What is the Best Way for Freelancers to Get Paid?

What is the Best Way for Freelancers to Get Paid?

Author: Erik Dietrich August 7, 2024 Duration: 21:17
Wire Transfer? Check? Cash? If you're just starting out as a freelancer, what's the best way to get paid?   View this podcast as a video on YouTube.

Erik Dietrich hosts Hit Subscribe Freelancer Q&A, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the practical realities of running your own business. This isn't about abstract theory or motivational speeches; it's a grounded, question-and-answer format built directly from the challenges freelancers and solo entrepreneurs face every day. Each episode dives into specific, tactical concerns-from setting rates and negotiating contracts to managing client relationships and finding a sustainable workflow. You'll hear straightforward advice and thoughtful discussions that stem from real-world experience, offering a sense of clarity and camaraderie for anyone navigating the sometimes isolating world of self-employment. Tune in for honest conversations that cut through the noise, providing actionable insights whether you're just starting out or looking to refine an established practice. This podcast serves as a reliable resource, transforming common freelancing puzzles into manageable steps forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 98

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Podcast Episodes
How Should You Handle Raising Your Rates? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:32
This is something near and dear to the heart of any freelancer. The time has come and you've decided you need to raise your rates. How do you tell your clients about it, and how do you manage this process of rate raising…
How Do You Break the Feast or Famine Cycle? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
Anyone who has hung out their shingle to freelance has likely encountered the so-called "feast or famine" cycle. What is this, why is it suboptimal, how do you get out of it, and how long does it take to get out? Link of…
What Do Freelancers Do When They Get Sick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
Sick time is pretty straightforward for employees. But how does this work when you go off on your own as a freelancer? How do freelancers handle it when they get sick? Link Picks Check out Tricentis Tosca: Intelligent te…
Should You Build a Business in Your Own Name or Pick a Brand Name? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
You're thinking of starting a business or a freelance practice. Should you name the business and website after yourself, or should you create a separate brand for it? Links of the week: What Makes a Good Enterprise Relea…
Managing Context Switching When You Have Multiple Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:53
If you're working on significant projects in parallel for multiple clients, you might find yourself mentally "thrashing," or struggling with the context switching between the different projects. How do you handle that? L…
What’s the Difference Between a Freelancer and a Consultant? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:32
People toss around the terms "freelancer" and "consultant" a lot -- often interchangeably. But what does each really mean, and what's the difference? Link picks: Learn to create a Kubernetes cluster in AWS What does bimo…
Is It a Problem for a Freelancer to Have Just One Large Client? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:05
Is it a problem for you, as a freelancer, to have just one or two large clients? The short, easy answer is "yes," but I've got a much more detailed explanation in this episode. Links of the week: Get started with Kafka a…
What is a Retainer in Consulting and How Does It Work? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:37
You may have heard the term "retainer" as a modifier to describe a kind of consultant. What is a retainer, exactly, and how does it work? Join us to learn more. -----------------------------------------------------------…
How Does a Freelancer Get Started with Content Marketing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:17
You'll hear a lot of conventional wisdom that anyone with a business should do content marketing. Is that right, and, if so, what do you need and how should you get started doing it? Picks: Learn what a production enviro…
Should Freelancers Run Ads to Get Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
As a freelancer, should you enlist paid advertising to help you get work? The answer, in most cases, is no, but tune in to hear why and what the exceptions might be. Join us to learn more. -------------------------------…