Many video editors struggle not because they lack creative or technical skills, but because
they've never learned to run their freelance careers as sustainable businesses. In this session,
we’ll cover everything from setting rates and creating clear contracts to managing cash flow,
tracking expenses, and planning for taxes. We will look at real challenges freelancers face:
negotiating scope creep, collecting overdue payments, maintaining work-life boundaries,
diversifying income streams, dealing with gear envy, and building a financial cushion for slow
periods. You'll discover how to position yourself competitively in the market, create proposals,
invoice properly, and make data-driven decisions about which clients and projects deserve your
time. Whether you're just going freelance or you've been hustling for years, this class will help
provide the business fundamentals for a sustainable business.