Agency or Freelancer?

Freelancer or Agency? 
Agency or Freelancer?
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I could give you the pros and cons, but you could just Google that. 
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Or, you might come across a LinkedIn thread of agency owners and freelancers telling you why they’re the ONLY way to go. I did, wasn’t pretty, wrote this instead. 
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The way I see it is you’re always hiring a person. What impression are they giving you?

Does the agency owner/rep look like the kind of person who's going to sell you the world, delegate, and watch the money roll in? Don’t hire them.
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Does the freelancer lack grit, seem idealistic, or need too much management to get things over the line? Don’t hire them. 
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I’ve worked with INCREDIBLE freelancers, Mused would be nothing without.
I run an INCREDIBLE agency that is the sum of its parts (me aside lol). 
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I’ve burnt the candle at both ends and made mistakes for the bottom line.
I’ve seen freelancers deliver work with zero practical use. Hell, I’ve been one. 
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So, for me at least, it’s really about the person, and how much (and how skillfully) they’re hoping to fight for your brand. 
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Agree or disagree? Let me, Oliver, or Oli, know in the comments or a strongly worded email (hello@mused.design). 

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