Key takeaways
- Clients expect a freelance PM to be productive immediately; there is a ramp-up, so set expectations in the proposal.
- Getting to know a team is within your control even when onboarding is not; ask lots of questions and remember the answers.
- As a freelancer you can escalate an unresponsive team member to their manager with lower stakes than an employee could.
- Insist on onboarding and advocate for yourself; your product is you.
- Keep a master calendar with everything on it so you can see where your time actually goes.
About this episode
Ever wonder what it would be like to go out on your own? Imagine that: the free wheelin’ life of a freelance project manager. In this episode of Time Limit, you’ll get an insider’s take on what it’s like to run your own freelance project management business. This week’s guest, Patrice Embry, shares her path into her successful freelance career, as well as several other topics, including:
- How to quickly adapt to new teams as a freelancer
- How to motivate team members and make them accountable for their work when you have zero responsibility over them
- Challenges to look out for if you’re taking a freelance gig or hiring a freelance PM
- How to stay current
- How to keep yourself organized with several projects and clients