What does it really take to thrive as a one-person business? Czech business consultant Robert Vlach has spent two decades answering that question for thousands of independent professionals across Europe.

In this conversation Robert draws on his bestselling manual The Freelance Way and his experience founding one of Europe’s largest freelance communities to share battle-tested advice on money, pricing and reputation management – the essentials he believes every creative needs to master.

‘Freelancing is a way to do business on an individual level without big capital or huge risks’ – listen in for Robert’s roadmap to sustainable independence.

Robert is the founder of Na Volné Noze, a 150,000-strong network of Czech and Slovak freelancers, and runs a Prague-based think-tank exploring the future of independent work. His English-language book The Freelance Way distils interviews with hundreds of freelancers, plus insights from thought-leaders such as David Allen and Austin Kleon, into a practical playbook for anyone who works for themselves.

Robert’s own journey – from burnt-out coder to vineyard hand to consultant – fuels a pragmatic approach: freedom is the prize, but solid business systems are the price of admission.

Explore the book, download free resources or contact Robert for consulting at FreelanceWay.eu – the hub for tools, strategies and community events built around The Freelance Way.

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