Should You Unbundle Strategy and Labor in Services Work?

Should You Unbundle Strategy and Labor in Services Work?

Author: Erik Dietrich June 5, 2026 Duration: 24:35
If you're offering services as a freelancer, does it make sense to unbundle strategy from labor? This episode digs into that question. This podcast is courtesy of Hit Subscribe. Prefer to watch the video version of this podcast? View this podcast as a video, here! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links of the week: Careflow published a guide to patient referral leakage and how to reduce it. CSuite Content took a look at the leadership brand behind Partake Brewing's Ted Fleming. Enov8 broke down the differences between data mesh vs data lake architectures. InfluxData published a practical guide to using D3.js with React.

Erik Dietrich, a seasoned freelancer and entrepreneur, brings his practical Q&A series to your ears with Hit Subscribe Freelancer Q&A. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to the real, often unspoken, questions that come with building and running your own independent business. Each episode tackles the specific hurdles freelancers face, from setting rates and finding clients to managing projects and navigating the personal challenges of solo work. You'll hear straightforward answers and actionable advice drawn from experience, all aimed at helping you make better decisions for your career. Think of this podcast as a regular conversation with someone who's been in the trenches, offering clarity on the complexities of self-employment. Whether you're just considering the freelance leap or are years into your journey, these discussions provide grounded perspectives for anyone looking to build a sustainable and fulfilling business on their own terms. Tune in for honest talk that cuts through the noise.
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Should Freelancers Use Upwork? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:20
Another episode from our Q&A series, where I take on Q&A about business and freelancing from authors in our author pool. If you're going to moonlight or go into business for yourself freelancing, should you use Upwork or…
Making Your Website as a Freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
If you're going to freelance, do you need to make a website, and what should that website look like? I actually don't think it's a super high priority for a new freelancer, and you honestly don't need one to get started.…
A Guide to Moonlighting as a Freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:48
Moonlighting is a specific flavor of working that involves working in addition to a normal, full time job. In this episode, I take on a question about how to get started with moonlighting as a freelancer, and what to con…
How to Market Yourself as a Freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:34
If you're a relatively new freelancer, how do you go about marketing yourself? The answer is simple, but not easy. Marketing is about being memorable, and being a generalist isn't memorable, so one of the most powerful t…
Dealing with Lawyers as a Freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:37
If you're just getting started as a freelancer, you might wonder what you need a lawyer's help with. Do you need a contract? Help setting up an LLC? In this video I offer a take based on my experience setting up multiple…
How Do Taxes Work When You Start a Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:23
Are you thinking about hanging out your shingle and don't know how taxes work? Maybe you've never thought about how taxes work (you should, though). In this video, I walk you through how taxes work for freelancers in the…
How Do You Get Clients for Your New Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
Are you just starting out as a freelancer or moonlighter, and wondering how to go about finding clients? In this video I lay out a series of fairly specific tactics freelancers can use for finding clients. Join us to lea…
Setting Your Rate as a New Freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
How do you set your rate as a freelancer? I offer two things in this video: A detailed explanation of the philosophical with the idea of "having a rate" A super actionable piece of easy advice for setting it, if you insi…
Starting a new Freelance Business: Dos and Donts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
In this edition, I tackled the subject of dos and don'ts for starting a new business. Join me for a list of things that I think you ought to do, and a list of things I don't think you should bother with -- some of those…

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