Episode 15: Price Your Way to Freedom with Robert Vlach

Episode 15: Price Your Way to Freedom with Robert Vlach

Author: Sarah Duran October 26, 2023 Duration: 56:55

Robert Vlach is one of the most knowledgable people in the world of freelancing, and I'm so excited about this episode! We talk about pricing your way to freedom, the different mindsets freelancers have in different parts of the world, and the power of negotiation skills.

Robert Vlach is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting independent professionals and business owners. In 2005, he founded one of the largest national freelance communities in Europe that is now being expanded into Freelancing.eu. In 2012, he founded Europe's first think-tank for freelancers which meets regularly in Prague and other cities, as well as online. He has been holding freelancing courses for more than a decade, and has consulted on over 300 business cases with individuals, startups, and companies. His book about freelancing has become an international bestseller, published in English as The Freelance Way by HarperCollins in 2022. Robert lives with his family in the Czech Republic and Spain.

Learn more about Robert at his website https://freelancing.eu/robertvlach/.

To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com. For early access and transcriptions, subscribe at www.thehustlersmanifesto.com 


Hosted by Sarah Duran, The Future is Freelance moves beyond the typical success story narrative to tackle the real, often unspoken, challenges of independent work. This podcast operates on a core belief: the most practical and resilient solutions are forged by the people living this reality every day. Each episode convenes voices from across the entire freelance ecosystem-from solo creators and agency owners to platform developers and policy advocates. The goal is to break down the silos and echo chambers that often isolate us, creating a rare space for genuine dialogue. You’ll hear frank discussions about pricing, client relationships, systemic inequities, mental health, and the philosophical shifts redefining modern work. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, these conversations leverage collective wisdom to explore actionable paths forward. Tuning in means joining a grounded community effort to not just navigate the present landscape, but to actively shape what comes next. It’s for anyone curious about the human and structural dynamics behind the growing freelance economy, seeking both solidarity and substantive strategy.
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