As an AD now, I wish someone had lent me these tips when I first began my career 30 years ago. It would've saved time, energy, and frustration. I hope they're helpful for you! See more below: 1. Be a "Go To" Person - be the person they can't live without. 2. Reliability - being reliable means being called back again & again! 3. Responsiveness - Act quickly and respond immediately. 4. Ability to Follow Creative Direction - Sounds easy, but it's vital! 5. Be Flexible & Positive - "Yes" is the best response for everything. 6. Three is a Magic Number - Limit sketches or comps to just three. 7. Expectations - Meet them, then go beyond! 8. Be Brief - Say what you mean & Do what you say, but keep it simple! 9. Always Ask, Never Assume - Get the facts! Don't assume info. 10. Follow up, then follow up, again - Stay on the radar, get more work! Professionalism, Accuracy, and Deadlines are the three key things to focus on as a freelancer. The 10 points above are insights on how to enhance these three keys. I hope you find them helpful. MUSIC: “Mr. Robinson” by M.D. Campbell http://noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull LIVE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_R7UBmRV73I © 2017 M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull) All rights reserved MY BLOG: http://www.markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio Instagram: mdcampbellart Facebook: m.d. campbell GEAR: • IKEA Aimhuit small cookbook stand (white) • IKEA Brava large cookbook stand (black) • Apple Computer Mac Mini • Apple iPad Pro (Gen1) • Apple Pencil • Astropad app (for iPad to Mac) • Adobe Illustrator CC • Sketches app I hope this video was helpful in some way. Please "subscribe" to the channel, and feel free to leave comments, thoughts or questions below. Thank you and cheers!