Clients From Hell Podcast
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 150 ratingsFrom one of Tumblr's most popular blogs and straight into your earholes, join Clients From Hell editor Bryce Bladon and a rotating panel of guests. The Clients From Hell podcast is equal parts humorous and helpful as it explores the landscape for creative professionals, providing insights into survival and exploring the future of the self-employed.
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From garage band to concert hall for creatives: Brent Weaver on freelancing in the Deep End
November 05, 2020 20:13 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe difference between playing in the garage and playing in an arena is one of finding your audience. Sure, you can stay in your garage and have your mom tell you you're great, or you can get out in front of a crowd and find out what they like. On today's episode, Brent Weaver of uGurus.com explains how a creative freelancer can apply this insight to freelancing, by getting out there and finding the right clients for you, sharing the same strategies that have helped hundreds of consultant...
Graduate from freelance to consultant with Michael Zipursky of consultingsuccess.com
September 30, 2020 15:52 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe difference between a "freelancer" and a "consultant" is very fine. In many ways, it's just a shift in philosophy, but it can yield great dividends because clients view the two very differently. On today's episode, host Kyle Carpenter talks with Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success, who has been coaching agencies and solopreneurs to building the consulting businesses they want for over a decade. He shares his steps for becoming a successful consultant, and they key difference in approa...
Never stop starting: Personal Trainer Adam Bradley on how Creatives can stay healthy
September 15, 2020 14:54 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWorking from home is the new reality, and with it comes a very, VERY sedentary lifestyle. Without having to leave your house to do anything, it's easy to fall out of fitness and into new health problems. Personal trainer Adam Bradley works with artists and creative workers one-on-one, offering personal consultations about how to keep in shape in ways that work for you. In today's episode offers host Kyle Carpenter some tips about how to stay healthy while working from home, and his philoso...
Manage yourself, make money: Marcel Petitpas on project management for freelancers!
August 18, 2020 17:50 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWhether you're a designer, a programmer, an illustrator, or a writer, if you work for yourself you are on some level a project manager. It can be a full-time job keeping yourself in a full-time job, and chances are you're wasting time and losing money in ways you haven't even noticed yet. But don't worry - Marcel Petitpas of Parakeeto makes a living by helping agencies and solopreneurs make the most out of their jobs, and he shares his strategies for effective project management with host ...
How creatives can crush crowdfunding: Nalin of Crush Crowdfunding
August 04, 2020 17:23 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFor many of us, crowdfunding holds a certain magical allure. It's the silver bullet, the golden ticket, the decision that can change EVERYTHING... IF we can get it together to finally put together that dream project. For Nalin Chuapetcharasopon, crowdfunding is a part of every day. That's because she runs Crush Crowdfunding, a consultancy that helps businesses succeed on platforms like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. She talks with host Kyle Carpenter about why freelancers absolutely SHOULD be ...
Order ON the menu: Kai Davis on how to productize service for better pay
July 14, 2020 18:17 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIf you've ever written a detailed, thoughtful proposal only to have a client glance at it and reject it right away, you know that having to describe the work you do EVERY TIME you do it is exhausting. Kai Davis solved this problem by turning his services into products with set prices! In today's episode talks with Kyle about the advantages of this approach, how to get started with it, and how to use it to make more money on the same amount of work! Today's links: https://kaidavis.com/...
DO Worry, Be Happy: Ben Lee on maintaining a creative business in pandemic
June 30, 2020 17:06 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWe're all going through A LOT right now, and it's not always easy to stay on track with your business, or even your creative practice. In this week's episode, host Kyle Carpenter speaks with illustrator and designer Ben Lee about what creative life looks like during the pandemic, and even what it means to be creative when the world is, you know, basically on fire. It's a frank and kind conversation that grapples with topics we're all facing, in one way or another! Today's links: http://...
Hard sell your soft skills: Alison Grade of The Freelance Bible
June 16, 2020 21:22 - 29 minutes - 27 MBAlison Grade wrote The Freelance Bible because she saw her students develop skills in their field and then take their first, tentative steps towards running their own business... and not know what to do. At all. One of the key problems for new freelancers and anyone having to pivot because of COVID-19 is not recognizing that the SOFT skills they have - i.e. the ones you didn't go to school for - are sometimes even more important than those you actually trained for. She walks Kyle through h...
Ami Sanyal on how to get your dream gig through your dream mentor
June 03, 2020 15:25 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIf you're in the habit of combing job postings, you might have come across your dream job, got excited, applied and then... didn't hear back. Nothing. Not one peep. Even though you know in your heart you were the perfect fit for that job, and it was perfect for you! The solution to this all too common experience isn't a "killer cover letter." It's showing clients that you're the right fit for the job BEFORE it even goes to the posting. That means being proactive, and making relationships w...
Want great clients? Get social proof! Meg Cumby on the art of client testimonials
May 14, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBYou can be great at what you do, but if you can't convince your clients that you are, you're not going to get the jobs you want. That's why getting outstanding testimonials is so important to a freelance business! Testimonial consultant Meg Cumby joins Kyle to discuss the key to getting FANTASTIC testimonials from your clients. HINT: it involves picking up the phone! Today's links: https://megcumby.com https://twitter.com/megcumby https://megcumby.com/questions Check out the book...
Why now is the time to help: Alison K's guide to freelancing in COVID-19
April 28, 2020 18:55 - 15 minutes - 15 MBIt's easy to get bogged down in feelings of anxiety and sadness right now, which makes it a perfect time to look outside and see what you can do for others. That's freelance mentor extraordinaire Alison K's strategy, and she tells Kyle how she's been checking in on her clients for their sake and hers, and how she's using this as an opportunity to work on her business in the ways that she can manage. It's an inspiring talk with actionable strategies about how to continue to grow when it feels...
What to do RIGHT NOW: Bryce Bladon and Vernon Southward on freelancing in the COVID crisis
April 13, 2020 16:26 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBCOVID-19 has changed EVERYTHING, including the landscape of freelance work in the world. A team of Clients From Hell All Stars (host Kyle Carpenter, former host Bryce Bladon and site owner, Vernon Southward) meet to take stock of what it means to freelance now, how they're thinking about this new reality, offer actionable strategies for what you could be doing with any extra free time you might have, and what the future might bring. These are strange times, but you're not experiencing the...
Do good, get paid: Michael Fraser of Grantcrafty on community and values-based business
March 06, 2020 13:40 - 27 minutes - 40.3 MBWe all want to change the world, don't we? We'd like to leave things better than they were without us, but it's so hard to work full-time and still have energy left for "causes." That is, of course, unless you make your causes your job. Michael Fraser of Grantcrafty started as a freelance grantwriter for non-profits and now runs a small business, searching out funding opportunities for great causes and providing copy and marketing solutions for them too. He talks with Kyle about how he bec...
Overcome the starving artist within: Duane Jones of Art Pays Me
February 18, 2020 15:13 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBYou have to suffer for your art. If you truly care about something, you'd do it for free. Great artists aren't recognized in their lifetimes. We've all heard these ideas, and internalized them to some extent. Duane Jones fights back against them with his clothing and lifestyle brand, Art Pays Me, reminding everyone that what you do, and who you are, has value. It takes courage to turn creativity into a business, and he talks with Kyle Carpenter about why the world will be a better place if...
Freelancing around the world: Lynette Adams on house-sitting and work!
February 04, 2020 17:26 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThe great thing about remote work is you can travel while doing it. Of course, we all know we CAN, but how many of us actually pull up stakes and do it? Lynette Adams is a freelance writer and editor who recently wrote an article for The New York Times on housesitting, and how you can build a life for yourself trotting the globe. SPOILERS: it's a lot like freelancing! She and Kyle talk how to build a reputation as a reliable housesitter, what it teaches about client relations, the unexpect...
From full-time to freelance, again! The return of Bryce Bladon!
January 14, 2020 16:25 - 31 minutes - 46.1 MBLife is full of changes. One moment you can be a freelancer, the next you can be working full-time for one of the most exciting blockchain projects in the world, and then a freelancer again! ...Okay, that's pretty specific. But that's exactly the journey Bryce Bladon has taken over the last few years, and he joins old friend Kyle Carpenter to discuss his return to the freelance fold, the strategies he's used to hit the ground running, and why knowing yourself is the most important thing yo...
How to make movies, freelance style: Wes Anthony of Firehouse Creative
December 31, 2019 21:05 - 44 minutes - 64.4 MBMaking movies is hard. You need to be a combination director, camera person, sound designer, project manager and so much more. To do it successfully, you need to be disciplined with your time and your efforts. Wes Anthony of Firehouse Creative has been making film and video projects for a diverse set of clients for years now, and he chatted with host Kyle Carpenter about a recent gig that tested his skills and what it took to make his company a success. Topics include remote work, pricing...
The future of freelance is freelance, but will that future work for freelancers?
December 10, 2019 18:23 - 24 minutes - 36.3 MBIt will, if we start taking the right steps NOW. Adam Roach and Anya Switzer started LANCE, a freelancing solutions network in Canada in order to start pushing back against the race to the bottom clients want for their freelance employees. They share with Kyle their assessment of the problems freelancers face today and will face tomorrow, how they're trying to get in front of them, and what you can do to make sure that your freelance career remains flexible and lucrative. Today's links: ...
Freelance Forgiveness: Mike Tanner and the relationships in our heads
November 27, 2019 19:06 - 25 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's a familiar feeling. You overpromised a client on deliverables and got overwhelmed with work, or family stuff came up, or you hit a wall in the project that you just couldn't overcome. You put it off for a day, then two days, then a week... All of a sudden you're way overdue and you haven't talked to the client in that entire time. Clearly they're furious with you, fuming behind your back. Or are they? Mike Tanner talks with Kyle Carpenter about the ways we create imaginary relationshi...
Work/life balance is bogus: Cami Travis-Groves and the secret to work/life harmony
November 12, 2019 20:49 - 21 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's the middle of winter, and a massive tree just crashed down on your house. What do you do? It happened to Cami Travis-Groves, and she knows she did exactly the right thing. She expressed gratitude that nobody was hurt and move on. She brings that attitude to her working life as a designer and as a coach for freelancers, and she shares her tips for how to rise to every occasion and why "work/life balance" is, in her eyes, totally bogus. As a bonus, listen to host Kyle Carpenter pitc...
You need a (virtual) assistant: Melissa Smith of the Association of Virtual Assistants
October 29, 2019 18:10 - 21 minutes - 31.2 MBDo you have an assistant? Should you? Look at what you have to do today; how much of it is what you want your job to be, and how much of it is something you hate to do? What if you had someone who could do that stuff for you, so you could focus on being the designer/programmer/writer you always wanted to be? Melissa Smith is the founder of the Association of Virtual Assistants and she's of the opinion that everyone growing a business should have an assistant to help them do the things...
Business tips from a pro caricature artist: Julia Kelly
October 09, 2019 18:22 - 22 minutes - 32.1 MBBalancing a passion for art and a talent for business isn't always the easiest, but it can be done. Just look at Julia Kelly, who turned a part-time job doing caricature art into a full-time business that paid her more than accounting work! In today's episode, she talks with Kyle about the lessons she learned in client management from doing caricature art (hint: understanding your client means paying attention to more than just what they're saying), describes her path forward in a new bus...
Overwhelmed? Get over it with Emily Leach
September 26, 2019 17:29 - 28 minutes - 42.2 MBIt's the 21st Century. Chances are you're feeling overwhelmed right now. If you are, listen to this interview with The Freelance Conference's Emily Leach to find her effective strategies for managing overwhelm! Even better, her tip isn't just "plan better." It's to reach out to people you love and keep human connections in the picture. Find out why this works in this interview! Today's links: https://freelanceconference.com bit.ly/FREECONKyleCarpenter https://twitter.com/emilyle...
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Money Conversation: Ilise Benun on discussing budget
September 03, 2019 15:42 - 25 minutes - 37 MBDon't you just hate talking about money with clients? Either you're quoting WAY too low, or you're putting out a number that makes you feel like an imposter. Either way, talking budget is a source of incredible anxiety for most freelancers. Unless, of course, you're Ilise Benun. Ilise LOVES having the money conversation with clients, and that's because she's figured out a great trick for making both her and her clients comfortable discussing budget. It's a simple trick, but it's a mind-...
Clarity is key: Wes Jones and maintaining awesome client relations
August 20, 2019 19:02 - 26 minutes - 39.1 MBClient relationships break down. It's a bummer, but it happens. But what causes it? Wes Jones has been a project manager both with agencies and as a freelancer to know that things deteriorate when communication isn't clear. That's why he wrote the Producer Playbook to help make sure that everyone on a project can be on the same page. On this week's episode, Wes chats with Kyle about his strategies for managing client expectations and making sure your needs as a freelancer are met. He al...
Pay it forward, give it back: Maddy Osman and altruism in freelancing
August 06, 2019 18:30 - 25 minutes - 37.4 MBIt's rough out there these days. Sometimes, you have to make your own good. That's what Maddy Osman was thinking when she created a scholarship for freelancers on her own dime. Not as a way to promote her business, not to train up someone she could work with or profit off of - just to help someone in the way she felt she'd been helped. In this episode, Maddy and Kyle talk about what it means to give back to the freelance community, and what it means to be altruistic as part of your h...
Freelance workers unite! The IWW Freelance Journalists' Union and the future of organization
July 23, 2019 21:58 - 21 minutes - 31.2 MBFreelancers everywhere experience the same problems. Deadbeat clients who won't pay their wages. Economic precarity. The knowledge that if you get sick, you might not be able to work enough to pay your bills. There are a lot of opportunities in freelancing, but there are also a lot of fears and dangers. Much of that danger comes from working alone - but what if you weren't alone? What if freelancers - hear me out - formed a union? The Industrial Workers of The World (IWW) is a union that...
How to grow a freelance community: Julie Cortés of the KC Freelance Exchange
July 09, 2019 19:44 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWorking freelance can be lonely. That was exactly what Julie Cortés found when she started her freelance copywriting business years ago - so she did something about it. She started what has become the bustling KC Freelance Exchange, a freelancer's network that she's taking national. Julie talks with Kyle about all the reasons you should get to know the other freelancers in your city, and how putting the work in on the exchange changed her life. Let Julie inspire you to get out and connect...
Three rules for creating a thriving business: Joe Casabona on success and Game of Thrones
June 25, 2019 15:03 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat does it take to create a successful business? Are there any tricks? Are people with great products dark sorcerers, or did they just get lucky? For nearly three years now, Joe Casabona has talked with people who have created successful products, finding out the secrets of getting a business off the ground on his podcast, "How I Built It." In this episode shares what he's learned from countless successful entrepreneurs, discusses an unlikely inspiration, and tells you what you can learn...
How to be yourself, whatever: Rachel Presser on being "The Toad Lady"
June 11, 2019 18:26 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWe hear constantly that we should "be ourselves" and "be authentic." The only problem is when most people tell us that, they're telling us to be the person they think we are. But that's not what it means to be yourself. Rachel Presser of Sonic Toad Media couldn't be mistaken for anyone but herself. She makes games and she loves toads, and any encounter with her makes that absolutely clear. She does a great job of recognizing who she wants to work with, and she knows that watering herse...
How does he do it? Mike Tanner on productivity and being a work at home dad
June 04, 2019 14:36 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBRunning your own business or freelancing means juggling everything in your life at all times. The hustle is hard, but it gets exponentially harder when you're a parent - especially when you work at home. Mike Tanner began One Red Cat Media when he was a new parent, and that business has grown alongside his children. In this episode, he shares his strategies for keeping productive also while being a great dad. SPOILER: his strategies are useful for everyone, kids or no! Today's links: ...
Time management is EVERYTHING: Glenn Rogers on avoiding burnout
May 21, 2019 17:59 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBAre you constantly exhausted? Do you find yourself staring at the computer screen struggling to finish projects that should be easy? Burnout happens when you overcommit, and when you don't keep track of the time you're spending. In today's episode, Glenn Rogers of Float shares his tips on why it's so important to recognize your limits and keep track of the time you are spending on work. Remember: all the work in the world is of no use if you're drowning! Today's links: https://w...
"Borrow" authority: Michael Greenberg's guide to podcasting your way to SUCCESS
April 30, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBContent strategy is key for establishing your authority in the market. If your clients know you're the expert on what you do, they'll be happy to pay you to solve their problems. But how do you establish yourself as an "expert"? That's where Michael Greenberg comes in. His agency Call For Content specializes in using podcasts to create a strong client base, and in this week's episode he shares his strategies for turning a few key interviews into a thriving business by "borrowing" your ...
Don't sell service, sell STRATEGY: Annabelle King's tips for great pitching
April 16, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBWhen pitching your work, most creative freelancers sell their skills or their services. However, the key to landing big clients is to show that you're an indispensable part of their team by selling strategy. Anabelle King realized this over years of working at agencies, and now she lands big clients with her boutique branding business I Like Storytelling. She shares her strats for creating a collaborative relationship with her clients in today's episode! Today's links: https://www.ca...
How to find your "Helen": Alison Knott and recognizing your ideal client
April 02, 2019 21:25 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBThe key to success in freelancing is realizing how to find the right clients - the people who are not only great to work with, but actually have money to pay you. Alison Knott is a web consultant who mentors creatives, and she knows all the mistakes that freelancers make: targeting the wrong clients, the wrong platforms, the wrong rewards. In this episode, she shares the decisions you have to make right now to start making money! Today's links: https://eraserheader.com/ https:/...
Dare to DREAM: Ami Sanyal and how to pitch value-based pricing.
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBValue-based pricing is the holy grail of freelancing. It's how you make a lot of money by showing your clients that you can give them results. It's also not easy to make the switch to this pricing structure! Returning guest Ami Sanyal shares his DREAM framework for getting clients on board with paying you more! Ami walks you through: Discovery Repel Establish Packages Address Risk Money Ami breaks down this approach, and how he was able to transform his agency with this approach!...
Break the Creative's Curse with Todd Brison!
March 06, 2019 21:05 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat's keeping YOU from being creative? Discipline? Scheduling? Good old fashioned "writer's block"? Todd Brison has made a name for himself by tackling these problems head-on and discovering how to make the most of your muse. In his extremely popular posts on Medium and his two amazing books The Unstoppable Creative and The Creative's Curse, he breaks down strategies for doing creative work whenever you need! This episode is like one of the best creative coaching sessions you'll ever ge...
Don't be Just Another Freelancer. Instead, listen to Kaylee White!
February 20, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.2 MBIf you want to succeed as a freelancer, you can't compete for scraps. That's the message that Kaylee White of Kaylee Writes puts forth in her new book, How Not to Be Just Another Freelancer, but how do you find the GOOD clients that will push you and your business into the next level? Kaylee talks with Kyle about what it means to step away from the pack and run a successful business for yourself, and the very important steps you need to take to do so! Today's links: https://www.kayle...
Want to succeed? Look in the mirror: Stephen Warley and life skills as business skills
February 05, 2019 14:35 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBStephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter believes that the key to being happy and successful is knowing yourself. Unfortunately, self-reflection is typically the LAST thing on most of our to-do lists! On today's episode, Stephen talks to Kyle about how the best business skills you can develop as an independent worker are life skills, and how to make sure you're being honest with yourself about who you are and what you want to do. Today's links: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.c...
Why there are NO clients from Hell: Rachel Gertz and managing people!
January 22, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32 MBAt her company Louder Than Ten, Rachel Gertz teaches people how to manage projects; that means getting people on board, on task, and on message in a hurry. She firmly believes that there is no such thing as a client from hell for one very simple and surprising reason she shares in the episode! Looking for a lift? Rachel is endlessly upbeat and positive and has some winning strategies that will make you better at dealing with clients AND yourself! Today's links: https://louderthan...
Make the most of your day at work and play: Josh Hoffman and time management!
January 08, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's 2019 and that means you've at least thought about having a New Year's resolution! How does working more efficiently and freeing up two of your hours a day strike you? Josh Hoffman is a productivity expert who talks Kyle through his daily routine, offering tips on how to maximize productivity both at work and in play! Learn how to plan vertically, build good habits, and forgive yourself! Today's links: https://www.hackmytime.co http://www.joshoffman.com/ https://twitter.com/jh...
Clients From Hell: Origins
December 11, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBToday's episode is with none other than Vernon Southward, the owner and operator of (gasp!) Clients From Hell itself! Kyle tries not to offend his boss as they chat about Vernon's beginnings as a freelancer and the path that led him to acquiring and building Clients From Hell, as well as directions the site will take in the coming years! Vernon is a profoundly talented entrepreneur and a font of wisdom - and we're not just saying that because he owns the place. Check it out! Today's lin...
The birth of a font: Alanna Munro and Tofino Pro
October 30, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBAs a freelancer, life comes at you fast; that's why it's a good idea to create a product to generate a passive income stream for those little unexpected changes. Kyle talks with designer Alanna Munro about how she created her typeface, Tofino Pro, during one of the bigger life events you can have! Today's links: https://alannamunro.com/ https://alannamunro.com/tofino/ https://twitter.com/alannamun http://typebrigade.com/ Theme song by topmen.bandcamp.com! -- Want to support t...
Biography of a business: Ami Sanyal and the stages of success
August 01, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhew! It's been a bit. We're back with the return of Ami Sanyal, a freelance photographer who recently upgraded his business to a full marketing and branding agency. This week, Kyle chats with Ami about how he's developed his business over the past ten years, outlining the decisions that brought him to a successful career today, and the key strategy that served him when starting out in 2008. Kyle and Ami also discover a shared piece of history that isn't that helpful, but is really cu...
Matt Inglot on how to grow your business with RECURRING clients
June 12, 2018 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBMatt Inglot's Tilted Pixel is a thriving web design business that Matt runs all by himself. That wasn't always the case - he used to run a small agency that took WAY too much of his time until he figured out how to make more money with less work. Matt shares his strategy in this episode, telling you how to shift your efforts to securing clients that will keep you in steady income with less work. After all, if you're spending less time doing outreach, you have more time to make money! Thi...
United we stand: Caitlin Pearce and the Freelancer's Union
May 23, 2018 22:29 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Freelancer's Union is a non-profit that is dedicated to advocating for freelancers and solopreneurs everywhere, and Caitlin Pearce is its new executive director. She joins Kyle on todays episode to talk about the issues facing freelancers today, why so many people love to be their own bosses, and what we can do to make sure that the industry remains viable well into the future. Today's links: https://www.freelancersunion.org/ https://twitter.com/caitlingpearce https://topmen...
Do what you love, get paid; passion, exploitation, and Heidi Weinberg
May 08, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBHeidi Weinberg, AKA Sew Heidi, loves what she does. She's built a career as a freelance fashion designer, imagining and then making clothes that people LOVE to wear. However, she is also aware that there is a dark side to this industry, and this week she talks about the difference between freelancing and temping, how clients can take advantage of you when they know you're following your dream job, the gendered aspects of the fashion industry and how to ensure that you make what you're...
How to grow a business: from farm to freelance with Sarah Taber
April 24, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBPlants are easy to take care of. If you feed them the right things and give them the right amount of water, they absolutely will grow and thrive. People, and by extension businesses, can be more tricky. Agricultural consultant Sarah Taber (and host of Farm to Taber!) is great with plants, but she's also learning how to be great with people too. She talks to Kyle about why freelancing means paying attention to your clients and working with their emotional investments (even if you'd rather...
Surviving self employment: Jeanne Yocum!
April 10, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWorking for yourself presents a number of rewards but it also presents hurdles. Jeanne Yocum's new book, The Self Employment Survival Guide draws on her thirty years of experience working for herself and lays down the rules you need to live by if you're going to make it on your own - including when you need to cut that client out of your life! Today's links: https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/ https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/the-self-employment-survival-guide/ https...
How to future proof your career: Olga Mizrahi and the gig economy!
March 28, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBToday's guest Olga Mizrahi is a designer, a career keynote speaker, and recently, an expert and published author on the gig economy! The gig economy is absolutely the future, and while it represents enormous possibilities, there are also dangers. Olga chats with Kyle about what you need to do to be competitive in the gig economy, how to stand out and find a niche, and how to take care of yourself while doing it. Today's links: https://www.amazon.com/Gig-Up-Economy-Obsolete-Freelanci...