Best Mel Barfield Podcasts (2024)

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03 All Together Now: COMMUNITIES 34:24

4d ago34:24

34:24

This episode is called All Together Now and we’re talking COMMUNITIES. We’ve both been part of various communities as freelancers, and in this episode we mention… Freelancer Magazine including its virtual co-working sessions and The Marketing Movement on LinkedIn by editor Sophie Cross. You Are The Media including the annual event Creator Day by Ma…

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02 It's Oh So Quiet: Finding Clients 38:51

20d ago38:51

38:51

Ben McKinney and Mel Barfield discuss strategies for attracting clients during economic downturns, emphasising the importance of diversifying marketing efforts, posting on LinkedIn, and avoiding relying solely on one platform or approach. They also discuss the value of authenticity, consistency, and specificity in leveraging social media platforms …

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01 Fools Gold: Pricing your projects 41:11

20d ago41:11

41:11

Ben McKinney and Mel Barfield discuss pricing strategies for freelancers and small business owners. They emphasise the importance of understanding value propositions, having a sales process, and being confident in pricing. They also addressed gender disparities in confidence and pricing, with findings from Ben's call for writers revealing a consist…

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00 What's The Story? 10:00

1M ago10:00

10:00

Mel Barfield and Ben McKinney have been learning all about podcasts. Especially about how microphones work. And how they don’t. First sound guy (and sound guy) Ant informed Ben his microphone was back to front. Then Ant insisted an episode be re-recorded because Mel’s mic was “way too hot”. All good fun though. This episode is “What’s The Story” - …

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Podcast trailer 1:49

1M ago1:49

1:49

A podcast for independent creatives. Packed with tips, advice, and food for thought for freelancers, founders, and business owners in creative industries. Hosted by Mel Barfield and Ben McKinney. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit barfieldandmckinney.substack.com/sub…

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Barfield & McKinney's Podcast Experiment: BALANCE 11:47

3M ago11:47

11:47

Hi, Mel here, Ben and I went back to our roots on Monday by using whatsapp voicenotes to record our recap. Hence the varying audio levels… SORRY 😬 This was the last Barfield & McKinney in its current form because as of next month we’ll be recording proper podcast episodes under our new name… Indie Business Club Podcast Which will be properly audio …

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Barfield & McKinney's Podcast Experiment 8:18

4M ago8:18

8:18

Save the date: Our next LI live audio event is on Monday 15th April at 12 noon. Topic: BALANCE. We’ll send the link nearer the time. The “Millennial Pause” at the start of this video is magnificent. At least I didn’t laugh though. Ben and I spoke about how and why some freelancers and small business owners might like to get their voices out there. …

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OVERSHARING recap - Barfield & McKinney 9:50

4M ago9:50

9:50

Hi gang, Mel here. ⏰NEXT B&M (on public speaking): Monday 25th March 12:30-13:30⏰ Here’s a recap we recorded just for audio (hence I’m not looking to camera) but then we thought hey, why not throw the vid out too? All in the interest of oversharing, of course. I spoke at Digital Women Live on Monday, on the topic of getting over yourself and postin…

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Barfield & McKinney's Podcast Experiment 9:53

5M ago9:53

9:53

Hi, Mel here. On 14th February we shamelessly crowbarred in a Valentine’s Day theme - Client Relationships 💞 We spoke about how to foster a great relationship with your clients before, during and after a freelance project. It all relies on the foundations you’ve laid and how well you’ve managed expectations. On both sides. We spoke about… * how you…

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Barfield & McKinney's Podcast Experiment 16:32

5M ago16:32

16:32

Hi, Mel here. Before the recap, huge thanks to Ralph Cunningham and Nikki Pilkington for being our first paid subscribers 🥹💖 And on the subject of love and appreciation, our next LinkedIn audio event is on Valentine's Day Wednesday 14th February at midday (UK time). Our topic is CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS. Join our LinkedIn event here so LinkedIn nag-rem…