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YouTube channel for (aspiring) Freelancers and Freelance Translators who want to be part of a community. New videos every Monday. Tips and tricks with special focus on translation. Check it out on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/yygqoxzf #xl8 #t9n #l10n

Adrian Probst


    • Jul 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 172 EPISODES


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    I MADE A VIDEO EVERY WEEK FOR 5 YEARS AND MADE ___ € (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 12:26


    I MADE A VIDEO EVERY WEEK FOR 5 YEARS AND MADE ___ € (Freelance Translator)

    HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TRANSLATION QUALITY (memoQ Quality Assurance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 8:09


    Check out memoQ translator pro: https://www.memoq.com/product/memoq-translator-pro/Wider product range: https://www.memoq.com/products/This week, I'm exploring the QA feature of memoQ. Hope you enjoy

    ASK THIS FROM YOUR POTENTIAL CLIENTS (Q&A for Freelancers #25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 14:02


    Welcome to number 27 of my Q&A series. Cool to have so many new subs to the channel this week. If you would like to be featured in the next episode, make sure to ask your question under this video.

    THE ONLY DESIGN TOOL YOU'LL EVER NEED AS A FREELANCER (Canva)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:54


    In today's episode, I share my tips on how to use Canva as a freelancer.

    WHY I STOPPED COMPETING ON PRICE & WHAT I DO INSTEAD (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 13:28


    In today's episode, I share my tips on how not to fall into the downward spiral in terms of rates.

    10 TIPS TO GET BETTER AT TRANSLATING (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 11:15


    In today's episode, I share my tips on how to get better at translating as a skill! Enjoy :)

    TAXES AS A FREELANCER (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 10:57


    In today's episode, I share how I deal with taxes as a freelance translator. Hope you enjoy! :)

    SPECIALISED: ANIME/MANGA TRANSLATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 30:53


    Thanks to memoQ for sponsoring the Specialised Series: https://www.memoq.com/product/memoq-translator-pro/This week's video marks episode 15 of the series on my channel called Specialised. I had a great chat with three professional Anime/Manga translators about their specialisation. Make sure to check them out in the links below. Enjoy the video and thanks for sharing your feedback.

    Unfiltered Thoughts of a Freelance Translator ⏐ Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 21:19


    a different format on the channel :)

    SUBTITLING TOOL TIER LIST (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 14:55


    SUBTITLING TOOL TIER LIST (Freelance Translator)

    HOW LANGUAGE AFFECTS THE WAY YOU THINK (Freelance Snapshot #2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 5:29


    In episode two of Freelance Snapshots, I explore whether people change personality when they switch languages.

    CREATIVE WAYS TO FIND CLIENTS (Freelance Translator w/ Mael Blivet)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 8:27


    Today, Mael Blivet is sharing his success story in finding a new client.

    HOW USEFUL IS TODOIST FOR FREELANCERS? (Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 11:43


    Check it out: https://www.todoist.com/

    AM I SUCCESSFUL? (Freelance Snapshot #1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 5:23


    Hope you enjoy this new series of bite-sized content. Let me know what you'd like to see next.

    BEWARE OF THIS CLIENT (Blu Digital Group Situation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 14:44


    Loekalization blog: https://www.loekalization.com/blog/blog/2025/01/17/blu-digital-the-blue-abyss-of-subtitle-hell/Blu Digital Group Acquisition: https://bludigitalgroup.com/blu-digital-group-acquires-danish-media-services-company-dicentia-studios/

    SPECIALISED: LIFE SCIENCE TRANSLATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 26:50


    Thanks to memoQ for sponsoring the Specialised Series: https://www.memoq.com/solutions/life-science-localizationThis week's video marks episode 14 of the series on my channel called Specialised. I had a great chat with three professional Life Science translators about their specialisation. Make sure to check them out in the links below. Enjoy the video and thanks for sharing your feedback.

    WHEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR NICHE? (Q&A for Freelancers #25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 22:40


    Welcome to number 25 of my Q&A series. Cool to have so many new subs to the channel this week. If you would like to be featured in the next episode, make sure to ask your question under this video.

    DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRANSLATOR 5 (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:55


    In this video, I show you what a typical day of a Freelance Translator looks like. Hope you enjoy this Day in the Life video.

    10 MISTAKES YOU'RE PROBABLY MAKING AS A FREELANCER IN 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 16:45


    Are you making any of these mistakes? :)

    HOW TO NAME YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 12:52


    In tune with the fresh start January, here is my advice on how to name your business.

    TOP 10 SKILLS FOR FREELANCERS IN 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 18:58


    Happy New Year! I thought for the first video back I will share the skills that I am most excited to be working on in 2025. Hope this will give you some inspiration and motivation for your own journey.

    HOW MUCH MONEY I MADE IN 2024 (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 18:27


    This is the annual year in review video. Let's take a look back, how much did I earn with freelance translation and content creation? Check it out and say Hi in the comments.

    TOP 5 PASSIVE INCOME STREAMS FOR FREELANCERS IN 2025 (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 16:48


    Today, I'm sharing my top 5 passive income streams for freelance translators.

    15 RESOURCES THAT SIMPLIFY TRANSLATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 12:53


    Today, I'm sharing my top 15 resources that I use daily/weekly in my translation process. I hope this gives you some inspiration:

    BEST LAPTOPS FOR WRITERS AND TRANSLATORS IN 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 17:18


    This week, I'm explaining sharing my tips on how to find the best laptop for writers and translators in 2025!

    UNDERSTANDING CAT TOOL MATCHES (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 11:47


    This week, I'm explaining the different CAT Tool matches. It can be confusing when you first start working with a CAT tool, hope this helps to understand the different match rates. LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adrianprobst-freelanceverse_2024tef-2025tef-litranslators-activity-7261652555884019713-RUu-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Youth Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WI-L9Qtt5E&ab_channel=TranslatingforEurope Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off

    WHAT DOES A TRANSLATION PORTFOLIO LOOK LIKE (Q&A for Freelancers #23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 17:47


    Welcome to number 23 of my Q&A series. Cool to have so many new subs to the channel this week. If you would like to be featured in the next episode, make sure to ask your question under this video. Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off

    MASTERING MARKETING AS A FREELANCER (w/ Tess Whitty)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 27:41


    In today's video, I'm interviewing Tess Whitty, specialized Swedish marketing translator. Thank you so much for coming on the channel to talk about master marketing as a freelancer. Reach out to Tess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-whitty/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FvcyE3S1u8fmyo9v7z4lb?si=6e28d1e2626047a4 Book: https://marketingtipsfortranslators.com/marketing-cookbook-for-translators/

    VOICE MESSAGING IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 8:28


    In today video, I'm sharing a quick tip that I'm working with lately: LinkedIn Voice Messages. I think they can be a very powerful marketing tool, here's why. Article from Antonio Prescott: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/real-purpose-using-voice-messaging-antonio-prescott

    HUMANS IN AN AUTOMATED LANGUAGE INDUSTRY (w/ Florian Faes from Slator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:40


    Today, I interviewed Florian Faes, founder of Slator.com, about his company, the language industry, the roles of freelance translators, the latest technologies and much more. Hope you enjoy!

    CAT TOOLS INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 12:15


    Check out memoQ translator pro: https://www.memoq.com/products/memoq-translator-pro Today, I'm sharing my top tips on how to increase your productivity using memoQ translator pro.

    ARE INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES WORTH IT? (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 12:19


    I took a 2-week intensive language course while working full time as a freelance translator. In today's video, I'm sharing my experience. Hope you enjoy!

    SPECIALISED: BEAUTY & FASHION TRANSLATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 33:46


    Thanks to memoQ for sponsoring the Specialised Series: https://www.memoq.com/products/memoq-translator-pro This week's video marks episode 13 of the series on my channel called Specialised. I had a great chat with three professional beauty & fashion translators about their specialisation. Make sure to check them out in the links below. Enjoy the video and thanks for sharing your feedback

    Unfiltered Thoughts of a Freelance Translator ⏐ Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 24:36


    a different format on the channel :) Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off

    15 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL FREELANCE TRANSLATORS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 9:54


    In this week's video, I share secret success tips by my freelance translators pals :) Reach out to the contributors here: Lisa Artois: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-artois/ Jae Marple: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jae-marple-615850191/ Cassandra Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-j-scott-translator-german-english/ Belinda Fisher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-grace-marketing-translation/ Dot Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dot-roberts-ma/ Nicole Fenwick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frenchenglishlegaltranslatorandlawyerlinguist/ Matthieu Ledoré: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieu-ledor%C3%A9-665278224/ Anikó Pető-Mordovski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniko-peto-mordovski/ Silvie van der Zee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvievanderzee/ Kelsey Frick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frick-kelsey/

    OUR 3 FAVOURITE PROJECTS (w/ Belinda Grace Fischer, @BelindaGrace_WordMarketing )

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 14:26


    Check out Bee's channel: ‪ @BelindaGrace_WordMarketing  In this week's video, we share our 3 favourite projects we've ever worked on :) Enjoy!

    10 GREEN FLAGS IN A TRANSLATOR (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 15:51


    A twist on a classic video - today, I'm sharing 10 green flags in a translator. How many can you tick off already?

    HOW MUCH YOUTUBE PAYS ME FOR 30,000 SUBSCRIBERS (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 13:58


    Season 4 is coming to an end. Thank you so much for your support over the years, it means a lot! :)

    HOW TO USE AI AS A TRANSLATOR (Pastey by ProZ.com)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 12:56


    ProZ.com came out with a translator companion app. Check out my review on it.

    Unfiltered Thoughts of a Freelance Translator ⏐ Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 30:34


    a different format on the channel :) Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off

    memoQfest 2024 | TRANSLATION CONFERENCE AND GALA DINNER IN BUDAPEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 9:54


    Check out memoQ translator pro: https://www.memoq.com/products/memoq-translator-pro After 2022, I was invited for the second time to memoQ's annual industry event called memoQfest. I had an amazing time at the two day conference. There was a bunch of interesting talks to pick from that ran at the same time. I think I picked very well and learnt a lot. Thanks for checking out the video! *Disclaimer* Please note that the Auto Translate function by YouTube provides translations of very poor quality and I suggest to only use it very sparingly. I always offer people to subtitle the videos into their native language if they want to build up a portfolio. In that case, drop me a message to: freelanceverse@gmail.com. *Credits" Song: Ehrling - You And Me (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: • Ehrling - You And Me (Vlog No Copyright Music) Drone video by Attila Pergel: https://www.pexels.com/video/buda-and-pest-17829256/ Tram video by Tibor Janosi Mozes from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    IS THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY IN A BAD STATE!? (Q&A for Freelancers #21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 18:29


    Welcome to number 21 of my Q&A series. Cool to have so many new subs to the channel this week. If you would like to be featured in the next episode, make sure to ask your question under this video. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    THE BENEFITS OF LOCALIZATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 13:50


    Today, I share my 2 cents on why localization is important. Spoiler: I might be biased! Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off Localisation effect on conversion rates: https://toppandigital.com/translation-blog/localisation-increases-conversion-by-an-average-of-70/#:~:text=He%20stated%20that%20on%20average,offered%20in%20the%20local%20currency. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    THE FLOW STATE OF PRODUCTIVITY (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 16:38


    Check out Robert's courses for translators: https://translations.thinkific.com/?ref=422e9b Use code FLVPROD for 20% off Today I share my thoughts on the Flow State, a state of total concentration in which you can do your best work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    HOW HARD IS SWISS GERMAN? (with English subtitles)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 15:52


    Today's video is super special to me, the first time ever I'm recording a video in Swiss German. I go in-depth on the differences between German and Swiss German. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    BUDGETING AS A FREELANCER (Wallet App)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 13:19


    https://budgetbakers.com/ Budgeting on an instable income can be tough. In this video, I'm sharing my approach to budgeting my finances. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    THE THEORY OF TRANSLATION (Equivalence, Skopos, Polysystem)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 14:12


    Have you heard of Equivalence, Skopos or Polysystems Theory? Let's explore some exciting translation theories. Some more on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6-IP3YfDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G5oAMWfObI&list=PL835F930889F12D2A&index=2&ab_channel=AnthonyPym https://www.tlctranslation.com/translation-theory-dynamic-and-formal-equivalence/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k0cDBt2tDs&list=PL835F930889F12D2A&index=6&ab_channel=AnthonyPym https://www.getblend.com/blog/translation-equivalence/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/1772051 https://www.tau.ac.il/~itamarez/works/books/Even-Zohar_1990--Polysystem%20studies.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    SPECIALISED: ARTS & CULTURE TRANSLATION (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 25:44


    Thanks to memoQ for sponsoring the Specialised Series: https://www.memoq.com/ This week's video marks episode 12 of the series on my channel called Specialised. I had a great chat with three professional arts & culture translators about their specialisation. Make sure to check them out in the links below. Enjoy the video and thanks for sharing your feedback. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    CO-LIVE Q&A FOR FREELANCERS (w/ Robert Gebhardt from Freelance Translator Tips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 48:10


    Come join us for my 4th livestream on my channel. This month, we have a special guest for a first ever co-live stream. Come and get your questions in and let's have a chat :) Check out Robert's course on how to become a freelance translator: https://translations.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-successful-freelance-translator Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgebhardt/ Lugano Translations: https://luganotranslations.com/ #xl8 #translation #freelance #freelancer #translator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    HOW TO NEGOTIATE A DECENT RATE (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 19:59


    In this week's video, I share my tips on how to be a better negotiator. It's a very daunting and difficult task that you will learn and improve in on the job, but I hope this video gives you a few pointers that will help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

    HOW TO USE MEMOQ LIVEDOCS (Freelance Translator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 12:30


    Check out memoQ: https://www.memoq.com/ Check out memoQ translator pro: https://www.memoq.com/products/memoq-translator-pro This week, I explore the topic of LiveDocs. Are you unsure how to make the most out of this tool? Then check out this video with real life examples. More to read about the topic: https://blog.memoq.com/automated-alignment-with-livedocs https://blog.memoq.com/no-tm-no-problem-you-still-have-livedocs https://blog.memoq.com/livedocs-translation-management Video by *Adrian Probst* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelanceverse/message

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