# Freelancing 101: Turning your Side Hustle into Cash with Andrew Whelan

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## Overview

This class will empower you to take your skills and monetize them as a freelancer. After this class, you will be able to identify competitors, price your services, and develop skills to network so that you can land that next deal. 

In this class you will:

- Lesson 1: Build a freelance plan of action so that you are prepared for business
- Lesson 2: Develop your freelance network 
- Lesson 3: Create a simple brand to set you apart from your competitors 
- Lesson 4: Analyze your market value so you know your worth
- Lesson 5: Determine your hourly rate to charge the right amount
- Lesson 6: Estimate your time commitment so you can set realistic expectations
- Lesson 7: Decide if a project is better suited for an hourly, day, or project rate
- Lesson 8: Figure out when to know to raise your rate
- Lesson 9: Negotiate value with a target number
- Lesson 10: When to say yes and when to say no to a project

 

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## Instructors

### Andrew Whelan

Andrew Whelan is an accomplished career coach and small business owner. His background also includes performing at The Second City and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $29