Learn about how sabbaticals transformed the guest’s career, the shift from Western to Eastern healing practices, and how slowing down can actually fast-track your freelance success 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Pelin Kazak Bagatur, a freelance lead product and UX designer and a design strategist who is passionate about designing with and for wel…

Learn how to spot red flags, protect your time, and ensure that every project aligns with your values 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Mike Bal, a freelance Product Leader with 10+ years of experience driving growth and success for startups and enterprise businesses 🤩 With Mike we talked about how to pick the right clients and know when to fire the…

Learn about setting boundaries with clients, the importance of contracts, and why freelancers should be treated like the entrepreneurs they are 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Chauntelle Lewis, an independent consultant & strategist with over 9 years of in-house and agency experience across graphic design, DEI, and social media marketing, committe…

Discover why every freelancer should have a personalized system in place and how adapting to an ever-changing market is key to long-term success 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Orell Garten, a freelance software engineer and IT consultant who works at the intersection of software and data and builds data products for industrial companies 🤩 With Or…

Learn why embracing AI could be the key to standing out in a crowded market, and find out what the future holds for freelancers in an AI-driven world 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Stefan Ritter, a managing director of Ritter Mobile Technology agency, who has been creating professional apps for iOS and Android and solutions for customers and user…

Learn how to reframe sales as helping others, master the art of social selling, and discover the power of empathy and play in building meaningful connections 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Nick Raeburn, a Social Selling Coach, Video Consultant, founder of The Hall of Heroes Community, and just a guy who changes the world, one person, one team, an…

Feel isolated as a freelancer? Tune in to discover how building and nurturing the right professional connections can open doors to incredible opportunities 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Baily Hancock, a connection strategist, or, as Baily says, a professional friend-maker who helps people thoughtfully connect and achieve greater success with the…

Discover how facilitation can transform group dynamics, unlock collective intelligence, and lead to innovative solutions. Gain practical advice on using this skill in your freelancing journey or even becoming a successful freelance facilitator🚀 In this episode, we speak with Nathy Ravez, a freelance workshop designer and facilitator and a French na…

Discover the art of content creation on LinkedIn to build a personal brand and attract clients. From maintaining a content idea list to engaging authentically with your community 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Judith Böhlert, a freelance full-stack engineer and consultant, who after a few years of working full-time as a full-stack developer, emba…

Phases of freelancing, the evolution of freelancer's sales skills, finding your client acquisition channel, how to keep your connections, and many-many more - check out the 10 nuggets of wisdom from experienced freelancers! 🤩 Welcome to the 9am.works freelance knowledge-sharing series, where experienced freelancers share their thoughts on critical …

Learn what ghostwriting is, how it works, and why authenticity is key. Discover the skills needed to stand out and why AI can never replace the human touch in writing 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Zsike Peter, a boutique content marketing agency owner, Vampire Digital, who helps VIP clients to be heard, seen, and known in their categories 🤩 With…

Discover how turning a podcast into a thriving community can provide freelancers with valuable connections and combat loneliness. Learn actionable tips on podcast promotion and community engagement 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Steve Folland, a freelance video and audio producer, writer, the founder and host of Being Freelance podcast and commun…

Learn about the vital business skills you need, the power of personal branding, and the importance of a strong online presence. Gain insights into outsourcing sales, effective project management, and building trust with clients 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Cihan Kileci, a managing director at Ember Design studio, an experienced UX/UI designer &…

Discover how market shifts affect rates, why ditching recruiters could be your game-changer and the magic of networking with decision-makers 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Thomas Marbella, a founder and managing director at OneCode, a successful freelance app developer with clients such as Spotify, Visa, and Porsche, who also mentors and guides d…

Discover how hosting a podcast can transform your freelancing career, help you find amazing clients, and provide essential steps to start your own professional podcast 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Yannick Krohn, a founder of Goodlance (an all-in-one business tool for freelancers) and host of a Freelancer Podcast where he mostly talks to freelan…

Discover actionable steps to increase your confidence in professional skills and communication to land new projects and elevate your freelancing career 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Lean Vilas, a lead software engineer, mentor, coach, and communication advocate with 10+ years of industry experience 🤩 With Lean we talked about increasing your pro…

Discover how teaching and mentoring can open doors to new projects, build lasting networks, and enrich your professional journey 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Eric Bolikowski, a Freelance Full-Stack Engineer, an interim CTO who co-founded 3 product companies, and a mentor who trained 100 students in full-stack engineering & soft skills 🤩 With Er…

Learn how to handle client cancellations, no-shows, and ghosting with practical strategies! Stay tuned for tips on maintaining emotional resilience and authentic communication in your freelancing journey 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Daisy Hilbrands, a location-independent certified transformative coach who's been a scientist for 20 years and de…

From uncomfortable persuasion to empowering problem-solving, balancing business focus with likability, crafting strong portfolios, using lead magnets, and leveraging AI tools. Tune in to learn how to enhance your sales game, build credibility, and succeed as a freelancer! 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Jesse Marseille, a sales expert who got into…

Here's one of the things freelancers forget about their personal data that Glen Hodgson, Founder & CEO of Freelance Movement, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "You as an individual, you actually own your own data. And I think this is something that's very refreshing and new and something that we should have more …

Here's one of the things freelancers forget about how service providers are helping them to land projects that Benjamin Walker, Co-CEO of Nemensis AG, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "If you're having a interview with the client, we will prepare you: who are the people sitting on the board? what are their roles?…

Here's one of the things freelancers misunderstand about collaboration and building teams that Matthew Mottola, CEO at The Human Cloud, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: " Being an individual freelancer is great, but the person that's hiring you, they don't want to hire a freelancer. They need to get the work done…

Here's one of the things freelancers don't make right while networking that Nicole Krenz, Founder of Digitales Coworking, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "The biggest mistake most of the freelancers make to have the wrong connection to networking because it isn't just selling stuff, it's building relationships a…

Here's one of the things freelancers do wrong that leads them to lose projects that Jon Younger, HR tech thought-leader, author, advisor, and Forbes contributor, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "People win jobs based on their technical skills and lose jobs, whether it's freelancing or full time based on their be…

Here's one of the things freelancers forget about in the beginning of their career that Tino Keller, Co-founder, Managing Director & Head of Marketing at Accountable, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "You need to be clear about what's yours of this money on the bank account and what is not yours, and what are you…

Here's one of the things freelancers miss while using storytelling for self-promotion that Matteo Cassese, Business Storytelling Coach at La Fabbrica della Realtà , shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "All capable of telling great stories. I can use a beginning, a hook, I can give a snippet of what happens at the en…

Here's one of the things freelancers hold back on while applying for exciting projects that Mina Bastawros, Head of Creative & Digital Marketing at Airbus, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "Just because you may think that you don't have the necessary skills for a specific project It doesn't mean you should hold b…

Discover the unique journey of evolving from a "Jill of all trades" to mastering the art of a micro business. Learn how to overcome common freelancing hurdles like the employee mindset, underpricing, and the fear of delegation 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Sarah Duran, a Business and Strategy Coach, a real-life multiple six-figure solopreneur wh…

Here's one of the things freelancers miss when they want to get better in their professional journey that Maruan Faraj, founder and CEO of the premium consultancy Finally Freelancing, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "I was really good at design UX and everything like I knew this field in and out, and then I said…

Discover the transformative power of Notion and how it seamlessly integrates into the life of a freelancer, from streamlining project proposals and invoices to the latest AI capabilities, unlocking new levels of creativity and efficiency 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Amy Rogers, a freelance Product Designer, a certified Notion consultant, one of…

Here's one of the things freelancers miss in their communications process that Ulrich Watterman, Co-Founder at zwischen#räume & Lecturer at INeKO, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "Communication is always a two-sided phenomenon. It requires a message. It requires a medium, speech, email, chat, whatever. It requir…

Here's one of the things freelancers usually don't think about at all that Thomas Marbella, Managing Director at OneCode, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "Find your target group, and, for example, tell them, Hey, I found out this new trick, this may change something, this may improve your performance. And do thi…

Discover the pivotal role of authenticity, trust, and communication in building effective team dynamics, especially in remote settings, and learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections 💪 In this episode, we speak with Mina Kleid, a freelance senior mobile engineer skilled in both frontend and backend technologies and a certified …

Here's one of the things freelancers forget to do while applying for projects on freelancing platforms that Florian Alexander Hähnel, Freelance Product Owner & IT Project Lead, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "There is always an agency in between this platform and the client. So contact directly the agency and t…

Here's one of the things freelancers have the most troubles with when they become digital nomads that Nadia Harris, Head of HR at receeve & Founder at Remote Work Advocate, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "If you are going to maintain your residency in one country, then in some countries you have this health ins…

Discover how the guest transformed her LinkedIn profile from a simple student account to a powerhouse of professional opportunities and how you can too! 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Anna Michalak, a passionate social media marketing expert, a business consultant, a LinkedIn ghostwriter, and a founder of Vision Marketing consultancy 🤩 With Anna,…

Here's one of the things freelancers do not know about while starting a GmbH in Germany that Alexander Keck, Founder of Unternehmergold , shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "If you decide to move to a GMBH, there's one big thing you need to know because you cannot just found a GMBH and stop your previous business, …

Here's one of the things freelancers want to do perfectly when it's really not needed that Antonia Landi, Product Operations Consultant & Coach , shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "If you are looking to launch a course, you don't have to have written and built the entire course to understand whether there's demand…

Here's one of the things freelancers secretly want but usually do not talk about that Ryan Bettercourt, Co-Founder at Growth Collective, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "We all want to work as freelancers. We want to work for great companies and great projects. But we need consistency too, and so we look at it o…

Here's one of the things freelancers misunderstand while thinking about stress and burnout that Grazia Ravelli, Growth Mental Coach at Grazia.Coach, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "Stress can be positive and negative, right? So when stress starts to creep in and that's absolutely normal, it happens in time. It …

Dive into the discussion about the essence of happiness for freelancers – the balance between personal fulfillment, work enjoyment, and time for other interests 🚀In this episode, we speak with Vicky Critoph, a freelance social media marketing consultant who runs Happy Freelancers - a community of 1000+ freelance creatives committed to maintaining p…

Here's one of the things freelancers usually miss out on while using Linkedin that Katja Vandebosch, Senior Account Executive, Learning and Engagement at Linkedin, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "Start to optimize your LinkedIn profile so that when people click on it, it looks nice. Especially use the banner. I…

Discover the secrets of setting proper hourly rates, and learn how freelancers can justify higher rates and communicate their value through strategic communication 🚀In this episode, we speak with Stefania Volpe, Product Manager at Freelancermap who closely works with hundreds of freelancers internationally 🤩With Stefania we discussed all things abo…

Here's one of the things freelancers don't usually think about that Bjoern Brand, a Digital Marketing Consultant, SEO Expert at Hays, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview: "The funny thing is that big companies, when building brands, are basically trying to create a person. And the big advantage you have as a freelanc…

Here's one of the pitfalls freelancers do not know about that Tia Robinson, Co-Founder & CEO of Expath, shared during the Freelance Unlocked Conference speaker's interview:"If you've got a bunch of American clients and make a lot of money, Germany doesn't care. They want you to have German clients whom you can prove that you've got work lined up he…

Discover the origins, challenges, and transformative impacts of implementing a subscription model for freelance services. From reshaping workflow dynamics to building deeper connections with clients - check it out! 🚀 In this episode, we speak with Brooks Lockett, a freelance copywriter who works with AI and SaaS b2b clients such as Looker, SoundHou…

Discover the journey of understanding the power of your voice, the secrets of adding emotions to your conversations, and practical advice that helps you unleash the potential of your voice 🚀In this episode, we speak with Christopher Tester, a professional voice actor who works on projects big (Google, BMW, Creative Assembly, etc.) and small (answer…

Discover the secrets to gaining confidence, overcoming challenges, and crafting a successful freelancing career. Explore the importance of engaging with a community, breaking free from isolation, and challenging limiting beliefs 🚀In this episode, we speak with Orwell McGubbins, a Freelance Senior Branding Designer who runs a branding agency on a mi…

Gain valuable insights into separating personal identity from creative work, understanding self-worth, and dealing with criticism in the creative process! 🔥In this episode, we speak with Ashwin Chacko, aka Wacko Chacko, an illustrator, designer, and hand letterer who connects clients with audiences through positive visual stories! 🤩With Ashwin, we …

Gain insights into the importance of self-trust while freelancing, understand how to recognize a bad fit in freelancing opportunities, and learn how to make clients pay you upfront!In this episode, we speak with Carolyn Zick, a social marketing and online community-building expert who is hugely passionate about organic marketing tactics that build …