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  • 33: BONUS EPISODE: How To Choose A Profitable Skill To Offer (The Sweet Spot) For Filipino Freelancers

    This is an AUDIO VERSION OF THE MOST REQUESTED LIVE WEBINAR in our group.


    How To Choose A Profitable Skill To Offer As A Filipino Freelancer with Margaret Sulapas.

    They said "skills pay the bills", right? And yes, that's true. When you are a freelancer, it is really important to validate that the skill you are offering has a demand. In short, that will make you profitable. As I've always said in our group time and time again, you have to TEST and NEVER GUESS.  In this episode, we are discussed choosing a profitable skill to offer as a freelancer by following the 4 steps:

    The Self-Audit
    The Client Inventory

    The Sweet Spot

    The Validation

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    1 hr 6 min
  • 32: BONUS EPISODE - How To Start Freelancing For Filipinos (A 10-Step Beginner's Guide)

    This is an AUDIO version of one our most requested topics in our Article and Design FB group.


    We did a LIVE WEBINAR on How To Start Freelancing For Filipinos (A Beginner's Guide For Aspiring Filipino Freelancers) by Margaret Sulapas of Article and Design.

    Since this webinar is a 10-step comprehensive guide, we didn't skimp on this thus it lasted for almost 2 hours. Some of you requested for the audio format so they can listen to it on repeat. And here it is!

    In this bonus episode, we covered the following topics:

    Intro To Freelancing

    What is Freelancing?

    What is a Freelancer?


    Is This A "Get Rich Quick" Scheme?

    Who Can Do Freelancing?

    Do I Need To Be An Expert or Has An Experience To Start Freelancing?

    What If I don't have a skill?

    Quick Story About Margaret Sulapas' journey in freelancing

    Timeline of Being A Super Freelancer

    Step 1 - Make Up Your Mind

    Step 2 - Identify Your Spy

    List of Lucrative Niches You Can Start Offering Your Services

    Step 3 - Prepare Your Pricing

    Step 4 - Suit Up To Market Yourself

    Step 5 - Prepare Your Pitch

    Step 6 - Choose Your Perfect Circle

    Step 7 - Find Your 3 Super Clients First

    Step 8 - Collect Testimonials & Referrals

    Step 9 - Rinse and Repeat

    Step 10 - Always Improve Yourself

    The #1 Reason Why Freelancers Fail

    Put it all together

    Supplemental videos or lessons

    Q&A session


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    1 hr 50 min
  • 31: 7 Tips On How To Avoid Burnout For Filipino Freelancers and Business Owners

    This is our last episode for Season 03!


    7 Tips On How To Avoid Burnout For Filipino Freelancers and Business Owners.

    Thank you so much for all your support and before we enter a new chapter (second quarter) of this year, I would like to address a very important topic our fellow freelancers and business owners suffer from. Burnout! You know, burnout is real and I myself and other freelancers that I know suffered from this. And it's not good.

    Burnout is described as "A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations." – Ayala Pines and Elliot Aronson. Being part of our community, I don't want you to suffer from this. So here are my personal 7 tips on how to avoid burnout and how to take care of your well-being.

    Join me in this episode and email me at [email protected] if you have any thoughts and would like to share something about this topic.

    Thank you once again and see you next season!
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    42 min
  • 30: The Three C's of Success with Rez Gaid of Rez Language Institute

    In this episode we have Rez Gaid, owner and communication trainer of

    Rez Language Institute.

    Rez is a certified IELTS | OET | TOEFL | TOEIC | PTE Trainer 

    We have deconstructed a lot of character building tips in this episode, some cognitive behaviour techniques and our personal experiences. Rez emphasised the importance of earning trust whether it's freelancing or in entrepreneurship.


    Rez shared her "method acting" practice that you can use when you are having a hard time building up your confidence and resolving your social anxieties.

    And find out the THREE C's of Success with Rez Gaid and a lot more tips on selling yourself!


    Check out Rez Language Institute on fb.com/RezStudy

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    54 min
  • 29: On Building A Handmade, Vegan-Friendly Inspired Business with Roan Manguera of Tropik

    This is Episode 29 of the Article and Design podcast. 


    On Building A Handmade, Vegan-Friendly Inspired Business with Roan Manguera of Tropik


    How many of you became accidental entrepreneurs? Have you been thinking a lot about this “brilliant” business idea of yours but you never took action? 


    In this episode, let’s all be inspired to take action! We have Roan Juliet Manguera, the heart and hand behind the brand called Tropik.


    Roan works as a remote manager for a US-based travel agency and last year she launched her passion project called Tropik. An artisan, vegan-friendly inspired handmade soaps.


    We also discussed a bit about stoicism and how it helped her to finally start the business. Roan shared her biggest mistake in launching Tropik as a first-time business owner and what she learned from it.


    Tropik ships nationwide in the Philippines.


    Follow Tropik and order one for you and your loved ones

    https://www.facebook.com/tropikgoods

    https://www.instagram.com/tropikgoods/

     

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    51 min
  • 28: On Being A Filipino Logo And Brand Identity Designer with Jof Ayo

    This is episode 28 of Article and Design podcast.

    Jof is a logo and brand identity designer hailing from Cagayan de Oro, in the Philippines.

    In this episode, Jof shared to us his amazing journey of finding his creativity and what does a "Logo and Brand Identity" really means.

    We have discussed the controversial issue concerning the graphic designers and the use of tools such as "Canva" etc and if it is harming the graphic design industry and what should a graphic designer do to make his service stand out.

    And for good measure, Jof shared to us his Client Acquisition Strategy and what makes a good logo from a graphic designer's perspective.

    Don't miss this episode coming out this Saturday, 8pm Philippines time!


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    Connect with Jof Ayo in the following platforms:

    FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/jofayo.design

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofayo.designs

    Website: jofayo.com


    Logo Ta Bai

    FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/logotabai

    YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vumFYGOIbpmPlyHWiQuOA

    Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0k6vRAwSgb3zjLSUJrjpUP?si=CfhkbO9DRUW4fgrflIWtMQ

    FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bisayalogodesigners/


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    45 min
  • 27: On Freelancing for 10 years, Social Media Marketing & Family with Lean Fernandez

    In this episode, I had the honour to chat with Lean Fernandez, a Digital Marketing Specialist and a freelancer for over 10 years who focuses on Social Media Marketing.

    Lean is a nurse by profession but chose the freelancing world. She helps health, wellness, and fitness coaches generate more leads and memberships through Facebook ads, sales funnels, and email marketing. This is probably my favourite topic to date as we talked about the Digital Marketing world and how the landscape changed in over 10 years.


    We deconstructed why you shouldn't call yourself an expert, why you need to put your eggs on different baskets, how to balance the freelancing life and being a mom PLUS Lean shared her one client acquisition strategy that she swears by wholeheartedly!

    Connect with Lean on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leanrfernandez and Instagram @leanfern
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    1 hr 6 min
  • 26: 7 Goal Setting Tips For Filipino Freelancers & Business Owners with Jen Obenza

    And just like that we are dropping our new episode for this week.

    In this episode, Jen and I talked about the 7 tips on how to create realistic and attainable goals for freelancers and business owners.

    Success doesn’t happen by accident, you are intentional about it.

    It’s February and you haven't figured out what your goals are and why you keep on going in circles? Or why most people inevitably end up with a "wishlist" rather than goals to achieve systematically?

    We also shared our experiences in getting burnt out and managing frustration if you can't achieve your goals and when do you know if it's not for you or it's time to let go of that goal?


    Listen to this episode to know how to create smart and truthful goals. 

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    52 min
  • 25: How Can Filipino Freelancers Communicate Effectively With Clients?

    We are back with our brand new episode! We are talking about the common dilemma of aspiring Filipino freelancers or even existing freelancers.

    "I can’t start or I can’t be good at freelancing because I can’t communicate effectively, I don’t have the best English grammar and accent. Hindi ako magaling sa English and kinakabahan ako makipag usap sa client."

    "And I am afraid I might disappoint the client or fail during interviews."

    So how do we fix this? Listen to this episode to know how.


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    31 min
  • Season Three with A&D

    Hey hey hey!

    GREAT NEWS!

    Your favourite Filipino freelancer podcast is coming back!

    Article & Design Podcast Season 03 is dropping its first episode this 13 Feb 2021 on its new time slot.

    Every Saturday, 7pm Philippines time, we will give you proven and actionable tips in freelancing and business.

    Pssst! We interviewed brilliant and amazing Super freelancers and business owners in the industry. So you are all in for a treat this season.

    Join us this Saturday, 13th Feb 2021, 7pm Philippines time as we livestream the first episode in our FB group, our FB Page, and our YouTube Channel!

    As always, you can listen to its audio version on Spotify, Apple podcasts or wherever you find your podcast!

    See you soon.

    1 min

About Article & Design

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Welcome to the Article & Design podcast, hosted by Margaret Sulapas. Learn how to freelance smarter, not harder. Be strategic and start part-time. Everything you need about freelancing and bootstrapping your business. Tune in and transform your Filipino freelance journey with us!