Are you suffering from "Filipino time"? Join your host, Margaret, who's been navigating the freelance scene since 2011, as she dives into the transformative power of punctuality. This episode journeys through the concept of 'Filipino Time', exploring the impacts of time perception and punctuality on professional relationships and business success. …

Dive into this dynamic and insightful episode of our podcast where we unravel the secrets to crafting a successful client journey as a freelancer. Delivered in a unique blend of Tagalog and English, this episode is an essential guide for the modern Pinoy freelancer aiming to provide unparalleled service. Discover the art of building strong client r…

👩 Margaret Sulapas, a freelancer since 2011 shares her own experience of starting out as a freelancer and the hurdles she faced along the way. The episode aims to inspire and encourage individuals to pursue their passions and consider freelancing a career option. Learn more about how to start freelancing part-time here. Read the podcast transcripts…

📲 In this informative and engaging episode, we unravel the top 10 best practices that will take your client interview skills to the next level. We will discuss everything from the importance of thorough preparation, effective listening, and thoughtful questioning, to the subtler aspects of managing client emotions and expectations. We'll also explo…

The DPA framework can help attract your target market and boost engagement. DPA stands for Describe what they are getting, Put the user in control, and Add urgency to your call to action. Following these three steps, you can target your clients' emotions and create a headline that resonates with your audience. Watch/Listen to the full episode now. …

🕵️ In this enlightening episode, we delve into the subtle complexities of selling intangible services as freelancers. We explore the intersection where art meets science in marketing and sales, translating the value of your skills into a language your clients can understand. Whether you're a freelance writer, designer, consultant, or coder, or busi…

Are you a Filipino freelancer struggling to determine the right pricing for your services? Tune in to our concise guide to help you confidently set prices for your freelance work without guilt. 💙 Check out more episodes here https://articleanddesignpodcast.com/ 💙 Learn more about starting your freelance career while working full-time, https://www.a…

🕵️ Join us in the latest episode of our podcast as we shed light on navigating the dark side of freelancing in the Philippines. This episode is a must-listen for all freelancers seeking to protect their interests and prosper in their careers. We dive deep into practical strategies and insider tips to avoid common pitfalls and stand firm in facing c…

😱 Freelancing has taken the Philippines by storm, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows! In this eye-opening episode, Margaret, a seasoned freelance Digital Marketing Strategist, reveals the dark side of freelancing in the country. Discover the truth about freelancing in the Philippines. Don't miss this essential guide to protecting yourself and t…

🚀 Discover Adobe Firefly's Magic with Creative Nation Academy! Unleash Your Creativity with this Revolutionary Design ToolDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more freelancing tips and advice!Links:A&D PRO: Article and Design website: Email: admin@articleanddesign.com== 💙 Read the transcripts of the episodes here: https://articleanddesign…

🤯 In this episode of the Article and Design podcast, host Margaret Sulapas shares her top three tips for landing freelancing clients using the SPY method: Super clients, Painful problem, and Your solution. She discusses the importance of identifying your target market, understanding their needs, and providing value to solve their problems. Margaret…

🖊️ In this insightful episode, we delve into the world of graphic design with Gillan Resumadero aka Gillan Graphics, a successful Filipino graphic designer who has built a thriving career in the industry. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Filipino designers and learn how to create a compelling brand that will attract clients…

🤖 As freelancers, we're all aware of technology's impact on our industries. But with the rise of AI tools, there's a growing concern that machines will eventually replace human freelancers altogether. In this episode of the Article and Design podcast, we explore the question on every freelancer's mind: will AI tools steal our jobs? Is this the end …

🤗 We know you missed us sooooo much! WE MISSED YOU TOO ;p So stay tuned for the new episodes of the Article and Design podcast, where you'll learn from the best in the business and join a community of freelancers who share your passion and drive. == 💙 If you want to create a predictable, profitable and sustainable freelancing business built AROUND …

A&D Year-end message and 2022 highlights Transcript: Dear Article and Design community,I'll make my year-end message short but sweet.You already know my desire for our community and every one of you.It has always been the core mission of Article and Design.To put it simply, I wish you to live the life you have always dreamed of.And by being part of…

👋 Are you thinking of starting freelancing? As a freelancer, you need to have a unique skill set that sets you apart from the rest. This video will show you 8 must-have skills that every freelancer needs. Watch and learn how to be a successful freelancer. Tools mentioned: Notion = https://bit.ly/3UtpKEI Plutio = https://bit.ly/3u5VpOR == 💙 If you w…

Are you thinking of starting freelancing? Before you quit your day job, watch this video. I'll share seven reasons why freelancing might not be your best decision. Book mentioned: PROFIT FIRST by Mike Michalowicz = https://amzn.to/3Wq9lmi == 💙 If you want to create a predictable, profitable and sustainable freelancing business built AROUND your lif…

💸 Are you looking for a high-paying freelance job? Check out this video to see the top in-demand skills you can start today! Watch the video to learn more and start your new career path today! This episode is in full English with hard captions if you watch the video version. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast. Watch for free on YouT…

🤑 You are a full-time employee who wants to start freelancing on the side. 🤑 You have a full-time job and don’t know how to find clients, set up your freelance business or even get started with it. 🤑You want to work for yourself but are afraid of taking the leap. Listen to this episode of Article and Design, where Margaret laid down the ten steps o…

💬 Are you looking for a way to connect with your audience and make them care? Then you need to learn how to use the power of storytelling. In this episode of the Article and Design podcast, Jules and Margaret will share tips on writing stories people love and remember. Connect with your audience and make them care about what you have to say by usin…

😢 When you are losing motivation with Jonathan de Joya If you're feeling lost and uninspired, this podcast episode is for you. With our guest, professional life coach Jonathan de Joya, we'll explore the following topics: 👉🏻The science behind what saps our motivation and offers tangible steps to get back on track. 👉🏻Whether you're struggling with ca…

🤯 The world of freelancing is a vast, complicated one. But with the right skills and knowledge, you too can make your living from doing what you love, just like our guest in the upcoming episode of the Article and Design podcast! John Michael "Kilo" Costo Serrano is a graphic artist and portrait photographer. 📸 Kilo shared the following: 👉 how his …

😲 As a freelancer, it can be tough to know what your true skills are. You might be good at a lot of things, but is that what you're supposed to be doing with your life? How can you find out for sure? In this episode, we'll show you how to figure out what you're really good at in 5 easy steps. We'll give you simple and actionable steps that you can …

== 💙 If you want to create a predictable, profitable and sustainable freelancing business built AROUND your lifestyle, be an A&D PRO member. One subscription for EVERYTHING! Join here -- https://bit.ly/2ZbIwqG Check out the previous episodes of the podcast 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YullX3 📟YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3grmAPf == 💙 FOLLOW US O…

💻 Are you working from home and finding it a bit of a struggle? Many people are trying to find the best way to set up their homes for remote work, and it can be tough. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this episode, Jen Obenza and I will share some tips on how to make your work from home setup work for you. We'll talk about ergonomics, tools,…

In this episode we discussed the following: Why do we feel lonely and isolated as a freelancer or WFH? 5 practical tips on dealing with feelings of isolation and loneliness when freelancing. What communities you should join as a freelancer We touched a bit about how to be consistent in your routines Get to know more about Ed and Donna and how they …

Hold your breath, a brand new season is dropping next week! It takes a village to produce a podcast, and it takes SUPERFREELANCERS and amazing GUESTS to create a brilliant episode. Have a lil sneak peek at how we recorded the Season 04 podcast remotely all the way from Australia to the Philippines! Psssttt! SEASON 5 is coming.... 💙 You can binge li…

If there's one thing you need to do as a freelancer to set you apart from other freelancers, it should be this one. Find out what's the one thing you need to be doing to keep on winning! == Check out the previous episodes of the podcast👇👇👇 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YullX3 📟YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3grmAPf == Tools mentioned 💰 WISE (Transf…

📈 I get this question a lot, "Margaret, may full-time job ako paano ako magiging freelancer? How can I make the transition?" I will spill the beans in this episode and give you 4 tips on how you can transition. == Check out the previous episodes of the podcast👇👇👇 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YullX3 📟YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3grmAPf == Tools …

😕 Have you experienced this? Sa sobrang daming info ngayon (coaches, fake gurus, courses and tools to use), nagugulahan ka saan mag uumpisa? Some said, social media is the bomb, others will say focus on e-commerce niches as a web designer. Yung iba naman, be a General virtual assistant so you can do a lot of things. Saan, saan ka mag-uumpisa? 😅 Thi…

How To Choose Your Freelancing Niche: 3 Quick Steps This is a summary of my 1-hour long live webinar How To Choose A Profitable Skill To Offer to those who really can't decide their freelancing niche. Watch the full webinar here for a detailed explanation -- https://youtu.be/-mdPuzPIv0M Grab your cuppa and join me while I help you decide on your fr…

🧭 Three Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Freelancing == 💙 To continue providing you free lessons, you can support us by donating as low as $3 on our KOFI page ➡️ https://bit.ly/3F5h9B5💙💙💙 NEW TO FREELANCING? START HERE 👇👇👇1) How To Choose A Profitable Skill To Offer: https://bit.ly/2RtRRrV2) How To Start Freelancing (A Beginner’s Guide): https…

🏆 The Anatomy of A Winning Cover Letter (Filipino Freelancer's edition) was requested by Felix Cordero. Grab your cuppa and join me while I share to you my personal tip on how to write your cover letter and the 6 parts of a winning cover letter. Download our FREE WINNING COVER LETTER template - https://bit.ly/3vcz1oE == 💙 To continue providing you …

💯 Five other places Where To Get Clients Aside From Upwork? Watch out for number 5. Please care to share! == 💙 To continue providing you free lessons, you can support us by donating as low as $3 on our KOFI page ➡️ https://bit.ly/3F5h9B5 💙💙💙 NEW TO FREELANCING? START HERE 👇👇👇 1) How To Choose A Profitable Skill To Offer: https…

✅ [DO THIS NOW] 5 Things What Makes A Filipino Freelancer Successful Last week, we discussed the 5 things you need to avoid. Today, join me while I discuss the 5 reasons what makes a Filipino freelancer successful. This is based on my experience of being a freelancer, working with other freelancers and my experience as a business owner for…

❌ [AVOID THIS NOW] 5 Reasons Why Filipino Freelancers Fail Grab your cuppa and join me while I discuss the 5 common reasons why freelancers or business owners fail. This is based on my experience of being a freelancer, working with other freelancers and my experience as a business owner for more than 9 years == 💙 To continue provi…

💻 Worried about your English communication skills? Here's a quick way on how to improve your communication skills as a Filipino Freelancer: == 💙 To continue providing you free lessons, you can support us by donating as low as $3 on our KOFI page ➡️ https://bit.ly/3F5h9B5 💙💙💙 NEW TO FREELANCING? START HERE 👇👇👇 1) How To Choose A Profitable Skill To …

⭐ Check out the Full video version on our YouTube channel -- https://youtu.be/6lyphh2HgZw Transcript: Hi superfreelancers and business owners! Happy new year! The pandemic was one of the primary reasons we built the Article and Design community last year. It was an answer to a call for Filipinos to earn from the safety of their homes. Last year, 20…

⭐ Freelancing in 2022: Your Roadmap to crushing it This goes out to all starting freelancers and existing freelancers. By the end of this video lesson, you will learn: 1) Changes in the freelancing industry in general 2) What are the pros and cons of these changes? 3) Your Roadmap to Freelancing in 2022 4) The best time to start freelancing was 10 …

⭐ 21-day Paradigm Shift Challenge of Article and Design 03-23 Nov 2021 26 Nov 2021 Awards Night with our A&D Community Members Congratulations for participating Jehrom Estimada Jessalyn Bibon Donfa Baltazar KL Elevera Felix Frederick Cordero Ed Escueta Ivy Sabillo Rhodora Gales jam marvida John Michael "Kilo" Serrano Jen Obenza Margaret Sulapas Jul…

⭐ This is not a podcast episode but a special episode. :) Today, November 05, 2021, is our 9th founding Anniversary. One of the many crazy ideas I had came to life. When I started freelancing back in 2011, I knew I was taking a huge risk in life and my career. After nine years, here I am, with Article and Design under my belt. Yes, Article and Desi…

💙 This episode of the podcast is a response to a poll we asked in our Article and Design FB group about your current struggles during this pandemic. And most of you answered the lack of motivation and not earning enough because you are not motivated to work. 💙 And you know how we do it in Article and Design, we give you tips that are straight-forwa…

✍️ Learn How To Make A Great Living As A Freelance Writer with Yas Ocampo, The Yas Yas Show | EP 40 Joining me in this episode is my former bandmate from EasyMorning, Yas Ocampo. We discussed a writer’s journey from being a journalist to becoming a freelance copywriter in the construction and architecture niche. You will also learn the following: ✅…

🧭 On Navigating the Digital Landscape as Creative Designers w/ Rollan Bañez - Creative Nation Academy | EP 39 In this episode, we will discuss a brief and inspiring story of Rollan and how he ended up in the education and creative field. You will also learn the following: ✅ Why the tools we use do not define us as designers ✅ Imitation vs Inspirati…

📈 How To Become A Highly-Paid Virtual Assistant With Milna Vasquez In this episode, we will discuss 7 practical tips for aspiring virtual assistants to become highly-paid You will learn the following: ✅ What is a virtual assistant (VA) ✅ The Difference of VA from a freelancer ✅ 7 Steps you need to follow to become a highly-paid VA to earn as much a…

💰 Practical Financial Tips For Filipino Freelancers & Business Owners with Nicole Apat Orcullo of Orcullo Business Consultancy In this episode, we will discuss practical financial tips for Freelancers or business owners or aspiring ones. You will learn the following: ✅ Common mistakes in handling our finances ✅ Diversifying your income ✅ How to cre…

🧠 How Changing Your Perspective Can Shape Your Future with Lorna Bondoc 🔥 Our guest is one of the OGs in the digital landscape. She’s been in this industry for more than a decade, so let us open our eyes, our ears and listen to what this amazing woman will say! Lorna Bondoc, founder of Yoveo digital, a coach at Virtualahan and a Creative Director o…

🔖🔥 Personal Branding for Filipino Freelancers and Business Owners with Jen Obenza We are talking about a very important topic for every Freelancer and business owner. Crafting your personal brand and how you can leverage this! Create your WISE account and save tons on international fees: https://articleanddesign.com/wise Follow Dahon Hub: https://w…

🤑 7 Payment Strategies For Filipino Freelancers To Earn More I get this question a lot about pricing and payment methods and transactions on how to earn more? Problems with client transactions? What's the best payment method out there? Scheduling invoices? Late payments? Feast and famine situation? International fees? Pricing techniques? We got you…

After 4 months, your favourite Filipino Freelancer podcast is back with its NEW SEASON! There has been a delay because of the logistics in recording from Australia and our guests in the Philippines. But since malakas kayo sa amin, ginawan namin ng paraan. And now we're coming with fresh voices this Season 04. Dropping our latest episode this Friday…