After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

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Thanks! Unfortunately I don’t work in the US, so the specifics unfortunately are lost on me, but I get the general idea, especially for insurance.

Was hoping anyone would share more tips also on how to start reaching out to agencies and in-house agencies brand side. Due to Covid there are no networking events and no working spaces, so I feel like it’s really hard to present myself and what I can offer without it becoming super lengthy

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