An introduction to The Freelancer Talk | The Freelancer Talk #1
Welcome to my first podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk!The Freelancer Talk podcast is a podcast for Freelancers, Artists, Creators and Young Entrepreneurs on Social Media, Online Marketing, and Business related topics.For the first episode, I thought it would be a good thing to give myself and The Freelancer Talk a proper introduction. Besides an introduction, I will also be sharing why I started The Freelancer Talk and what my vision for The Freelancer Talk is. And at last, I will be discussing where you can find The Freelancer Talk and where you can stay updated!TheFreelancerTalk.com is now online and make sure to follow The Freelancer Talk on Facebook and Instagram! I hope you guys enjoyed this first podcast and I hope you will tune in next week as there's a new episode online every week!-WouterAre you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform! Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers' group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTube For more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:43
Finding your aesthetic on Instagram for your Freelance Business | The Freelancer Talk #2
Hey there,Welcome back to the Freelancer Talk podcast!In today's podcast, I'm diving deeper into the effects and benefits of having a certain aesthetic for your Instagram business account.I'm discussing how you can create one and what you should try to avoid if you use Instagram for business purposes. Make sure you follow The Freelancer Talk on Facebook and Instagram and join our Facebook group to be part o this community!For any questions or topic ideas, you can contact me at thefreelancertalk@gmail.comAre you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTube For more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Why you should have your own website as a freelancer! | The Freelancer Talk #3
Creating a website is often mistakenly viewed as an effort or something unnecessary. The idea of building a website for your business or yourself, can feel like a big step, investment or something that’s not directly within your expertise. And in a time where we can easily showcase ourselves on social media, who needs a website… right?Well, I’m here to tell you, the opposite is true!In today's podcast I'm going to give you 9 reasons why you should have your own website! And I'm going to convince you, so let's get listening!Make sure you had over to www.thefreelancertalk.com for more and sign up for the monthly newsletter!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Knowing Your Worth w/ Evan Schwarz | The Freelancer Talk Ep. #4
Knowing your worth is essential if you are a freelancer. You have to understand that your hourly rate doesn’t only reflect your actual work for just that hour. But what exactly do you include in your hourly rate? And what do you do when people offer less? Or when is it okay to work for free? And how do you negotiate?I know that I didn’t have the answers to these questions when I became a freelancer at the age of 21. Luckily I was never a person to shy away from talking about money and negotiation, and over time I’ve come to understand what I’m exactly worth.I do think that in the world of freelancers and especially freelance artists we need to talk more about these things, we need to educate the next generations on these issues. That’s why ‘Knowing Your Worth’ is this week’s podcast topic!For today’s podcast, I brought in a guest that has taught me a lot when it comes to knowing what I’m worth, and simply fighting for that as well. He is a freelance dancer and teacher and has fought for better and fair pay throughout his career in different companies. He happens to be my partner but that’s not the reason why he’s on this week’s podcast.Together we came up with a bunch of do’s and don’ts when it comes to knowing your worth!If you struggle with things like setting rates and negotiating fees. Then this podcast is a must-listen!Make sure to sign up for The Freelancer Talk newsletter hereAnd join our Facebook group hereSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Your Instagram Strategy w/ Anthony Frasco | The Freelancer Talk #5
Over the past few weeks I’ve been mentioning the following thing a couple of times already; when you want to grow your business through Instagram, you’re going to need an Instagram Strategy! A strategy is basically a plan of where you want to get, which steps you're going to take and what you are going to use for it.For today’s podcast, I invited Instagram Strategist Anthony Frasco to discuss what you should include in your Instagram Strategy. Nope, we are not going to hand over a blueprint, but we are going to discuss the various tactics you should use and include when creating your Instagram Strategy!Make sure you check out Anthony’s Instagram!We’re going to give you the do’s and the don’ts, the latest trends when it comes to creating an Instagram Strategy for your business or brand, and our personal point of view.I know, it’s a pretty long podcast but I promise it’s definitely worth your while!The podcast includes references to a few previous articles and podcasts from The Freelancer Talk. You’ll find a little overview down below!Finding your target audience on Instagram.Instagram Aesthetics.Creating a Link in BioPlanning your Instagram content.Don’t forget to follow The Freelancer Talk, new podcast every Tuesday!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Video Marketing & The Power of Storytelling w/ Iris Boogaard | The Freelancer Talk #6
Video is all around us and unthinkable out of our lives. I strongly believe in the power of video and believe you, as a freelancer, should be using video as well! But I’m not alone! For today’s podcast episode I’ve invited freelance video maker and editor Iris Boogaard. She creates marketing videos for companies and like I said, has her own business.Check out Iris’ official website! Together we came up with a three-part podcast episode which I ended up splitting into two different episodes due to our lengthy conversation! In today’s episode, we are giving you a quick rundown of what video marketing is, how it’s done, and why we think you should be using video for your marketing strategies. In the 2nd part of the episode we are going to be talking about one of the biggest marketing tricks ever invented; Storytelling!Next week we’ll be back with part three. Where we’ll be discussing how you can be using video in an easy and accessible way for your own business. We’re going to be talking about using videos across all social media platforms, we’re going to be talking about how long these videos need to be and we’re going to go a little bit into using editing software and apps.Follow Iris in Instagram!So make sure you follow The Freelancer Talk podcast on your favorite podcast app and never miss a new episode! It’s going to be worth your while, I promise!Now let’s get listening!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
How can I use Video Marketing for myself? w/ Iris Boogaard | The Freelancer Talk #7
In last week’s podcast, I invited videomaker Iris Boogaard to talk about all things video marketing. We had a great conversation in which we explained what video marketing is and why you should be using it. Next to explaining why you should be using video marketing, we also addressed the power of telling stories. Storytelling is a great tool to get people’s attention and make them stay for more.But that was not all we talked about!How can you use video marketing for yourself? What Social Media platforms should you be using? How long should the videos be and where are you most visible?Sign up for The Freelancer Talk’s monthly newsletter!Making videos and using them for your marketing strategies isn’t really that difficult anymore. So in today’s podcast, we are giving loads of tips, tricks, and tools to help you get started! We’re discussing each Social Media platform out there and tell you where to focus on. We are sharing our favorite video editing software and our quick editing apps. And, we are even going to change the way you think about TikTok!Make sure you get listening and connect with us on Instagram!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
What I wish I'd known before becoming a freelancer | A guide to freelancing | The Freelancer Talk #8
From the glaciers in Alaska to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, being a freelance dancer has taken me across the entire world. But while being a freelancer has its ups, it also has its downs. Not all of us choose to be a freelancer. I know I didn’t choose this unstable and inconsistent lifestyle out of free will. But I’ve come to like it a lot! It doesn’t matter if you are a freelancer by choice or by force, you are going to need some education and a plan!Recently I’ve taken some time to reflect on my freelance existence and in today’s podcast I’m going to share some of my personal stories and advice with you. Especially focusing on the type of advice I wish I had before becoming a freelancer myself. I know that many of us are currently experiencing a low work period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Or that some of us are newly forced into the world of freelancing, also due to that same pandemic. And I guess that’s why I want to share my personal advice in today’s podcast.My biggest advice to you? Take this crazy time to reflect, reassess, and plan your business’ future.If you can’t see the woods through the trees, yes that is a dutch saying , then this podcast will be of great help to you.I hope that by the time you’ve listened to the full episode, I’ve managed to change the way you view yourself as a freelancer. I also hope that I can create some awareness on what you should include in your business’ future plan and enrich you with different perspectives on how you should be moving forward. And especially to all new and upcoming freelancers, I hope this podcast can serve as a guide to setting up your freelance business for success!Now let’s get listeningSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
This is how I plan my Social Media content and manage to stay consistent | The Freelancer Talk #9
In this week’s podcast, I’m going to reveal how I plan my Social Media content and manage to stay consistent. The Freelancer Talk alone has 3 different Social Media channels, a podcast, and a website. Besides The Freelancer Talk, I also manage a very demanding personal YouTube channel, a travel blog, my website for my freelancing business, and of course my personal Social Media channels… It is A LOT!My friends often ask me how I am able to keep up. My answer:Planning is KEY!It’s taken me some time to find out the right way of structuring my Social Media content plan. But since I found the right formula, my life has been a lot easier! In this week’s podcast, I’m giving away the structure of how I plan my Social Media content. From starting with an idea in the shower to automating all my Social Media posts.Sign up for our Newsletter!This podcast is definitely meant for those who use their Social Media channel for their own businesses and get very anxious about creating content, staying consistent, and posting at the right time. Enjoy listening and make sure to review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!If you’re looking for an automated Social Media planner and have no clue which one to choose? Find my personal recommendation here!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
How to make affiliate marketing work for you | The Freelancer Talk #10
Affiliate Marketing, you’re probably familiar with it or maybe not? It’s all around and in front of us these days. People are using affiliate marketing as a way to monetize their online content. Instagram, Youtube, and even your own website or blog. There are endless possibilities to create secondary income streams through your online content. Especially for us freelancers who use free content to drive consumers into your own sales funnel. But just because we give it away for free doesn’t mean we can’t monetize it.In this week’s podcast I’m diving into the world of affiliate marketing: What is affiliate marketing? How can you benefit from joining an affiliate network? How can you use affiliate marketing for yourself and how should you be using affiliate links? Learn all about affiliate marketing in this week’s podcast and stay tuned for more podcasts on how to monetize your online content! November is all about monetization!Enjoy listening and make sure to review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!Make sure to sign up for The Freelancer Talk newsletter and join our exclusive Facebook Group!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
STOP saving and START investing! | The Freelancer Talk #11
We’re being taught to save our money but really we shouldn’t be saving anymore. We should be investing it!Over the past couple of months I’ve been researching and educating myself on investing and this week I finally felt ready. With the Covid-19 pandemic luring over the stock markets I decided to play it safe and give myself some kind of trial amount. Just to understand what the stock exchange does to my money and how different types of companies and shares work.But enough about my first investment. I want to talk about why is started to invest!There was a reason why I choose to invest: saving isn’t an option anymore. Nowadays saving is considered to be a way of slowly becoming poor. Why? You’ll have to listen to the podcast!I’ve mentioned this before already a couple of times. Us freelancers are in charge of our own financial system and therefore also our pension. I’ve been raised with a saving mentality, hell everybody from the Netherlands has been raised like that, but saving your pension as a freelancer is a bad idea! Saving, in general, is a bad idea and I think we should all been made aware of that. But most of us are not.That’s why in this week’s podcast I’m urging you to start educating yourself on investing and change your ideas on saving.Make sure to rate the podcast and send me your reviews at thefreelancertalk@gmail.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
How to monetize your online content | The Freelancer Talk #12
Gaining a social media following or attracting more people to your website is vital for your business’ growth. But to reach our goals we often tend to give away most of our own content for free, in the hopes to drive more sales. I’m all up for giving away free content, but what if I told you that there are ways to monetize your online content as well!How do people earn off of Youtube, Tik Tok, or Instagram? And how can you earn money by writing a blog or recording a podcast?In today’s podcast, I’ll be giving away how you can exactly monetize your online content. I’m going to explain to you what CPM means and what types of advertising models there are. I am going to briefly explain to you what affiliate marketing means but if you truly want to understand the ins and outs of affiliate marketing. Then I suggest you listen to podcast #11!I do have to say that monetizing your online content doesn’t become lucrative overnight. As you grow your channels you will start to grow your income, but it requires a lot of work and the right strategies. But this podcast isn’t about all strategies as each different channel needs a different strategy!Anyway, let’s start listening shall we?!Leave a RATING and REVIEWSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Getting real about MONEY $$$ | a personal finance system for all freelancers | The Freelancer Talk #13
Pensions, debts, savings, financial buffers, your spending habit, and getting realistic about your dreams. Today we are rounding up our money month by getting real about money!Us Freelancers have our own responsibility to dissect our revenue, to pay our taxes, and plan our own pension. Don’t be fooled by huge paychecks because they rarely are huge!How do you get out of debt or how do you plan on buying that house in the future? You cannot start early enough with creating your own financial plan and especially getting realistic about it. My own personal journey in finding a financial plan that worked for me was a complicated one. Like most freelancers, I started out at a young age and didn’t really grasp what this kind of career meant for my wallet. I had a crazy spending habit that led me into debt. And while I was busy trying to make ends meet, how was I supposed to put money aside for my pension? How was I supposed to pay for a new computer when my old one broke down? I’m sure you as well have bumped into some kind of money issues before?Why you need to stop saving and start saving as freelancer (podcast #11)Getting real about money is something we don’t often talk about. Money talks are often taboo, especially when you aren’t doing so great. I know all about it!The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-EmployedTo find answers on how I should be planning my finances as a freelancer I went on an everlasting online search adventure. And that’s when I found “The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed” by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan. A life changing book that taught me all the ins and outs on how I should be planning my finances as a Freelancer.In today’s podcast, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from Part 1 of the book, basically the first 100 pages. Part 1 is designed to prepare you for Part 2, where they teach you how to set up your own financial plan. In Part 1 you basically dig into all things money that you should take into account when you create your financial plan. We’re talking cash flow, paychecks, debts, financial buffers, and making your dreams concrete. A part of the book that I think is so essential to us freelancers.So I’m gonna talk about all things money but if you want to learn how to set up your financial plan in a concrete way, I strongly urge you to buy the book and get reading! You can buy the book HERE*!Now let’s talk about money, shall we?*This is an affiliate link by the terms of the Amazing Partner programma. By purchasing this product I will be allowed a small commission which doesn’t impact the original price of the product. By using this link you will make it possible for me to keep creating fr
03 Aug 07:42
Personal Branding with Sophie Oelrich | The Freelancer Talk #14
More and more people are starting to understand that just creating a brand as a freelancer isn’t enough anymore. Consumers expect a more fuller brand experience and are more curious as to who is the person behind the brand. Personal branding is gaining some serious popularity amongst freelancers and entrepreneurs! But what is personal branding exactly and how can you do this yourself?Read The Freelancer Talk Newsletter #2 right here and subscribe!For today’s podcast episode I had the pleasure to have a conversation on personal branding with a friend, Personal Brand expert, and freelance photographer Sophie Oelrich.Sophie has the perfect personal branding Instagram Strategy!Sophie is in my opinion an excellent example of how personal branding is done and how it sets you up for success. She managed to create a very interesting strategy for her Instagram, from which we could all learn. She uses her Instagram to not only show off her portfolio but also to hook people on her entrepreneurial journey! You see it’s not just about her work anymore, but about who she is, what she stands for, and how she is able to help you. Allowing her audience to connect with her on more than just a business level, a more personal level. But that’s not all, she also offers personal branding shoots for entrepreneurs. So how do you capture someone’s personal brand through photography? She’ll tell you all about it!Especially for us freelancers, we are a one-men-business, enriching your brand and integrating your personality and values into that brand will only be an advantage. Why is that? Well, let’s get listening and you’ll find the answers! This week’s episode is jam-packed with valuable and important information so make sure you don’t skip this one!If you’re curious about Sophie’s work, then make sure you check out her website: sophieoelrich.com!Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify and don’t forget to leave the show a rating and review.Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Creating an Online Business w/ Lars Wettmann | The Freelancer Talk #15
For over a year I’ve been part of an online platform named Artship. Artship connects freelancer teachers, students, and locations to enable art education. Whereas I think this platform is absolutely fantastic, as it’s made my life as a freelance teacher a lot easier, I am also in awe of how this platform was created and came to be. We live in a digital world where online businesses are rising left and right. But how do you create an Online Business and what does it even mean? That’s why today’s podcast is on creating an Online Business together with Artship CEO & founder, Lars Wettmann.Find out more about Artship!I’m beyond excited about this week’s podcast episode as I’ve come to understand that Artship is much more than just an Online Business. As I mentioned, Artship is an online platform that connects freelance teachers and students as they intend to build a community.Community building…This is something that most of us are unaware of when we create marketing plans and Instagram strategies. When creating an Online Business, you will have to focus on building an online community as well. They simply go hand in hand. In my opinion, Artship is the perfect example of how it’s done! Lars has found a perfectly balanced formula with Artship and I think he can teach us all a valuable lesson!What that lesson is? You’ll have to press play and listen to the full episode right now!Community building is essential!In the episode, Lars explains what Artship is and why he started it. But we’re taking it a few steps further than that… We’re talking about the role of Social Media when creating an online business. Of course, we’re talking about community building but we are also touching on the subject of web design and how you find an aesthetic for your website.What Lars has been doing with Artship is exactly what I’m currently doing with the Freelancer Talk. I’m building an online community knowing that’ll connect to my future online business. But that’s a topic for another day! Far down the line!Don’t forget to rate the podcast and leave a review! Now let’s get listening!Find Artship on Instagram!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Social Media Trends to look out for in 2021! | The Freelancer Talk #16
Social Media are evolving and it’s up to us to evolve with them. Your Social Media strategy of 2020 might not work in 2021! If you haven’t started creating a social media plan, I suggest you start today. But before you do, I’ll be sharing with you some of the latest and upcoming Social Media trends to look out for in 2021. You should most definitely integrate these into your social media strategy as new trends bring new opportunities!Take advantage of these Social Media trends and set your business or brand up for success!2020 has radically changed the way we live our lives and we have seen a huge increase of online shopping. Building a strong online presence for your business/brand has never been more important and this importance will only increase throughout 2021. It’s becoming more important to build an engaging community rather than just selling products and services on Social Media. Brands are starting to be vocal on social, environmental, and political issues. Apps like Facebook and Instagram are slowly changing into Super-Apps with the integration of shopping and dating features. Social Media are looking for ways to bridge the offline and online world by investing their efforts into Augmented Reality. You’ll hear all about these trends and many more in this week’s podcast of The Freelancer Talk! Let’s get listening!Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast or SpotifyDon't forget to leave a rating and a review!Follow us on Instagram and make sure to sign up for The Freelancer Talk newsletter. Want to be part of our community? Join our exclusive Facebook Group! Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
Gemma Jelier, General Director of Korzo, on Cultural Management, Livestreams, and Art education | The Freelancer Talk #17
I am beyond excited to finally release my last episode of season 1 of The Freelancer Talk. I wanted to close this first season out with a banger and I think I managed to succeed, at least on a personal level! For my last episode, I’ve invited Korzo’s General Director, Gemma Jelier, to join me on the podcast. For those who aren’t familiar with Korzo. Korzo is a theater and production house in Den Haag (NL).My connection to Gemma is a personal one. She used to be the Head of the Dance Department at ArtEZ, right at the time when I was studying there. As I was a representative of my program, I’ve partaken in a lot of education programming talks together with Gemma. Having many discussions as well! But I’ve always felt that she was very open and available to talk to, something, not all directors tend to master. She takes everybody seriously and into account. In all honesty, I had a great connection with Gemma back then and it was lovely to catch up after all these years!Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast or SpotifyBefore I’m going to explain more about our podcast, I do want to point out one other important position she’s had. Gemma was part of the Domain Committee Performing Arts in the Netherlands. Where she held the chair Committee Dance and chair Committee Production houses.It’s because of her list of positions and achievements she’s been able to get a unique perspective on the dance scene. And that’s exactly why I needed her on my podcast!Cultural Management, Livestreams, and Art EducationIf you’ve listened to one of my podcasts before, you know that I choose one specific topic to talk about during that episode. Often my topics are general and apply to all types of freelancers.But today I’m switching it up!In the first part of the podcast, Gemma takes us a little bit behind the scenes of being a Director. How do you create a vision and how do you communicate that vision. How much do you exactly need to know of everything and how can you introduce changes? For those of you who are planning on becoming a CEO or Director themselves, there are a lot of valuable lessons that Gemma teaches us in this part.In the second part of the podcast, we are diving into the Digital World and what that means for theatres and production houses. The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically increased our online usage and has forced us to take things online. Something that was inevitable in the first place. But how can theatres and production houses take this to their advantage? What are some of the latest developments and what is the importance of livestreaming? How far can we take it? If you want some more background information on why I am personally suggesting to use livestreams in 2021
03 Aug 07:42
Season 2 Trailer!
Hello Season 2, and a warm welcome to all you new listeners!The Freelancer Talk is back for a second season and it's going to be packed with many incredible guests! But besides incredible guests, The Freelancer Talk has undergone some changes for season 2! We've moved our hosting to Buzzsprout and have drastically re-imaged our looks. On top of that expect some new features to be rolled out over the next few months...Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast network and never miss a new episode! (every Tuesday)Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today! Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTube For more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
#1 | SMART Goal Setting with Lauren from Nelly Marketing | The Freelancer Talk
It’s been a minute but The Freelancer Talk podcast is back! We’re kicking Season 2 off with an incredible valuable episode on goal setting together with Lauren from Nelly Marketing.After contemplating what the first episode should be about, I figured that we could all get some goal setting advice. We’re still in the first month of 2021 and even if you’ve already set all your goals, there’s still some time to make some readjustments and little tweaks. Last year, Lauren started her own marketing agency named Nelly Marketing. She is a marketing consultant with over 8 years of professional experience. So, I thought, she needs to be on The Freelancer Talk! I invited her to join me on the podcast for not just 1 but for 2 episodes! We’re starting off with our talk on goal setting. There’s no doubt in the importance of having a goal for yourself or for your freelance business. But how do you set goals? Especially when you are just starting a new business, setting SMART goals is big must! SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time.But as a freelancer just having SMART goals isn’t really going to be enough. Lauren developed her own theory on goal setting and added another 4 extra letters to the SMART-theory. I call it Lauren’s SMART+ theory! But what are those extra 4 letters and what do they stand for? Listen to the first episode of season 2 and dive into goal setting for freelancers with Lauren and I!I promise you, you’ll want to listen to this because Lauren’s SMART+ theory is incredibly helpful for us freelancers!Let’s get listening!Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTubeFor more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
#2 | Establishing your Online Presence with Nelly Marketing | The Freelancer Talk
Today we are continuing our two-part season premiere together with Lauren from Nelly Marketing. In this week’s episode, we are touching on the topic of establishing your online presence. But let’s have a quick recap of last week’s podcast episode!Last week we discussed how to set goals as a freelancer using the SMART method. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive. But besides using the SMART method, Lauren has come up with an additional method when it comes to goal setting for us freelancers. If you haven’t listened to the episode, make sure to check it out here!As we mentioned before, today we are discussing everything regarding establishing your online presence for your business. How do you establish one? Where can you show up? And what is important when establishing your online presence for your business? We’re talking Websites, SEO, and Social Media. Plus, we’re giving you a very valuable formula that you can easily adapt to your online strategy when it comes to establishing an online presence for your business. Let’s get listening!Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTubeFor more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:42
#3 | Knowing your worth with Bilal Bachir from De Kunstenbond | The Freelancer Talk
As freelancers, we often struggle to fully understand what we are invoicing for and what we are worth. Our financial system works differently than when you work on payroll. We pay our own taxes, pension, and social securities. But besides the technical side of our finances, we often find ourselves in complicated positions when we are asked to work for less or even for free.For today's episode, I've asked Bilal Bachir from De Kunstenbond to join me on the podcast and talk about knowing your worth. Bilal is a board member of the Theater and Dance Department of De Kunstenbond in the Netherlands and teaches workshops for De Kunstenbond on knowing your worth/value to students of various Universities/Academies around the Netherlands. De Kunstenbond is a Union based in the Netherlands which is a Union for people working in the Arts. In today's episode, we are diving into the art/dance world where Bilal sheds some light on what you should include in your worth, how you know what you are worth, how we need to fight the current system, and why a Union like De Kunstenbond is so valuable to you as a freelancer working in the Arts. Today's episode is special to me as I myself am a freelance dancer that has encountered many incidents in which I was severely underpaid/undervalued. The Freelancer Talk podcast started as a podcast for freelancers working in the arts but has since grown and expanded to all kinds of freelancers. I am aware that not all of our audience works in the Arts field but still urge you to listen to this episode as there is some general knowledge to be taken from. During the episode, Bilal mentioned the European Dancer's Passport. Check out here what it is and how you can get one if you are a freelance dancer!Enjoy listening!Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today! Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTubeFor more visit TheFreelancerTalk.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
#4 | Negotiating with Merel van der Wouden | The Freelancer Talk
Let’s be honest. Most freelancers get anxious when they think of negotiating! But negotiating shouldn’t be something scary and more importantly, somebody who’s not self-confident isn’t going to be able to negotiate on anything! Don’t worry if you are one of those freelancers who gets anxious about negotiating, we got you!Head over to thefreelancertalpodcast.com, choose your favorite streaming platform, and listen to the episode with Merel van der Wouden!For today’s episode, we asked Negotiating Coach Merel van der Wouden to join us on The Freelancer Talk podcast to share her expertise and views on Negotiating. Merel is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and business influencer. After working as a business consultant for a period of time she exchanged her corporate life in Toronto to start her own company named Blackbird Negotiations in 2017.She mainly coaches ambitious women to gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills to successfully negotiate what they deserve. Her main focus is on teaching negotiation skills regarding salaries and fees. Since the creation of Merel’s coaching business, she has helped over 200+ women negotiate better salaries and has established herself as a public speaker sharing her journey and her passion for negotiating.You understand why we had to ask her for a Freelancer Talk right?In this week’s episode, we are really diving deep into the topic of negotiating. Merel provides us with incredible valuable answers to questions like: “Is there harm in negotiating”, “How do I make the money talk less awkward?”, and “When do I know it’s appropriate to negotiate?”. But besides answering these questions, Merel shares her story of why she started her negotiating coaching business and gives us a little sneak peek into her “Pro-Active Method”!Read more---- Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTube For more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
#5 | Going Freelance in 11 Steps with Alistair Webster from Freelance Success | The Freelancer Talk
Have you ever thought about quitting your payroll job and going freelance?Freelancers are slowly taking over the world and the future truly is freelance. The current worldwide pandemic has only contributed to this statement and even sped this process up. With unemployment numbers going through the roof, it’s no surprise that many people sign themselves up to platforms like Fiverr and Upwork. Essentially, it doesn’t matter whether you are thinking of quitting your job and going freelance or if you are unemployed and want to start your own freelance business. In both cases, you’re going to need a plan!For this week’s episode of The Freelancer Talk podcast, we’ve invited Alistair Webster from Freelance Success to share with us his 11 Steps to becoming a Freelancer guide!Alistair Webster is a freelancer and creative consultant from the UK. He specializes in creating websites that use strategy and storytelling to help small businesses boost sales. He is also the founder of Freelance Success – an online platform that teaches freelancers everything they need to know to succeed and achieve their dream freelance lifestyle.Get the ‘Get Freelancing in 11 Steps’ guide here!From signing in your business and getting the right software for your bookkeeping to thinking about your branding and setting up a business bank account. In this week’s episode, we are discussing how you go from 0 to freelance in 11 steps, created by Alistair!If you are seriously thinking of going freelance or if you just started out and feel like you need a quick checklist to see if you’ve set yourself up for success… this week’s episode is going to be your best friend! Let’s get listening and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast!Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today!Want to receive weekly updates about the latest podcast episodes, blog articles, and other related news items? Sign up for our Weekly Digest newsletter! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTubeFor more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
#6 | What does your website need? | The Freelancer Talk
Most of us freelancers have our own websites. But how do you make the ultimate website and what is important to have? Make sure to read this article if you’re looking for a reason to get a website if you don’t have one already. In today’s podcast, we’re talking about what a website needs. Yes, you need your socials and a proper contact form, but a website needs much more than that! Especially on a technical level, you need to make sure that your freelance business website is correctly functioning and optimized. Listen to the podcast here and tell us what you think is important to have on a freelance business website!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
#7 | Art for Money by Michael Ardelean | The Freelancer Talk
There is a new must-read book for freelancers and we interviewed its author! ‘Art for Money’ is out today and we’d love to tell you about it.“If you’re good at the thing you do, you’re 20% of the way to making proper money as a freelancer.”Micheal Ardelean, the author of ‘Art for Money’, is an ex-BMX pro, Entrepreneur, Agency Owner, and a now freshly new book writer.In this week’s podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk, we got the chance to talk to Michael about his first book release and to discuss the book. Yes, our podcast host Wouter got a copy pre-launch and he was very excited to be able to read it before others could. ‘Art for Money’ practically serves as a financial behavioral guide when it comes to making money for your Art. Being under 80 pages, it’s a quick read but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Actually, we find the book incredibly valuable for creative freelancers who struggle with the concept of getting paid correctly and in time for their work.Throughout the book, Micheal offers a variety of templates and a set of useful tools to implement into your own freelance business. By using his own entrepreneurial and freelance journey, he shares how he bumped into some problems, had some complicated clients, and how he found a way to work with money and be fairly and correctly paid. Struggles we’ve all come across!We encourage every creative freelancer to give it a read as the book will definitely help you understand your position when setting up agreements with clients and avoiding awkward money discussions. Get the book here!Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform and make sure to subscribe!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
Building up your self-confidence with Heather Tulloch from Image Creative | Freelancer Talk #8
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re talking with marketing agency owner Heather Tulloch on how you can build up your self-confidence! Heather Tulloch is the Founder of Image Creative BHX a digital marketing agency, based in the UK. They have worked with a range of e-commerce and service-based businesses around the world and have a visionary perspective when it comes to their ideas. Freelancing most of the time means networking and building relationships with existing clients. But to be honest, networking is hard and doesn't always come easy to some of us. It's important to build up your self-confidence along the way, so when you approach that long-wanted client, you know what to say and how to present yourself.Self-confidence isn’t something that comes within a day. It’s a process of trial and error. That’s totally okay though! Are you struggling with your self-confidence and need some networking tricks? Listen to our episode now and learn from our stories!Check out Image Creative BHX on Instagram!Are you absolutely loving The Freelancer Talk podcast? Make sure to let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or another suitable platform!Join daily discussions and connect with other freelancers by becoming part of our exclusive international freelancers’ group on Facebook! Join us today! Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTube For more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
Announcing the Freelancer Talk Platform!! | Freelancer Talk #9
The Freelancer Talk podcast is only the tip of the iceberg...I'm really excited to finally share something huge that I've been working on with a bunch of others for the past 5 months!11 months ago I had the idea of creating a new online platform where creative freelancers could build their own professional support system and create valuable connections with other creative freelancers. Because I know firsthand that freelancing can feel a little lonely from time to time, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. There is just so much more to take into account than simply doing the work that you love. I'm really excited to announce the Beta launch of The Freelancer Talk platform and would like to invite all of you to join! http://thefreelancertalk.com/join/In today's podcast episode, I'll be explaining what The Freelancer Talk platform is, what my vision behind the platform is and what you can expect from The Freelancer Talk in the next coming years. Yes, we're in it for the long run!On top of that, I also have another exciting announcement to make on the episode. Listen to this week's episode and get yourself all excited for this brand new Social Network platform!JOIN US TODAY!http://thefreelancertalk.com/join/Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
Let's talk about mental and physical health! | Freelancer Talk #10
Let's talk about mental and physical health!In today's podcast, I'm sharing some of the things that helped me personally get through this current ever-lasting lockdown in the Netherlands. I know that not every country is in lockdown but I do know that most of us freelancers find themselves working alone from their homes. So how do you stay healthy while working from home? Do you need to be more physical or do you feel socially detached? I hope that by sharing I could give you some valuable tips that you could apply to your current situation and most of all I hope that we are all healthy!Things will get better soon! Want to connect with other freelancers from around the world and feel supported? Join our NEW social network for creative freelancers TODAY! http://thefreelancertalk.com/join/ Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
Why SEO is important to freelancers and small businesses with Steve Wiideman | Freelancer Talk #11
How to improve your online presence by using SEO? If you've never heard of the term SEO before, you're in luck. In today's podcast episode I'm discussing all things SEO with acclaimed SEO expert Steve Wiideman. Steve has worked on the SEO strategies for Disney, Honda, IHop, and many more! No question was off-limit so I came up with a broad variety of SEO questions so that we could all learn from Steve and feel like we've gained some new knowledge after listening to the episode! Some of the topics we are discussing:- How the Internet has developed in Steve's 20+ year career and what today's benefits are.- What does SEO mean?- How does SEO work? Crawlers vs Indexing.- How to get started with SEO as a small business.- How will voice be incorporated into search? There are some really interesting facts and research findings Steve shares on the podcast. So if you are a true tech geek, it's definitely worth your while!Interested in getting to know Steve yourself and wanting to see what he's up to? Check out Steve's website and LinkedIn!Let's get listening! Are you a Creative Freelancer and want to join our brand new Social Network? Make sure to sign up using the following link: http://thefreelancertalk.com/join/ Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
Why 151k Instagram followers shouldn't be your priority with Laura Zalenga | Freelancer Talk #12
For today's episode, I invited the incredibly kind and talented photographer Laura Zalenga to join me for a Freelancer Talk. Laura has been a Freelance Photographer for most of her career and has worked for clients like the United Nations, Adobe, Facebook, Sony, MaxMara, and Disney. It's an impressive list! She sells her own courses, teaches workshops and masterclasses, and runs her own Patreon community. But besides all of that, she also has an impressively large following on Instagram which was my initial reason for inviting her. But quickly after doing some more in-depth research, I found that just talking about her Instagram following wouldn't do her justice. In the episode, Laura shares with us her journey to becoming the photographer she is now, what freelancing means to her and why she calls herself an activist. However, we are spending a big part of the podcast discussing what these followers mean to her, if Instagram has contributed to her success as a photographer, and why it's important to be vocal on social and ecological matters. This is not a "how to get more followers" episode but more of a talk on what it means to have such a following and mostly why getting it shouldn't be your priority as a freelancer!Let's get listening!Want to follow the course on Self-Portrait photography we talked about during the episode? Purchase Laura's Domestika Course using THIS link!If you're a creative freelancer you might want to check out our brand new Social Network platform for creative freelancers! Share your work, connect with people, host online events, and become part of a real community! JOIN US NOW!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
When you should start paying into your pension with Radon Stancil | Freelancer Talk #13
Pension and Retirement, two things that no one likes to think of when they're in their 20s. I've stressed this many times before, as freelancers you are responsible for every single aspect of your business. Meaning, you are also responsible to pay/organize your own pension and plan for your retirement. Unfortunately, this is something that most freelancers at the beginning of their career don't even think of. Even I caught myself avoiding this topic for a long time. It's an important topic and therefore I decided to devote an episode to it! In this week's episode, I have Radon Stancil as a guest to talk about pensions and retirements. Radon runs his own firm called 'Peace of Mind Wealth Management'. They basically help people plan their retirement and manage their financial accounts. He's a freelancer himself and understands all too well why people push this topic to the back of their minds. As a freelancer at the beginning of your career, we are often in survival mode. Trying to make ends meet and hustle for the next job. After you're out of this phase, people will save money to put towards a house, a new car and after that, you might have kids. So when is the right time to start thinking of your retirement? When should you start paying pension and how can you build up an account for later? Radon will tell us all about it!Personally, Radon truly enriched me with new knowledge. And I think that is the wonderful thing about this podcast. I'm trying to find people to learn from and have interesting discussions with on topics that I sometimes am experienced at and other times not so much. I myself am also a freelancer still relatively at the beginning of my career and every week I discover or learn something new about this wonderful but also challenging lifestyle. That said, enjoy listening to the episode, and don't forget to join the Freelancer Talk platform! Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
What is the most important skill a freelancer should have? | Freelancer Talk #14
What is the most important skill a freelancer should have?I asked this question the other day on the Freelancer Talk Instagram and got some great answers.But what are the most important skills and what is the difference between hard and soft skills? I'll tell you all about it on today's podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk!Did you know that 61% of all freelancers are specialized in 2 to 3 hard skills? Me neither? But it sounds like a good plan and it's exactly what I've been trying to do this past year. If you're looking to up your freelance skills... this podcast might give you some ideas and insights! Enjoy listening!Join The Freelancer Talk's social network today using the following link: http://thefreelancertalk.com/join/ And of course don't forget to follow us on Instagram for the latest updates on podcast episodes, blogs, events, and platform features!Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
This is what your freelance paycheck includes | Freelancer Talk #15
Do you know what your paycheck includes as a freelancer? Many young freelancers who are just starting out make a very common mistake: spending most of their paycheck money on personal needs and living costs. As freelancers, we have the responsibility to manage our money in the correct way. Freelance paychecks are very different than payroll paychecks. There is this thing called gross vs net income. As business owners, yes you as a freelancer are a business owner, you are also susceptible to other tax regulations besides your yearly income tax. It’s important to understand what your freelance paycheck is made up of. Listen to our podcast episode on what your freelance paycheck includes and get a better understanding of how you should handle your incoming money. Here’s a quick rundown of a few important things you need to take into account.In every country*, a transaction for products/services is taxed with a sales/turnover/self-employed tax. Every business owner, that’s you too, will have to pay this either quarterly or annually.After taking off your sales/self-employment tax and potentially some business costs, you pay yourself. This is the reason why it’s handy to have a separate business and personal bank account. What you receive from your business is your personal gross income. You are still going to need to pay your yearly income tax, pension, and social securities before you’re left with the amount you can use for yourself, aka your net income.Don’t let yourself get fooled by the numbers you’re offered! Take all the above into account when agreeing to certain payments, not all of the money you’re offered is actually going to end up in your wallet!Connect with us!TwitterInstagramFacebook PageYouTubeFor more visit TheFreelancerTalk.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
I want YOU on the Freelancer Talk podcast! (+more updates) | Freelancer Talk #16
In this week's podcast episode, I'm giving you an update on where the Freelancer Talk is at right now and what you can expect from us in the future. I am changing things up for season 3 and want to hear about real freelancers' stories, so consider this an open call! To be featured on the Freelancer Talk podcast, fill out this form and I'll get back to you asap.Also, we'd like to know from you what types of resources are needed as a freelancer. Fill out our survey (it only takes 7 min) and contribute directly to the development of the platform. The Freelancer Talk is made for you so we value your opinions!And as of last... the Freelancer Talk App is almost here! Right now it's beta testing and we hope to release it officially in September, along with a new season of the podcast, and some live Freelancer Talk events! I (Wouter) wish you an amazing summer holiday and am looking forward to September... it's gonna be a BIG month! Support the show (https://paypal.me/wvertogen?locale.x=nl_NL)
03 Aug 07:41
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