How can you become a successful freelancer in 30 days? Whether or not you're leaving a day job or optimizing a current freelance lifestyle, these were my top 5 life-hacks for getting life in order and the business flowing. Presented in Berlin for CareerFoundry's premier Freelancers HQ event, this was the kick off to a huge discussion on Freelance life style, and networking with 100 other active and soon-to-be freelance pros. At CareerFoundry we're huge supporters of the freelance lifestyle and ideal, so this was an excellent way for me to bring my 7 years of free-wheeling experience to others.

1. FREELANCERSHQ
Working for yourself doesn't mean working by yourself.

2. EMIL LAMPRECHT
CMO and Creative Director @ CareerFoundry

4. WHO'S HERE?
Freelancers - Starters - Jobbers

5. MY SECRETS....
... To Becoming A Successful Freelancer
(And How To Get Out Of Your Desk Job In 30 Days)

6. #1
I CONTACTED EVERYONE I
HAVE EVER KNOWN
Literally. Everyone.

7. I GOT TO WORK ON MY
PERSONAL BRAND
Easy to find. Easy to remember. Good to know.
#2

8. #3
I WROTE A PLAN OF ACTION
Never undervalue time taken to plan. Never.

9. #4
I DID MY RESEARCH - AND
STALKED COMPETITION
Keep your friends close, and make friends of your enemies.

10. #5
I GOT MYSELF A MENTOR
AND LANDED A CLIENT
The best advice I ever received: 'Don't burn any bridges.'

11. TONIGHT IS YOUR NIGHT
To boost your personal brand...

12. QUESTIONS?

13. LIVE IT WITH ALL YOU'VE GOT
EMIL LAMPRECHT
CMO and Creative Director @ CareerFoundry