How To Achieve Your Goals by Making them Intrinsic | Ben Gallagher - Founder, Full Scope Freelancer

Summary In this conversation, Ben shares his journey from being a freelancer to starting his own software specifically for Freelancers: Full Scope Freelancer. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and focusing on intrinsic goals that are within one's control. Ben also discusses the challenges he faced as a freelancer and how he learned business skills through courses and mentorship. He reflects on the value of idealism and the role it plays in motivating oneself. Lastly, Ben shares his thoughts on university education and how he would approach it differently today. In this conversation, Ben discusses his experience studying in Germany and taking advantage of the free education system. He also shares the story behind the creation of Full Scope Freelancer, a platform that simplifies freelancer admin tasks. Ben explains the value of having all necessary tools in one platform and offers tips for starting out as a freelancer. Takeaways

• Set clear goals that are within your control and focus on intrinsic goals.
• Invest in learning business skills to improve your freelancing career.
• Embrace idealism and use it as a motivation to achieve your goals.
• Consider alternative paths to education, such as mentorship and online courses.
• Full Scope Freelancer simplifies freelancer admin tasks by providing all necessary tools in one platform.
• Starting a business, no matter how small, can teach valuable lessons about business, time management, and money.
• Finding a balance between work and family is crucial for overall well-being and happiness.
• Personalised customer support is a key aspect of Full Scope Freelancer

You can find out more about Ben below: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/benjamin-r-gallagher Test Full Scope Freelancer for free: fullscopefreelancer.com/elisabeth Disclaimer: This is an affiliate link that will give you a longer trial period than the default trial phase. Support the Freelance Blueprint Podcast 1. Follow the podcast 2. Leave a review 3. Sign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletter 4. Become a sponsor - Visit freelance-blueprint.com for more information 5. Join the Freelance Blueprint Discord Channel https://discord.gg/wpYWUqU8Sc Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 About Ben 04:30 Getting Motivation from Setting Goals 07:50 Trying to be a Full Time Employee after Freelancing 11:31 Ben's Background in the Audio Industry 14:32 How to Learn all the Admin Stuff of Freelancing 16:50 How Things Changed Once You Learn the Business Side of Things 18:02 Ben's Approach on Goal Setting and how to Achieve them 22:17 How Ben Got His First Client 24:11 The One Thing Ben Would've Done Differently 26:18 The Importance of Being Optimistic About Your Future 27:38 How Ben Would Get Into Audio in Today's Landscape 31:50 How to Manage the Admin Side of Things with Full Scope Freelancer 35:51 How To Build a Saas Project 38:27 Knowing Who to Hire for Tasks You Don't Know Much About 40:42 Keeping a Saas Tool Simple 42:28 The Frustrations that Lead Ben to Starting Full Scope Freelancer 47:23 The Experience of Developing a Software from a Client Perspective 50:35 Tips for People Who are on the Fence About Freelancing 56:42 Freelance Blueprint - Final Questions 01:00:42 Learn More About Ben and Full Scope Freelancer 01:02:08 Outro