13 of the Best YouTube Channels on Freelancing
Posted December 5, 2010 in Tools/Resources
A few weeks ago, I shared with you a list of excellent podcasts for freelancers. This time, I’ve been scouring YouTube for the best channels on freelancing.
I was surprised to find very few channels dedicated to freelancing and freelancers. However, after much searching and investigating, I did manage to find 13 YouTube channels, which may be worthwhile for freelancers to explore.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Here are 13 of the best YouTube channels on freelancing:
- FreelanceFolder
Description: Videos for freelancers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.
4 videos
Created by our very own Mason Hipp. So far, the channel has provided practical tips and reviews for freelancers. - How to Become a Freelance Writer
Description: These videos by ExpertVillage Channel cover the basics of freelance writing.
25 videos
An excellent collection of short videos on various facets of freelance writing. The above links to the playlist instead of the Expert Village channel itself, which contains hundreds of videos on different topics. - Freelance for Money
Description: Helping freelancers make more money, have more time, be more successful. Also helping people work out whether Freelancing is for them.
21 videos
This channel is filled with reviews, social media marketing tips, and other good stuff. - 36Point
Description: None
8 videos
Created by a community of graphic designers, the 36Point channel provides mostly reviews of books for freelancers. They put a lot of effort into their videos, and they’re always entertaining. - Michael Locke, ML Web Consulting
Description: This YouTube channel is dedicated to sharing my experiences, thoughts, design tutorials, web design tips, advice, all for FREE!
Over 50 videos
Michael Locke is a freelance designer and a prolific YouTuber. He has created over 50 videos (I lost count) with lots of practical tips for designers. - Set Yourself Freelance
Description: I’ve created this channel to help others, like yourself, learn how to develop their own freelance careers based on what I’ve learned along the way, and have the time and the freedom to pursue other things that you love in life!
5 videos
Singer, songwriter, artist, writer, and all-around creative guy, the creator of this channel shares his tips for successful freelancing. - Wealthy Freelancer
Description: To help you become a wealthy freelancer in every sense of the word. So, you can put more money in the bank. Enjoy more time with your family. And make a great living doing what you love.
5 videos
Brought to us by the authors of the book by the same name, this channel has a few useful how-tos for freelancers. - Virtual Assistant Live
Description: Matter-Of-Fact Advice and Tips for Virtual Assistants and Digital Nomads
51 videos
Another active channel, with a new video added every few days, Virtual Assistant Live, provides useful advice for virtual assistants. - 2 Minutes with a VA
Description: The creator of this channel started 2 Minutes With A Virtual Assistant (VA) as a way to give back to the industry and to help answer questions from VAs about running a business as well as from clients about how to work with a VA.
158 videos
With over 150 videos, Candy Beauchamp, bookkeeper and the creator of this channel, is one active YouTuber! She’s very down to earth and uses her videos to address questions from her viewers. - Creative Choices
Description: Creative Choices° provides the tools, knowledge and networks to support every individual and business getting into, and getting on in, the creative industries and cultural sector (performing arts, design, visual arts, literature, craft, cultural heritage, music and advertising).
Over 60 videos
This channel features the stories of employed and self-employed individuals in the creative and cultural field, mostly in the United Kingdom. - Freelance Writing
Description: None
51 videos
Another channel populated with strange computer animation videos. However, they do provide solid content. Don’t miss the “Job Ads That Make Writers Laugh!” videos — perfect for when you need a break.
- Savvy Freelancer
Description: Tips, resources and other useful information for freelancers who want to achieve financial, creative, and lifestyle freedom. Just getting started? You’ll learn how to freelance. Been freelancing for a while? I’ll share everything I know about earning more, getting more productive, and having more free time as a freelancer.
12 videos
Tips, how-tos, reviews and the occasional question from yours truly. - Career Renegade
Description: None
21 videos
Jonathan Fields, writer of the blog and book with the same title, maintains this YouTube channel, where you’ll find interviews and other information of interest to individuals who are going against the grain and creating the careers they love.
Anything Else?
Did I miss any YouTube channels that should be on a freelancer’s playlist? What freelancing-related channels do you watch? Please let us know in the comments below.
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21 Comments
Rasmus P.
December 5th, 2010 at 9:18 amwow! Thanks! :)
bookmarked!
paul
December 5th, 2010 at 9:26 amThanks,
I hadn’t thought about doing a search on youtube for freelance videos!
Brayden Styles
December 5th, 2010 at 11:51 amThanks this was what I was looking for ! great post!
Rahul Banga
December 5th, 2010 at 3:10 pmThanks, all these channels would be of great help.
Bastian Heist
December 5th, 2010 at 5:38 pmInteresting idea, I never considered to use YouTube as a freelancing resource, save the occasional Photoshop tutorial. I’ll watch a few and give you feedback.
kaleb
December 6th, 2010 at 2:12 amGreat! I’ve been looking for this for some time now.
Thanks!
angelee
December 6th, 2010 at 4:08 amwow, didn’t expect this.. thanks for Lexi’s effort and generosity….
Dustin Day
December 8th, 2010 at 1:25 amAmazing Article! Subscribed to more than a few!
Vivek Parmar
December 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pmthanks for sharing this useful resource to me. know some of them thanks for adding something new to me.
Lee Cole
January 15th, 2011 at 7:54 pmGreat post. Thanks! I’m hoping that someday my youtube channel will be on the list!
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