Being Freelance

From CVs in Soho to CEO - Director and Editor Chiraag Parmar

Episode Summary

Chiraag got his start in TV after handing out CVs around Soho in London. Today, he’s an award-winning director and editor running an indie production studio with a freelance team. He talks to Steve about how he’s learned to build relationships and understand the numbers so he can take care of business development.

Episode Notes

Chiraag got his start in TV after handing out CVs around Soho in London. He landed an entry-level job as a runner and was soon promoted to assistant editor.

Chiraag moved to an advertising agency later, where he stayed for more than five years before setting up shop on his own. He planned it in advance, saving up a safety net of cash, updating his website and freelancing on the side to build up his network.

Today, Chiraag’s an award-winning director and editor running an independent production studio with a freelance team. He talks to Steve about how he’s learned to build relationships and understand the numbers so he can take care of business development.

 

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