Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in freelancing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jorgie Ingram, a movement artist, writer, photographer and creative assistant based in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Working with individuals, brands, and businesses to assess organizational, communication, and creative needs & goals orienting towards ways they can align. This looks like personal assistance, administration and project management, photography, creative direction + consultation, and everything these niches encompass.
Tell us about yourself
With a foundation in dance and somatic practice, my work prioritizes sustainability and creative thinking through solutions. Scheduling and task management are choreographic, as is working to understand goals and direct us their way. I enjoy working towards creative solutions and imagining + making tangible new possibilities. Practicing this in my art-making gives me the foundation and roots to provide these logistical solutions in administrative work. Those new possibilities I know we can make tangible together motivate me.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Skill-sharing across disciplines is an ongoing accomplishment that feels ever-changing and ever-growing as I continue to deepen all niches of my work and art.
As a freelance artist, the administrative work I provide for clients allows me the accessibility, stability, and autonomy to pursue new artistic endeavors -- a path that feels like an accomplishment in itself.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The rollercoaster of slow seasons, in contrast with busier seasons of work, is one of the hardest aspects of being a freelancer + business owner. It can be hard to navigate such a large fluctuation of income and schedule, but it's absolutely worth it -- and over time, uncertainty becomes more certain in itself.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Get clear on what you're offering. What are the needs that those offerings support? What do you offer that is unique to anyone else in the field or market?
- Get organized and prioritize yourself and your needs. As a business owner, I find that my well-being and personal practices are paramount. When I feel more centered, it's reflected in my work.
- Look to your community and those around you. Often, your network can offer some support, advice, and mentorship that can be invaluable when growing a business (or anything)!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.jorgieingram.me/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jooorgieee/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgiei/
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