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“Ron Carroll has created and launched hit shows, including Blown Away—the Netflix global competition phenomenon—and Undercover Boss Canada. Along the way, he's fallen asleep in wardrobe meetings, had questionable affairs with snack machines, and once clocked a 105-hour week producing U.S. talk shows. He began as a newspaper reporter in Liverpool before switching to television, freelancing for more than two decades across Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto—collecting awards and anxiety attacks in roughly equal measure. After years bouncing between sets, airports, and edit suites, Ron returned to England's North West to write the book he wished he'd had during his wonkiest freelance moments. Today, as a consultant, he helps production companies, brands, streamers, and networks on both sides of the Atlantic turn ideas into shows worth watching. He's watched the entertainment industry evolve, adapted his craft to keep up, and occasionally wondered if he should've become a plumber instead—steady work, solid pay, and no network notes.

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ARE YOU A FREELANCER, CREATOR, OR SOLOPRENEUR RUNNING ON EMPTY?

If you’re tired of 12-hour days, midnight emails, and clients who think “urgent” means “now,” you’re not alone.

Freelancing promises freedom, but often delivers burnout, overwhelm, and financial stress.

I know the feeling because I lived it. After 25+ years in the creative industries, I ended up in a hospital bed, burned out from chasing deadlines and sacrificing my health. That was my wake-up call.

This book is yours.

Inside The Frazzled Freelancer: Get Happy & Healthy in a Micro-Gig Economy, you’ll learn how to:

-FACE THE FRAZZLE – Identify the toxic clients, bad habits, and self-sabotage keeping you stuck.

-FIX THE FUNDAMENTALS – Master time management, set boundaries, price your work with confidence, and balance your books.

-FEEL THE FREEDOM – Build a sustainable business that supports your creativity and your life.

It’s a practical toolkit written for creative freelancers of every kind:

Writers & editors

Designers & artists

Filmmakers, photographers & content creators

Consultants, marketers & coaches

Anyone navigating the gig economy or self-employed life

You’ll get:

Candid behind-the-scenes stories (from TV production to client consulting).

Proven strategies for avoiding burnout while still earning a living.

Step-by-step exercises to help you reset your work, money, and health habits.

Whether you call yourself a freelancer, contractor, solopreneur, side-hustler, or creative entrepreneur, this book will help you:

Work smarter, not longer.

Protect your health and energy.

Finally, enjoy the freedom freelancing promised you.

If freelancing has left you fried, it’s time to fix your frazzle and reclaim your creative life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

Ron Carroll has created and launched hit shows, including the Netflix global competition phenomenon Blown Away and Undercover Boss Canada.

He began as a local newspaper reporter in Liverpool before moving into television production, freelancing for more than two decades across Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto—collecting both awards and the occasional anxiety attack along the way.

After 22 years abroad, Ron returned to England’s Northwest to write the book he wished he’d had during his rockiest freelance moments. Today, as a consultant, he works with production companies, brands, streamers, and networks on both sides of the Atlantic, helping them shape and sell new show formats.

He’s watched the entertainment industry evolve, adapted his craft to keep pace, and occasionally wondered if he should have become a plumber instead. His message to every freelancer is simple: burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a business liability.

Find out more at byRonCarroll.com.

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