Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat to Say to "Freelancing Isn't a Real Job?"
Episode 58
This is an interesting one. How would should you respond to someone telling you "freelancing isn't a real job?"
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1 year, 11 months ago
Client Supplied Contract Instead of Signing Mine
Episode 57
This one is kind of a specific question. What happens when you're a freelancer and ask a client to sign a contract, but they supply their own instead…
1 year, 11 months ago
What's it Like Adjusting to Not Having a Boss?
Episode 56
Once you go off on your own and freelance, likely for the first time in your career, you won't have a boss. What's that like?
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2 years ago
How Do I Become a True Consultant?
Episode 55
One thing that freelancers commonly deal with, and that a lot of people ask me about is how to become a "true consultant" or an advisor, rather than …
2 years ago
What Questions to Ask During Discovery?
Episode 54
Part of any freelancer's practice is going to be doing sales conversations, and any good sales conversation for custom work will involve a discovery …
2 years ago
What To Do When Clients Want Bug Fixes after Contract Ends?
Episode 53
You've done some development work for a client, and as far as you're concerned, the work is over. But they come back later, demanding that you do add…
2 years ago
How Do I Get That First Client?
Episode 52
You've just hung out your shingle and are about to start freelancing. Congratulations! Now how do you get that first client? Join us to learn more.
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2 years ago
Dealing with Variable Income as a Freelancer
Episode 51
As a freelancer, you'll find that your income tends to be a lot more variable and less dependent than salaried work. How do you deal with that situat…
2 years, 1 month ago
How to Use LinkedIn to Generate Leads
Episode 50
When you have your own practice or business, lead generation is obviously critical. But how should you go about it and, specifically, is LinkedIn a g…
2 years, 1 month ago
How Does Insurance Work When You're a Freelancer?
Episode 49
Insurance is pretty straightforward for those in the salaried world. But when you go off on your own, how does it work? What kinds of insurance do yo…
2 years, 1 month ago