One of the hardest aspects of freelancing is streamlining workflow and managing your time amidst the chaos of a free flowing business.  How do you get the day started?  How do you respond to emails as efficiently as possible?  The success and failure of your business is largely dependent on the effort you put in, but sometimes we just need a little help.  In this episode, Robert and Michael discuss some workflow strategies that can help people improve  efficiency, from setting up code replacements prior to an event to labeling gear for faster studio production.     

The  growth of the Gig Economy is rapidly redefining the American workforce each and everyday, and it's forcing every generation to reconsider the traditional corporate working model for their careers.  Working hard and climbing the ladder has long been a traditional mindset, but it no longer seems to be the dominant paradigm for economic growth, let alone the majority perspective among Millennials and Gen Z's.  In this episode, Robert and Michael discuss their thoughts on this cultural shift and how today's content creators can take advantage of an era that's built for freelance success.   

We all have to reach out to prospectives to get leads, but now and then it's great to be found.  In this episode, we dive in on building up our S.E.O game through keywording, archiving and organic networking.  

It's not easy taking our work to the next level, whatever level that may be.  Hitting that creative wall and and trying to break through can be exhausting and frustrating when you feel like you keep producing the same caliber of work.  In this episode, Michael and Robert talk about elevating past their creative plateaus.     

It's tax season baby!  It's that time of year where 1099's have been hitting your doorstep and you need to start setting aside time to organize for the filing deadline.  But where to start?  What forms do I need to know?  Does self-employment tax apply to me?  How do I calculate how much to pay in quarterlies?  What can I write off?  In this episode, Michael and Robert bring up some of the most common tax questions freelancers have and attempt to simplify the complexities of sole proprietor tax laws.  

Networking is a tough sell for creatives, but it's important in expanding your reach and accessibility.  In this episode, Michael and Robert discuss the challenges they've faced building professional relationships in the past and the measures they're taking to improve their future freelancing prosperity.

Ever notice that even with more income, your financial situation stays  exactly same?  A boost in clients didn't increase your net worth, it only added more expenses.  That big promotion was stymied by the new car or more frequent vacations.  Saving money is never exciting, particularly for new freelancers who want to pour all their earnings back into their business.  We've all heard the saying, "you got to spend money to make money", and certainly there are areas where that sentiment holds true.  However, if you apply that philosophy to your life all the time, you just keep matching, if not exceeding, your income with new expenses and liabilities.  In this episode, Michael and Robert discuss the dreaded "lifestyle-creep" and how discipline, not knowledge, will allow you to get ahead.   

As self-employed creatives, insurance becomes a necessary measure for our profession.  In this episode, Michael and Robert discuss the role that professional liability insurance plays in their lives.  

Determining your rates as a creative freelancer is a constant learning experience.  Should you price yourself by hour or by flat rate?  What is a creative fee?  How should I be quoting my clients?  In this episode, Robert and Michael discuss their thoughts on pricing.   

A freelancer's daily rituals can be held hostage due to the steamrolling force of the holidays.  Whether it's our day to day operations being interrupted by family obligations, or our normal monthly expenses spiking up due to the increase of holiday sales, make no mistake, we feel it.  The Holiday Hangover is real.  In this episode, Michael and Robert discuss their experiences jumping back into the routine after their 2018 Holidays.