👤 In this episode, I sit down with Kavan Antani, the dynamic founder of IndieFolio and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.

Kavan shares his belief in the future of independent professionals, especially post-COVID, and how IndieFolio has facilitated millions in earnings for freelancers, partnering with over 350 companies. We also discuss the opportunities independent freelancers and design agencies have, in an ever growing design industry in India and across the globe.

Whether you're a freelancer, a designer, or just curious about the future of creative work, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Don’t miss it!

⏰ Timestamps -
01:32 - Introduction
03:02 - Welcome
03:16 - Mr. Featured on Forbes
04:36 - What is IndieFolio?
06:15 - Purpose of IndieFolio
08:03 - Difference between Employee, Freelancer & Agency
12:51 - How to prepare well and fetch projects
21:11 - Why do you need a Portfolio?
23:44 - Importance of a Portfolio for Freelancers
24:30 - Another difference between Freelancers/Agencies vs Employees
25:54 - How to prove your worth to non-design Stakeholders?
29:08 - Getting niche specific projects
34:42 - Indian clients vs Foreign clients
37:13 - Empathy for designers - Indian clients vs Foreign clients
38:34 - How much do you charge? client mindset
43:35 - Figure out the client's budget
46:04 - Fear of losing a client due to budget
49:57 - Should you charge advance payment
53:07 - New freelancer with beginner Companies
56:35 - AI in the world of Freelancers and Agencies
59:11 - How is time based pricing justified
02:26 - Gene of a freelancer and the opportunities

Kavan's Socials -
👤 LinkedIn:   / kavanantani  
📸 Instagram:   / kavanantani  

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