Summary of the Video
Introduction and Personal Background - 0:00
- Demi Bernice welcomes viewers to the Ready, Set, Freelance! training series.
- Shares gratitude for their time and attention.
- Introduces herself as Demi Bernice Eslit Urnopia, explaining the choice of her brand name for simplicity.
- Provides personal details: has three cats (Freya, Cersei, and Finn) and two dogs (Lily and Stella). Lily recently gave birth to five puppies.
- Married to a supportive engineer and emphasizes her work-from-home lifestyle since discovering it in 2016.
- Transitioned from teaching kindergarten to freelancing in 2017, stopping in 2020 due to high demand for her courses.
Early Freelancing Success - 3:00
- Shares success stories from her freelancing career, including high-paying projects:
- $1,500 project taking 5-8 hours.
- $600 project taking 3-5 hours.
- $750 project taking 3-5 hours.
- Explains how these experiences led her to focus on helping clients achieve similar success.
Client Success Stories - 5:00
- Highlights testimonials from her students:
- One student increased her income from 25,000 pesos to 190,000 pesos with no time trackers or hourly rate, declining over 30 job offers.
- Another student consistently earned 100k pesos, upgrading devices and collecting significant amounts in her account.
- A student in the Create and Rise Academy earned 100k pesos working 5-6 hours a week.
Defining Freelancing - 7:00
- Clarifies what freelancing is: self-employed offering of digital services (e.g., graphic design, website design, email marketing).
- Differentiates freelancing from work-from-home jobs and virtual assistance.
- Emphasizes that freelancing is not a job application process but about gathering and presenting skill sets through portfolios and negotiation calls.
Mindset and Preparation - 11:00
- Stresses that freelancing requires a unique mindset and is not for the faint of heart.
- Discusses the need for persistence and willingness to sacrifice for the rewards of freelancing.
- Highlights the potential for six-figure incomes with consistency and hard work.
First Steps and Skill Selection - 16:00
- Advises on picking a service to offer, providing a detailed list of skills and potential clients:
- Content writing, copywriting, animation, digital marketing, audio and music, administrative tasks.
- Recommends taking screenshots of the provided skill lists for further research.
Simple Services for Beginners - 18:00
- Suggests beginner-friendly services:
- Customer service: handling inquiries about products or services.
- Virtual assistance: performing tasks clients don't have time for.
- Social media management: scheduling posts, creating captions, and managing accounts.
Special Offer - 20:00
- Introduces the special bundle "Supercharged Freelancer Launch Pad":
- Includes one signature course, three mini-courses, two workshops, and two PDF swipe files.
- Normally priced over $200, now available for $50 now, $50 one month later.
- Comprehensive content to help newbies build a personal brand and stand out.
Closing and Teaser for Day Two - 21:00
- Concludes with excitement for the next video, "Set," focusing on gaining experience in freelancing.
- Encourages viewers to explore the Black Friday bundle offer below the video for more detailed information.
