{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S4E12 - Chats with our mate Brooke Dobbie: Crafting a freelance career","description":"We\u2019re delighted to share our second episode in the \u201cChats with our mates\u201d series. We had the pleasure of chatting with Brooke Dobbie, a Gold Coast based creative who has successfully established her freelance career and lifestyle. If you\u2019re exploring the possibility of going out on your own or starting a side hustle, this episode is for you. We discuss:  How to tap into your professional network Figuring out your rates Where you can look to find freelancer projects Highlights and challenges of going out on your own The skills and experience that are incredibly valuable when starting your own business  Brooke\u2019s career has seen her as a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director in both boutique and large scale advertising agencies, which gave her the valuable skills and industry connections to pursue her professional goals. You can connect with Brooke on Instagram or LinkedIn to continue the conversation:  linkedin.com\/in\/brookedobbie\/ instagram.com\/brooke.dobbie\/  If you enjoyed this episode or have a recommendation for our \u201cChats with our mates\u201d series, please let us know via our social channels!  Instagram - @yourmarketingmates LinkedIn - \/your-marketing-mates  &amp;nbsp; See you next week, mates!  Belle &amp; Liz. x ","author_name":"Your Marketing Mates","author_url":"http:\/\/yourmarketingmates.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/22976018\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/126680522"}