Freelance Drupal: Advice for new Drupal freelancers and those who hire them

We love Drupal! But is it possible to turn your passion for Drupal into a way to make a living? Absolutely!

In this presentation David Snopek will talk about how to get started as a freelance Drupal service provider, based on his experience freelancing full-time for the last 4 years or so.

We'll talk about:

• The pro's and con's of freelancing

• Types of work and how to find it

• Ways to charge and how much you should charge

• How to escape the hustle and find recurring revenue

• (only a briefly) Contracts, bookkeeping, accounting and taxes

• ... and more!

This presentation will also provide insight to people who may be looking to hire a freelancer: we'll discuss the pro's/con's, talk about how to find someone good and give you insight into how freelancers come up with the rates they charge.

And if you're already an experienced freelancer, own or work at a Drupal shop or otherwise are involved in the Drupal business eco-system, come down and share your experience!

(BTW, we moved this meetup to the 4th Thursday this month, because DrupalCorn Camp (http://2014.drupalcorn.org/) - which several of our members are going to - is starting on the 3rd Thursday. Sorry for the late notice!)

The best food at a Meetup!

As always, Steve will bring some amazing home cookin'! We might not be the biggest Meetup, but we have the best food!

Bring your problems & successes:

Are you working on a Drupal site and hit a problem? Bring it to the meetup and we'll try to help you solve it!

Did you just create something awesome with Drupal? Or learn something cool? Show it off during a 5 minute lightning talk.

Hang out and co-work before the event (starting at 3pm)!

If you're available before the event, come hang out and co-work with us at the Hudson Business Lounge (http://www.hudson-business-lounge.com/) (only a few blocks from C2): 310 E Buffalo St

Basically, we'll all be sitting around working on our own Drupal-related things. This is a great time to ask for in-depth help with something or just see what everyone else is doing with Drupal.

You can call or text me (David) if you have trouble finding us: (262) 422-2337