Freelance Heroes
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Whether you’re thinking of becoming a freelancer, you are a freelancer, or you work with the freelance community, then you’ve come to the right place.
Each week, we will put your questions to experts with the aim of making the lives of freelancers better – whether that’s through better efficiency, productivity, motivation, or something else. We’ll also be speaking with business owners who not only work with freelancers but truly understand the joys and pains of the freelancing community. For more information visit www.freelance-heroes.com and follow #FreelanceHeroes across social media.
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Episode 23 - Growing a Freelance Business
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBAlex Hughes hasn't had a conventional upbringing. He was almost kicked out of home, became a father at 14, and left school. Since then he has grown as a person and has spent the last 4 years building a portfolio of businesses in varied industries that continues to scale, with a brilliant team of Directors in each business driving them forward, and with over 50 employees across the businesses too. In this episode, Alex shares his lessons of growth and answers your questions about growth, su...
#23 - Growing a Freelance Business
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBAlex Hughes hasn't had a conventional upbringing. He was almost kicked out of home, became a father at 14, and left school. Since then he has grown as a person and has spent the last 4 years building a portfolio of businesses in varied industries that continues to scale, with a brilliant team of Directors in each business driving them forward, and with over 50 employees across the businesses too. In this episode, Alex shares his lessons of growth and answers your questions about growth, su...
#22 - Why Big Business Needs Freelancers
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBMatthew Mottola is the co-author of "Human Cloud: How Today's Changemakers Use Artificial Intelligence and the Freelance Economy to Transform Work" and Co-Founder of Venture L, a platform for freelancers to run their business. In this episode, Matthew talks about the importance of freelancers the startup and growth of bigger businesses, how they can go about finding the right freelancers to support them, and offers tips on how freelancers can get in front of those bigger businesses too. Co...
Episode 22 - Why Big Business Needs Freelancers
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBMatthew Mottola is the co-author of "Human Cloud: How Today's Changemakers Use Artificial Intelligence and the Freelance Economy to Transform Work" and Co-Founder of Venture L, a platform for freelancers to run their business. In this episode, Matthew talks about the importance of freelancers the startup and growth of bigger businesses, how they can go about finding the right freelancers to support them, and offers tips on how freelancers can get in front of those bigger businesses too. Co...
Episode 21 - Freelance Business Month ft Elina Jutelyte
September 30, 2020 10:12 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBFreelance Business Month is an initiative designed to unite the European freelance ecosystem and to show the power of growing independent businesses. It was founded by Freelance Event Manager, Elina Juteyte, who tells us more about what lead her to start the event, why being part of a community is so important to her, and how she sees the European freelancer ecosystem evolving in a Covid19 and post-Covid19 world. Find out more about Freelance Business Month at freelancebusinessmonth.com
#21 - Freelance Business Month ft Elina Jutelyte
September 30, 2020 10:12 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBFreelance Business Month is an initiative designed to unite the European freelance ecosystem and to show the power of growing independent businesses. It was founded by Freelance Event Manager, Elina Juteyte, who tells us more about what lead her to start the event, why being part of a community is so important to her, and how she sees the European freelancer ecosystem evolving in a Covid19 and post-Covid19 world. Find out more about Freelance Business Month at freelancebusinessmonth.com
#20 - How Freelancing Has Changed in 20 Years
September 23, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBMary Whitehouse quit her job in 1998 and launched her Copywriting and PR business. In this episode, we learn from Mary how freelancing has changed for her, and how her lessons learnt over the last 2 decades can help those running or setting up their freelance business in 2020. Learn more about Mary at word-service.com
Episode 20 - How Freelancing Has Changed in 20 Years
September 23, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBMary Whitehouse quit her job in 1998 and launched her Copywriting and PR business. In this episode, we learn from Mary how freelancing has changed for her, and how her lessons learnt over the last 2 decades can help those running or setting up their freelance business in 2020. Learn more about Mary at word-service.com
Episode 19 - Starting Out in 2020 - 6 Months In ft Amy Solon
September 16, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn Episode 11, we met 3 brand new, fresh out of the box, freelancers, who chose this of all years to start their freelancing journey. In this episode, we catch up with one of them, Amy Solon, to learn more about how her journey has been, what she's learnt, what the highs and lows have been, etc - all aimed at helping anyone else who is thinking of starting their freelancing journey. Find out more about Amy at elementshypnotherapy.com
Episode 18 - Starting Out in 2020 - 3 Months In ft Carla Barker
September 09, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn Episode 11, we met 3 brand new, fresh out of the box, freelancers, who chose this of all years to start their freelancing journey. In this episode, we catch up with one of them, Carla Barker, to learn more about how it's been, what she's learnt during her first 3 months, the highs, the lows, etc - all to help anyone else who is thinking of starting their freelancing journey. Find out more about Carla at greyrose.co.uk
Episode 17 - Starting Out in 2020 - 6 Months In ft Jyoti Rambhai
September 04, 2020 10:30 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBIn Episode 11, we met 3 brand new, fresh out of the box, freelancers, who chose this of all years to start their freelancing journey. In this episode, we catch up with one of them, Jyoti Rambhai, to learn more about how it's been, what she's learnt, the highs, the lows, etc - all to help anyone else who is thinking of starting their freelancing journey. Find out more about Jyoti at jr-media.org.
Episode 16 - 5 Top Tips for Freelancers
August 27, 2020 16:06 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week, we look back at some of the 15 episodes so far and rediscover a few of the many lessons learned, thanks to Merlie Calvert, Bernie J Mitchell, Kate Atkin, Dr. Meg Aroll, Kathryn Peden...and a bonus tip too. Enjoy.
Episode 15 - How a Community Saved My Business
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBSarah English is, like 2m others in the UK (and millions more across the world) a freelancer who, in May 2019 did something radical. She reached out to a business and asked for help. What makes this story stand out is how vividly she painted the desperate state her business was in, and then what followed. It's a fascinating story. https://www.writeidea.me.uk/
Episode 14 - ExcludedUK ft Anneka Hicks
August 13, 2020 12:55 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIn May, Anneka Hicks teamed up with two other colleagues to create ExcludedUK with a goal of creating a long-term supportive community of like-minded individuals who were all passionate about supporting one another through the Covid crisis, having been excluded from the same support as other taxpayers. In this episode, Anneka talks openly about the challenges being excluded has had on her, her business, and those in her community too. https://www.excludeduk.org/ #FreelanceHeroes
Episode 13 - Freelancers Union ft Rafael Espinal
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBFreelancers Union has grown extraordinarily since it's launch in 1995. Set up to support freelancers in New York, there are now 500,000 members across the United States. In this episode, Ed chat's with their President, Rafael Espinal, to learn more about who they are, how they support their many members, and we compare notes about freelancing in the US v UK especially in this Covid-ridden year. https://www.freelancersunion.org/ #FreelanceHeroes
Episode 12 - Anti-Sell ft Steve Morgan
July 30, 2020 10:16 - 58 minutes - 134 MBSteve Morgan is an SEO Consultant with over 10 years Online Marketing Experience. In 2019 he published "Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation and Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales". In this episode, Ed learns more about Steve's freelancing experience that lead him to write this book, as well as explore a few of the nuggets contained within it. Enjoy. https://anti-sell.com/
Episode 11 - Starting as a Freelancer in 2020
July 22, 2020 11:35 - 57 minutes - 133 MBThis week, we meet Carla Barker, Jyoti Rambhai, and Amy Solon who, – in the middle of this new world we call 2020 – have just started their new freelance businesses and have agreed to take us (and you) with them through the highs, lows, and lessons of their new journey. First, Ed chats with all 3 to learn more about who they are, why they're starting now, and what lessons have they learnt so far. Enjoy!
Episode 10 - Supporting the Mental Health of Freelancers
July 17, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 146 MBLeapers is a Slack-based community with a focus on the mental health and wellbeing of freelancers. They have a mission is to make modern work more supportive and sustainable for modern workers, and the man who launched it is Marketing Strategist, Matthew Knight. In this episode, Ed Goodman learns more about why Matthew set the community up, how it's members benefit from being a part of it, and why his ultimate goal is for Leapers not to exists. Send your thoughts, takeaways, and feedback to ...
Episode 9 - Pitching and Presenting
July 08, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 144 MBJon Torrens is a former stand-up comedian and his hugely popular talk at Freelance Heroes Day 2019 was packed full of tips to help freelancers improve their pitching and presenting skills. In this episode, Ed puts your specific questions to Jon, to help you also learn and improve. https://jontorrens.co.uk/. Enjoy.
Episode 8 - Museum Freelance
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBMarge Ainsley has previously been voted one of the 50 best freelancers in the UK by The Drum marketing magazine readers and is now one of two curators (sorry!) of the Museum Freelance Network. In this episode, we discuss the value of a niche network for freelancers, understand more about the state and fears in the cultural sector, and learn what we can all do to help ourselves.
Episode 7 - The Physical Well-Being of Freelancers
June 26, 2020 10:58 - 42 minutes - 98 MBThis week, Ed discusses the physical well-being of freelancers and puts your questions to Physiotherapist, Kathryn Peden, such as "What is the best posture for sitting at a desk?", "How to wind down after sitting all day?", "What is the best equipment to use to prevent injury (ergonomic mice, wrist supports, etc.)?" and so many many more. Please email your lessons from this episode to [email protected], and remember to follow the hashtag #FreelanceHeroes across social media.
Episode 7 - The Physical Well-Being of Freelancers, with Physiotherapist, Kathryn Peden
June 26, 2020 10:58 - 42 minutes - 98 MBThis week, Ed discusses the physical well-being of freelancers and puts your questions to Physiotherapist, Kathryn Peden, such as "What is the best posture for sitting at a desk?", "How to wind down after sitting all day?", "What is the best equipment to use to prevent injury (ergonomic mice, wrist supports, etc.)?" and so many many more. Please email your lessons from this episode to [email protected], and remember to follow the hashtag #FreelanceHeroes across social media.
Episode 6 - Mental Health of Freelancing with Dr. Meg Arroll
June 19, 2020 12:16 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis week, Ed Goodman puts your mental health questions to Dr. Meg Aroll, a chartered psychologist, scientist, and author with a specialist focus on behavioural psychology. We also meet Eilidh Moyes, the first of our new freelancers who have invited us to join them on their journey, to help us understand what it’s like to start out as a freelancer in 2020. #FreelanceHeroes
Episode 6 - Mental Health of Freelancing
June 19, 2020 12:16 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis week, Ed Goodman puts your mental health questions to Dr. Meg Aroll, a chartered psychologist, scientist, and author with a specialist focus on behavioural psychology. #FreelanceHeroes
Episode 5 - Imposter Syndrome
June 10, 2020 19:32 - 52 minutes - 119 MBIn this episode, Ed discusses the Imposter Syndrome with Kate Atkin. Kate has an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology which has brought insights into well-being, meaning and positivity that she is incorporating into her work. She's lectured at Cambridge University Judge Business School on their EnterpriseWISE programme and their post-graduate diploma in entrepreneurship and has also worked with many large corporate clients and the NHS. Kate is continuing with her research and is now beginning...
Episode 5 - Imposter Syndrome with Kate Atkin
June 10, 2020 19:32 - 52 minutes - 119 MBIn this episode, Ed discusses the Imposter Syndrome with Kate Atkin. Kate has an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology which has brought insights into well-being, meaning and positivity that she is incorporating into her work. She's lectured at Cambridge University Judge Business School on their EnterpriseWISE programme and their post-graduate diploma in entrepreneurship and has also worked with many large corporate clients and the NHS. Kate is continuing with her research and is now beginning...
Episode 4 - Coworking for Freelancers
June 05, 2020 11:29 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis week, I’m joined by Bernie J Mitchell, who is using his experience and influence to spearhead a campaign to “Save our Local Coworking Spaces”, In our chat, we explore how they helped him as a freelancer, and how they add value to the freelance community, wherever you're based. Because of Bernie's insightful mind on coworking, collaboration, and the future of work, this really is well worth a listen. Enjoy and please send your feedback to [email protected]
Episode 4 - Coworking with Bernie J Mitchell
June 05, 2020 11:29 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis week, I’m joined by Bernie J Mitchell, who is using his experience and influence to spearhead a campaign to “Save our Local Coworking Spaces”, In our chat, we explore how they helped him as a freelancer, and how they add value to the freelance community, wherever you're based. Because of Bernie's insightful mind on coworking, collaboration, and the future of work, this really is well worth a listen. Enjoy and please send your feedback to [email protected]
Episode 3 - Joe Glover from The Marketing Meetup
May 27, 2020 17:45 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn Episode 3 of the #FreelanceHeroes Podcast, Ed Goodman chats with Joe Glover, founder of The Marketing Meetup. We talk about how the community started and grew to 13 regular events, most recently in NYC. We also how the COVID-19 pandemic nearly derailed the whole project and what Joe did about it, and we touch on the relationship between marketing departments of bigger businesses and the freelancers who can help them. Enjoy. To connect with Joe, visit: https://themarketingmeetup.com
Episode 3 - Featuring Joe Glover from The Marketing Meetup
May 27, 2020 17:45 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn Episode 3 of the #FreelanceHeroes Podcast, Ed Goodman chats with Joe Glover, founder of The Marketing Meetup. We talk about how the community started and grew to 13 regular events, most recently in NYC. We also how the COVID-19 pandemic nearly derailed the whole project and what Joe did about it, and we touch on the relationship between marketing departments of bigger businesses and the freelancers who can help them. Enjoy. To connect with Joe, visit: https://themarketingmeetup.com
Episode 2 - Merlie Calvert from Farillio
May 20, 2020 17:30 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Ed chats with Merlie Calvert, Founder and CEO of Farillio - a business that changed the way small businesses do law. For more information about Farillio, visit https://www.farill.io/ as well as on twitter at @farillio. You can find Merlie on Twitter too at @merlieldc. You can also get in touch with us via https://freelance-heroes.com/ and #FreelanceHeroes, as well as [email protected] Thank you for listening and please do leave a review
Episode 2 - Featuring Merlie Calvert from Farillio
May 20, 2020 17:30 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Ed chats with Merlie Calvert, Founder and CEO of Farillio - a business that changed the way small businesses do law. For more information about Farillio, visit https://www.farill.io/ as well as on twitter at @farillio. You can find Merlie on Twitter too at @merlieldc. You can also get in touch with us via https://freelance-heroes.com/ and #FreelanceHeroes, as well as [email protected] Thank you for listening and please do leave a review
Episode 1 - Sam O'Connor, CEO of Coconut
May 14, 2020 15:24 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Ed chats with Sam O'Connor, CEO and Co-Founder of Coconut - the ultimate accounting and tax tool for self-employed people. We discuss the banking options for freelancers, the government's support for freelancers during the COVID-19 crisis, and the value of a freelancing community. For more information about Coconut, visit https://getcoconut.com/ as well as on twitter at @getcoconut. You can find Sam on Twitter too at @doubleoconnor. You can also get in touch with us via h...
Episode 1 - Featuring Sam O'Connor from Coconut
May 14, 2020 15:24 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Ed chats with Sam O'Connor, CEO and Co-Founder of Coconut - the ultimate accounting and tax tool for self-employed people. We discuss the banking options for freelancers, the government's support for freelancers during the COVID-19 crisis, and the value of a freelancing community. For more information about Coconut, visit https://getcoconut.com/ as well as on twitter at @getcoconut. You can find Sam on Twitter too at @doubleoconnor. You can also get in touch with us via h...
Coming Soon - The Freelance Heroes Podcast
May 13, 2020 20:28 - 47 seconds - 757 KBEd Goodman, Co-Founder of Freelance Heroes, gives a brief introduction for what you can expect from the new Freelance Heroes podcast.
The Freelance Heroes Podcast Trailer
May 13, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBWhether you’re thinking of becoming a freelancer, you are a freelancer, or you work with the freelance community, Ed Goodman, Co-Founder of Freelance Heroes, gives a brief introduction for what you can expect from the new Freelance Heroes podcast. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, then please email [email protected] and follow #FreelanceHeroes across social media. We hope you enjoy and benefit from the episodes, and thank you for listening.