Working From Home
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach week, Nelson Jordan interviews real freelancers, online business owners and entrepreneurs as they battle the #hustle culture to build a profitable business and life full of meaning. Make sure to subscribe for new episodes each week.
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From junior doctor to superstar YouTuber with Ali Abdaal
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBNelson is joined by Ali Abdaal to discuss getting the most out of the content you create, building a YouTube channel, growing your online course or business, and much more. Ali is a doctor and YouTuber who has successfully grown his YouTube channel to 1.5M subscribers. Topics Include: Productivity Selling online courses or programs Growing a YouTube channel Repurposing content And other topics... [2:11] - How Ali finds the time to be a doctor AND a YouTuber. [6:08] - How to make quic...
Freelancing gave me family and religious freedom with Gaby Silver
March 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBNelson is joined by Gaby Silver to discuss how being let off forced him to make the shift from employee to business owner and how this empowered him to live his best life for himself and his family. Topics Include: Being rewarded for the value you create as a business owner Living a values-first lifestyle The uncapped earning potential of a business owner Flexibility in schedule and in life And other topics... [1:18] - Gaby's transition from his dreadful day job to starting his own busines...
From 13 year old blogger to out-earning surgeons with Elise Dopson
March 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBNelson is joined by Elise Dopson to discuss breaking into the copywriting market, being your own teacher, and taking advantage of the opportunities available to you as a freelancer. Topics Include: Increasing your rates Niching in a particular skill Differences between freelancing and traditional jobs Work-life balance And other topics... [2:51] - Nelson prefaces one of today's topics–money, and talking about money as a business owner. Elise shares her story with listeners. [8:41] - ...
Remote working and decentralised companies with Raj Goodman Anand
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIn today’s episode, Nelson is joined by Raj Goodman Anand to discuss core tenets of business management, from niching your services, to client relationships and more. Raj is the founder of the content writing company Goodman Lantern. Topics Include: Building a remote company Niching your offerings Investing in your business Operating a values-centered organization And other topics. [0:42] - Nelson introduces today’s guest, founder of the content writing company Goodman Lantern, Raj Go...
From Farming in Guatemala to Co-Captain of Jolly SEO with Greg Heilers
March 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn today’s episode, Nelson is joined by Greg Heilers to discuss his journey as a digital nomad, lessons learned while growing a remote company, and balancing work and life as a business owner and father. Topics Include: Moving to China Pros and cons of the digital nomad lifestyle Shifting from the freelancer to business owner mindset Cultural sensitivity as a content writer And other topics. [0:53] - Nelson introduces today’s guest who shares how he found his way to living in China [...
Should I freelance or start an agency? with Dylan Ogline
March 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBNelson and Dylan Ogline discuss pivotal insights they’ve had in growing their businesses, what it takes to scale your business, the future of work, and more. Topics Include: Client expectations and boundaries Controlling your inbox, so your inbox doesn’t control you Borrowing proven systems and frameworks, rather than creating your own The changing landscape of work And other topics [0:47] - Nelson introduces today’s guest Dylan Ogline, founder of the digital marketing agency Ogline D...
From plumber to business buying expert with Jaryd Krause
February 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBNelson is joined by entrepreneur and founder of buyingonlinebusinesses.com, Jaryd Kraus. Jaryd shares with listeners an epiphany he had that empowered him to ditch his day job AND skip the grunt work of building a new online business from scratch. Topics Include: Ditching your day job Starting an online business Buying an online business The power of mentorship And other topics... [0:53] - Nelson introduces today’s guest, entrepreneur and business guide Jaryd Krause. [7:19] - Setting inco...
How to lead: lessons from electronic music and formula 1 with Farah Nanji
February 16, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBNelson is joined by Farah Nanji to discuss overcoming adversity, and finding alternative paths. Farah is a DJ, journalist, TEDx speaker, founder of Regions Racing, which is a business that explores leadership lessons from F1, and the host of the producer of the Mission Makers podcast. Topics Include: The impact of COVID on the music industry Female representation in music and sports Finding alternative paths when facing physical limitations Performing as an artists And other topics......
How tech is changing the way we work with Shaaz Nasir
February 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBNelson is joined by Shaaz Nasir to discuss digital transformation in government, academic, and business spaces. Shaaz is currently the Director of Digital Transformation for Microsoft's Digital Advisory Group. Topics Include: Digital transformation during COVID Fighting biases in systems Reimagining cities Class mobility in the US And other topics... [1:19] - What is digital transformation, and who needs it? [7:58] - Tesla’s example of what digital transformation can do for a company–a te...
How a stay-at-home mum grew her copywriting business to 6 figures in 2 years with Dayana Mayfield
February 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBNelson is joined by Dayana Mayfield, a SaaS copywriter and business coach who has worked with companies such as Drift, TravelPerk, and StoryChief. Topics Include: Earning six-figures as a freelancer The pros and cons of UpWork Niching, vertically and horizontally Why you need to master the art of cold pitching Using systems to get the most out of your VA And other topics... [1:29] - How Dayana launched her business and began earning a six-figure income. [5:32] - Addressing the myth that y...
From travel blogger to digital CEO with David Schneider
January 26, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBNelson is joined by the CEO of Shortlist, David Schneider. David has been working remotely his whole life and has started several remote companies, including Shortlist and Ninja Outreach. Topics Include: Traveling as a remote worker Software development and remote teams Ethical considerations when hiring remote employees Tracking key indicators Personal habits–lifestyle considerations And other topics... [1:45] - David shares his background with the audience, and discusses his work as the ...
What does a marketing consultant actually do? with Myrna Schommer
January 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBNelson is joined by Myrna Schommer to discuss marketing for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Topics Include: - The importance of email systems - Diversifying your skillset - Fear based marketing strategies - Dumping bad clients - The relationship between marketing and business management - And other topics... ... [1:33] - Why should business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs be interested in working with a marketing consultant? [12:43] - Is it possible to scale...
Why do some entrepreneurs thrive and others fail? with Marco Robert
January 12, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBNelson is joined by Marco Robert, a management consultant for management consultants, to discuss the four keys to success every “outlier” entrepreneur must cultivate. Topics Include: - Why systems make or break businesses - The four keys to success every entrepreneur needs to cultivate - Confronting false beliefs - Modernity versus post-modernism - Knowing thyself - And other topics… RESOURCES MENTIONED: MeetMarcoRobert.com MarcoRobert.com Linkedin.com/in/MarcoRobert YouTube.com/MarcoRober...
Why selling is the ultimate superpower with David Angel
January 05, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBNelson is joined by David Angel, the Sales Angel, to discuss how freelancers and business owners can take their businesses to the next level by honing their sales skills. Topics Include: - Sales as a skillset that anyone can learn - Why you need to track your sales numbers - Work life balance - Setting clear expectations and boundaries - David's sales course - And other topics. ... [02:34] - David shares his background, how he got started in sales, and why sales is a skillset that anyone ...
Is the future of work remote? with Lavinia Iosub
December 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBNelson is joined by Lavinia Losub of Liv.it to discuss how we can refine our offerings and find great team members. Topics Include: - Transitioning to the digital nomad lifestyle - Growing a remote business - Refining your offerings - What to focus on when hiring - Vetting potential job candidates - And other topics ... [3:28] - Lavinia discusses how she transitioned to the digital nomad lifestyle [7:48] - Living and working in countries that aren’t on the typical digital nomads list. [...
Building the body and life of your dreams: fitness and nutrition with Max Cathcart
December 22, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBNelson is joined by fitness coach and nutrition expert Max Cathcart to discuss how we can level up our physical fitness and stick with our health goals. Topics include: building a health and fitness routine when working from home, common pitfalls to avoid when addressing your physical health, creating a schedule that you can stick to, developing self-discipline, prioritizing nutrition, and other topics. … [00:32] - Nelson introduces today’s guest, Max Cathcart, who shares how hockey led hi...
Living that digital nomad lifestyle during COVID: my horror story - with Liam Carnahan
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of Working From Home, Nelson connects with Liam Carnahan from Inkwell Content. Liam is a content strategist and SEO specialist who had just decided to go travelling when the COVID crisis struck. Topics of conversation include: initial struggles in transitioning to the freelancer workflow, benefits businesses gain by collaborating with freelancers, the divide between white-collar and blue-collar remote work opportunities, finding community as a freelancer, and other topics. ...
How to stay creative when working from home - with Ralph Jones
December 08, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBNelson connects with author and comedian Ralph Jones. Ralph has written for publications such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, GQ, Vice, The Observer, The Telegraph, New Statesman, Jezebel, and Esquire. Topics include: how to make your own luck, framing stories when pitching to publishers, Ralph’s writings on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, differences in writing feedback for different mediums, thoughts on ego, and other topics. ... [4:54] - Balancing different interests when working in divers...
10x your communication in an online world – with Brenden Kumarasamy
December 01, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBNelson is joined by Brenden Kumarasamy, host of the MasterTalk YouTube channel. Brenden works with individuals from CEO’s to schoolchildren to help people live more fulfilling lives by mastering the art of communication. Topics include: differences between online and offline communication, why public speaking is the keystone skill in all of your relationships, where to focus your energy when building a presentation, the mindset of world-class speakers, tactics for becoming a better speaker,...
How to design services with humans in mind - with Rachel Liu
November 24, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBNelson is joined by Rachel Liu to discuss how to design services for clients that balance the complex needs of individuals and institutions. Topics of conversation include: principles of service design, considering consequences both up and downstream from the specific feature you are crafting, cultural difference in work expectations around the globe, the challenges of engaging an audience in the age of distraction, strategies for retaining new skills, and other topics. ... [1:53] - The p...
Building the ecommerce data analysis tool of the future – with John Chao
November 17, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBNelson is joined by co-founder and CEO of Tresl, John Chao. Described as the “self-driving car” of e-commerce, Tresl provides data science services for e-commerce businesses. Topics of conversation include the power of data to drive sales, the unprecedented growth of the e-commerce market during COVID, managing a remote team, the ups and downs of working remotely, tracking which investments drive sales, and other topics. ... [0:58] - John Chao introduces himself, and shares how his compan...
How to find peace in a chaotic world – with Remington Cooney
November 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBNelson is joined by expert mindfulness coach and meditation teacher Remington Cooney to discuss the benefits of having a mindfulness practice and the links between mindfulness and business leadership. Topics include mindfulness as a response to existential anxieties, the default network that keeps our brain running to the past or present, how to start a mindfulness practice, why we need more mindful leaders, insights from Buddhism, and other topics. ... [3:27] - How Remington got tuned in...
How to form positive habits and become a successful freelancer – with Ziev Beresh
November 03, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode of the Working From Home podcast, Nelson is joined by freelance copywriter and marketing consultant Ziev Beresh. Topics of conversation include: battles we face as freelancers, learning how to be your own boss, different productivity strategies for various temperaments, taking responsibility and practicing discipline, working with overwhelm, professional development, and other topics. [2:30] - Ziev shares his background as a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant. [...
How to manage a remote team – with Luke Szyrmer
October 27, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of the Working From Home podcast, Nelson is joined by Luke Szyrmer. Luke is an author and consultant who is experienced in the agile management of remote teams. Topics of conversation include: common roadblocks to taking a team remote in the agile format, building culture with a remote team, deconstructing societal norms around work, the importance of visually mapping out a company’s organization structure, quality control checks with remote teams, and other topics. [1:02] ...
From journalist to B2B content and anti-racism writer – with Sharon Hurley Hall
October 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode of the Working From Home podcast, Nelson is joined by professional writer and blogger Sharon Hurley Hall. Sharon has written for various publications including IBM, OptinMonster, CrazyEgg, Search Engine People, and Unbounce. Topics of conversation include: transitioning to the working from home lifestyle, connecting with experts and finding sources when working solo, working from home as a POC, racism, the wage gap, finding ways to stay connected as a remote worker, financia...
Challenging cultural expectations to live the life you want – with Angie Wang
October 15, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of the Working From Home podcast, Nelson is joined by Angie Wang from the Curious Barbell. Angie is a digital nomad and personal trainer who is on a mission to build community through mental and physical training. Topics of conversation include: Angie’s journey from student to digital nomad, overcoming social/cultural pressures when living an alternative lifestyle, starting a podcast and growing a business, finding a work-life balance, setting and accomplishing goals, and ot...
How to Transition into Working From Home – with Lydia Lee
October 13, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode of Working From Home, Nelson is joined by Screw the Cubicle founder Lydia Lee. Lydia’s work has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Virgin. Topics of conversation include: how a six month trip to Bali turned into a seven-year stay, building a service-based business from scratch, creating a work-life that supports your core values, working with clients when you’re just starting out, the lean startup mentality, and other topics. ...
Forced to work from home due to quarantine: my story – with Rob Jones
October 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn this first episode of Working From Home, host Nelson Jordan sits down virtually with Rob Jones to discuss how quarantine is changing our relationship to work. Topics of conversation include: the future of work in a post COVID world, the pros and cons of traditional work and remote work, how offering remote positions can make a business more competitive, and other topics. [1:19] - Rob gives an overview of his career path in the PR industry and discusses his transition to working from home...
Trailer
September 15, 2020 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBLearn what's ahead on the Working From Home Podcast with your host, Nelson Jordan.