Wisdom Supercut: Main Themes12m 57s
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Superstar Wisdom Supercut: Success Factors12m 4s
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Questions for a Fulfilling Career7m 35s
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