I’m Getting Overwhelmed, Just the Same as Everybody | How Do You Get Somebody to Act? | Michael Janda - Author, Former Agency Owner, Freelance Educator and Coach

In this conversation, Michael Janda discusses his journey from a Creative Director to Freelancer and agency owner. He talks about how he manages his time and tasks. Mike shares his passion for mentoring and supporting others in their careers, and how that led him to transition from running his own agency to focusing on coaching and education. Michael also talks about the challenges of marketing oneself effectively and the importance of setting goals and prioritising initiatives. The conversation touches on the difficulty of motivating oneself and others to take action, and the impact of societal and educational influences on our belief in our own abilities. In this conversation, Michael Janda and Elisabeth Mayr discuss the journey of freelancing and building an agency. They explore the challenges and rewards of freelancing, the importance of staying relevant, and the value of hiring diverse teams. They also emphasize the need to enjoy the journey and embrace the opportunities that come along the way. Find out more about Michael Janda Instagram: instagram.com/morejanda Website: michaeljanda.com Podcasts: Two Pixels Off & What the Helvetica Join Mike's community: morecreativeacademy.com 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/e4g2BgKy Keywords agency background, projects, time management, task management, mentoring, coaching, education, marketing, motivation, belief in oneself, freelancing, agency, challenges, rewards, staying relevant, hiring, diversity, Michael Janda Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:28 About Mike 03:52 How Mike Janda Manages it All While Staying Sane 06:07 How Mike Transitioned from Agency Owner to Freelance Educator 08:44 How Mike Connects With People on Instagram 12:28 Being Overwhelmed - Just Like Everybody 15:20 Tips for Freelancers Who Are Overwhelmed - The Someday List 21:41 How to Turn from Being a Dreamer to a Doer 26:12 Motivation Alone is not Enough 35:16 Standing in Your Own Way Because Of Fear 39:14 "I Got Forced Into Freelancing" 44:11 The One Thing Mike Would do Differently If He Had to do it Again 46:21 Tips for Transition Into an Agency as a Freelancer 52:44 What To Consider When Hiring - Hiring for Skill vs Diversity 1:02:26 Final Freelance Blueprint Questions 1:04:16 Connect With Michael Janda 1:04:44 Outro