Freelancing in Munich as an Industrial Designer with Gray Dawdy

The Germany Expat Business Show

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?

In this episode of the Germany Expat Business Show, I caught up with a friend, and sort-of-former-colleague, Gray Dawdy. I met Gray while I was contracting at a service design agency, where he often enjoyed a friendly chat while making a coffee in the agency Teeküche and bonded over our mutual Californian backgrounds.

Gray is an industrial designer and expat solopreneur who’s built a successful freelance career in Munich, Germany. He talked about his journey from California to Germany, his experiences in the industrial design field, and the ectasy and the agony of freelancing here in Deutschland.

This conversation will be very instructive for anyone considering a move to Germany, thinking about leaving a full time job or looking to start a business in Germany.

You can find this episode and all episodes as well as show notes for each at https://thegermanylist.de/the-germany-expat-business-show-podcast/
Starting or running a business in Germany as a foreigner? Already running an online business in Germany as an expat? Wanting to grow your German-based business? Working as a freelancer in Germany? You'll love my guide with over 30 resources for expat business owners in Germany.

Chapters

1. Moving from California to Munich (00:00:00)

2. Industrial Design Career Path (00:05:41)

3. Freelancing and Building a Client Base (00:13:22)

4. YouTube Channel as a Creative Outlet (00:22:22)

5. Creating the Munich Industrial Design Meetup (00:32:20)

6. Industry Challenges and Immigration Advice (00:39:13)

7. Lessons Learned as an Expat Entrepreneur (00:48:54)