EFR 511: The Self-Employed Mindset and Why Now is the Best Time Ever for Creatives with Jeffrey Shaw

 Jeffrey Shaw is a small business consultant, sought-after speaker, and author of Lingo and The Self-Employed Life. From selling eggs door-to-door at fourteen to gaining a reputation as one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States, Jeffrey has lived a varied and colorful life with only one thing in common: He’s never, ever worked for a boss other than himself! Listen in as Jeffrey explains why discovering “the intersection of meaning and marketability” is key to finding success as a self-employed professional. He breaks down the three-element “self-employed ecosystem” that he writes about in The Self-employed Life; namely, personal development, business strategies, and daily habits that create consistent mindsets.  As every crisis deepens our humanity, Jeffrey believes there is a call for businesses to be more compassionate, empathetic, and inclusive, now more than ever. He shares how he sees companies redesigning the workforce to accommodate the value-shifts of the last year-and-a-half.   Follow Jeffrey @jeffreyshaw Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Key Highlights What is the very first thing you need to know once you’ve decided to step into the self-employed life? Since the beginning of the pandemic, which aspects of one’s personal development have become more crucial than ever to focus on? What does the future of the workplace look like, not just physically, but from a cultural level as well? There’s never been a better time in history to be a creative. Jeffrey shares how the self-employed creative can thrive in today’s market. Jeffrey talks about the concept of “hug marketing” and what makes it so much more powerful than simply moving prospects through a sales funnel.   Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD product from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Learn more about Jeffrey and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/511