Podcasts about freelance

After a trip down memory lane this week, Jen noodles with Pete on the ways in which we reflect, and how we might learn from our past self.  Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are different tactics for reflecting on the past? Why is it important to notice the repetitions in the problems we face? How might we look to the past for evidence or help with where we are now?   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

C'est frustrant de ne pas avancer sur un projet auquel tu crois vraiment.C'est exactement ce que racontait Nabil dans le dernier épisode En route : une super idée, une vraie conviction… mais pas le temps de s'y consacrer.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te propose plusieurs pistes pour comprendre d'où vient cette frustration… et voir si tu peux l'éliminer, ou au moins mieux vivre avec.Est-ce que toi aussi tu as un projet que tu laisses de côté en ce moment ? Qu'est-ce qui te bloque vraiment ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Un collègue d'espace de coworking de 21 ans m'a récemment un peu remis les idées en place.En discutant avec lui, j'ai réalisé à quel point nous — les entrepreneurs un peu plus seniors

J'ai discuté avec Julien, e-commerçant, qui m'a expliqué pourquoi son indicateur préféré, c'est... le coût d'acquisition!J'ai découvert qu'on pouvait le calculer de deux façons : en euros par client… ou en pourcentage du chiffre d'affaires.Et surtout, j'ai compris que nous aussi, freelances, on avait tout intérêt à suivre cet indicateur, même si notre ressource principale, ce n'est pas un budget pub mais notre temps.Alors, tu sais toi combien te “coûte” un nouveau client ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

 Quand l'humour devient un outil persuasif !Je reçois Adeline Perez Bondu que vous connaissez certainement sous @unamourdechef.  Adeline est humoriste avec plusieurs flèches à son arc : création de contenus humoristiques sur les réseaux sociaux et stand-up. Avec son compte @unamourdechef sur Instagram  et TikTok, elle décrypte de façon satirique le monde des RH (et aussi la fameuse génération Z). Vous comprendrez rapidement que l'humour peut vite permettre de motiver, de détendre, de fédérer et surtout de convaincre.  Dans cet épisode, j'aborderai avec Adeline les sujets suivants : 

C'est Carmine, une freelance que j'adore suivre, qui m'a soufflé l'idée de cette Minute Marine.Parmi ses KPIs, elle suit… son panier moyen. Et là, je me suis dit : mais oui, évidemment.Dans cette Minute Marine, je t'explique pourquoi c'est un indicateur hyper utile, comment on peut le calculer, et surtout comment on peut l'augmenter — sans forcément se transformer en machine à upsell.Et toi ?– Tu connais ton panier moyen ?– Tu saurais comment le faire grimper ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our Patreon As we all know, the ballet job market is incredibly competitive. But, not all ballet careers involve signing a year-long contract with a company. Some dancers choose other paths and we sat down with Linnea Swarting to hear from a dancer who traded the security of a company contract to pursue a freelance career.  She talked about how she made the decision to walk away from company life and how she got her first freelance gig. We also discussed what kinds of jobs are actually available to freelancers and then variety is pretty surprising! Think everything from corporate parties to full international tours performing Swan Lake.  We also discussed what touring companies really are, how Linnea finds jobs, what she looks for in contracts and how to negotiate before agreeing to join the project. Interested in learning more about the freelance life? You can find Linnea on her website or Instagram at @lswarting. Links: Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read & Submit Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

Aujourd'hui, on retrouve Nelly, Justine et Nabil pour le troisième épisode de la saison 3 de

This week, Pete shares with Jen some lessons he has learned from his swimming coach, on how to measure progress...by stopping the measuring. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might our existing tools actually hinder our forward momentum? Where might we be able to rely on ourselves more, rather than searching for external validation?  Why is it important to go slow, in order to go fast?   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

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2148: Daniella breaks down how to set your freelance rate when you have no idea what to charge. She covers researching the going rate through freelancer communities and rate databases, then walks through the hourly wage method, factoring in your expenses, your unpaid admin time, and the share of your hours that are actually billable. She closes with the other factors that move your number, including experience, how fast you work, availability, and discounts for steady clients. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iliketodabble.com/how-to-set-your-freelance-rate/ Quotes to ponder: "Don't focus too much on what other people are doing; set your rates based on what you feel is appropriate." "Reputation matters as a freelancer and clients will pay more (and offer consistent work more often) when you're reliable." "Keep in mind that low rates can help your business at the start, but eventually it makes sense to work fewer hours for higher paying clients and earn the same amount." Optimal Work Daily is a daily career advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on productivity, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your career a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

« Je n'ai pas de cas client. »C'est une phrase que j'entends souvent chez les freelances qui viennent de se repositionner ou de lancer une nouvelle offre.Le problème : sans preuve sociale, on se sent moins crédible… mais sans clients, difficile d'en créer.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te partage plusieurs pistes pour sortir de ce paradoxe et commencer à construire ta crédibilité.Et toi : comment tu fais quand tu n'as pas encore de cas client ? (Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Il y a quelques jours, j'ai parlé de “chaos décisionnel” dans une Minute Marine.Une expression un peu spectaculaire, oui… mais qui dit bien ce qu'elle veut dire.Aujourd'hui, je reviens dessus pour t'expliquer ce que j'entends par là, et surtout ce que j'ai identifié comme causes de ce chaos : solitude, manque de confiance, absence de routine ou de critères perso, surcharge mentale…Tu me diras si tu vis ça toi aussi ? Et ce qui t'aide à t'en sortir ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin 

C'est peut-être un détail pour vous… mais pour moi, ça veut dire beaucoup.Un nouveau rendez-vous de La Cohorte où l'on revient sur des phrases entendues dans les interviews du podcast. Des phrases qu'on aurait tort de laisser filer car elles révèlent beaucoup sur la manière de construire son business freelance!Aujourd'hui, je me replonge dans l'interview de Lucas, spécialiste Notion, qui nous a expliqué comment il gamifie son quotidien d'entrepreneur.Je reviens sur trois passages qui méritent qu'on s'y arrête :– quand Lucas décrit comment il s'envoie des notifications automatisées complètement loufoques dans Notion, pour transformer les tâches qui le saoulaient en petits moments de joie,– quand il explique pourquoi il préfère se fixer des objectifs mensuels réalistes — qu'il appelle des "quêtes" — plutôt qu'ambitieux à tout prix, et comment ça le maintient motivé mois après mois,– et quand il raconte comment il mesure non seulement ses résultats business, mais aussi son bien-être, avec ce qu'il appelle ses "kiwis" : des Key Wellbeing Indicators.Trois détails qui rappellent une chose simple : en solo, personne ne passe vérifier si tu vas bien au boulot.Pas de manager, pas de RH. C'est à toi de jouer ce rôle.Et toi, mon brin de romarin : est-ce tu te te marres suffisamment au boulot?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Do you need a mission statement as a solopreneur? Carly and Joe finally found something they disagree on, and it turns into one of the most useful conversations they have had.Joe makes the case that most business mission statements are useless. They get designed by committee, framed on a wall, and never looked at again. Carly agrees on the business side but pushes back hard on the personal side. She believes every solopreneur needs a life first mission statement, one that answers how you want to spend your days, who you want to be present for, and what enough actually looks like.In this episode you will hear Joe's six questions for thinking through your life mission, Carly's three part approach built around naming your non negotiables, describing your ideal Tuesday, and defining success that does not need an audience. They also share a challenge to help you find one commitment that violates your ideal life and decide what to do about it this week.If you have ever felt your business slowly taking over your life, this one is for you.Leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify, share this episode with another solopreneur, and subscribe on any platform, including YouTube.

C'est peut-être un détail pour vous… mais pour moi, ça veut dire beaucoup.Un nouveau rendez-vous de La Cohorte où l'on revient sur des phrases entendues dans les interviews du podcast. Des phrases qu'on aurait tort de laisser filer car elles révèlent beaucoup sur la manière de construire son business freelance!Aujourd'hui, je me replonge dans l'interview de Laurianne, la fondatrice de l'espace de coworking où j'ai posé mes valises.Je reviens sur trois passages qui m'ont particulièrement marquée :– quand Laurianne raconte comment, au début, elle bricolait en fin de mois pour réussir à payer son loyer, en allant chercher des revenus qui n'avaient rien à voir avec le cœur de son activité,– quand elle explique comment elle est passée du déni au pilotage, en mettant en place des outils et des rendez-vous réguliers avec ses chiffres,– et quand elle décrit ce basculement de posture : voir ses charges non plus comme un poids subi, mais comme un cadre stimulant, presque comme un moteur.Trois détails qui invitent à se poser des questions pas toujours confortables, mais franchement utiles :Est-ce que ta boîte est rentable ? Est-ce que tu es plutôt dans une rentabilité bricolée… ou une rentabilité durable ? Et est-ce que tu connais vraiment les indicateurs qui t'aident à piloter ton activité ?PS: Dans cet épisode, j'ai mentionné:La MM #95 - Des chiffres pour se regarder droit dans les yeuxLa MM #234 - "Je n'ai quasiment pas de charges"La MM #43 sur la rentabilité horaireÀ très vite,Marine

Quand on passe sa journée à travailler derrière un ordinateur, c'est pas évident de mettre en place et conserver des bonnes habitudes pour sa santé physique et mentale. Pourtant, la sédentarité tue les entrepreneurs à petit feu. Il existe néanmoins des pratiques, simples, qui peuvent nous aider sans pour autant y passer notre vie.Dans cet épisode de "Young, Wild & Freelance", Thomas Burbidge accueille Camille Allene, neuroscientifique qui explore les liens entre le mouvement et la santé mentale, entrepreneure en vulgarisation scientifique, et surtout experte en santé physique et mentale, pour une discussion passionnante et détaillée sur l'importance du corps et de l'esprit dans le monde du travail.Camille partage son expérience personnelle face aux douleurs musculo-articulaires et aux défis de maintenir une bonne posture au quotidien devant un bureau. Elle explique comment des pratiques régulières comme l'exercice physique, le yoga et la méditation peuvent non seulement prévenir le burn-out, mais aussi améliorer la prise de décision et la santé globale.En plus de son expérience personnelle, Camille met en lumière des recherches scientifiques sur les fluctuations cognitives liées au cycle menstruel des femmes et l'importance de ces découvertes pour mieux comprendre et optimiser nos performances selon notre biologie. Ensemble, Thomas et Camille débattent des pratiques d'hygiène de vie, de la gestion des addictions et du déséquilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle - des thèmes cruciaux particulièrement pour les entrepreneurs.Avec des conseils pratiques, des échanges enrichissants et des anecdotes personnelles, cet épisode est une mine d'or pour ceux qui cherchent à équilibrer leur santé physique et mentale dans leur vie professionnelle.▬▬ L'invité du podcast : Camille Allene ▬▬LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-allene-451152123/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/allenecamille/Site : https://www.camilleallene.com/▬▬ Se repérer dans l'épisode - les choses qu'on cite ▬▬1. Étude parue dans Science sur les changements structurels du cerveau pendant le cycle menstruel :- Lien : https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abd3620---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

Aujourd'hui, on retrouve Nelly, Justine et Nabil pour le deuxième épisode de la saison 3 de En Route.Avec eux, on se donne rendez-vous tous les deux mois pour faire, au micro du podcast, un point d'étape sur leur activité freelance : ce qui a avancé, ce qui coince, et ce qu'ils veulent mettre en place pour la suite.Dans cet épisode, on parle de décisions pas toujours confortables, de nouvelles missions, et de la difficulté à garder le cap quand tout s'accélère.- Nelly raconte pourquoi elle a refusé une mission pourtant bien payée — et ce que ça dit de sa façon de travailler avec ses clients.- Nabil démarre une nouvelle mission qui sécurise son activité pour plusieurs mois.- Justine, de retour de vacances, essaie de remettre de l'ordre dans ses priorités… sans s'éparpiller.On parle aussi de prospection, de charge mentale, de prise de recul… et de ce que ça change, concrètement, dans leur quotidien.Mais je ne t'en dis pas plus. Tu auras tout le détail de leurs avancées et de leurs réflexions en écoutant l'épisode !Les références évoquées par Nelly, Justine et Nabil:La page Linkedin du Club des Acheteurs FreelancesLe salon SMXLe BNI (réseau business)Le Sommet des FondatricesChangeNOW

After submitting many proposals between the two of them, Pete and Jen noodle on their proposal writing process, and how they might help their clients to write their own. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are the three key questions to answer when writing a proposal? How might you identify the core problem that your proposal is meant to solve? Why is it important to consider who will be reading the proposal you submit?   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 you could build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it? In this episode of The Life-First Solopreneur, Carly and Joe sit down with Francesca Ciucci, a marketing strategist and founder who has built a thriving global business across eight countries without a full-time team and without burning out.Francesca shares why she deliberately chose not to scale into an agency, how she structures her services to protect her time, and the systems she uses to keep work from taking over her life. She opens up about the loneliness of solopreneurship, the hidden challenges of the digital nomad lifestyle, and how her psychology background shaped the boundaries she lives by.You will hear honest conversations about burnout, saying no, fighting FOMO, and why the most important thing you can do as a solopreneur is be kind to yourself.Whether you are just starting your solopreneur journey or looking to realign your business with the life you actually want, this episode is full of wisdom and practical takeaways.In this episode, you will learnWhy scaling is not the only definition of successHow to build services that protect your time and energyThe systems and boundaries that make a life-first business possibleThe dark side of the laptop lifestyle and how to manage itWhy community matters so much for solopreneursHow to say no and let go of FOMOConnect with Francesca at francescaciucci.com and on LinkedIn.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, share it with a fellow solopreneur, and leave us a five-star review to help us reach more life first entrepreneurs.

Send us Fan MailWe're back from a little hiatus, and we're kicking things off with Christina Kwiek of X and Co., a lettering, illustration, and branding studio based in Brooklyn.Christina walks us through her path from a childhood spent training as a ballerina to a last-minute pivot into art school, and how she's found her way back to ballet as an adult, just for the joy of it. We get into the reality of freelancing for the last 8 years: the moment she quit a full-time job for a one-month freelance gig, the ebbs and flows that never fully go away, and how her slow seasons have actually led to some of her biggest projects. If you've ever wondered whether you have to hustle nonstop or post every day to build a creative business, this episode is a really honest look at another way to do it. All that and more when you listen to this episode:Christina's jump from ballet to art  schoolWhy she quit her job for a one-month freelance contractThe ebbs and flows of 8 years of freelancingHow slow seasons have led to her biggest projectsInside her business: branding, murals, and licensingWhere her clients actually find her (Instagram, Pinterest, and cold outreach)How cold outreach has changed, and why she still does itWhy she stepped back from posting and treats Instagram like a portfolioFinding cohesive creative style without forcing itConnect with Christina KwiekInstagramMentioned in this episode:X and Co. The Kernference 2026 Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtype @ilanagriffoKeep the conversation going on SlackLearn more about Art Licensing with GoodtypeGrow your art licensing portfolio with 5 free prompts!Grab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!Connect with Katie & Ilana from GoodtypeGoodtype WebsiteGoodtype on InstagramGoodtype on YoutubeWe wrote a book! Grab a copy and sign up to access the audiobook when we release it!Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

Thought leadership expert Bill Sherman joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss how experts can scale their ideas to create impactful thought leadership. Bill shares insights from his extensive experience in helping individuals and organizations codify and amplify their ideas.In this episode, we delve into the nuances of thought leadership, from defining it to exploring business models and the importance of a focused target audience. Bill also discusses the impact equation and how to effectively communicate ideas to create lasting influence.00:00 - Introduction to Bill Sherman00:19 - Journey into Thought Leadership01:51 - Defining Thought Leadership05:41 - Emerging Thought Leaders08:44 - The Thought Leadership Handbook13:09 - Business Models of Thought Leadership16:49 - Target Audience Importance21:49 - Licensing and Certification25:09 - Alternatives to Writing a Book33:39 - Impact Equation43:47 - Final ThoughtsGuest bioBill Sherman is the COO of Thought Leadership Leverage and lead author of The Thought Leadership Handbook. For more than twenty years he's helped executives, authors, and experts take their ideas to scale — and he co-hosts the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, now past 700 episodes.Website » https://aha-moments.com/Book » https://thoughtleadershiphandbook.com/LinkedIn » https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-sherman-aha-moments/Podcast » https://thoughtleadershipleverage.com/thought-leadership-podcasts/

C'est peut-être un détail pour vous… mais pour moi, ça veut dire beaucoup.Un nouveau rendez-vous de La Cohorte où l'on revient sur des phrases entendues dans les interviews du podcast. Des phrases qu'on aurait tort de laisser filer car elles révèlent beaucoup sur la manière de construire son business freelance!Aujourd'hui, on se replonge dans l'interview de Philippe, ingénieur et data scientist hyper spécialisé en maintenance prédictive pour les PME industrielles.Je reviens sur deux passages clés :– quand Philippe explique pourquoi l'hyper spécialisation ne ferme pas des portes… mais permet au contraire d'être trouvé au bon moment par les bons prospects,– et quand il montre comment il utilise des cas clients concrets pour prouver qu'il est la solution à un problème précis, plutôt qu'un profil “compétent parmi d'autres”.Deux détails qui invitent à un exercice salutaire : arrêter de réfléchir uniquement à ce que tu sais faire… et te demander quelles sont les alternatives réelles de tes prospects s'ils ne passent pas par toi.CDI, autre freelance, internalisation, IA… Plus les options sont nombreuses, plus il devient stratégique de mieux définir ton terrain de jeu.Et toi: pense au dernier prospect avec la/lequel-le tu as échangé, si elle ou il ne bosse pas avec toi demain, quelles sont ses alternatives?Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

The party enters the city of Karnath and explores the Cathedral of Sovereign Hosts. 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/

C'est peut-être un détail pour vous… mais pour moi, ça veut dire beaucoup.Un nouveau rendez-vous de La Cohorte où l'on revient sur des phrases entendues dans les interviews du podcast. Des phrases qu'on aurait tort de laisser filer car elles révèlent beaucoup sur la manière de construire son business freelance!Aujourd'hui, on se plonge dans l'interview de Marine, entrepreneure qui raconte son passage de la micro-entreprise à une société.Je reviens sur trois passages marquants :– quand Marine explique pourquoi elle ne s'est pas posé la question de changer de statut pour des raisons de plafond… mais comme une décision stratégique, notamment autour de l'optimisation financière,– quand elle partage l'impact, pas si anodin, du mot micro sur sa posture d'entrepreneure, sa façon de se percevoir et de se projeter,– et quand elle explique comment le choix de sa structure est aussi devenu un levier pour soutenir ses projets personnels et se projeter dans la durée.Trois détails qui rappellent que la forme juridique n'est pas qu'un sujet administratif.Sur le papier, elle ne change rien à ce que tu fais au quotidien. Mais dans les faits, elle peut influencer ta posture, ta confiance… et la façon dont tu te projettes dans ton activité.Et toi: Où tu en es aujourd'hui? Tu vois ton activité entrepreneuriale comme un “test”… ou comme quelque chose sur lequel tu peux vraiment construire dans la durée ?PS: Dans cet épisode, j'ai mentionné la MM #234 - "Je n'ai (quasiment) pas de charges" À très vite,Marine

Freelance athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy is here to preview the European Athletics Championship with Phil Egan. They discuss Sharlene Mawdsley's injury, Kate O'Connor's success and much, much more!

Pricing strategist Shannon Mattern joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss how to present pricing options in a project proposal based on the mindset of the buyer: investment-minded, expense-minded, and hustle-minded. In this episode, we dive into Shannon's Package Matrix method, a framework she developed to offer clients different levels of service and pricing options. We explore how to implement this strategy, manage client expectations, and ensure timely payments.00:00 Introduction00:25 Shannon's Background01:24 Overcoming Pricing Challenges02:24 Package Matrix Method06:23 Implementing Package Matrix10:58 Sales Process and Payment Terms17:21 Handling Client Delays20:58 Sales Cycle and Proposal Strategy28:03 Presenting Proposals39:51 Follow-up and Decision Deadlines47:19 Final Thoughts and ResourcesShannon Mattern is a pricing strategist and the creator of the Package Matrix™ Method. She's also the host of the Profitable Web Designer and Anchor High podcasts, and founder of Web Designer Academy, where she helps women web designers move from undercharging to premium pricing. You can connect with Shannon at https://shannonmattern.com or on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/shannonmattern

You left your 9-to-5 for freedom, so why does your calendar still run your life?In this episode of The Life-First Solopreneur, Carly and Joe tackle a habit most solopreneurs don't even realize they have: building their business around the clock instead of around themselves. If you've ever filled an open time slot with whatever felt urgent (hello, inbox), this one's for you.Carly introduces a simple 3-step energy audit framework you can start using today:Step 1 – Identify Your High-Energy Windows Track your energy (not your schedule) for one full week. Rate each block of time as sharp, steady, or dragging. Don't judge it, just observe. You'll likely discover two to three genuine peak windows per day, and they may be shorter than you think.Step 2 – Match Peak Energy to High-Value Work Once you know your windows, protect them for the work that actually moves your business forward — strategy, revenue-generating tasks, relationship building. Stop spending your best hours on email, Slack, and admin.Step 3 – Structure Your Operations Around Your Rhythms Move recurring meetings, client calls, and contractor check-ins outside your peak windows. Batch low-energy tasks together. Communicate your availability to clients; it's a boundary, not an inconvenience. Build a daily template and default to it.Joe adds a power tactic: use Calendly (or similar tools) to create separate meeting types with different available time slots, one for high-energy meetings, one for everything else, so your schedule enforces your energy plan automatically.Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, this episode gives you a concrete system to stop optimizing your schedule and start optimizing your output.Challenge: Start your energy audit this week. One week of honest observation can reshape how you run your entire business.Key Topics: energy management for solopreneurs, life-first business, the ownership trap, productivity without burnout, scheduling strategies, solopreneur time management, peak performance windows

This week, Pete brings his sighs and his aha moments around grown up sh*t to Jen, and they unpack it all together. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is adulting so hard sometimes? What tactics might we utilize to navigate difficult situations and conversations? How might we think about finding solutions and take ownership of the problems we encounter?   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 does swiping right on a dating app have to do with growing your business? A lot more than you think.In this episode, Carly and Joe sit down with Colin Hodge, national bestselling author of Outrageous Startup Growth and founder behind one of the most talked-about dating apps of the last decade. Colin reveals how the same psychology that drives people to swipe, match, and keep coming back is the exact playbook solopreneurs can use to acquire users, build loyalty, and stand out without a big marketing budget.We cover why understanding your target user beats the build it and they will come myth, how to turn rejection into a resilience-building muscle, and why getting rejected from Microsoft was the best thing that ever happened to Colin's career. He breaks down the unfinished task principle behind every cliffhanger and progress bar, Cialdini's persuasion tactics you can use starting today, and how to create powerful social proof even before you have customers.Colin also digs into the double-edged scarcity mindset, why curiosity is an overlooked competitive advantage, and his TRUTH framework for building a brand that actually feels authentic. Plus, in a world flooded with AI content, he shares why sounding like a real human might be your biggest edge.Grab a notebook. This one is packed.In this episodeHow dating app psychology applies to business and startupsWhy you need to understand your user before you buildTurning rejection into resilience through exposureThe hidden cost of fitting into corporate lifeThe unfinished task principle and why cliffhangers workCialdini's persuasion tactics for solopreneursBuilding social proof with just one or two customersThe scarcity mindset as a superpower and a weightWhy curiosity uncovers hidden growthThe TRUTH framework for authentic brandingStanding out in the age of AIEnjoying the show? Leave us a five-star review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe on your favorite platform, including YouTube.Life First. Then Business.

S11E11 – The Freelance Crew trade drinking stories and Nate quizzes the group about the LD50. 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/

Si vous vous demandez pourquoi vos prospects hésitent ou abandonnent avant de passer à l'achat, cet épisode est fait pour vous. Je partage avec vous les 3 erreurs les plus fréquentes qui empêchent les prospects de devenir clients. Mais surtout, je vous explique comment les éviter, pour transformer vos efforts marketing en véritables résultats.---------------Besoin d'un coach sur les réseaux sociaux? Mon partenaire Swello l'a fait. Et comme vous écoutez le Podcast du Marketing, vous avez le droit à 20% de réduction >> Découvrir Swello---------------

L'été, c'est le révélateur de ton business model.Si ton chiffre d'affaires s'effondre en juillet-août, ce n'est pas ton offre le problème, ni ton expertise : c'est ton modèle. Quand tu vends ton temps, tu ne factures plus dès que tu pars. Et tes clients, eux, partent aussi.Je suis passée par là. Ma première année en freelance, mon client m'a dit « on se retrouve en septembre » fin juin. Deux mois de CA en moins, sans même prendre de vacances. Aujourd'hui je pars six semaines et mon business tourne sans moi.Dans cet épisode, je te donne exactement ce que je fais (et ce que je ne fais surtout pas) en juillet et en août :→ Pourquoi je te déconseille formellement de prospecter comme un bourrin en août→ Le seul vrai KPI du solopreneur → Les 4 actifs à construire cet été → Les 4 briques de ton système IA → Comment j'ai collecté 700 leads en une semaine, entre deux vacances→ La différence entre une offre et un produit (et pourquoi ça change tout)→ Le stop and go : la compétence sous-estimée du solopreneurUn épisode pour te réconcilier avec l'été, arrêter de culpabiliser sur ton chiffre d'affaires de juillet, et sortir de septembre avec un business qui ne dépend plus de ta présence.Toi aussi passe l'été à construire au lieu de subir : profite de l'offre Solopreneur Summer et rejoins-nous dans l'Incubateur Solopreneur avant le 4 août !À lundi pour les épisodes quotidiens du Solopreneur Summer

the arrest of former Lebanon central bank governor Riad Salameh, Kuwait's temporary suspension of new freelance business licenses, and Dubai's rise to more than 81,000 millionaires as it cements its position as one of the world's fastest-growing wealth hubs.

Make Money Fixing Broken Spreadsheets on Upwork (No Coding Needed) Using ChatGPT + Regex Make money online with an AI side gig using a 12-minute formula the industry is panicking over. In this episode, discover the contrarian shortcut that transforms complexity into action, and why established entrepreneurs don't want you to find out. https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Tracy explains how people can earn quick money on Upwork by fixing urgent spreadsheet issues for desperate business owners, often $50–$150 per job, without needing to code, by using ChatGPT to generate formulas (including regex) and troubleshoot common errors like broken VLOOKUPs, date serial problems, array formula issues, connection permissions, and old VBA macros. It emphasizes asking clarifying questions, delivering more robust fixes like XLOOKUP, and following up with explanations and preventative recommendations to build repeat business, testimonials, referrals, and a stronger profile. It argues that long-term income comes from shifting from reactive fixes to prevention: building templates, dashboards, training, and automation services (Power Query, Apps Script, Zapier) while staying consistent to remain visible in Upwork's algorithm, and it ends by promoting the AI Escape Plan Newsletter and giving a 24-hour action step to analyze job postings for recurring pain phrases. 00:00 Upwork Spreadsheet Goldmine 01:25 Spreadsheet Hell Explained 03:03 Six Common Error Types 04:02 Fixing VLOOKUP Fast 05:39 Turn Fixes Into Clients 06:48 Regex Pays More 09:58 Psychology Of Desperation 11:17 The Pay Ceiling Trap 12:07 Build Systems Not Fixes 13:18 90 Day Execution Plan 14:16 Stay Visible Daily 15:15 Deepen Sideways Skills 16:23 Why This Is Recession Proof 17:12 Reputation Compounds 19:38 Whiskered Wisdom: Your Action Step 20:43 Final Thoughts   Upwork, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, ChatGPT, VLOOKUP, Regular Expression, REGEX, ChatGPT spreadsheet, VLOOKUP error, side hustle 2026, Excel formula errors fixed with AI, Regex formula generator, ChatGPT, Make money fixing spreadsheets, AI side hustle, no coding, XLOOKUP vs VLOOKUP, Freelance, Excel help, Upwork, Fiverr, AI automation, side income, make money online, ai side gig, ai entrepreneur, income growth hacks, business automation tools, digital entrepreneur, Entrepreneur, entrepreneur podcast, entrepreneur tips, Entrepreneurship, Entreprenuer, make money, online business, online entrepreneurship, online opportunities, podcast entrepreneur, tips for entrepreneurs https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carly scrolls LinkedIn and sees a friend announcing new funding and a tenth hire. The comments are exploding. Carly feels a pang of envy, then realizes something odd. She doesn't actually want any of it.That contradiction is the heart of this episode. Joe and Carly dig into why solopreneurs still feel the pull of a scoreboard they deliberately walked away from, and what to do about it.In this episodeWhy wanting recognition doesn't mean you made the wrong choiceJoe's literal nightmare about a conference table full of new hiresThe difference between "rank me highly" pride and "I did good work" prideWhy nobody celebrates a casserole, a swim lesson, or an empty grocery storeThe question that settles it, would you trade freedom back for recognitionJoe's thought experiment borrowed from a friend who quit smoking cold turkeyYour challenge, write your own definition of recognitionIf you know someone building a Life-First business, send them this episode. Subscribe wherever you listen, and leave a five-star review to help more Life-First solopreneurs find the show.

”Expertise whisperer” Wes Wheless joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about turning corporate expertise into a solo consulting business. We talked about his new book, The Expert's Privilege, how corporate professionals can recognize transferable expertise, why visual IP helps consultants explain their work, and what to do before making the leap from employee to independent consultant.Chapters01:35 - From Corporate to Consulting03:48 - Pivoting Toward Solo Consultants06:16 - Daily Email, Authority, and Visual IP11:46 - The Expert's Privilege18:36 - Why Corporate Experts Undervalue Their Skills23:23 - Excavating Your Expertise27:18 - Finding Your Zone of Genius32:44 - From Self-Examination to Market Validation35:30 - What to Do Before You Leave Corporate40:22 - A Book Is FOR Someone44:23 - Writing the Book With Support52:06 - Launch Strategy and Early ResultsAbout WesWes Wheless is an "expertise whisperer," founder of Develop My IP, and creator of The Lightbulb, a daily email for corporates-turned-consultants.After two consecutive tech layoffs, Wes traded a 20-year corporate career spanning consulting, enterprise, and startups for a solo practice helping experts turn their knowledge into IP, frameworks, and "intellectual headshots."Wes holds business degrees from The Wharton School and Kellogg School of Management and lives in Seattle, Washington. The Expert's Privilege is his first book.LinksResources & Services: weswheless.comThe Expert's Privilege: wesbook.comBuy on Amazon: buywesbook.comThe Lightbulb email: lightbulbemail.comFen Druadin, Book Midwife: fendruadin.com (00:00) - Introduction (01:35) - From Corporate to Consulting (03:48) - Pivoting Toward Solo Consultants (06:16) - Daily Email, Authority, and Visual IP (11:46) - The Expert's Privilege (18:36) - Why Corporate Experts Undervalue Their Skills (23:23) - Excavating Your Expertise (27:18) - Finding Your Zone of Genius (32:44) - From Self-Examination to Market Validation (35:30) - What to Do Before You Leave Corporate (40:22) - A Book Is for Someone (44:23) - Writing the Book With Support (52:06) - Launch Strategy and Early Results (55:31) - Where to Find Wes ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Danny Gal was born and raised in the UK, and now lives outside of London. He attended University in Nottingham... yep, the same one from Robin Hood. He LOVES challenges, and not just any challenges - the hard ones. He is done Iron Man competitions, ultra marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and jumped out of a perfectly good plane, to name a few. He loves doing them once... and then never again. He's got 2 small kids, and believes in work hard, play hard.Danny has worked in many roles in the past, across enterprises and the like. What he found most difficult was scaling himself. He got to talking with his now co-founder about building something around the idea of scaling oneself, and took it to some businesses to validate it. Once he saw them get excited about it, he figured they were onto something.This is the creation story of Proteams.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://proteams.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygal/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.app* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a recent episode on packing, Jen and Pete spend this week mulling over the idea of its opposite: unpacking. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some tactics we might use to make it easier to manage change? How might we assess what everyone on our team needs before making a plan? What surprises might we find when we take a different path than planned? 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