Podcasts by Doing It For The Kids

How to eat something other than biscuits from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.468160

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Holly Smith. Holly is a celebrant and coach, she says:

"Food! I know I struggle to eat well dur...

What to do when you have nothing to do from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.451857

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Lyndsey Yates. Lyndsey is a graphic designer and founder of Nine Dots Creative, she says:

“Today, af...

Staying visible over the summer holidays from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.446116

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Ben O'Brien. Ben is an illustrator, he says:

“HOLIDAYS! Have you got any tips on how to get work don...

When your friends say they love your work but don't actually buy it from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.437178

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Rachel Brownlow Brown. Rachel is an illustrator and designer. She says:

“People I know think I'm doi...

Tips for freelancers thinking about starting a family from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.424024

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Adam Pearson. Adam is a market researcher, he says:

“Hey Frankie and Steve!

Me and my wife do...

Overwhelm! What to do when it all gets a bit much from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.406521

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from social media manager Bethany Carter. S...

When it's time to put your rates up from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.395154

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Joe Wolf (i.e. anonymous). 'She' says:

“As we hurtle towards the start of a new year, I'd r...

When updating your social media is just one thing too many from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.363001

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from detective Barry Steel (aka Anonymous). 'He' says:

“What do you do when social media is the absolute b...

Moving your business (and family) to a new place from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.341308

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Sidney Watson AKA Anonymous. They say:

"So the time has come for us to seriously consider l...

Life right now from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.326522

Soooo, we've gone a bit off-piste this week. We sat down to record an episode as normal, but in reality just ended up talking about what's been going on in our lives during the Coronavirus 'Lock...

When you've just left your job to go freelance, in the middle of a global crisis. Eek! from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.314956

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from photographer Hannah Brooke. She sa...

When you've only got 7 minutes a day to work from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.309645

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from wedding and family videographer Charlene McNabb. She says:

Making the leap into full-time freelancing from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.287386

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Mo White AKA Anonymous. They say:

“How do you know you’re ready to make the leap into freel...

How to move back into an employed role from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.269264

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from social media consultant and embroidery artist Claudet...

How to deal with project creep from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.261709

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from content creator Becky Coote. She says: Listen

Stuff you do and don’t need when starting out as a freelancer from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.249460

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from soon-to-be counsellor Juliette Toop. She says:

“Assuming all goes to plan, at the end of this year I’...

Coping with professional'ghosting' from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.220968

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Jason Chase, aka Anonymous. They say:

“My question is about professional 'ghosting'... spoo...

Getting back out into the real world (or not) from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.182710

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from accountant and business consultant Caro...

When you work 9-3 but your clients work 9-5 from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.152842

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Rosie Bakewell aka Anonymous.

She says…

“I’m working alongside another freelance consultant on ...

How to market a ‘boring’ business from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.144206

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from accountant Listen

Awards: Yay or Nay? from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.132698

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from website lead generation consultant T...

When you’ve got too much work to do from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.110042

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from designer, coder and illustrator Andi Best.

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When you feel like an imposter from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.102487

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Lucy Critchley, founder of Untold Creative Services.

Sticking to your values from 2023-12-14T10:23:53.093136

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Grace Abell, designer at Abell Design — a b...

When you want to ‘do good’ via your business from 2023-11-30T09:38:30

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Lametta Truffleballs AKA Anonymous.

They say…

“Hi Frankie & Steve,

I see a lot of ...

When you’re setting up as a freelance consultant from 2023-11-16T05:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Colin Parks AKA Anonymous.

They say…

“Hi Frankie and Steve

I’ve worked for a compa...

Stop, Collaborate&Listen from 2023-10-12T06:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Emma Roberts, director at Social Qual.

Emma says: Listen

We made it to 100 episodes! from 2023-09-21T09:05:16

To celebrate 100 episodes of DIFTK, Frankie & Steve answer a bunch of quick fire questions! 

And a HUGE thank you to everybody that has listened, reviewed, sent in a question or a comment....

When your parenthood is used to reduce your rate from 2023-06-22T04:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Anonymous, AKA Lotus Vanreisel.

Lotus says:

“Hello freelance friends!

I'd like you...

Build something new or stick with existing client work? from 2023-05-25T04:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Anonymous, AKA Zoe Honeysuckle.

Zoe says:

“Hi Frankie and Steve,

I've been running...

Making time for voluntary work (or not?) from 2023-05-11T04:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from copywriter Lucette Funne...

The best things to outsource from 2023-03-16T05:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from Sophie Greenwood, founder of Ink ...

How to get your very first clients from 2023-02-23T05:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from artist and illustrator Listen

Approaching clients you don’t (yet!) have a relationship with from 2023-01-26T05:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from designer Jason Hunt.

He say...

How to prioritise when everything is a priority from 2023-01-12T07:00

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from wedding videographer Charlene Mc...

Keeping in touch with old clients from 2022-11-24T08:32:37

This week me (Frankie Tortora) and him (Steve Folland) h...

How to take time off at Christmas from 2022-10-20T10:57:01

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to an excellent question from brand and visual identity designer Matt...

How to get the most out of a coworking space from 2022-09-22T07:00

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from writer, editor and proofreader Louisa Ellins.

She...

When you only ever get into the ‘zone’ just before pickup from 2022-07-14T09:15:47

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from inclusion and equality consultant Beth Cox. She sa...

Butt-saving clauses you need in your contract from 2022-06-23T08:40:15

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from WordPress developer Morena Fiore. She says:
  Listen

When you're worried about offering'too many'different services from 2022-05-26T08:16:09

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from copywriter and freelancing mentor Laura Smi...

When you're full-time freelance, and full-time employed at the same time from 2022-05-12T10:13:17

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from interior and events stylist Sally Cullen. She says:<...

Surviving the school holidays from 2022-04-28T09:39:16

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from project manager and editor Rose Parkin. She says:

“Talk to me about school holidays.

We’re curr...

How to decide what your freelance business will be from 2022-03-31T12:44:42

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Rene Hammer aka Anonymous. They say:

"Hi Frankie & Steve, 

My partner hates their job...

WTF to do when everything costs more from 2022-03-17T13:54:10

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from website marketing specialist Tom Garfield. He says...

Choosing the'right'name for your business from 2022-01-27T09:08:39

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from coach Rachael Middleton. She says:

“Dearest Frankie, Steve and the DIFTK crew,

I've been workin...

When you just can't get any rest from 2021-11-25T10:44:42

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from communications consultant Sarah Randall Listen

How to promote yourself when speaking at an event from 2021-11-11T09:23:30

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Agnes Armstrong AKA Anonymous. She says:

"What is an appropriate level of self promotion wh...

How to get over a (client) breakup from 2021-10-21T06:00

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Val Abbott AKA Anonymous. She says:

“How do you get over a client breakup?

Recently I...

Planning your maternity leave as a freelancer from 2021-09-30T08:40:06

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Serena Steele AKA Anonymous. She says:

“I’m expecting my second baby later this year. Do yo...

When your creative business isn't creative anymore from 2021-09-16T13:32:52

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from web and graphic designer at Spurwing Creative...

End of term bye-byes from 2021-07-22T08:46:44

A very quick message to say that we won't be doing a full episode this week after all as we've just got too much to do on the last week of term!!! WAAAAAHHHH.

Apologies for the quality of ...

When your agency is just, er, you from 2021-07-15T05:21:16

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Founder & Designer at See, Think, Do — Jason Hunt. ...

Retainers: WTF from 2021-06-24T09:36:27

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from sportswear designer Lily Pawley. She s...

Breaking up with a difficult client from 2021-06-10T06:10

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Quinn Finn, aka Anonymous. They say:

"I know this has been discussed in the group and on th...

Finding your'thing' from 2021-05-20T19:50:40

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Tom Snow, aka Anonymous. They say:

“Hi Frankie and Steve,

My partner is a very creati...

When you're not sure about a new opportunity from 2021-04-22T09:59:30

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from coach, leader and feminist Lisa Townsend. She says:

“I need some help to work out which opportunities...

Putting ourselves back together from 2021-03-25T06:55:15

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Kate Nikityuk, founder of Questime. She says:

“How do you put yourself back together if all you want ...

When your clients are always late from 2021-03-11T09:26:26

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Casey Gunn aka Anonymous. They say:

“What advice do you have when your clients habitually d...

When it feels like it's time to scale up from 2021-02-25T08:00

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from podcast producer Dave Howard. He says:

“I d...

Deciding how much work you can take on from 2021-02-11T14:47:24

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from designer and web developer Laura Ockenden. She ...

Dealing with"icky"clients from 2021-01-28T10:42:53

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Mel Horn, AKA Anonymous. They say:

“How do you cope with "Client Ick"?  Like that physical ...

Bye Bye 2020 from 2020-12-19T10:40:29

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Ginger Nuts Cracklefriend, AKA Anonymous. They say:

"As we come to the end of this shit show of a yea...

Setting boundaries with your clients from 2020-12-10T07:00

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Christmas elf Perky Chocolate Plum, AKA Anonymous. They say:

“I don’t know if this is a consequence o...

How to'get a life'outside of work and kids from 2020-11-26T09:57:29

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from health communications specialist Anneliese L...

When you have a classic case of'shiny object syndrome' from 2020-11-19T09:56:06

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from virtual assistant and founder of MuthaCollective, Listen

Coping with Covid-related stress from 2020-11-12T09:58:40

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from software developer and 'multidisciplinary geek' Ross Wintl...

Riding the freelance rollercoaster from 2020-10-20T08:37:35

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from career coach Abbi Buszard. She says:

“...

When your partner starts working from home from 2020-09-29T10:57:24

EPISODE 50!!!

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from graphic artist and designer Ra...

Preparing for Lockdown 2.0 from 2020-09-22T10:01:53

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from coach, mentor and consultant EJ Trivett. She says:

How to celebrate your wins without sounding like a w*nker from 2020-07-30T11:41:03

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from writer and educator Fiona Tapp. She says:

"C...

When your partner is negative about your business from 2020-07-16T06:13:36

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Stella King AKA Anonymous. They say:

“I’m so sick of my husband’s negativity about my busin...

Let's talk social media from 2020-06-25T12:10:04

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from copywriter Catherine Jones. She says: Listen

When it feels like being self-employed isn't worth it anymore from 2020-06-19T07:52:31

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Hannah Harvey who runs pregnancy yoga w...

How to line-up work when you don't know when you might have childcare again from 2020-06-11T08:32:42

This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from digital content consultant and journalist Suzan...