Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy

Strap in as Unemployable brings you a conversation that could revolutionize the way you work and earn as a freelancer. Host Joshua Lapidus welcomes Jonathan Stark to the show, a man who has declared war on the traditional hourly billing system. In an episode that's all about maximizing your value and ditching those restrictive hourly limits, 'How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less' is the freelancer's key to unlocking a more lucrative, freedom-filled career. Are you ready to stop watching the clock and start creating value that pays off big? Jonathan Stark is here to show you how.

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Tune into Unemployable's Episode 11: "Empowering the Independent Workforce," featuring a powerful discussion with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis. Host Josh leads the conversation on revolutionizing the gig economy:

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Discover the future of freelance with insights from Rafael Espinal and John Paller. For all aspiring and current independent workers, this is your playbook for success.

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This week on the podcast we are joined by Cameron Browne, a small business and crypto CPA serving Unemployables with tax expertise as a Founder of Darien Advisors.  Cameron is here to discuss all things crypto tax strategies - payroll, trading, selling, and scams.  

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers.  Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

It's tax season and we know all too well the dread that comes with taxes when you're a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed. If you are wondering how to handle tax season or looking for strategies to maximize your return, this is your episode!

Join us as host Joshua Lapidus connects with Cameron Browne – a Crypto & Small Business CPA – about filing taxes right. We'll be covering all sorts of tips that could help you make sure nothing gets missed out when it comes to deductions and credits, plus find out what's different if you've switched from submitting W2s to 1099s. This episode will give anyone feeling overwhelmed by doing their own taxes some real clarity on understanding exactly where they stand come April 15th.

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

On this episode of Unemployable, we address a question we're hearing more often: what does it mean to be an employee in the era of democratized employment? What are the advantages over traditional corporate structures for workers who want autonomy and control over their work life balance? Tune in as we break down self sovereignty versus being employed by someone else, plus why Gen Z is choosing freelancing or starting businesses instead. Get ready for key insights about how Opolis helps you have both freedom & security!

In this episode, host Josh Lapidus is joined by John Paller - the Co-Founder of both Opolis and ETHDenver - as we unpack all things democratized employment.

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Protecting your business as a freelancer doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week, Joshua Lapidus and Yev Muchnik - a Web3 lawyer - are here with the ultimate guide for setting up legal entities, contracts & documents that will help make sure you're ready for anything! Plus insights on taxes specific to freelancing. Don't miss it: You'll leave this episode feeling confident about protecting yourself and your business from any potential harms or risks down the road.

In this episode, Josh and Yev cover:

All these topics are essential to protecting yourself from potential risk as a freelancer!

A disclaimer on this episode: While Yev is a lawyer, she isn't your lawyer. Her insights and strategies in this conversation do not constitute legal advice.

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• @0xJoshua.eth

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on finding work in Web3, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes.

The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be better prepared for that future.

In this episode, host Joshua Lapidus covers all things DAOs and Web3. How to get started, the best places to look, and how to get paid - we get into detail on all of that - and more - on this week’s episode - How to find work in Web3 and DAOs.

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• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on freelancer and indie healthcare, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes.

Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week’s episode with Eddie Pastore. 

Podcast host Joshua Lapidus sits down for an interview with Opolis co-founder Eddie Pastore to discuss all things healthcare for indies. We talk about: 

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• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. See how much you can save on health insurance for your family at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

This week on the podcast we talk about retirement plans for freelancers and indie workers. We discuss opening a 401k as an independent worker, contribution strategies, and crypto and Web3 integration into these retirement plans with Opolis.

Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis Co-Founder Eddie Pastore explain how to set up your retirement plan through Opolis. We talk about: 

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• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mantis Clone to talk about making a living in Web3 as a web developer. From new freelancers to seasoned professionals, don't miss out on these lessons, strategies, and insights from someone who is owning their work, finances, and freedom as an indie web development worker.

Host Joshua Lapidus and Web3 developer Mantis Clone explain how to find work as a freelance web developer. In this episode, We talk about: 

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• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.