Freelance Blend Podcast

It’s tax season once again, and if you’re a freelancer, business owner or even an employee earning from freelance gigs, you may be wondering: “How do I file my Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) with the BIR?” I actually have the same question, especially since I became an employee again last year (while at the […] The post How Freelancers Can File Their Annual ITRs with Taxumo (FBP 195) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Want to know the easy-to-follow steps to become a Lazada seller? Learn more from MJ Gaan, top seller and certified trainer at Lazada.com, as she teaches us her 5 steps to become a Lazada seller. Online shopping is definitely booming this covid-19 season. I, myself, had been spending a lot ordering online because we’ve been […] The post 5 Steps to Become a Lazada Seller With MJ Gaan (FBP 194) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In this episode of the Freelance Blend Podcast, I share with you the top productivity apps that I personally use to work from home this 2020 (a.k.a. The Year of the Pandemic). Or listen to the episode here (CLICK this link) >> Freelance Blend Podcast Ep. 193 From being a freelancer for 5 years then […] The post The Top Productivity Apps That I Use to Work From Home in 2020 (FBP 193) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

I was fortunate to have been invited to this webinar called Qlitan by QBO Innovation Hub with the topic “Empowering the Gig Economy”. Or listen to the episode here (CLICK this link) >> Freelance Blend Podcast Ep. 192 In the first few 9:30 minutes of this episode, you will hear from Marella Ricketts of QBO who will talk about […] The post Empowering The Gig Economy at QBO Qlitan (FBP 192) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In the previous episode — The 30 Fast-Rising Freelance Gigs in The New Normal (FBP 190) — I talked about the freelance gigs that have emerged during this covid-19 pandemic. Or listen to the episode here (CLICK this link) >> Freelance Blend Podcast Ep. 191 However, I realized that I wasn’t able to tell you HOW to get those […] The post 10 Tips on How to Get Freelance Gigs in the New Normal (FBP 191) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

It’s already been about 4 months since the whole world has been hit by the covid-19 pandemic and it has not only been a health crisis, but an economic crisis as well. Businesses have been closing left and right, resulting in a scarcity of freelancing gigs available in the market. This is what we all […] The post The 30 Fast-Rising Freelance Gigs in The New Normal (FBP 190) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

How are entrepreneurs, especially those with multiple business (a.k.a. serial entrepreneurs), are coping during this covid-19 pandemic? For this episode of Freelance Blend Podcast and Covid Break, we asked two of the most successful serial entrepreneurs I know talk about their current struggles and how they plan to bounce back — even if this pandemic […] The post How to Pandemic-Proof Your Business – Serial Entrepreneur Edition (FBP 189) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

With the world still in a standstill, employee-driven customer service channels are unavailable and queries unanswered. But it seems there are quite several marketing and sales teams that are effective and successful with their chatbot strategies. However, we still see a lot of hesitation from a lot of brands; they are asking the same question, […] The post [Workshop] How to Create Your First Chatbot For Your Business appeared first on Freelance Blend.

We are all aware that schools are one of the hardest-hit industries by the covid-19 crisis and that’s why in this session of Covid Break inside the Samahan Group, we discuss how to pandemic-proof these institutions and invited representatives from Metro Manila-based preschools — Little Archers Learning Center and Mano Amiga Academy. Or listen to […] The post How to Pandemic-Proof Your Business – School Edition (FBP 188) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Our guest for this episode is Mr. Jason dela Rosa, founder of the growing Facebook community called Bounce Back PH. As the founder of this fledgling group composed of business owners (from MSMEs to large corporations), NGOs, government units, media, professionals, freelancers, OFWs, employees and basically everyone affected by this Covid-19 pandemic, Jason’s shares with […] The post How Businesses Can Bounce Back From Covid with Jason Dela Rosa of Bounce Back PH (FBP 187) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In this episode of Covid Break – an online discussion with entrepreneurs and freelancers on how to survive and thrive in the time of COVID — we talk about email marketing for small business owners. Or listen to the episode here (text link) >> http://traffic.libsyn.com/freelanceblend/Marketing_in_the_Time_of_COVID_-_Email_Marketing_Edition_FBP_186.mp3 Our guest, my friend and the country’s top email marketing […] The post Marketing in the Time of COVID – Email Marketing Edition (FBP 186) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In this episode of Covid Break, we talk all about marketing for service-based businesses during the time of Covid-19. It is important for small business owners to remove the fear that they have during these times and start taking action! In this session, Marv de Leon talks about the different stages that entrepreneurs (and even […] The post Marketing in The Time of Covid – Service-Based Biz Edition (FBP 185) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

This is the 2nd episode of COVID Break, a new show that we started to help small business owners affected by the lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Thousands and thousand of businesses across the world have been forced to shutdown, not only stressing out many entrepreneurs — but their employees too. And that’s why […] The post COVID Break 2: How Small Businesses Can Thrive During The Lockdown (FBP 184) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In this round-up discussion, we call COVID Break, an online conversion with people from various industries, we take a break from all the stressful COVID news and focus on how we can thrive as business owners during this lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Co-hosting this show with me is Dennis “Shoden” Abad – Guide and […] The post COVID Break: How Business Owners Can Thrive During The Lockdown (FBP 183) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

In this episode of the Freelance Blend Podcast, Marv de Leon shares his 13 tips for first-time remote workers, particularly employees who are being asked by their companies to work from home because of the spread of the coronavirus, forcing the government to impose the enhanced community quarantine (a.k.a lockdown). The lockdown has caused thousands […] The post 13 Tips for First Time Remote Workers – Coronavirus Lockdown Edition (FBP 182) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

It’s a common story. Day One: You get paid. Day Two: All your money is gone due to payments made for bills and debt. It’s a problem for both employees and freelancers. We all can’t seem to save, let alone enjoy, the fruits of our labor. This creates even more stress to the freelancer whose […] The post How To Use The Profit First System For Freelancers (FBP 181) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Do you have things you barely use lying around your house? Perhaps an old pair of rubber shoes your son outgrew or a brand-new bike you didn’t get to use because you just got a lot busy. If you have this unpleasant feeling of regret and waste when you see these items, fear not. There […] The post How to Turn Trash Into Cash with Facebook Marketplace (FBP 180) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Five years ago, I started this podcast. Today, as I publish its 179th episode, a lot of things have already happened. In the past few months, avid listeners of the show may have noticed a decline in the episodes I published. So, many are asking, “What happened?” The reason behind my short hiatus is this: […] The post Are You Still a Freelancer, Marv? (FBP 179) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

A large chunk of clients served by Filipino freelancers is coming from the United States. In fact, according to a 2018 survey conducted by Paypal in 2018, 60% of their clients come from the U.S. For us Pinoy freelancers, the main advantage of working with American clients is financial — the US dollar exchange rate […] The post How To Work with Australian Clients and All About The Working Remote Conference 2019 (FBP 178) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

A high-paying job, a beautiful house, and a wonderful family — Ricky Shetty had all of these. He was living the “suburban dream” in Vancouver, Canada with his wife and three kids. His was a life that many people around the world would envy. But he was missing one thing, the most important thing: happiness. […] The post How to Be a Digital Nomad Family & Travel with Kids with Ricky Shetty (FBP 177) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

When I was given the book “Shoe Dog,” an autobiography written by Nike’s founder Phil Knight, as a Christmas gift, I knew I had to read it. Nike is one of my favorite brands and I love sports, especially basketball. So, I read the book in two months and it is the only book that […] The post Book Review: Shoe Dog by Nike Founder Phil Knight (FBP 176) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

While working as the Head of B2B Sales and Growth at STORM, a Philippine tech startup, Cindy Burdette noticed a huge pain point experienced by the contractors and freelancers hired by these large multinational companies that she worked with at STORM. The problem: They didn’t have health insurance. “We would see people who were basically […] The post Cindy Burdette of AllCare – Why Freelancers Need Healthcare and Other Employee Benefits (FBP 175) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Delayed na naman ba ang pag-transfer ng freelance payments mo? Hanap ka ulit ng encasher?‍  You may not know this, but there IS a FASTER way for you to withdraw your funds! ‍‍Did you know that with EON, you can get your payments in real time? ‍‍No need to wait for DAYS just to get […] The post How to get your FREE P100 Credits with an EON Virtual Account – ENDING SOON (FBP 174) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Sometime ago, I asked this question from our freelancer community: “What’s your biggest challenge in starting a freelance side gig? And here are the common answers that I got: “How to juggle my 9-hour work shift + 2 hrs travel and raising my 2yr old daughter and 1yr old son. I barely have time left […] The post [FREE Web Class]: The 3 Biggest Secrets to Getting Your First Freelance Side Gig (Even if You Have a Full-Time Job) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

When I was starting, I was aware that I knew very little about online marketing. On top of that, I felt like what I did in my previous job didn’t relate that much with what I wanted to do online. But what I did have was courage and a lot of drive for learning. And […] The post How I Became a Digital Marketer and How You Can Too (FBP 173) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Elbert Guintivano was a Field Service Engineer managing his employer’s operations at the Southern California region when he came into close contact with remote work. Aside from experiencing it firsthand, transitioning from an office-based to a home-based/on-the-road arrangement, he was also serving people in the startup industry who were working remotely. When he was sent […] The post The Benefits of Coworking for Freelancers – Elbert Guintivano of Ground Up (FBP 172) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

The Unionbank EON card is like a swiss army knife for freelancers. There’s just a lot of financial tasks you as a freelancer can accomplish by using it. You can get paid through the card then withdraw your cash from any ATM using EON. But did you know that you can also use the card […] The post How to Use Your EON Card to Shop at Stores (FBP 171) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

“Nung high school pa lang nagtitinda na’ko ng mga snacks. So ako si, ano tawag dito, si ‘bayong girl’,” Melissa laughed as she started talking about the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey. “Alam mo yung parang ano, printed na bayong na malaki na tinitinda sa palengke? Yun, dalawang ganon lagi ang dala ko,” she continued […] The post How to Become an Expert Social Media Manager with Melissa Profeta (FBP 170) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Here in the Freelance Blend Podcast, we’ve talked a lot about the Union Bank EON card. In past episodes, we learned about the different security features of the card, how to set up and activate it, and how to link it with PayPal for withdrawal. There’s just so much good that this card offers so […] The post How to Upgrade Your EON Starter Card to EON Lite and Withdraw Money From an ATM (FBP 169) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Working in the digital space can be as challenging as working in any traditional jobs. That is why the right tools can really help make our everyday life as freelancers a lot easier. Recently, I talked with my tribe on a Facebook Live call where I shared the top 12 desktop tools that I use […] The post The Top 12 Desktop Tools That I Use Everyday as a Freelancer (FBP 168) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  CJ’s story is not so different from the many stories of women who turned to freelance after an important milestone in their life: the coming of a child. Seven years ago, CJ was answering calls and emails in a business process outsourcing (BPO) company when she got the news that she was having her […] The post How to Grow a Facebook Group to More Than 100K Members with CJ Maturino-Cajoles (FBP 167) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

There is probably nothing worse that could happen to a freelancer than not being able to take hold of his or her hard-earned cash. This is especially true in times of emergency. Well, with the Unionbank EON card, getting your money fast should no longer be a problem. In Freelance Blend Podcast episode 164, you […] The post How to Link Your EON Card to Paypal and Withdraw Money in Real-Time (FBP 166) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

This weekend, I hopped on my Facebook profile and our Freelance Blend Facebook Page to talk about this under-the-radar but lucrative side gig that you can start today (but you may not realize you are doing it already). That topic is actually one of the most popular topics during my free webinar “The 3 Biggest […] The post The Under-The-Radar But Lucrative Side Gig You Can Start Today [and details about my Free Webinar] (FBP 165) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  Have you already got your hands on a Unionbank EON card — one of the better payment facilities for us freelancers? If you don’t have an EON card yet, then please watch the previous episodes where we discussed the benefits of the EON card for freelancers and its unique security features like selfie banking.  If you already […] The post How to Setup and Activate Your Unionbank EON Card (FBP 164) appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  Why is EON Card (by Unionbank) one of the most preferred payment facilities for freelancers? In Freelance Blend Podcast episode 159, I showed you the 3 reasons why you should be using an EON card. Those 3 main benefits are: better security, increased convenience and a wide range of services.  (You can watch the vlog here.) Now, in […] The post FBP 163: Selfie Banking Demo and Other Security Features of EON card appeared first on Freelance Blend.

At a time when most teens are focused on exploring the possibilities of adulthood, Gladis Morales went ahead and started her first entrepreneurial venture. Driven by the need to raise funds to support her studies, she turned to tutoring as a way of earning an income. She started when she was in high school. About […] The post FBP 162: Bridging The Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Interns with Gladis Morales of Zestagram appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Instead of letting a huge obstacle bring him down, our FBP 161 guest took that same obstacle and overcame it, not only for himself but also for people facing the same hurdle. Ryan Gersava was on his way to becoming a medical doctor until he was diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The realization that […] The post FBP 161: Empowering PWDs Through Digital Skills Training with Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan appeared first on Freelance Blend.

“Work from home ba? Sarap naman! Madali lang yan!” Raise your hands if you ever heard this line from relatives and friends. From those who only see us as working from home or a coffee shop, the job may look easy. Little do they know that it took us years before we got to where […] The post FBP 160 – How Freelancers Should Invest Their Hard Earned Money with Mr. Common Cents Carlo Mercado appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Freelancers will all agree when I say that time is money. Imagine the number of times that you were stuck in traffic or in a queue and you just end up wondering about other things that could have been a better and productive use of your time. So whenever I find more convenient ways of […] The post FBP 159: Why Freelancers Need to Get a Unionbank EON Card appeared first on Freelance Blend.

You took a lot of courses already, you are aware of different ways to be a successful freelancer or work-at-home professional, you have monetized your online business but somehow, you are still at lost which path to take. Does that sound familiar? Most of us have been through the same dilemma of finding a niche […] The post FBP 158: AskMarv – How Do I Choose a Niche? appeared first on Freelance Blend.

We’re on a streak! Since I haven’t answered questions in a while, here’s another recording of AskMarv. You’ve got online work questions, I’ve got answers! In this episode, Blenders Renee, Jeane, and Patrick posted their questions: How can I secure employers and how long will it take for me to have freelance projects? How can […] The post FBP 157: AskMarv – How Can I Secure Long-Term Clients appeared first on Freelance Blend.

It has been ages since we featured the last Ask Marv version but this time, we’re back with a list of questions. In answering these questions, I share my own freelancing journey starting from building a freelancing group, learning from experts I got to know in the industry, and then eventually becoming a freelancer. Listen […] The post FBP 156: How Long Did It Take for You to Earn Freelancing Income That Made You Quit Your Job? appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Multiple studies show that video gets the most user engagement on Facebook, with 10 times more engagement than any other type of content. This translates to 49% faster growth if your business has video content on Facebook. However, not all videos are created equal. Some fail to reach their target audience and some, while they […] The post FBP 155: The 3 Crucial Videos You Need For Your Brand and Your Business with The Video Master Dennis “Shoden San” Abad appeared first on Freelance Blend.

It has been said that Filipinos are one of the most hardworking people in the world. This is also the same observation that our guest for FBP 154, Brianna Carney, has come up with after staying in Asia for a year to gain more insights into the booming BPO industry. With a business development background […] The post FBP 154: Connecting Top-Caliber Filipino Freelancers With Clients in the US – Brianna Carney of CrewBloom appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Sometimes life throws a curveball and forces us to change our game plan. From being a hotel reservations team supervisor to a food listing website owner, our FBP 153 guest just kept on opening doors of opportunities until he finally found what works. By 2018, Julian Canita is now the go-to person for Facebook Advertising […] The post FBP 153: How to Price Big Projects (And Collaborate with a Super Team of Freelancers) with Julian Canita appeared first on Freelance Blend.

My first few interactions with our FBP 152 guest was online via freelancing Facebook groups. Those interactions turned into in-person meet-ups, collaborations, and workshops.  He is the founder of Arrive Media, co-founder of Social Media Academy Philippines, and Head of Marketing at Sprout Solutions. He’s a growth hacker, a social media marketer, a keynote speaker, and […] The post FBP 152: 3 Social Media Secrets That CAN Make You Millions – Nix Eniego appeared first on Freelance Blend.

A combination of relentless drive and plenty of hard work turned unfortunate events into opportunities for our FBP 151 guest. This guy with an easy demeanor and bright outlook has also proved himself to be resilient and a fast learner. In 3 years, Neil Reichl has turned from a pharmaceutical sales rep to a ChatBot marketing […] The post FBP 151: Crushing It with Messenger ChatBot Marketing Expert Niel Reichl appeared first on Freelance Blend.

I grew up in awe of my father. As a kid, I am especially fond of memories of flying in a plane with him as the pilot. There’s a special kind of delight that comes from knowing that my father is bringing us and everyone aboard to our destination, all safe and sound. Two weeks […] The post FBP 150: A Tribute to My Father appeared first on Freelance Blend.

  FBP 149 does not only mark the start of the year but also the fourth year of Freelance Blend! It’s been four year, Blenders! I look back at the years and all I feel is  an overwhelming gratitude for the Freelance Blend community. Thank you for listening for the past 4 years as we […] The post FBP 149: My One Word For 2018 and How to Rock Your New Year appeared first on Freelance Blend.

“How do I start freelancing?” is the most common question that I get from aspiring freelancers. “The only way to start is to start”, that’s what our FBP 148 guest, PJ Aguilar, has to say about the topic. There can’t be any truer answer than that. PJ started out with her offline yoga business as […] The post FBP 148: How to Successfully Run a Team of Freelancers with Fil-Australian – PJ Aguilar appeared first on Freelance Blend.

Back in the days when the Internet was just starting to boom, Internet-savvy and mostly young people started to share their stories online as a form of personal expression. This came to be known as blogging, coming from the word weblog. Fast forward to 2017, blogging has now become an essential and influential platform to […] The post FBP 147: The 3 + 3 Steps to Start and Grow Your Blog with Ace Gapuz of Blogapalooza appeared first on Freelance Blend.