Freelancing and marketing nuggets for web designers, without the fluff. TheFreelancerPodcast.com
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Welcome to Freelance Sucks! 😈 Here we discuss the dark side of freelancing, about which nobody usually talks out loud. In this show, we speak with experienced freelancers, and listening to their stories helps you prepare for freelancers' challenges! 💪
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Help! My Websites Sucks is your bitesize guide to making web design easier. Hosted by freelance web designer and top cow at Two Cows Web (https://twocowsweb.co.uk) , Amy Gumbrell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gumbrell/) . Each 15 minute episode will take one topic, break it down using easy to understand language and show you how it all fits together so that you can go away and make a website that works for you. I know that building a website can be tricky. There’s a lot of information out ...
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OUR Podcast...is about self-employment, working from home, freelancing....in art, photography, videography, cooking, baking, home remedies, clothing design, singing, song writing, music producing, etc.....and the successes, as well as struggles that come with it. We will talk lessons....never failures....strategies and tips on how to succeed in an ever changing automated tech world. Can I Really Make It.....the answer is YES! And I hope you come along for the ride to learn how. 10-20 minute ...
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Tune in every other week to the Blackbar crew as they break down church media, marketing, and tech in today's scene. Jump in to stay up to date on media and technology relevant to the church as well as deep dives into mastering the art of sharing the greatest message ever told!
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Business CAN and SHOULD be fun! Scott Stockdale chats with inspiring entrepreneurs who are living their best lives and sharing their keys to success. Guests are also highly active on the socials so introduce yourself to them (just as you would at any great party!) @entrepreneurscanparty
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Building Long-Term Client Relationships As A Freelancer | Ep. 71 with Patrick Rossnagel
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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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Hourly Billing Is Harming Your Business
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Charge hourly? I think it's time to rethink it thenAv Kyle Prinsloo
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Proactive Freelancer vs Reactive Freelancer
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Are you proactive or reactive and does it matter?Av Kyle Prinsloo
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10 things to learn from 10 freelancers - Freelance Sucks Season 7
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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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Tech News Your Church Needs To Know About
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Send us a text Caleb & Zach dive into some 2024 tech-focused news stories that church creatives and media professionals should be aware of. From the DJI Drone bill and YouTube copyright to Meta VR and the price increase of Canva, the guys cover a handful of topics whose outcomes could have a lasting impact on church tech and media production. Join …
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How To Stay Focused On What Brings You Money | Ep. 70 with Lisette Sutherland
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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
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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
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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
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I chat with Billy & Karen from PayPal. This was my first in-person recording, and it was awesome!Av Kyle Prinsloo
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Practical nuggets on how to set (and achieve) your goals.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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Stop Following Trends And Start Developing Strategy w/ Redwood Marketing Co
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Send us a text The guys talk with Carmen Galeano of the Redwood Marketing Co about social media, trends, and how churches can best develop sustainable and achievable social media strategy. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/Av Blackbar/Carmen Galeano/Redwood Marketing Co
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Finding Your Clients With The Right Pricing And Proposals | Ep. 67 with Chauntelle Lewis
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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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Suck at sales? This will help...Av Kyle Prinsloo
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Everything Your Church Needs To Know About LED Walls w/ Ben Kristijanto & Tim Jackson
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Send us a text The guys talk with Ben Kristijanto & Tim Jackson of BNY and OHR LED about the ins and outs of LED walls for the church space and where to even begin when considering them for your services. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/Av Blackbar/Ben Kristijanto/Tim Jackson
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Making The Right Decisions In Your Freelancing Career | Ep. 66 with Orell Garten
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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
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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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Manage your money or it will manage you. A few practical nuggets.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How To Deal With Time Constraints As A Freelancer | Ep. 64 with Nick Raeburn
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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
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Very clickbaity... but here's how to make an effective portfolio website.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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A Critical Analysis of Christians' Response to The Olympics
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Send us a text Caleb & Nick review the general Christian discourse surrounding the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonies, and they discuss whether Christians are ultimately helping or hurting the church’s goal to reach the lost in digital spaces. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/…
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How To Price Your Expertise As A Freelancer | Ep. 63 with Baily Hancock
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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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Ever heard of WaaS? If not, you're about to...Av Kyle Prinsloo
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The Art Of Self-Discipline For Freelancers | Ep. 62 with Nathy Ravez
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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
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Practical (and proven) ways to find clients and run a freelancing business.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How To Leverage Your Network For Referring You Jobs | Ep. 61 with Judith Böhlert
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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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Why Your Church's Website Sucks (And How To Fix It)
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Send us a text The guys (alongside a special guest) dive into some tips and practical examples of where to start when creating or improving your church's website. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/Av Blackbar
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Interviewing Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast
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Get to know Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast. A podcast by freelancers, for freelancers.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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10 things to learn from 10 freelancers - Freelance Sucks Season 6
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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
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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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Turn Good Events Into Good Content with Tessa Voccola
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Send us a text The guys are joined by Tessa Voccola, Brand & Content Manager for RVRB Agency, to share about what it takes to capture high quality content for live events. She also shares some tips on the value of pre-production and the importance of fueling yourself outside of your creative roles. To partner with RVRB for your event, visit their w…
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How to prepare for networking events as a freelancer | Ep. 59 with Steve Folland
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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
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Not clickbait...Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How founding an agency helps with freelancer’s challenges | Ep. 58 with Cihan Kileci
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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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Building Online Communities, Not Just Audiences with The Monochrome Podcast
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Send us a text On this episode, the guys are joined by Luke McElroy and JT Bowling of the Monochrome Podcast to discuss how to build online communities and how to develop deeper connections within those communities. Check out the Monochrome Podcast: https://saltcommunity.com/podcast/ Get more information about the SALT Conference and their communit…
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A Client Asks You For A Quote - Now What?
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How to view quote requests, handle it, and close the deal.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How to connect with decision-makers to get projects | Ep. 57 Thomas Marbella
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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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How to get projects by elevating people | Ep. 56 with Yannick Krohn
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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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Surviving and Thriving in Church Media Teams: Insights with Phil Bowdle
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Send us a text The guys are joined by author, leadership coach, and friend of the podcast Phil Bowdle to discuss how to navigate leadership, conflict, and tension within church media teams. Visit Phil's website for the resources that were discussed in today's episode: https://philbowdle.com/ Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going:…
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Raising Your Prices: How, When, and Why
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Should you raise your prices? Listen to this first.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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Atomic steps to keeping professional connections alive | Ep. 55 Lean Vilas
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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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Here's how to sell websites and marketing services to international clients.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How to get better at freelancing while looking for projects | Ep. 54 with Eric Bolikowski
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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 Church Media Playbook: Top 3 Tips For Freelancers
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Send us a text In this community-inspired topic, the guys share three of their top tips for how to survive, grow, and thrive as a church media freelancer. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/Av Blackbar
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The Business Side Of A Freelancing Business
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Freelancing is a business. It's time you run it like one.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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How to find your community as a freelancer | Ep. 53 with Daisy Hilbrands
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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
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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…
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Let's Interview Chat GPT 4o About Church Media
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Send us a text The guys chat with their first ever AI guest: Chat GPT 4o! From recommendations on sermon resources to suggestions for event ads to encouragements for the Blackbar community, Chat GPT 4o provides a unique look into the capabilities and potential of AI as it could be used for church media ministry. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep th…
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Here's how to come up with a good offer to pitch clients.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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Bad advice you need to avoid.Av Kyle Prinsloo
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