Looking back at the first season of The Unplanned Creative Podcast, while looking forward at what to expect for season two

Business podcasts can be a dime a dozen, but I have found 5 that I listen to every week and have helped me grow my own business in different ways.

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Goal Digger Podcast: https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/

Creative Warriors: http://creativewarriorsunite.com/category/podcast/

Five on Design: https://nis.bet/podcast

Double Your Freelancing: https://doubleyourfreelancing.com/podcast/

Clients From Hell: https://clientsfromhell.libsyn.com/

Podcasting is everywhere, and it seems like everyone has one. But here are three questions you should ask yourself before starting your own podcast.

Your business is on Facebook, but your audience has plateaued. How do you grow your engagement and find new potential clients? Here are three very easy ways to get your content in front of more eyes and grow your audience.

As an entrepreneur or a freelancer you are responsible for your own growth as a businessperson. Here is not only the biggest reason to continue your education, but 6 places you can find those opportunities no matter where you live

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Episode Links

Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/

University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/

Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/

You will hear from every direction that as an entrepreneur or a freelancer you need to be hustling 24/7 365 days a year. But how do you avoid burning out while in the midst of that hustle? How do you ensure that you will have the ability to hustle on a regular basis?

Live video can be a major benefit for your business or your personal brand. But where should you invest your effort? Here are 6 of the biggest FREE Live Video options available to you.

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Episode Links

Facebook Live: https://live.fb.com/

Instagram Live: https://help.instagram.com/292478487812558

Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/

YouTube Live: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2474026?hl=en

No matter what type of business you run as an independent creative, there will come a point where you need to collect payment from your clients. Here are a few ways to not only collect payment, but one extra way to help you send your clients proof of what they owe you. And it is all free!

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Episode Notes:

Square: https://squareup.com/

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/home

Wave: https://accounting.waveapps.com

Venmo: https://venmo.com/

Fiverr is a very popular site where people can find creative services for very affordable rates. But with such a low threshold for services, is the site worth it for an independent creative?

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Episode Notes

Fiverr: fiverr.com

My Fiverr Profile: https://www.fiverr.com/hfstudios

Thumbtack is a very popular option for freelancers to find clients (and clients to find freelancers). But since their inception as a business, Thumbtack’s model has changed drastically. How do these changes impact freelancers on their site, and is the service they offer still worth the cost?

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Episode Links

Thumbtack: https://www.thumbtack.com/