I believe that freelancers can only succeed when you embrace a fundamental fact: You are a business owner. Stop thinking of yourself as “just” a freelancer. Say goodbye to the hustle and the feast-or-famine cycle. Instead, build a business. SHOW NOTES 1:01 The dream of being a freelancer vs. the reality. 3:29 Four fundamental beliefs I have about being a freelancer. 4:20 Learn more about me, your host, Melanie Padgett Powers, and how I got started in this career. 7:05 Six pillars the Deliberate Freelancer podcast will focus on. 9:54 Why you need to think and act like a business. 13:32 Biz Bite: Reading. Learn how to find time to read more, and end your day in a more calming manner.