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FRACTIONAL BY SWARM

E08

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Design

Grace Walker

How to multiply your income as a freelancer! (through patience and grit)

Grace Walker is an independent web designer and Webflow developer building marketing sites that are visually stunning and technically sound. She has launched over 90 marketing sites in Webflow and has become a client favorite not only for her designs, but also her organization and project management. Her deep understanding of Webflow allows her to create custom solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each of her clients, and her commitment to delivering high-quality work has earned her a reputation as a trusted and reliable designer and developer.

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In this episode

We talk about what Grace looks for in clients, the thinking behind her projects, setting income goals and breaking them down to get there, Webflow vs Framer, being patient in your fractional career, and so much more.

Outline & Transcript

00:00

Set goals and be patient

01:03

Who is Grace?

02:14

Grace's journey as a fractional worker

03:39

Choosing the quality of your clients

04:50

What she looks for in clients

06:42

Grace's favorite client

08:10

How to evaluate the impact of your work

11:57

Alexis' positive feedback

13:56

Finding the right tools

15:29

"Every new project I do is the best"

17:34

Personal taste + Industry appropriate

18:20

Tips for increasing income

20:20

PATIENCE (our fave part!)

22:14

Working hard vs. Burning out

25:07

Grace's hobbies :)

28:20

Can working less be a goal?

30:18

Webflow vs. Framer

32:26

Designers that mentored Grace

34:34

Grace's advice to fractional workers