Best Freelance Sucks Podcasts (2024)

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How To Grow Your Network While Staying True To Yourself | Ep. 76 with Grazia Ravelli 15:19

2h ago15:19

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Learn about how to build a strong reputation and attract the right clients, practical tips for networking online and offline to create meaningful relationships, and strategies for managing time and staying active 🚀 Today my guest is Grazia Ravelli, one of the greatest Freelance Unlocked speakers and a well-being and performance certified coach on a…

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Job Security Is A Myth 5:06

12d ago5:06

5:06

Have a secure job? Listen to thisBy Kyle Prinsloo

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Stop Working On Someone Else's Dream 5:47

19d ago5:47

5:47

Your dream vs their dreamBy Kyle Prinsloo

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How to Stay Visible and Land More Freelance Projects | Ep. 75 with Joel Sousa 20:43

7h ago20:43

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From navigating income instability to staying consistent! Discover why investing in your business education and building authentic relationships can make or break your freelance journey 🚀 Today my guest is Joel Sousa, a freelance brand strategist with over a decade of design experience who helps service providers to build an online presence that ec…

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To Niche Or Not To Niche? 9:24

26d ago9:24

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If you're thinking of niching down, listen to this.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How to Stay Financially Secure as a Freelancer | Ep. 74 with Anna Burgess Yang 17:06

2d ago17:06

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Discover why you need to build systems early, invest in the right tools, and connect with a community of freelancers! Learn strategies for financial management, client acquisition, and self-promotion 🚀 Today, my guest is Anna Burgess Yang, a freelance fintech writer, productivity geek, remote work evangelist, and #5amwritersclub frequent flyer who'…

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The Power of Focus and Saying No in Freelancing | Ep. 73 with Patrik Garten 21:32

1M ago21:32

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Discover how to stay productive, set boundaries, and avoid burnout, while mastering the art of saying 'no' to keep your freelance sanity 🚀 Today my guest is Patrik Garten, an experienced freelance software engineer and certified AI consultant who empowers businesses to save time, reduce costs, and increase revenue, and prefers to be the disruptor, …

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Juggling A Business With A Family + Job 5:53

15d ago5:53

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Juggling a business while having a family and job is not easy. This could help.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How Freelancers Can Manage Multiple Clients and Stay Sane | Ep. 72 with Nadia Harris 19:01

18d ago19:01

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Learn how AI can streamline your workflow and why resilience, emotional intelligence, and focusing on what truly scales are key to long-term success 🚀 Today, my guest is Nadia Harris, a huge remote work advocate (she's even a founder of remoteworkadvocate.com), who strongly believes that the 9 to 5 model belongs in the industrial era and helps comp…

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Hourly Billing Is Harming Your Business 7:59

2M ago7:59

7:59

Charge hourly? I think it's time to rethink it thenBy Kyle Prinsloo

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Building Long-Term Client Relationships As A Freelancer | Ep. 71 with Patrick Rossnagel 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Learn why proactive communication, networking, and positioning are key to success in a volatile market 🚀 Today my guest is Patrick Rossnagel, a freelance Fullstack-Developer with 7+ years of experience in problem-solving for startups and corporates and a love for modern frontends 🤩 In this episode, Patrick shares what he finds the most challenging …

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Proactive Freelancer vs Reactive Freelancer 6:08

2M ago6:08

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Are you proactive or reactive and does it matter?By Kyle Prinsloo

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10 things to learn from 10 freelancers - Freelance Sucks Season 7 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

Network without any expectations, talk about your challenges, think about what will bring you money, and many-many more - check out the 10 nuggets of wisdom from experienced freelancers! 🤩 Welcome to the 9am.works freelance knowledge-sharing series, where experienced freelancers share their thoughts on critical freelancing topics! And today, it's a…

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How To Stay Focused On What Brings You Money | Ep. 70 with Lisette Sutherland 18:25

2M ago18:25

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Learn how to stay focused on income-generating tasks, manage tricky client billing systems, and the power of hiring a business coach 🚀 Today my guest is Lisette Sutherland, a remote-working, German-born, Dutch-American living in the Netherlands fractional head of remote, a director and facilitator at Collaboration Superpowers company, where she emp…

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How Is Your Hourly Rate Connected To Your Title | Ep. 69 with Pelin Kazak Bagatur 15:49

2M ago15:49

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From finding the perfect professional title on LinkedIn to the nerve-wracking rate negotiations! Learn how to nail the process of finding great clients 🚀 Today my guest is Pelin Kazak Bagatur, a product design & UX leader with 13 years of professional experience, 5 of which are as a freelancer, and focus on driving human-centered impact 🤩 In this e…

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How To Be On The Same Page With A Client When Starting A New Project | Ep. 68 with Mike Bal 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Learn how productizing services can help streamline your freelance journey and gain actionable insights on building trust with clients, avoiding project pitfalls, and staying ahead in a competitive market 🚀 Today my guest is Mike Bal, an experienced product leader with over a decade of thriving at the intersection of technology, strategy, and innov…

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Fastlane by PayPal Behind the Scenes with Billy Conway & Karen Posada 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

I chat with Billy & Karen from PayPal. This was my first in-person recording, and it was awesome!By Kyle Prinsloo

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Setting Goals To Succeed 8:53

3M ago8:53

8:53

Practical nuggets on how to set (and achieve) your goals.By Kyle Prinsloo

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Finding Your Clients With The Right Pricing And Proposals | Ep. 67 with Chauntelle Lewis 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Discover how to use value-based pricing, streamline your process, and find your freelancing tribe to thrive 🚀 Today my guest is Chauntelle Lewis, a graphic design, social media marketing and DEI freelance consultant and strategist with a decade of experience, who also founded The Barefoot Planter to deliver sustainability-led gardening workshops, c…

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Sales Sucks, But It's Necessary 7:33

3M ago7:33

7:33

Suck at sales? This will help...By Kyle Prinsloo

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Making The Right Decisions In Your Freelancing Career | Ep. 66 with Orell Garten 16:28

3M ago16:28

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Discover how to cope with the uncertainty of freelancing, manage mental stress, and build a successful freelance career by embracing resilience and flexibility 🚀 Today my guest is Orell Garten, an experienced freelance software engineer who solves business problems with code and helps companies when engineering meets data and software, from prototy…

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How to Secure Great Clients With Marketing And Networking | Ep. 65 with Stefan Ritter 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Learn how to build a strong personal brand, navigate financial hurdles, and stay ahead of the tech curve 🚀 Today my guest is Stefan Ritter, a freelance app developer who's been ensuring that a wide variety of ideas are realized as apps for over a decade already and who's brought together a well-coordinated team of developers, designers, and know-ho…

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Finance Basics For Freelancers 16:55

3M ago16:55

16:55

Manage your money or it will manage you. A few practical nuggets.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How To Deal With Time Constraints As A Freelancer | Ep. 64 with Nick Raeburn 14:57

3M ago14:57

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Discover the secrets to avoiding burnout, building a supportive community, and why passion is your ultimate weapon in the freelancing game 🚀 Today my guest is Nick Raeburn, a freelance social selling coach, keynote speaker, and video consultant with over 20 years of experience, who turned social storytelling and sales into an exciting fantasy journ…

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Your Portfolio Website Sucks - Here's How To Fix It 12:32

4M ago12:32

12:32

Very clickbaity... but here's how to make an effective portfolio website.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How To Price Your Expertise As A Freelancer | Ep. 63 with Baily Hancock 26:36

4M ago26:36

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Ever wondered how to put a price tag on your passion? Discover the art of validating your services, the do's and don'ts of self-promotion, and why trusting your gut might just be your secret weapon 🚀 Today my guest is Baily Hancock, a professional friend-maker, a freelance connection strategist with over 10 years of experience in connecting people,…

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WaaS Is Dominating Freelancing 7:13

4M ago7:13

7:13

Ever heard of WaaS? If not, you're about to...By Kyle Prinsloo

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The Art Of Self-Discipline For Freelancers | Ep. 62 with Nathy Ravez 18:48

4M ago18:48

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Explore various tools, techniques, and methodologies to help freelancers stay disciplined, manage their time effectively, and maintain a healthy work-life balance 🚀 Today my guest is Nathy Ravez, who, in her previous roles as a Project Manager and People & Process Development Consultant, started uniting teams towards common objectives while keeping…

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6 Ways To Find Clients As A Freelancer 11:13

4M ago11:13

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Practical (and proven) ways to find clients and run a freelancing business.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How To Leverage Your Network For Referring You Jobs | Ep. 61 with Judith Böhlert 17:51

4M ago17:51

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Learn how networking and personal referrals can be game-changers for getting jobs, and discover the importance of community support 🚀 Today my guest is Judith Böhlert, a freelance full-stack fairy with 6+ years of experience who prefers progress over perfection and enjoys building prototypes, releasing MVPs, and shipping things fast 🤩 In this episo…

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Interviewing Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

Get to know Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast. A podcast by freelancers, for freelancers.By Kyle Prinsloo

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10 things to learn from 10 freelancers - Freelance Sucks Season 6 5:50

4M ago5:50

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When to start freelancing, how to get the most out of chatGPT, how to charge a lot more money, what to do between the jobs, and many-many more - check out the 10 nuggets of wisdom from experienced freelancers! 🤩 Welcome to the 9am.works freelance knowledge-sharing series, where experienced freelancers share their thoughts on critical freelancing to…

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Value of Mentorship in Growing Your Freelancing Career | Ep. 60 with Zsike Peter 17:20

5M ago17:20

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Learn the importance of seeking mentorship and effective networking to propel your freelance career! Discover how to grow your solo business into an agency 🚀 Today my guest is Zsike Peter, a founder of Vampire Digital content marketing agency, who moved to the UK about 540 years ago, and nowadays helps to make your online presence immortal 🤩 In thi…

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How to prepare for networking events as a freelancer | Ep. 59 with Steve Folland 20:32

5M ago20:32

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From feeling isolated to building a thriving community — discover top strategies for tackling pricing challenges, leveraging AI tools, and managing time effectively 🚀 Today my guest is Steve Folland, rhymes with ‘Holland’ but not with ‘The Netherlands’, a podcaster, a community builder, and an experienced, award-winning podcast editor and video cre…

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Do This Simple Proposal Tip To Double Your Income 5:07

5M ago5:07

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Not clickbait...By Kyle Prinsloo

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How founding an agency helps with freelancer’s challenges | Ep. 58 with Cihan Kileci 15:56

5M ago15:56

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Discover the power of outsourcing and AI tools to streamline your freelance career. Gain insights on personal branding, networking, and navigating the complexities of freelancing 🚀 Today, my guest is Cihan Kileci, a UX/UI designer & frontend development freelancer with a decade of experience who founded an Ember Design agency 6 years ago and works …

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A Client Asks You For A Quote - Now What? 6:30

5M ago6:30

6:30

How to view quote requests, handle it, and close the deal.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How to connect with decision-makers to get projects | Ep. 57 Thomas Marbella 16:58

5M ago16:58

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Discover actionable strategies to build strong client relationships, leverage LinkedIn, and protect yourself from financial pitfalls 🚀 Today, my guest is Thomas Marbella, a freelance app developer with more than 15 years of experience, Founder and CEO at OneCode, and mentor for freelance developers and entrepreneurs 🤩 In this episode, Thomas shares…

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You're Focusing On The Wrong Things 4:26

6M ago4:26

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I explain why, and what you can do about it.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How to get projects by elevating people | Ep. 56 with Yannick Krohn 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Discover the hidden challenges freelancers face, from bookkeeping nightmares to client acquisition struggles, and learn how to overcome them 😎 Today, my guest is Yannick Krohn, a founder of Goodlance, a host of a Freelancer Podcast, and a freelance frontend developer with 12+ years of experience 🤩 In this episode, Yannick shares what he finds the m…

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Raising Your Prices: How, When, and Why 6:33

6M ago6:33

6:33

Should you raise your prices? Listen to this first.By Kyle Prinsloo

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Atomic steps to keeping professional connections alive | Ep. 55 Lean Vilas 15:34

6M ago15:34

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Discover practical insights on overcoming obstacles, building meaningful relationships, and finding your true direction in the freelance world 🚀 Today my guest is Lean Vilas, a freelance mentor for software engineers who shares all his knowledge from 10+ years with others and keeps practicing as a lead software engineer 🤩 In this episode, Lean shar…

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How To Get International Clients 4:25

6M ago4:25

4:25

Here's how to sell websites and marketing services to international clients.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How to get better at freelancing while looking for projects | Ep. 54 with Eric Bolikowski 21:56

6M ago21:56

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Discover strategies for finding clients during dry spells, balancing learning with job searches, and navigating client non-payments. Learn the secrets to effective networking and the importance of setting fair market rates 🚀 Today, my guest is Eric Bolikowski, Full-Stack Product Engineer, Tech Lead, and Mentor with 15 years of industry experience, …

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The Business Side Of A Freelancing Business 5:09

6M ago5:09

5:09

Freelancing is a business. It's time you run it like one.By Kyle Prinsloo

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How to find your community as a freelancer | Ep. 53 with Daisy Hilbrands 15:02

6M ago15:02

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Discover the toughest parts of freelancing, from the lack of peer support to the struggle with social media marketing and professional loneliness. Learn practical advice on finding community, managing irregular income, and staying visible authentically 🚀 Today my guest is Daisy Hilbrands, a freelance certified transformative coach who creates a saf…

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How not to micromanage your time as a freelancer | Ep. 52 with Jesse Marseille 15:41

7M ago15:41

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Discover the secrets to effective time management, dealing with clients, overcoming social media distractions, and the importance of building a personal brand 🚀 Today my guest is Jesse Marseille, a Business Development coach with 10 years of experience, who has a solid understanding of the modern sales landscape and converts complex topics into sim…