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Whether your job was cut, your company moved online, or you're looking to finally make the leap from full-time employee to freelancer, you might be asking yourself: Is freelancing smart during a pandemic? There are definitely benefits to self-employment. Beyond more flexibility in your schedule and certain tax benefits, you might even find that you're able to make more income than when you were a salaried employee. But self-employment has its drawbacks, too. Given the state of the economy, you should consider them before going freelance in 2021? In this episode, we'll talk about the highest in-demand industries for freelancers in 2021, the pro's and con's of going freelance now, and even where to start looking for clients.

Are you sitting on a million dollar idea? So was the CEO of Freeeup, a marketplace that carefully vets and matches the top 1% of freelancers with jobs. In this podcast, we talk with Nathan Hirsch about how he came to launch a $5 million / year business from his dorm room, and what skills he looks for in his growing workforce.

An estimated 56 million Americans are full-time freelancers. What’s behind this movement? Why are so many of us choosing to go freelance, and how do you make the change from employee to self-employed? In this interview, we talk to freelance writer Chanell Turner about being a cautious risk taker, things she wished she'd known before making the jump, and her favorite tools that she can't work without. Find Chanell at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/chanell_trwl Website: http://theremoteworklife.com/

This month, we interviewed Charlie from Street French. Charlie is an American living in Paris who teaches online and earns passive income through eBook and online course sales. Listen to Charlie's interview about how to get started and how to launch products that you're an expert in. Charlie's main takeaway message is: JUST GET STARTED. Check out Charlie's products here! Website: https://www.streetfrench.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/streetfrenchorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetFrench/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_french/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/street_french ______________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE to our Anchor channel for new monthly interviews with people who dare to live differently! + Podcast ► http://anchor.fm/efftheoffice

If "one true calling" doesn't define you, if you have multiple creative pursuits, if you want (nay, you need) to pursue different interests, you might be a Multipotentialite. Meet Alberto Alonzo, a life-long Multipotentialite who knew he had to design a life that allowed him to thrive outside of a traditional office. Today, he is an online educator, radio-host, published author, voiceover actor, director, and successful multitasker. In this month's interview, Alberto shares how to monetize multiple passions and strike a work-life balance, even when you're juggling a million different projects. Want to be considered for our podcast? Fill this out ► https://erinbooth1.typeform.com/to/Q8yd6n + PODCAST ► http://anchor.fm/efftheoffice + FACEBOOK ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/efftheoffice + TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/efftheoffice

Meet Bailey Richert.  Bailey is an award-winning Business Coach for Infopreneurs. If you're keen to sell your expertise through informational products and services (books, courses, or speaking gigs), then Bailey is your girl.  Bailey's work has been featured Forbes, Huffington Post, and on the TEDx stage. In 2019, she'll take the stage again with some of the internets best coaches and digital marketers at FunnelHacking Live 2019.​  In our most recent interview, we talk to Bailey about leaving a stable career as an engineer to launch her own freelance business, and why she opted to go back to school for entrepreneurship. Want to be considered for our podcast? Fill this out ► https://erinbooth1.typeform.com/to/Q8yd6n + PODCAST ► http://anchor.fm/efftheoffice + FACEBOOK ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/efftheoffice + TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/efftheoffice

In our latest episode, we talk to Lisa Shufro - curator, conference designer, former TEDMED Producer, and proud nonconformist. Lisa shares her freelance journey, how nonconformity helped boost her career, and how a global network can help your business thrive. Read more about Lisa's work here: https://www.efftheoffice.com/single-post/Networking-for-Non-Conformists Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/1bCnJLTxnKk Read more interviews: www.efftheoffice.com

Have you ever wondered how (and where) CEO's look for freelancers online? We asked the President and Co-Founder of Buckets, a project management tool for teams exactly that, and he delivered! Watch as Mike explains how he prefers to find freelancers online who post their work on native platforms, and why it matters. For more interviews, check out www.efftheoffice.com, where we speak to people from around the globe who dare to live differently. Want to be considered for our podcast? Fill this out ► https://erinbooth1.typeform.com/to/Q8yd6n

Elizabeth Dunne is the co-founder of Two Desks Limited, a creative services company specializing in graphic and web design. Today we’re not only talking about how Elizabeth launched one of the first VA companies in the entire UK but she’s going to share every freelancer's secret weapon for growth. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Music by Bad Snacks ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCI_QCAMe1hx8UNyvJlM_Q SUBSCRIBE for freebies and weekly bitesize tips! ► EffTheOffice.com + PODCAST ► http://anchor.fm/efftheoffice + FACEBOOK ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/efftheoffice + TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/efftheoffice + PODCAST ► https://anchor.fm/efftheoffice + LINKEDIN ► https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12059743

In this episode, we share 3 effective ways to battle loneliness as a freelancer without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. Things we discuss: 1. How to find like-minded people on social media. 2. Why video-chats are awesome. 3. Why small talk is a golden opportunity to grow personally and professionally gratifying relationships. Music by Bad Snacks @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCI_QCAMe1hx8UNyvJlM_Q

Meet Louise Croft: Entrepreneur, YouTuber, and Digital Nomad. You won't want to miss her tips to maintain health on the road, advice for getting started on your own digital nomad journey, and the 3 tools she can't live without.

What the heck is an "eff-you fund" and why you need do you need one?