Best Freelance Sucks Podcasts (2024)

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

12h ago20:32

20:32

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

4d ago15:56

15:56

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

12d ago16:58

16:58

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

20d ago18:50

18:50

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

27d ago15:34

15:34

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

1M ago21:56

21:56

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

1M ago15:02

15:02

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

2M ago15:41

15:41

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…

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How to get clients you like and fire those you don't like | Ep. 51 with Sarah Duran 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

From the anxiety of financial management to the rewards of finding true client satisfaction! Discover the art of "staying in your lane," why understanding your 'why' is crucial, and why redesigning your business to align with personal growth is both a curse and a blessing. Today my guest is Sarah Duran, a solopreneur with 7+ years of experience, fo…

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How to build up your confidence as a freelancer | Ep. 50 with Amy Rogers 17:06

4M ago17:06

17:06

Dive deep into the untold struggles and emotional rollercoasters of freelancing: battling imposter syndrome, the challenge of disconnecting, setting rates, delegating or not - find out how to tackle it! 🚀 Today my guest is Amy Rogers, a Freelance Product Designer and User Researcher with 8 years of experience, who helps teams design and build great…

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How to deal with freelancer's uncertainty | Ep. 49 with Mina Kleid 13:53

4M ago13:53

13:53

Discover the critical role of networking, the hidden cost of time in project hunting, the strategies to combat professional loneliness, and the value of continuous learning 🚀 Today my guest is Mina Kleid, a truly full-stack freelance senior mobile engineer with 14 years of experience, a product owner, and a certified Scrum master, who is also a tru…

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How to tell your prices without fear | Ep. 48 with Anna Michalak 27:04

4M ago27:04

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From the anxiety of setting prices to the intricate balance of networking without burning out - learn how to overcome the fear of not feeling "expert enough" and why building a supportive community and a robust personal brand from the start are non-negotiables for success 🤩 Today my guest is Anna Michalak, a freelance social media marketing profess…

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Importance of community over competition | Ep. 47 with Vicky Critoph 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

From solo decision-making to handling responsibilities and tackling time-consuming tasks, this episode is a goldmine of insights and advice for freelancers on the importance of community over competition! 🤝👏🙌Today, my guest is Vicky Critoph, a social media marketing expert with over 10 years of experience who runs a consultancy that teaches small b…

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Freelancers #1 rule: focus on client acquisition | Ep. 46 with Stefania Volpe 14:34

5M ago14:34

14:34

Discover why client acquisition is not just a hurdle but the most time-consuming task, and learn the secrets of building a personal brand and mastering communication skills for freelancer success 🚀Today my guest is Stefania Volpe, a project manager at the freelancing platform Freelancermap, who definitely knows what challenges and pains freelancers…

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Power of warm outreach for getting clients | Ep. 45 with Brooks Lockett 19:40

5M ago19:40

19:40

Explore client acquisition strategies, including the power of inbound and warm outreach. Get tips on building a personal brand through consistent blogging and active engagement on platforms like LinkedIn 🚀Today my guest is Brooks Lockett, a freelance copywriting business owner with a focus on helping companies in the SaaS, B2B & AI markets build th…

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How to stop comparing yourself with others | Ep. 44 with Christopher Tester 28:35

5M ago28:35

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Learn about the importance of staying true to your unique freelancer identity and the power of continuous learning to adapt to industry changes 💪Today my guest is Christopher Tester, a freelance voice actor (for when Cumberbatch is busy) with 15+ years of experience, who lets his demons speak from time to time while sharing his home studio with Hon…

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How helping others brings you clients | Ep. 43 with Orwell McGubbins 19:16

6M ago19:16

19:16

Ever wondered why freelancers can't go solo? Hate cold outreach? Feeling the nerves of overdue invoices? Check out how to deal with it here 👇Today my guest is Orwell McGubbins, a Freelance Branding Designer with 12+ years of experience, a Creative Director of Orwell Met Vila branding agency, who is also on a mission to help creative freelancers gai…

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How to understand your professional value | Ep. 42 with Ashwin Chacko 18:48

6M ago18:48

18:48

Get ready to dive deep into the ebb and flow of work, the secret sauce to dealing with downtime, and the art of turning personal projects into career-changing opportunities🚀Today my guest is Ashwin Chacko, an amazing visual storyteller, positively playful connector, motivational speaker, Fruitful Life podcast host, and a freelancer with 15+ years o…

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Winning clients by being your true self | Ep. 41 with Carolyn Zick 15:49

6M ago15:49

15:49

Learn how an active online presence on LinkedIn and YouTube attracts the right opportunities and why authenticity matters!Today, my guest is Carolyn Zick, a social marketing and community-building freelancing expert and a business owner with 9 years of experience who loves building organic relationships! 🤩In this episode, Carolyn shares what she fi…

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S2 Ep10: Homepage 11:10

7M ago11:10

11:10

Deciding what you want your potential customer to see first when they arrive on your business website can be tricky. Too much and you risk overwhelming them, too little information, you risk them not finding what they are looking for. Either way they are going to leave your website before you've had a chance to show what you and your business can d…

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S2 Ep9: FAQ page 8:45

7M ago8:45

8:45

You are an expert of everything your business says and does but your potential customers are not. Therefore what you write on your website to help them understand what you do is extremely important. You cannot assume anything. And this is where frequently asked questions help support you to support them. In this episode I talk about how FAQs, when …

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S2 Ep8: Testimonials page 7:51

7M ago7:51

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We all like to be told we've done a good job. We all like to read the reviews when we are deciding whether to buy something. In fact we are all heavily influenced by what other people think and so leveraging testimonials for your business is a no-brainer. This episode looks at the difference options you have for testimonials as well as the best are…

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S2 Ep7: Portfolio page 8:34

7M ago8:34

8:34

Showing off what you and your business does in the right way is sure to be a winner for your potential clients. If we've never bought from a company, we need reassurance that they know what they are doing and one way to provide this is to show them the work you've done for other people. By allowing your potential customers to see actual examples of…

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S2 Ep6: Legal page 11:18

7M ago11:18

11:18

There are many things your website needs to do for your business but that doesn't mean you can do what you like. There are rules. The internet has rules. A website must adhere to these regulations and rules in order to be legally compliant. It will depend which country you are in and where your website visitors are but you will need to take a numbe…

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S2 Ep5: Services page 8:41

7M ago8:41

8:41

Being able to define what you can offer your potential customers and displaying it in a way they can understand is essential to the success of your website. Your services page should sing your praises loud and proud and get right to the nitty gritty of what you and your business can do, This episode deals with 3 key sections your services page shou…

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S2 Ep4: Blog page 8:46

7M ago8:46

8:46

For many the word 'blog' is old news and we all think we know what it is and when to use it. However, when we look at putting a blog on our business website, it needs to be with good reason and so more deeper exploration is needed. This episode looks at what we mean by a blog as well as offering reasons why a blog could be beneficial for your busin…

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S2 Ep3: Contact page 7:51

7M ago7:51

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Every business has a different reason for building a website - it might be to sell flowers online, promote their conveyancing services or both. However, if your potential customers need to contact you about the service or product and you don't have a clear and easy way to do this, you may end up jeopardising your success. This episode is all about …

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S2 Ep2: About page 8:01

7M ago8:01

8:01

Arriving on a new website can be quite daunting. Will it sell what I'm looking for? Where do I go to find that information? How does the menu work? All completely normal questions. So where do you usually look for help. The About page. Finding out who is behind the business name and understanding a bit more about what they are trying to achieve can…

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S2 Ep1: Sitemaps 8:27

7M ago8:27

8:27

Planning a business website at first glance looks simple. You need information about you and your business on your new website and you have a lovely web designer all signed up to help you. However, have you thought about how many pages you're going to have? Do you know what content you're going to need on those pages? What happens when someone visi…

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10 things to learn from 10 freelancers - Freelance Sucks Season 4 5:03

7M ago5:03

5:03

Position yourself as a problem-solver, how to include experience in your rate, why to always work on personal branding, and much 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…

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Episode 97: Clients Asking for Discounts HURT!! 19:43

8M ago19:43

19:43

If you wish to advertise your business on my podcast, please contact me at ahmed@arobersonphoto.com to discuss your ad, and rates. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asking freelancers that use this as our only source of income hurts us so bad. The same amount of time is required to do …

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How to find your uniqueness to get the best projects | Ep. 40 with Vanessa Raath 15:47

8M ago15:47

15:47

Dealing with a freelancer's dilemma, discovering uniqueness, avoiding overthinking - unravel the unspoken challenges that freelancers face and discover the keys to success! 💪 Today my guest is Vanessa Raath, a Freelance Sourcer who helps recruiters to find best talents and is passionate about elevating the standard of sourcing globally. 🤩 In this e…

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Why and how to position yourself as a problem-solver? | Ep. 39 with Irina Rokosz 17:48

8M ago17:48

17:48

Learn how to shift your mindset and turn marketing and selling into a client-attracting system to overcome freelancers' biggest challenge — landing new projects!Today my guest is Irina Rokosz, a Freelance Management Consultant in Business Process Management, who is also a strong Freelance and self-management advocate and even started the Freelance …

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Episode 96: Don't Quit! Reinvent Yourself! 22:26

8M ago22:26

22:26

Never give up on your dreams! If what usually works stops working, take what you know and reinvent it... make it better... make it different so those who love and support what you do will continue to do so, with the same enthusiasm they had from day 1! Support the showBy Ahmed Roberson

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Doing CEO's and admin's work while being a freelancer | Ep. 38 with Ido Rann 16:04

8M ago16:04

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Uncover the time-consuming aspects of freelancing, including CEO tasks, administrative work, and the struggle to delegate effectively, and learn how to deal with them 💪 Today my guest is Ido Rann, a tech industry expert with 17+ years of experience, an introvert who stutters, still a musician, a community leader of the Israelis in Ireland, and an o…

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The importance of taking risks as a freelancer | Ep. 37 Adam Faulkner 26:56

8M ago26:56

26:56

From tackling decision-making fatigue and conquering the fear of losing work to mastering the art of self-promotion. Discover how embracing a business mindset can take your freelance game to the next level! 🚀 Today my guest is Adam Faulkner, a proud freelancer who founded his "CreativeAF" video production business at the beginning of the pandemic i…

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How to understand your worth as a freelancer | Ep. 36 with Said Saddouk 18:32

9M ago18:32

18:32

From valuing your work to finding your niche. Discover the delicate balance between passion and profit 💪Today my guest is Said Saddouk, a freelance facilitator and host of the virtual events that aren't just attended but truly experienced by participants 🤩In this episode, Said shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:👉 Knowing hi…

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How starting with easier tasks makes you more productive | Ep. 35 with Mario Prada 13:13

9M ago13:13

13:13

Boost your productivity with smart organization. Learn how breaking things down and starting with small, easy steps brings you huge wins 🏆Today my guest is Mario Prada, a mobile and web software developer with 6+ years of freelancing experience who aims always to write clean and readable code and is passionate about beautiful and practical UI/UX 🤩I…

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How saying "no" increases your productivity | Ep. 34 with Shea Karssing 15:54

9M ago15:54

15:54

From mastering time management to the art of saying no. Don't miss out on this episode packed with tips on work-life balance, setting boundaries, and pricing your worth.Today my guest is Shea Karssing, a Freelance SEO Writer and a marketing consultant with 10+ years of experience in digital marketing 🤩In this episode, Shea shares what she finds the…

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Overcoming life challenges as a freelancer | Ep. 33 with Vanessa Henry Epstein 17:32

10M ago17:32

17:32

How to tackle the toughest challenges: from managing stress to building meaningful client relationships, and what are the keys to staying motivated and overcoming obstacles. Check it out!Today my guest is Vanessa Henry Epstein, a business and legal communication effectiveness freelancer coach with more than 20 years of experience in business educat…

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How a shortage of time makes you productive | Ep. 32 with Elina Jutelyte 19:49

10M ago19:49

19:49

From juggling work and parenthood to mastering time management. Discover the secrets to selecting the right projects, handling time-consuming tasks, and managing stress in event planning.Today my guest is Elina Jutelyte, a strong freelancers ambassador who supports freelance economy by running Freelance Business Community with the largest event Fre…

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How to motivate yourself while working remotely | Ep. 31 with Balazs Beres 17:09

10M ago17:09

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Learn how to conquer the most daunting aspects of freelancing, including crafting the perfect work environment and finding your personal motivation.Today my guest is Balazs Beres, a Senior Software Engineer with more than 8 years of experience in software development and almost half of this time as a freelancer! 🤩In this episode, Balazs shares what…

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EP 95 It's ALWAYS Personal 14:40

10M ago14:40

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If you wish to advertise your business on my podcast, please contact me at ahmed@arobersonphoto.com to discuss your ad, and rates. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you ever heard the saying "It's Business, Nothing Personal". If so, and if you believe that, you have been LIED TO!!…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:13

10M ago1:13

1:13

It's coming back...soon!By Two Cows Web

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How to be confident in your hourly rates | Ep. 30 with Anthony Muhye 10:57

10M ago10:57

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From conquering financially dry freelancers’ periods to setting the right rates and finding new clients. Check it out!Today my guest is Anthony Muhye, a Freelance Technical Writer with over 8 years of experience with a background in Chemical engineering, who went from 10 to 10K$ monthly and now helps turn hungry freelancers into successful entrepre…

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Challenges of self-marketing as a freelancer | Ep. 29 with Oliver Altvater 13:20

11M ago13:20

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Check out the primary freelancers’ marketing challenges and learn why networking, especially on platforms like LinkedIn, is a game-changer for freelancers.Today my guest is Oliver Altvater, a freelance Communications, Storytelling & Media Relations expert with over 8 years of experience in the PR, journalism, copywriting, media, and content marketi…

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Communication as a freelancer superpower | Ep. 28 with Cordt Zermin 18:32

11M ago18:32

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Learn about the art of effective communication in freelancing and uncover the detective work involved in collaboration within different teams and companies.Today my guest is Cordt Zermin, an experienced freelance Technical Product Manager with a developer background, a digital nomad who works 100% remotely and is fueled by a passion for tech 🤩In th…

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