How to Succeed as a Power Platform Freelancer: Power Hour Podcast #5 - Francesco Musso

In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, I interviewFrancesco Musso (Franco), a Power Pages freelancer.

Franco shares his journey from various entrepreneurial ventures to becoming a specialist in Power Pages.

He discusses the importance of networking, finding a niche in the Power Platform space, and the skills necessary for success in freelancing, particularly in sales and marketing.

Franco also highlights the value of community engagement and the long-term benefits of networking.

He concludes by sharing details about his upcoming training initiatives aimed at helping others transition into the Power Pages world.

I personally love his insights on preparing for a freelance career, the differences between contracting and freelancing, and how to effectively manage client demand.

We also get some insights on his personal philosophy towards life and work, highlighting the significance of pursuing passion projects and setting boundaries in professional engagements.

---------------------00:00 Introduction to Franco and His Ventures

02:32 Transitioning to Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

05:56 Sales and Marketing Skills for Freelancers

08:41 Finding Your Niche in the Power Platform Space

11:03 Networking and Community Engagement

15:52 The Long-Term Value of Networking

22:43 Franco's Upcoming Training Initiatives

27:06 Exploring Course Offerings and Pricing

29:43 Value-Based Pricing in Freelancing

32:11 Contracting vs. Freelancing: Key Differences

35:30 Transitioning from Contracting to Freelancing

39:35 Preparing for a Freelance Career

43:39 Life Perspective and Work-Life Balance

49:01 Managing Client Demand and Project Selection