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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Master the art of having the most efficient meetings with insights on 1-on-1 pre-meeting interactions, goal setting, and time management. Today my guest is Dan Kuida, 12+ years of experience freelance software architect and developer, a broad fundamental technological expert who sold his first small CRM at 15 years old and knows how to recover near…

Unveil the truth about charging clients and the stress of securing payments, and learn how to safeguard your freelancing career with strategic risk management.Today my guest is Almir Bijedic, the web all-rounder, experienced freelancer, speaker, mountain-biker, a fan of 90's cinema, and full (ish) stack web engineer 🤩In this episode, Almir shares w…

Having a constant flow of ideas, struggling with imposter syndrome, and thinking about managing time efficiently. Learn about coping mechanisms with all that to thrive as a freelancer! Today my guest is Victoria Cumberbatch, a freelance community developer with 10+ years of community management experience spanning NPOs, tech start-ups and more, wor…

The art of staying calm during nerve-wracking periods of no projects. Learn how to overcome the fear of not finding work and if opportunities always come around the corner. Today my guest is Florian Gamper, an interim CTO, fractional manager, and technical advisor who’s been freelancing for more than twelve years 🤩 In this episode, Florian shares w…

From finding freedom to battling professional loneliness, listen to this episode to learn how to thrive in the world of freelancing! Today my guest is Monika Fischer, a freelance translator, and interpreter since 2009 who herself developed a mindset and skillset needed to create a sustainable business and now coaches and trains solopreneurs on deve…

Balancing workload, the importance of setting realistic expectations and deadlines, and mastering planning skills. Today my guest is Franziska Veh, a freelance graphic designer, who started a design studio with other freelancers a decade ago, and, by the way, created a logo for the CodeControl community and swag designs for the 9am 🤩 In this episod…

Discover insights on getting paid on time, the art of sales, breaking up with clients, and finding a support network. Today my guest is Marc Clemens, who freelanced to raise funds to build his business, worked with freelancers for almost 10 years, and keeps doing that to build the 9am platform - an all-in-one operational system for freelancers that…

Valuable tips on time management, calculating hourly rates, conquering research challenges, handling administrative tasks, and combating professional loneliness.Today my guest is Bjoern Brand, an experienced freelance digital marketing consultant who also helps freelancers to receive suitable project proposals by improving their digital presence! 🤩…

How to deal with clients who expect a magic wand in AI projects and stop crushing their unrealistic ideas, and how to deal with the ebb and flow of projects and downtime. Today my guest is Alessandro Pedori, a highly experienced AI/NLP Engineer whose professional journey started in the 2000s when he was the first person he knew who lost their job t…

What are the main difficulties of finding quality projects, the importance of financial stability, the lack of feedback, and the time-consuming nature of securing new projects? Why it’s important to build a portfolio, actively engage in the developer community, and start freelancing part-time?Today my guest is Nermin Sehic, a full-stack developer w…

Matthew Mottola, the CEO of The Human Cloud, the leading authority for leaders embracing the freelance economy, discusses the tough realities of freelancing, from lacking stability to navigating career paths! Matthew shares valuable insights on financial management, building networks, and seizing opportunities and offers practical strategies for be…

Today my guest is Dunja Reiber, an experienced content professional who loves writing, creating content strategies, covering complex topics, and totally passionate about remote work and New Work 🤩 In this episode, Dunja shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing: 👉 Resisting this desire to work more. 👉 Saying “no” to not best-fit p…

Today my guest is Menil Vukovic, an experienced freelance Android developer, entrepreneur, founder, and tech enthusiast 🤩In this episode, Menil shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:👉 Loneliness and lack of communication.👉 Keeping non-work related stuff in order.👉 Dealing with the between-the-jobs part.Join us to learn from Me…

Today my guest is Bri Leever, a freelance community architect with a generalist skillset as a superpower 🤩 In this episode, Bri shares what she finds the most challenging about freelancing: 👉 How to position yourself within the scope of competitors. 👉 Bookkeeping and dealing with taxes. 👉 Being confident in the value that you are providing. Join us…

From feeling unfulfilled in predefined project management roles to finding the true purpose behind freelancing, our guest's journey will inspire you! 🚀Today my guest is Henry Latham, a passionate Freelance Product Manager, founder of a Prod MBA bootcamp, and thoughtful writer and content creator 🤩In this episode, Henry shares what he finds the most…

From battling business droughts and mastering the art of bookkeeping to navigating career choices and combating professional loneliness!Today my guest is Bertrand Rothen, a freelance product manager and consultant with 11+ years of experience, a Master of Science in Information Systems, who also played drums in front of the 20-thousand-audience pla…

From dealing with unresponsive clients to transitioning from programmer to salesperson - how to approach the path from 1$ to 10000$ per month.Today my guest is David Leuliette, a Freelance React Native Developer with more than 13 years of experience, a book author, a live-coding streams runner, a speaker, and a great ideator! 🤩In this episode, Davi…

Learn how to build connections focusing on relationships, shared values, and unwavering commitment to become a dependable and respected freelancer.Today my guest is Balach Hussain, a Freelance Product Manager with over 10 years of experience, two podcasts host, an Agile coach, and the founder of epekworks, the tool which helps plan your goals! 🤩In …

Learn the art of work-life integration, the importance of delegating admin tasks, and strategies for hunting clients!Today my guest is Tom Kozacinski, a Freelance Product Designer and Consultant with over 16 years of experience, podcaster, coach, mentor, and Sir-Freelance-a-Lot 🤩In this episode, Tom shares what he finds the most challenging about f…

Discover how to navigate project droughts, select the proper gigs, and choose between hourly and project-based rates.Today my guest is Dimitri Abalenkov, a freelance Product Manager with 10+ years of experience who is originally from Riga but travels and works from anywhere and loves jogging or walking on the Latvian seaside, surfing in Portugal, a…

Discover the secrets to balancing structure and flexibility, building trust in freelance teams, and managing your time effectively! Today my guest is Christine Vallaure, an experienced UX/UI design freelancer who built a UX/UI Design + Figma learning platform - moonlearning.io with a German head and Spanish heart 🤩 In this episode, Christine shares…

Setting clear upfront expectations, such as communication preferences and feedback styles, can help alleviate misunderstandings and conflicts and improve collaboration with new clients or team members. Learn how to do it right! 💪 Today my guest is Eryn Peters, a freelance marketing, community, startup growth, and change management expert, future of…

Discover the power of content creation and building a community to conquer an impostor syndrome, handle negative feedback, and overcome other freelancing challenges. Today my guest is Slobodan Gajić, a senior freelance JavaScript software developer with 9 years of practical experience, co-owner of the web design studio, and JavaScript educational c…

Learn how to conquer self-doubt, build a strong support system, and thrive in the dynamic world of freelancing! 💪 Today my guest is Aiva Eiduka, a communications and branding expert with over a decade’s experience, who reinvented herself and built her identity, and now, as a freelancer, she is helping others develop their professional brands 🤩 In t…

How do you gently but effectively tell teammates you try to bond with as a freelancer that some processes are not good and parts of the code base should be improved? Today my guest is Bastian Gruber, a Freelancer Engineer and Software Enthusiast with more than 10 years of experience, the author of the "Rust Web Development" book, and the Founder of…