Podcasts by Smarter Freelancing: Freelance Work | Getting Clients | Freelance Writing | Freelance Design | Ed Gandia

#033: How to Adapt Your Freelance Business to a Rapidly Shifting Marketplace from 2015-05-28T07:00

The freelance marketplace has become more competitive. 

But just because there are more freelancers than ever before doesn't mean you have to succumb t...

#032: How to Have a Stress-Free Conversation with Your Prospects from 2015-05-14T07:00

For many of us, the initial conversation with a prospect can be stressful.

Maybe you need the work. Or you really want to land this client. And you don...

#031: Booking Yourself Solid from 2015-04-30T07:00

Michael Port's Book Yourself Solid was one of the most important books I read when I was freelancing part time while working my day job.

#030: How to Get a 10X Return on Your Next Conference from 2015-04-16T07:00

I've always been a big proponent of investing in targeted conferences and events. 

It's not just about what you learn, it's about the people you meet, the conversations you have and the i...

#029: David Nihill on Using Humor to Become a Better Public Speaker from 2015-04-02T07:00

#028: How Focus@Will Improves Focus, Productivity and Creativity from 2015-03-19T07:00

Music has been a big part of my life since I was a kid. But for years I had the hardest time finding music that enabled me to focus on my work.

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#027: Value Pricing with Kirk Bowman from 2015-03-05T08:00

You don't hear much about value pricing (often called "value-based pricing") in the freelance community—at least not in the creative side of freelancing.

But it's catching on with freelan...

#026: A Hiring Manager Explains What He Looks for in a Freelancer from 2015-02-19T08:00

We spend a lot of time on this show talking about how find and land better-paying clients, how to work smarter and how to develop the mindset you need to succeed in t...

#025: Brian Casel on 'Productizing' Your Services from 2015-02-05T08:00

Made to order.

That's what most of us do. We deliver customized services to our clients.

It's si...

#024: Why So Many Women Struggle in Business — and What to Do About It from 2015-01-22T08:00

I remember when one of my female colleagues first told me about the struggles many self-employed women face. It was about 10 years ago.

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#023: The State of Independence in America — What’s Happening in Today’s Freelance Economy from 2015-01-08T08:00

Is freelancing a growing trend or a fad?

And if it's growing, who's really profiting from this massive shift in the labor force? Listen

#022: Amy Porterfield on How to Generate Hot Freelance Leads with Facebook Ads from 2014-12-11T07:07:50

#021: Forget Goals! Focus on Habits Instead (Pt. 2 of 2) from 2014-11-25T08:00

In the previous episode, I shared my recent experiments with habit development techniques ... and why I'm gett...

#020: Forget Goals! Focus on Habits Instead (Pt. 1 of 2) from 2014-11-13T08:00

I'm pretty much done with traditional goal setting.

I'm talking about your standard "I'm going to get X result by this specific date" approach to setting goals.

It's not th...

#019 How MBO Partners Is Changing the Way Freelancers Work with Clients from 2014-10-30T07:00

Freelancing can be a very lonely business.

Not just in terms of physical isolation, but also in the way of getting help to run your day-to-day operations.

Most of us don't...

#017 Jason Blumer on When to Hire an Accountant — and How to Pick the Right One for You from 2014-09-18T07:00

There comes a point when most freelancers wonder if (and when) they should find a good accountant.

It's an important decision. And there's much more to it than finding someone to do y...

#016: Crystal Coleman on Launching a Sideline to Supplement Your Freelance Business from 2014-09-04T07:00

Who said you had to limit yourself to your core services as a freelancer?

And who said you couldn't launch a separate side business that allows you to practice a hobby or passion?
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#016: Crystal Coleman on Launching a Sideline to Supplement Your Freelance Business from 2014-09-04T07:00

Who said you had to limit yourself to your core services as a freelancer?

And who said you couldn't launch a separate side business that allows you to practice a hobby or passion?
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#015: Ilise Benun Reveals a 3-Tier Pricing Strategy That Works Like Crazy from 2014-08-21T07:00

Do you typically quote prospects exactly what they ask for?

Most freelancers do.

But what if you gave your prospect more options?

What if you proposed two or t...

#014: Jared Easley on How to Starve Your Self-Doubt and Realize Your True Potential from 2014-08-07T07:00

I'm really excited about today's show because I get to address what I believe is one of the most important topics in the freelance community—boosting self-confidence.

This is a topic I've...

#013: The Printed Brochure That Kickstarted Suzanne's Freelance Business from 2014-07-24T07:00

Suzanne Wesley was in a tight spot five years ago.

She had just lost her job and had to find a way to drum up freelance business fast.

But rather than trying the same metho...

#012: How to Stay Productive (and Sane!) When You W ork in a Deadline-Driven Business from 2014-07-10T07:00

Many of my traditionally employed friends are surprised when I tell them that it's challenging to stay productive as a work-at-home freelancer.

They automatically assume that being in...

#011: How to Spot Bad Clients Early (and How to Gracefully Fire the Ones You Can No Longer Serve) from 2014-06-26T07:00

Not all clients are created equal.

Some are a true joy to work with. They value your expertise and experience. They never complain. And they happily pa...

#010: How Christine Parizo Launched a Successful Freelance Business in a Hurry from 2014-06-12T07:00

Every new freelancer I meet wants to reach a comfortable income level as quickly as possible.

Most of them will set one-, two- or three-year time horiz...

#009: How to Use LinkedIn as an Effective Prospecting Tool from 2014-05-29T07:00

Ten years ago, when LinkedIn was new, the "newness" of the medium made it stand out.

I remember how easy it was to connect with prospects and start pro...

#008: Seven Great Reasons Why You Should Raise Your Fees Starting TODAY from 2014-05-15T07:00

Uma Thurman paid $5 for a milkshake in the movie "Pulp Fiction."

John Travolta was appalled.

After all, you can get a milkshak...

#007: The Weird Mindset Shift You Have to Make to Close More (and Better!) Deals from 2014-05-01T07:00

Welcome to the Smarter Freelancing podcast! My name is Ed Gandia. And this show is all about turning your free...

#006: Jon Pietz Speaks Out: How Designers Can Start Getting More Respect and Higher Fees from 2014-04-15T20:00:46

Partnering with high-paying clients who respect your work — that's every freelancer's dream.

And while I truly believe it's entirely possible to build ...

#005: How Virtual Support Can Help You Grow Your Business from 2014-04-01T07:00

I've been intrigued with the idea of virtual assistants and virtual support since reading Tim Ferriss' Listen