Episodes

  • What 2023 holds for freelancers

    What 2023 holds for freelancers
    Dec 27 2022
    The “R” word is banging on our doors (Recession.) Layoffs and economic uncertainty put everyone into fear mode as less money flows into freelance projects. Tune in to discover how we’re shifting our freelance businesses to meet the times and what you can do to prepare for an impending recession.
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    24 mins
  • What to do when a client is dragging their feet

    What to do when a client is dragging their feet
    Dec 20 2022
    Nothing kills your motivation faster than clients that drag their feet. Maybe they respond sporadically to your questions (if they answer at all), turning a two-week project into a multi-month marathon that no one has time for. In this episode, we take a look at how to speed up the client communications process and deal with slow-to-communicate clients.
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    21 mins
  • How to upskill as a freelancer

    How to upskill as a freelancer
    Dec 13 2022
    Feel like you're running around in circles doing the same thing over and over again? It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day as a freelancer, but building your skill set is important if you want to charge more over time. Discover how to incorporate learning and development into your busy schedule and which learning paths to take.
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    20 mins
  • A race to the bottom: Escaping the content mills

    A race to the bottom: Escaping the content mills
    Dec 6 2022
    Upwork, Freelancer.com, People Per Hour — the freelance world is chock-full of marketplaces to find clients. But are they worth your precious time and energy? Join us in this episode for some unconventional wisdom on building a better foundation for your freelance business.
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    23 mins
  • Artificial intelligence…should we be scared?

    Artificial intelligence…should we be scared?
    Nov 29 2022
    AI has its place in the world, but will it take over your freelance work? We don’t think so. There are actually ways you can use AI tools to improve your offering and make more bank. Learn how to stay ahead of this fast-moving trend.
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    21 mins
  • Undoing loneliness

    Undoing loneliness
    Nov 22 2022
    Nearly two-thirds of freelancers say their job makes them feel lonely on a daily basis. Most of us are working solo, just singing songs to our pets all day. But human interaction is important as a freelancer. This episode is an open and honest discussion on how to stay connected and beat loneliness as a freelancer.
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    23 mins
  • The Business of Advanced Freelancing

    The Business of Advanced Freelancing
    Nov 15 2022
    Have you been freelancing for a while? Are you ready to level up? In this episode, we skip the basics and get right to the techniques and tactics you can use to become an advanced freelancer.
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    23 mins
  • Tips for managing burnout and stress

    Tips for managing burnout and stress
    Nov 8 2022
    Burnout and stress are at all time highs across every profession, and freelancers are no exception, as they’re prone to working more hours than a full-time job. Join us as we dissect our own burnout experiences and lessons learned in this episode.
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    25 mins