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After thinking over and over about the concept of strategy, Pete turns to Jen to help him unravel what strategy actually is and how it can be best utilized by individuals and companies. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What even is strategy? How might we move from our goals to a clear strategy? What are some tactics to stay focused on the things we actually have control over? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

THE (MAGAZINE) DOCTOR IS IN — Megan Schertler wants to help you make magazines. Yes, you … and you … and you too. But she also wants to ensure that once you make a magazine, you make another one. And then one after that. She wants to make sure that you know it's not easy to create a magazine or to run one or to publish a second one or to sustain a magazine or media brand or to run a business. Megan is big on print. She's one of those extremely rare people who's held down numerous magazine jobs while never working on the digital side of things. Yes, really. People like her exist. So she knows more than many her age that print is more engaging, produces more loyalty, and creates a deeper and more meaningful connection with the message on the page than any other medium. And so with her partners, Megan now helms In Real Life Media to help would-be magazine makers sure, but also some of the world's largest brands navigate the realities of the magazine world. Because while we all love print here, it's hard, it's expensive, and it is, quite frankly, a pain in the ass. But it also results in something glorious, and Megan travels the world speaking at conferences and to people like me to spread the word.. — This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

Faut-il continuer à publier sur les réseaux sociaux pro pendant les vacances… ou disparaître complètement ?Dans l'épisode d'En Route que je te dévoilerai demain, Nelly et Justine expliquent pourquoi, pour elles, il faut continuer à publier. Et moi, ça m'a donné envie d'ouvrir le débat !Dans cette Minute Marine, je te partage différents points de vue et ma propre stratégie de création de contenu pour le podcast et LinkedIn. Avec, comme souvent, pas de réponse toute faite : tout dépend surtout de ta cible et de ce qu'elle fait pendant l'été.Et toi, tu disparais des radars pendant tes vacances ou tu continues à publier ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Kaeviir adds a fourth to the party and the group finds a camp nearby. Email us your questions at: FreelanceHeroismPodcast@gmail.com Visit Freelance Heroism on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/freelanceheroism/ We have a Patreon! Any support you can provide goes toward us giving you a better podcast listening experience: https://www.patreon.com/Freelance_heroism Check out Deece's webcomic! http://www.1d4rounds.com/ Find the cast on BlueSky: Deece: https://bsky.app/profile/roguist.bsky.social Rae: https://bsky.app/profile/raedrie.bsky.social You can find our gameplay videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TwfLOFsl192ExdAugebgg/ You can check out our web page here: https://rss.com/podcasts/freelancehero/Intro theme is Waltz op. 64 no 2 in c-sharp minor composed by Frédéric Chopin and performed by Olga Gurevich. License: The song is permitted for commercial use under license public domain, non copyrighted. http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Episode Summary Muck Rack's State of PR 2026 report surveyed 971 PR professionals. Only 18% were solos. The rest were mostly from agencies and in-house teams — which means that when the report says 66% of PR pros rate their stress above five out of ten, or that 55% worked more than 40 hours last week, those numbers were never really measuring a department of one. Karen and Michelle decided to build the solo column themselves. This episode takes three of the report's most significant findings and translates them through the solo lens: first, why the stress and workload data almost certainly understates what solos are experiencing; second, why the industry's move toward volume pitching at the exact moment journalists are demanding relevance is actually good news for solo practitioners who were never going to out-blast a team of account coordinators; and third, why the GEO ownership vacuum — 29% of organizations say no one owns it — is one of the clearest competitive opportunities solos have right now. Karen and Michelle also draw on Muck Rack's companion State of Journalism 2026 report throughout, giving the journalist perspective that makes the pitching data land harder. This is a data-driven, translation episode built for the practitioner the industry keeps forgetting to count. Episode Highlights [00:03] The Opening Question That Frames Everything: Karen opens without a greeting: 'Quick question before we even say hello. Did you read Muck Rack's new State of PR report and feel like it was describing someone else's job?' Michelle's answer: she pored through it, noticed only 18% of respondents were solos, and across every chart — stress, hours, pitching, GEO — there was no solo column. The episode's mission: build that column themselves. [02:17] The Report Was Not Built for You — and the Data Understates Your Load: Karen walks through the report's sample: 971 usable responses, 56% agencies, 18% solo. When the report says 66% rate their stress above five out of ten, or that 77% worked after hours at least once last week — those numbers come largely from people with a team absorbing some of the load: an account coordinator to pick up an email thread, an intern to build the coverage report, a colleague to cover a sick day. There is no chart in this report for running all of those roles simultaneously. [03:43] What Freelance and Creative Industry Research Fills In: Because Muck Rack didn't ask solos specifically, Karen and Michelle pull parallel research from broader freelance and creative industry studies. The finding: the majority of freelancers report burnout symptoms, and a notable share describe energy depletion even when logging fewer hours than a traditional employee. The theory is that when you're responsible for delivery, sales, admin, and income security simultaneously, the load doesn't show up as more hours — it shows up as more weight per hour. Michelle: 'Boy, isn't that the truth.' [05:53] Segment 2: Precision Over Volume — Why Solos Are Already Winning the Pitch Game: 49% of PR pros say they pitch more than 20 journalists per campaign. 24% pitch more than 50. Meanwhile, personalization is moving in the wrong direction: only 66% say they always or usually personalize pitches, down from 70% last year, and 73% of those who do personalize are only changing a few sentences. The trend line: pitch more people, customize less per person. And then the number that should stop everyone doing this cold. [06:56] 88% of Journalists Immediately Delete Irrelevant Pitches: Karen and Michelle pulled Muck Rack's companion State of Journalism 2026 report directly. 88% of journalists say they immediately delete a pitch that is irrelevant to their coverage — the single biggest reason pitches get trashed, ahead of being overly promotional at 71% and looking like a mass email at 50%. And 70% say the number one thing a pitch should demonstrate is clear relevance to their beat — ahead of interview access, data, and everything else. 43% say relevant pitches are seldom or never what they actually receive. A journalist quoted in the open-ended responses: 'Don't pitch widely, pitch selectively and then widen as needed.' [09:42] The Solo Reframe: Your Constraint Is Actually Your Strategy: Karen's line: you were never going to out-blast a team with a subscription database and three account coordinators. You cannot pitch 50 people with real personalization by yourself. But the data shows that is exactly the wrong strategy anyway. The industry is trading relevance for reach at the moment journalists are punishing that trade. What solos assumed was a disadvantage turns out to be pointing them at the right approach by default. It's not that you need a bigger list — you need a sharper one. 15 real relationships outperform 50 cold contacts. [11:53] The GEO Ownership Vacuum Is a Solo Opportunity: 73% of PR pros say GEO is at least somewhat important to their strategy. But 29% — the single largest group — say no one owns it at their organization. Another 13% are not sure who does. PR and comms claim it only 24% of the time. SEO or content teams claim it 15% of the time. The rest is scattered across marketing leadership and dedicated AI teams. For solos: there is no committee, no turf war, no meeting to schedule to decide whose job it is. That decision was already made. [16:34] The GEO Tactics Already in Reach: The tactics the report lists for building AI visibility are all single-person tasks: 55% are securing coverage in high-authority publications, half are creating authoritative or data-driven content, half are optimizing for search, and 44% are structuring content with clear answers and FAQ formats so AI tools can extract it easily. None of these require cross-functional sign-off. Michelle's observation: if you start now informally, you may not be behind at all — you may be ahead of larger organizations still arguing about who owns this. [18:33] Three Takeaways for Solo Practitioners: First: trust your own stress and workload data more than what this report says — it was never measuring a department of one. Second: shrink your pitch list and go deeper, letting this data give you permission to stop trying to out-volume agencies with ten times your headcount. Third: claim GEO now, informally, before anyone tells you it's yours to claim — pick one tactic and start. Resources & Additional Information Muck Rack — State of PR 2026 Report: muckrack.com/state-of-pr Muck Rack — State of Journalism 2026 Report: muckrack.com/state-of-journalism Solo PR Pro membership community: soloprpro.com That Solo Life podcast website: thatsololife.com Note on sourcing: all statistics referenced in this episode are drawn from Muck Rack's State of PR 2026 and State of Journalism 2026 reports. Links to both reports are above. Freelance burnout data is from broader creative industry research cited in the episode — verify against primary sources before external publication. Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent or small-agency practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com. Did this episode inspire you? If you found value in this conversation, please take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more solo pros just like you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Ça y est les copinous, je suis en tracances !Et nous, les freelances, on est censés être les experts des tracances, non ? Après tout, si on peut bosser d'un peu partout avec un ordi, on pourrait changer de décor quand bon nous semble. Mais est-ce qu'on s'empare vraiment de cette liberté ?Je te raconte ce que j'aimerais que ce changement de cadre bouscule dans ma façon de travailler… et ce qui se passe vraiment pour l'instant.Et toi, tu pars en tracances ? Tu bosses exactement pareil, avec juste le décor qui change ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Freelance sportswriter Steve Kroner joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey after the Giants lose to the Mariners and examines where the team stands heading towards the trade deadline at the end of the month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POUR PARTICIPER : https://link.richissime.net/le1ypNPose ta question à Delphine Pinon. Elle te répond en direct !Morgane est freelance en marketing digital — elle a lancé son auto-entreprise il y a 2 mois. Elle est aussi en train de créer sa première laverie via une SAS. Elle a été licenciée économiquement, touche des aides jusqu'en septembre — et après, plus rien. Elle a €15 000 à €20 000 d'épargne. Et en 2027, elle va recevoir environ €100 000 d'un héritage suite à la vente d'un terrain.Elle a suivi le programme Liberté Cashflow. Elle connaît les laveries, elle a déjà prospecté, elle sait comment ça fonctionne. Elle a juste besoin de savoir comment utiliser intelligemment ces €100 000 quand ils arriveront.Dans cet extrait de la Radio Libre, Delphine lui dit quelque chose de simple et direct : t'as le savoir, il te manque plus que le faire. Et pour le reste du capital — environ €85 000 après les laveries — la réponse est la bourse. Pas l'immobilier locatif, parce qu'avec une résidence principale chère et une transition professionnelle en cours, le taux d'endettement est largement au-dessus de 35%.Delphine en profite pour poser un principe que beaucoup ignorent : la diversification, ce n'est pas toujours une bonne idée. Quand on a investi du temps pour acquérir des connaissances dans un domaine, réinvestir ce temps dans un autre domaine pour apprendre autre chose — c'est du gâchis. Mieux vaut faire plus de la même chose, et placer le reste passivement.

Freelance reporters Emilia Sroka and Roland Papp discuss paying taxes in Poland and Hungary and how the citizens in those countries feel about it. Listen to the full series: Around the World in Taxes: the Netherlands and BrazilAround the World in Taxes: Greece and ItalyFor more, read the tax morale series for free in Tax Notes:Church or State: Italian Income Taxes and Symbolic ChoiceHaratsi to I Krísi: Avoiding Taxes as an Act of Greek PatriotismClosing the Gaps: How Polish Local Governments Boost Tax MoraleCarrots and Sticks: How Hungary Taught a Generation to Pay Taxes‘Friendly Collection': Brazil's Plan to Reduce Taxpayer MistrustPay or Drown: How the Dutch Fostered Resilient Tax Compliance**CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige JonesProducer: Jordan ParrishAudio Editor: Laura Kondourajian

What is it really like to retire and build a new life in Mérida, Mexico? From improving your health and reducing stress to finding community and navigating everyday life, this episode offers an honest look at what happens after the move. In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian welcomes Erica Mascaro and Jeff Mascaro, a couple who left Philadelphia behind in search of a healthier, more intentional lifestyle in Mérida, Mexico. Motivated by harsh winters, rising stress, and a desire for change, they share how relocating to Mexico transformed their daily lives in ways they never expected. Erica and Jeff discuss the realities of moving to Mexico, including buying a home remotely, adjusting to a new language and culture, building meaningful friendships, and navigating residency and healthcare. They also reflect on the emotional side of starting over, the importance of community, and why Mérida has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Americans and Canadians looking to retire or relocate. In this episode, you'll discover: Why Erica and Jeff chose Mérida over other cities in Mexico The realities of retiring and living in Mérida as American expats How moving to Mexico improved their health, lifestyle, and outlook What it's like buying property and settling into a new community The challenges of language, culture, and everyday life Healthcare, daily expenses, and adapting to life in Mexico Practical advice for anyone planning to move to or retire in Mexico Key Moments;  03:57 Concerns about moving to Mexico 08:09 Buying a house with tech tools 11:55 Hiring a lawyer for contract issue 12:51 Role of buyer's agent 16:12 Setting up home utilities 19:44 Focusing on personal health improvements 24:58 Helpful neighbor story 28:24 Handling immigration paperwork 30:34 Finding the right expert help 34:04 Freelance work from Mexico Whether you're considering retiring in Mexico, exploring life in Mérida, or simply wondering what it's like to leave the U.S. for a new beginning abroad, this episode delivers practical insights, honest experiences, and inspiration to help you confidently design your next chapter under the Mexican sun. How to contact Erica Wright and Jeff Mascaro Wright :  EMAIL: hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com WEBSITE: https://www.thismightbeabadideapodcast.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisMightBeaBadIdeapodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMightBeaBadIdea/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thismightbeabadidea.podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismightbeabadidea.pod   Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer's Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui...   Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/   Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties' YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian   Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition' podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VfClD5... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/032... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/ Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435

On est complètement zinzin. En partie parce qu'on vit dans un monde complètement zinzin.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te parle de trois contenus (un livre, une note sur Substack et un documentaire) qui m'ont rappelé à quel point on est conditionnés à vouloir toujours faire mieux, aller plus loin, optimiser la moindre parcelle de nos vies.C'est stimulant, bien sûr. Mais à quel moment la recherche de progrès bascule-t-elle dans l'acharnement ? Et comment réussir à se dire que, parfois, tout est déjà très bien comme ça ?Toi, tu as l'impression d'être obsédé·e par l'optimisation ? Tu le vis comment ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin 

Do you struggle to shut your brain off at the end of the workday? If you're a solopreneur working from home, you know the feeling...the laptop closes, but the mental tabs stay open. That one unanswered email. That task you're not sure you finished. That phrasing you second-guessed.In this episode, Carly and Joe dig into why solopreneurs struggle to detach more than anyone, from the missing "boss" who signals the day is over to the always-on myth that equates availability with success. Carly shares the memory of a dad who worked 40+ years and was never once seen working at home, and asks how any of us can recreate that boundary from a home office.Together they walk through building a personal shutdown ritual, including:The brain dump to clear loose tasks from your headThe tomorrow list so your brain stops rehearsing overnightA two-minute review to close the day psychologicallyPhysical and mental transition cues that signal "work is over"The parking lot technique for intrusive thoughts during family timePlus, your challenge for the week: design your own three-to-five-step shutdown ritual and try it for five workdays.Because nobody reaches the end of their life wishing they'd answered one more email.Enjoy the episode? Leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify; it helps us reach more life-first solopreneurs. Subscribe on your favorite platform, including YouTube, and share this with a friend whose brain wanders at happy hour.

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Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia's plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. Alright rec techies…..here's what's happening this week. First up,  Frederick, Maryland – July 14, 2026 – iHire announces the launch of its industry-focused freelance marketplace.  https://hrtechfeed.com/ihire-launches-industry-focused-freelance-marketplace/ NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 — Today, Leapsome, the HR platform for high-performing teams, unveils an industry first: AI that raises your talent density, built on the deepest people data foundation in HR. With the launch of its new ATS, Leapsome is the only HR platform that brings every employee's journey into one deep, connected people data foundation: HRIS, recruiting, onboarding, performance, engagement, learning, and compensation.  https://hrtechfeed.com/leapsome-hr-platform-unveils-industry-first-ai-that-raises-talent-density-built-on-the-deepest-people-data-foundation-in-hr/ SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 15, 2026 — Eightfold AI, the pioneer of AI-powered talent intelligence, today introduced Candidate Agent, an AI agent built for the candidate experience: giving every candidate a real, personalized conversation, so candidates stay in the loop throughout the process. The agent meets candidates on the channels they already use, from first message through application, and is available 24/7. https://hrtechfeed.com/eightfold-ai-grows-talent-agents-to-2-0-with-candidate-agent/ SAN FRANCISCO — According to Upwork's second annual Future Workforce Index 2026, which surveyed 2,400 skilled U.S. knowledge workers alongside platform data, 38% of skilled U.S. knowledge workers now freelance—a massive leap from 28% just one year ago. https://recruitingheadlines.com/upwork-index-2026-skilled-freelancing-surges-to-38-as-ai-creates-rise-of-the-ai-orchestrator/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tu arrives à installer une routine de sport… mais impossible de te créer une routine de prospection ?Dans cette Minute Marine, je te partage une réflexion née d'une conversation avec Anne-Élise.Pourquoi certaines habitudes s'installent presque toutes seules, alors que d'autres, pourtant essentielles au développement de notre activité, semblent nous demander un effort immense ?Et toi, tu arrives à consacrer régulièrement du temps à la vente ?Ou tu t'y colles seulement quand c'est la panique et que tu commences à manquer de clients ?

Un an après la sortie de mon livre "Sauver sa peau, sa boîte et la planète", l'heure du bilan a sonné. Et la réalité du marché de l'édition en 2026 est rude : je vous dis tout sur mes chiffres, mes erreurs et mon plan pour rebondir.Dans cet épisode ultra-transparent, je sors ma tablette et je vous partage les vrais chiffres de mon premier livre sorti en septembre 2025, et surtout ce que ça révèle sur la place de l'écologie dans notre écosystème. Au-delà de la "claque" que je prends (vous verrez pourquoi), je vous propose une vraie réflexion sur le déni climatique dans l'écosystème entrepreneurial, la difficulté de vendre l'écologie aux entreprises, mais aussi et surtout, le pouvoir d'action des freelances.Découvrez comment des lectrices et lecteurs transforment ce guide en actions concrètes (séquestration carbone, engagement citoyen) et comment j'envisage de redresser la barre grâce à une stratégie de commandes groupées.

Si tu te demandes si lancer une formation en ligne vaut encore le coup en 2026, ou si les "revenus passifs" qu'on te promet partout sont une vraie promesse, cet épisode Solo Nation (spécial Taf Wax Relax

Quand on se lance en freelance, on reçoit des conseils dans tous les sens. Difficile de savoir sur quoi concentrer son énergie en priorité.Dans cette nouvelle playlist de l'été, je te propose une sélection d'épisodes pour t'aider à franchir les premières étapes : trouver tes premiers clients, définir ton client cible, construire une prospection efficace et poser des bases solides pour la suite.Voici les épisodes que j'évoque dans cette Minute Marine :Bonbon #5 – Les grandes étapes d'un parcours de freelance,5 conseils pour réussir son démarrage en freelance (je réponds aux questions de Caroline Mignaux),S7E5 – Trouver VITE des clients,S6E6 – Construire le profil de son client cible etMM#259 – "Je n'ai pas de cas clients".La playlist complète arrivera un peu plus tard sur lacohorte.fr.(En revanche, la page sur la construction d'offre de service est en ligne... depuis ce matin

As Jen prepares for her summer travel, she and Pete noodle on the activity of packing, and the sometimes difficult decisions of what to bring and what to leave behind. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is making decisions so hard? How might the usage of constraints and rules be beneficial when making choices? What are some tactics to deliberately carry less around with us? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

What if the goal was never balance, but harmony?In this episode, Carly and Joe sit down with Dan Scott, founder of Spotlight Advisory Group, a former big-firm lawyer who walked away from the traditional career path to help creatives and entrepreneurs build lives around purpose instead of paychecks.Dan breaks down why "work-life balance" is the wrong goal, how financial freedom means having enough money (not the most money), and the planning mistakes that keep talented creatives broke. He also gets real about the sacrifices of entrepreneurship, why ownership beats a paycheck every time, and what Taylor Swift's catalog buyback can teach every solopreneur about building wealth.In this episode:Balance vs. harmony, and why the difference changes everythingThe moment fatherhood (and a divorce) pushed Dan to bet on himselfFinancial freedom redefined: enough money to live your purposeWhy "making it" as a creative doesn't require going viralThe #1 money mistake creatives make (aspirational spending)Why ownership, not income, builds real wealthMoney is a tool, not a goal: escaping the financial hamster wheelDan's favorite success quotes, from Steve Jobs to his ownConnect with Dan Scott: Website: spotlightadvisorygroup.com Email: info@spotlightadvisorygroup.com Instagram: @DanScottSpotlightEnjoying the show? Leave a five-star review and share this episode with a fellow solopreneur building a life-first business.

La Gen Z serait-elle en train d'apporter une nouvelle approche de l'entrepreneuriat ?Je suis tombée sur article de L'Express Éducation qui s'appuie sur une étude du Credoc et affirme que 45 % des jeunes seraient partants pour se lancer dans l'entrepreneuriat dès la fin de leurs études.Entre clichés sur le digital nomadisme et vision moins dramatique du choix entrepreneurial, je me demande si les plus jeunes n'ont pas un rapport plus pragmatique — et peut-être plus léger — au fait d'être indépendant.Et si l'enjeu n'était plus “le choix d'une vie”, mais simplement une façon parmi d'autres de s'épanouir ?Pour toi, l'entrepreneuriat en solo, est-ce le choix d'un mode de vie ?Est-ce que tu te vois revenir au salariat un jour ?Et si tu fais partie de la Gen Z, raconte-moi : pourquoi tu t'es lancé dans le freelancing ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

These solo episodes are intended to be shorter – with a thought, a question, something practical to try.I talk so much about discovering our voice in another language, but I also started reflecting on the way I communicate in my first language – in writing and on the podcast. Finding what feels natural and conveys the right message is a journey too, especially if you have previously worked somewhere else where it was necessary to write in a different way.Of course I focus more on working in our additional languages because that's what my clients are doing with English. But at the same time, it's good to reflect on the ways in which we communicate in our first language too. There's so much talk about optimising and improving, that sometimes all the individuality is gone from a message – and that's really sad.I don't believe we should just write as we speak. Sometimes that's really hard to read, especially if your going in three different directions at the same time and it becomes hard to follow.But I do believe that people are looking for human connection over perfection – whatever that is – in our first or any additional language. And in my case at least, for a while, I was living with professional restrictions that don't apply now!And of course, if you are looking for support with being more visible in English, let me know using the contact form and we can arrange a time to discuss it. I have a number of group and individual programmes in which I accompany people on this visibility journey. Also check my home page – if you'd like more details about the individual programmes.

Est-ce que tu as l'impression de progresser dans ton domaine…mais que ça reste compliqué de vendre ?Dans cette Minute Marine, je te parle de ce décalage entre ton niveau d'expertise et ta capacité à trouver des clients.Je reviens sur un frein que je vois souvent : cette retenue à parler de ce qu'on fait, à se montrer, à se mettre en avant.Et je te partage des pistes concrètes pour travailler ton “faire savoir”, sans te transformer en panneau publicitaire.Est-ce que, pour toi, le sujet aujourd'hui, ce n'est pas tant d'être bon… mais de le faire savoir ?Et qu'est-ce qui te freine encore là-dessus ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

The party makes a gruesome discovery at the train station stop. Email us your questions at: FreelanceHeroismPodcast@gmail.com Visit Freelance Heroism on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/freelanceheroism/ We have a Patreon! Any support you can provide goes toward us giving you a better podcast listening experience: https://www.patreon.com/Freelance_heroism Check out Deece's webcomic! http://www.1d4rounds.com/ Find the cast on BlueSky: Deece: https://bsky.app/profile/roguist.bsky.social Rae: https://bsky.app/profile/raedrie.bsky.social You can find our gameplay videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TwfLOFsl192ExdAugebgg/ You can check out our web page here: https://rss.com/podcasts/freelancehero/ Intro theme is Waltz op. 64 no 2 in c-sharp minor composed by Frédéric Chopin and performed by Olga Gurevich. License: The song is permitted for commercial use under license public domain, non copyrighted. http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

THE PRIME OF MR. NEVILLE BRODY — “Once you have broken down the rules, literally anything is possible.'” In the business of magazine design, few names resonate as profoundly as Neville Brody. And, to this day, he lives by those words.  Renowned for his groundbreaking work and commitment to pushing design boundaries at magazines like The Face, Arena, Per Lui, and others, Brody is a true auteur in the world of design. We talked to him at the launch of his spectacular new monograph, The Graphic Language of Neville Brody 3. Nurtured on 1970s British punk music, which rejected anything that appeared self-indulgent or overwrought, Brody found the perfect launch pad at The Face, the London-based music, fashion, and culture monthly, created by editor Nick Logan in 1980. The Face inspired an array of fellow magazine rule-breakers, including the late Tibor Kalman, David Carson, and Fabien Baron, who calls Brody's work “powerful, aggressive, and simple.” Since then, Brody's journey in graphic design has been marked by a relentless, almost unforgiving pursuit of innovation. His magazine design challenged conventional norms and redefined visual storytelling. Brody's design approach is characterized by a rejection of conventional grid systems and editorial hierarchies, and a willingness to break free from established design rules. And he thinks magazines today are missing a giant opportunity: “That's the beauty of print, that you can't achieve in the same way digitally. Digital is so commoditized. We're not expressing content anymore. We're just delivering it. Neville Brody's legacy in magazine design lies in his fearless approach to challenging the status quo and his ability to capture the zeitgeist of his time. By pushing the boundaries of traditional graphic design, he not only influenced the look and feel of magazines but also inspired a generation of designers to embrace innovation, experimentation, and a spirit of creative rebellion. Brody's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring impact on the evolution of graphic design and its role in shaping the visual language of contemporary media. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

Freelance journalist Édaein O'Connell takes a look at new dating trends like ‘wildflowering', ‘chalant dating', ‘communal vetting' and ‘sunset clauses'. She also talks about her new relationship and when to have the ‘boyfriend chat'.

Freelance reporters Olaf Geurts and Bárbara Mengardo discuss paying taxes in the Netherlands and Brazil and how the citizens in those countries feel about it. Listen to last week's episode: Around the World in Taxes: Greece and ItalyFor more, read the tax morale series for free in Tax Notes:Church or State: Italian Income Taxes and Symbolic ChoiceHaratsi to I Krísi: Avoiding Taxes as an Act of Greek Patriotism‘Friendly Collection': Brazil's Plan to Reduce Taxpayer MistrustPay or Drown: How the Dutch Fostered Resilient Tax Compliance**CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige JonesProducer: Jordan ParrishAudio Editor: Laura Kondourajian

Les vacances en freelance, c'est souvent une illusion.Dans cet épisode, je te montre les 3 goulots qui t'empêchent de vraiment décrocher. Je te raconte comment la préparation de 15 jours de stage de surf intensif m'a forcée à regarder en face les 3 blocages qui empêchent les solopreneurs de vraiment couper.Et ce que j'ai mis en place pour les régler avant de partir :

Est-ce que tes contenus ne doivent que parler de ton métier ? Je ne suis pas certaine.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te parle de ces petites parenthèses "rien à voir avec la choucroute" que j'adore retrouver dans les newsletters et les posts LinkedIn.Une BD, un livre, un mot improbable, une passion... Des détails qui, mine de rien, rendent les contenus plus incarnés.Et toi, est-ce que tu t'autorises ce genre d'écart dans ta communication ? Ou est-ce que tu préfères rester à 100 % sur tes sujets professionnels ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Freelance writing can feel like a financial rollercoaster, with many creators struggling to price their services confidently. In this revealing conversation, Preston and Amy Suto crack open the complex world of freelance pricing, sharing hard-earned strategies that transform how independent professionals value their work. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're having a great week. Clients are happy, work is steady, and you took the afternoon off. Then you open your feed and see another solopreneur bragging about their 50K month and their brand-new contractor. Suddenly, your good week feels like a failure.In this episode, Carly and Joe unpack the comparison trap and why solopreneurs are uniquely vulnerable to it. With no colleagues, no performance reviews, and no external benchmarks, it's easy to measure your real life against someone else's highlight reel. Spoiler: a lot of what you see online is baloney; nobody can fact-check a 50K month claim.Joe shares why trading his Lexus for a Hyundai changed his happiness level by exactly zero, and why "stuff" never delivers the fulfillment it promises. Together, they lay out a practical detox: audit your inputs, define your own normal, build a personal scorecard, and find a comparison community optimizing for the life you actually want.In this episode:Why comparison is a distorted measuring stick, not jealousyHow hustle culture and the "four-hour work week" flex are both trapsThe lifestyle inflation trap and spending to signal success you don't feelJoe's Lexus-to-Hyundai reality check on material thingsA step-by-step feed detox to protect your mental well-beingHow to build success metrics rooted in your life first goalsIf you've ever let someone else's chapter 10 make you feel behind in your chapter 3, this one's for you.Enjoyed the episode? Leave a five-star review, share it with a fellow solopreneur, and subscribe on your favorite platform, including YouTube.

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Est-ce qu'on peut vraiment arrêter de se comparer aux autres entrepreneurs ? J'ai l'impression que non. En revanche, on peut peut-être limiter les dégâts.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te partage quelques ingrédients de ma petite potion d'immunité : comprendre pourquoi on se compare, repérer les mécaniques qui nous piègent et essayer de transformer cette comparaison en curiosité plutôt qu'en découragement.Et toi, est-ce que la comparaison te stimule… ou est-ce qu'elle te freine ? Qu'est-ce que tu mets, toi, dans ta potion d'immunité ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Face à la vague de l'intelligence artificielle, le risque de se sentir dépassé - voire déclassé - grandit pour les freelances et indépendants engagés. Dans cet épisode profond et sans concession, découvrez comment rester aligné sur vos valeurs tout en naviguant les bouleversements de l'IA dans votre activité.Thomas partage avec authenticité ses doutes, ses questionnements éthiques et ses pistes concrètes pour trouver un équilibre juste entre efficacité, épanouissement et convictions. Un épisode essentiel pour garder du sens sans perdre pied dans le flot des (fausses) promesses technologiques - parfait pour celles et ceux qui refusent de sacrifier leur boussole morale sur l'autel de la rentabilité.Pour aller plus loin, rejoignez nous dans notre bootcamp sur l'IA pour les entrepreneur·es et freelances progressistes : https://kaleidoscopehorizons.com/bootcamp-iaDans cet épisode, vous apprendrez notamment :Comment l'IA remet en question les métiers du freelancing et de l'entrepreneuriat indépendantPourquoi la barrière morale et politique pèse plus que la technique dans l'usage de l'IA au quotidienComment protéger votre activité et défendre votre valeur face à l'automatisationDes exemples concrets de métiers déjà transformés par l'IA (traduction, création de contenu, etc.)Pourquoi maîtriser les bases et limites de l'IA vous rend plus résilient, face à la pression des clientsQuelles solutions existent pour utiliser des outils d'IA plus éthiques, sobres et respectueuses de vos donnéesComment bâtir votre propre cadre d'utilisation, en accord avec vos valeurs fondamentales---Young, Wild & Freelance est un podcast hebdomadaire pour les entrepreneurs solo et les indépendants dans lequel Thomas Burbidge te partage toutes les clés pour créer, développer et structurer ton entreprise.Tu y retrouveras des interviews, des épisodes thématiques avec Thomas sur toutes les dimensions de ton entreprise (marketing, gestion, organisation, vente, finances, ...)Pour aller plus loin, retrouvez tous nos contenus pour les freelances sur :La newsletter : https://kaleidoscopehorizons.com/newsletterLe site media : https://kaleidoscopehorizons.com/le-media/mediaEt pensez à mettre une note de 5 étoiles sur le podcast

This week, Pete shares with Jen a perfectionism trap within an AI model, and together they noodle on how to get their work unstuck and shipped. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What tools might we use to gauge when our work is good enough? What are the signs and symptoms of looking for perfection? How might we use AI to ship our work more frequently? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Most solopreneurs think delegation is something you earn after hitting a revenue milestone. Claire Giovino, co-founder and CEO of 50hrs.com, says that belief is exactly what's keeping you buried in your inbox.In this episode, Claire breaks down "attention design," the practice of building your business around your energy, not just your time. She walks us through the energy audit you can start today (no budget required), why your inbox should be one of the FIRST things you delegate (even though it's usually the last), and the eliminate → automate → delegate framework that helped her hand off 90% of her business.We also dig into the difference between being busy and being productive, "sneaky procrastination" (looking productive while avoiding the one thing that actually grows your business), themed workdays, and why Claire hasn't needed an alarm clock in years.What you'll learn:How to run a 1–2 week energy audit and match your hardest work to your energy peaksWhy "only I can answer these emails" is a myth, and why fresh eyes often do it betterThe eliminate → automate → delegate framework for buying back your timeWhat to hand off first when you're doing sales, fulfillment, admin, AND contentHow themed days (social Mondays, SOP Tuesdays, call-only Wednesdays) kill context-switchingThe 6-month goal question that beats every 10-year planConnect with Claire:50hrs.com: book a free discovery call with Claire or her co-founderplaybook.50hrs.com: free playbook for hiring and training an assistant yourselfLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, share this episode with a fellow solopreneur, and subscribe on your favorite platform, including YouTube!

S11E07 – The Freelance crew discuss the annoyances of technology. Email us your questions at: FreelanceHeroismPodcast@gmail.com Visit Freelance Heroism on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/freelanceheroism/ We have a Patreon! Any support you can provide goes toward us giving you a better podcast listening experience: https://www.patreon.com/Freelance_heroism Check out Deece's webcomic! http://www.1d4rounds.com/ Find the cast on BlueSky: Deece: https://bsky.app/profile/roguist.bsky.social Rae: https://bsky.app/profile/raedrie.bsky.social You can find our gameplay videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TwfLOFsl192ExdAugebgg/ You can check out our web page here: https://rss.com/podcasts/freelancehero/ Intro theme is St. Augustine Red by Blue Dot Sessions, which is licensed under an AttributionNonCommercial 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/cafe-nostro/st-augustine-red/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

It's being called the 'Flamingo Revolution' – Albanians have taken to the streets in record numbers for more than a month, protesting their government's approval of a mega resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Freelance reporter Alice Taylor joins guest host Catherine Cullen to explain what flamingos have to do with the protests, what the protestors want, and why the government is digging in.

Ça fait deux ans que l'IA est censée tout révolutionner ton business. Mais honnêtement : tu travailles vraiment moins qu'avant ? Tu gagnes vraiment plus ? Ou t'as juste testé 57 outils et tu bosses autant qu'avant, voire plus ?Dans cet épisode solo, je te révèle les 4 actifs concrets à construire pour que ça change vraiment, quel que soit l'outil que tu utilises.Au programme :

Meet Hayley Conway, marketing, partnerships and fan experience consultant, and the co-founder of Principal the Label.Hayley's career began on the agency side, spending five years in media, buying TV ads for household brands (yes, including Red Rooster during the footy), before making the jump to client work, where recruiters kept telling her the skills weren't transferable. So she went contract-to-contract for two years, a self-imposed MBA in events, brand activation and PR and built the exact toolkit that now sees her working across Formula 1, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the AFL and AFLW, the Australian Open, Fox Sports and ESPN.Then in 2024, she backed herself even further, co-founding a racing-inspired fashion label that's just landed a NASCAR collaboration in the US.In this episode, Hayley shares how she turned a career working in corporate into a freelance career across F1, the Olympics and the AFL, why two years of contracting built a network no full-time role could, and the moment she moved away from agency work to choose the work she loved, over the corporate climb.We cover:(03:07) - Interview begins(05:21) - Quick Fire Questions(14:51) - Hayley's career in corporate before transitioning to sport(35:02) - How Hayley's business, Principal the Label, came to life(50:54) - What does the design process for a new drop look like(55:12) - Other labels or brands Hayley draws inspiration from(56:24) - Hayley's vision for Principal the Label in the futureIf you liked this ep, give these a go next:#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry #325: How to build a career in sports media from scratch with Brody BurrowsWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"One of the things that Patrick Radden Keefe told me was, when I'm doing interviews, I'm always thinking about the anecdote that I will tell someone later at a bar, this is the thing I talk about. That's helpful because there's so much to work with even in one interview or one scene, and the those little gems that you pull out instinctively when you're talking to other people have value, and so I'm often thinking about that in terms of writing," says Alex Ronan, who wrote "The Extremist in the Family" for the Atavist Magazine.Today we welcome Alex Ronan who wrote The Extremist in the Family: The Kerrs were devoted to one another and to their faith. But when one of their own rejected modern medicine in the name of God, they faced a dire question: What if her children ever needed a doctor to save their lives?There's a note as well: This story contains descriptions of child abuse and death. It draws from testimony given by many of the named subjects and extensive court records.That sets the table, no? It reminded me of the Metallica song “The God That Failed.” You should check it out. It's what happens when people who believe in divine healing reject medical treatment on religious grounds and die. This story has newborn deaths in it, wholly preventable with a little vaccine that addresses Rh incompatibility. Essentially, when an Rh negative mother conceives a child with an Rh positive father, and the fetus is Rh positive, the mother creates antibodies that attack the fetus's blood cells, which will lead to a potentially fatal case of jaundice, if untreated within a day or so after birth. Abigail, the baby, was Rh positive. Prayers did not, nor could they ever, have saved her. She wasn't the only one.Alex Ronan is a journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, New York, The New York Times, n + 1, The Nation, and Vogue. She was a 2023 recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship. She has had work optioned for film/television by Amazon Studios and Hulu, which is kinda cray. You can find her on Instagram at alexronan and on Substack at reallyalexronan.This was a really rich conversation, and she really came to play ball, which I always appreciate. We talk about:Using short fiction as a model for nonfiction writing How she builds character in nonfiction Active listening Divine healing The family, the story, and the stakes Putting the reader in different people's shoes Walking before writing Seeking the anecdote (a tip she learned from Patrick Radden Keefe) The power of practice And what she struggles withParting shot will be right after this part of the podcast. Let's wait no more. Here's Alex Ronan.

We obsess over income minimums (rent, bills, the baseline we need to survive) but treat the top end as infinite. In this episode, Carly and Joe challenge the "always more" mentality and make the case for setting an income ceiling in your life-first business.They dig into why more money almost always comes with strings attached, and why "enough" isn't a number, it's a measure of what each next level of income will cost you in time, health, and relationships. Carly shares a practical way to calculate what a genuinely good life actually costs (vacations, retirement, the coffee shops and live music you love...no yacht required), and Joe tells the story of turning down a million-dollar deal at his last startup because it didn't fit the focus.You'll learn:Why an income ceiling matters as much as an income floorHow to define "enough" without picking an arbitrary numberA framework for weighing new income opportunities against what they'll cost your lifeHow a ceiling unlocks the freedom to say no, take risks, and choose meaningful workThe honest caveat: a life-first business still takes hard work and sacrifice to buildThis isn't anti-money; it's anti-earning-at-the-expense-of-everything-you-value. If your business exists to support your life (not the other way around), this episode is for you.If this resonated, share it with a fellow solopreneur, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a five-star review; it helps other life-first soulpreneurs find the show.

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the creative process, and how we might build and iterate on our ideas. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How does Jen think about the creative process? And Pete?  What is the Ship of Theseus? What are some tactics and questions we can use to build and expand on existing ideas and frameworks?   More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com