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I’m a Free Man

posted on August 2, 2010

Last night I was chilling with Laura when it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Sunday nights are usually a weird time as I think about the week ahead. I think about all the meetings I have scheduled, tasks I have to get done and different headaches that await me.

But, this Sunday night was different because today when I woke up I no longer worked for anyone. I didn’t have any client obligations. I didn’t have any meetings that I had to slug my brain to and try to care about. For the first time in my life I am a freelancer.

This is a new life for me and one that I’ve never actually been through. I’m excited by it and what the road ahead means. What is even more crazy is that I’ve already done some client work that came out of the blue over the weekend and it was exactly the sort of stuff I want to do more of. I was glad to hear that the involved individuals were happy with the work I produced.

So, now what?

Of course I’ve got to find clients, change up the site here with a whole new set of information and finalize my speaking page. I get to focus more on Content Rules and on Digital Dads in a way that I’ve never had the freedom to. I also get to do FUN new projects like Digital Dads TV which launched today and will be airing live every Monday from 2-3 pm ET.

After knee surgery and months of recovery, I also started back at the trainers today and while I’m big time sore I’m psyched to be back on the track to healthier living. I’ve missed the sweat, work and satisfaction that it gives me. After all these months, I’m SO happy to be back at this.

Today marks the start of a new month for a lot of people and for me it marks the start of a whole new adventure as a freelancer. There are some fun things in the work, but if you and your company need some creative, strategic or business consulting drop me a line. I’m also going to be working on producing branded content for companies as well. Plus, I hope to do more speaking and already have a gig booked that is so far outside of the fishbowl that it makes me smile just thinking about it.

I’m taking the first steps on a new adventure and I couldn’t be happier or more positive about where I’m headed. How is your August going so far?

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  • http://twitter.com/Linda_Sellers Linda Sellers

    I am thrilled for you but a little sad to see you go. I have no doubt that whatever you do will turn into something fabulous and change the space for the better – definitely changes that we need out here. Hope we can meet IRL some time soon!

  • beckymccray

    It's a great feeling. Congratulations.

  • beckymccray

    It's a great feeling. Congratulations.

  • http://www.TheDADvocateProject.com metzgerbusiness

    CC Thats awesome. I'm very excited for you and your new venture. I hope I have the opportunity to join you in the not to distant future. In the meantime, I'm have a great August as I got to give away an iPad today and it was a blast making the phone call.

  • Clarence

    Congratulations, brother. Ride, boldly ride.

  • http://www.benspark.com BenSpark

    Way to Go C.C.! Let's get together and record one of your shows, on the water.

  • http://www.jeffreysass.com sass

    Go, man go! Enjoy and conquer! Congrats!

  • http://4thress.com Carl Thress

    Congratulations! I'm looking forward to your book (Content Rules). Best wishes to you on your new adventure.

  • http://nateriggs.com nateriggs

    Congrats CC! I'm pretty sure you won't have any trouble finding people who could use your talents. Go get 'em dude.

  • http://www.davidsfinch.com David Finch

    Congrats! You can never go wrong with a little freedom!!

  • Justin Broglio

    Congrats! CC. Can't wait for the book to come out. Good luck with the PT, stick with it because your knee will thank you in the end.

  • http://twitter.com/BizGirl Sally Strebel

    This is an exciting time for you C.C. I wish you all the best in your future endeavor. I'll see you at Blog World and plan to attend your talk. Gotta support the friends. =)

  • Ryan

    Congratulations C.C on your new career and getting mobile again. Cheers

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