BONUS: Relationships Matter Most

BONUS: Relationships Matter Most

Author: Charles M Wood April 23, 2021 Duration: 19:45
Charles Max Wood talks about how to build, grow, and benefit from positive relationships within programming. He talks about how he's built genuine positive relationships with hundreds of programmers and how he and others have grown from those relationships. He also explains that you get out of relationships what you put into them. Finally, he goes into how to begin to build relationships by building a system of influence you can use on behalf of the people you want relationships with. Panel
  • Charles Max Wood

Charles M Wood hosts The Freelancers' Show, a conversation built on the understanding that running your own business involves far more than just doing the work. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken, challenges of independent life. You’ll hear practical discussions about finding and retaining clients, setting sustainable rates, and navigating the complexities of self-employment taxes and contracts. The focus extends beyond mere marketing tactics to include managing your time and energy, avoiding burnout, and creating a professional lifestyle that actually works for you. This podcast recognizes that continuous learning is non-negotiable, so topics often explore skill development and adapting to new industry trends. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to think more strategically about their freelance career, moving from just getting by to building something resilient and rewarding. Tune in for honest talk that balances the entrepreneurial excitement with the grounded advice needed to make it last.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:11:05
Felipe Millan joins the panel to talk about mistakes that freelancers make. The panel joins in with mistakes that they've made as well. The episode wraps up with Felipe talking about how he finds people online that are g…
TFS 352: Marketing Funnels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:54
In this episode of The Freelancers Show, Mike Volkin describes a successful marketing funnel. One common problem in freelancing is finding your next client, a marketing funnel will be constantly bringing clients to you.…
TFS 351: Nine Traits to Attract High Paying Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:21
In this episode of the Freelancers Show, Mike Volkin leads the panel on a discussion of what he calls the nine traits to attract high paying clients. The first is to be attentive. This doesn’t mean overcommunicate but to…
TFS 350: Course Creation with Christian Lüdemann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:41
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TFS 349: The Neuroplastic Entrepreneur with Mike Volkin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:13
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TFS 348: How To Get Into Freelancing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
In this episode of The Freelancers Show, the new panel is introduced and they discuss getting into freelancing. Brooks Forsyth is brand new to the show. He is from Connecticut and works mostly with Angular and Ionic. He…
TFS 347: Recession-Proofing Your Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:58
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TFS 346: Setting Boundaries on Engagement Scope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
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TFS 345: Who is The Economic Buyer of Your Services? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:48
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