Send us a text Are you leaving MONEY on the table without even knowing it? 💸 In this game-changing episode, I sat down with Energy Mindset Coach Kanika Vasudeva to unpack something most solopreneurs get TOTALLY wrong: how your inner energy determines your business success. Kanika drops MIND-BLOWING insights on: ✨ Why "hustling harder" is actually killing your potential 💡 Pricing yourself based on TRANSFORMATION, not time 🚀 How to attract abundance by shifting your energetic frequency ...

Send us a text Ready to Move Beyond Agency Work? Download your free worksheet bundle to start positioning yourself for P2P direct client relationships. Francesca Manicardi went from accepting any rate to confidently turning down agency work that doesn't meet her standards. In this episode, she breaks down the exact quoting strategies, pricing psychology, and mindset shifts that allow freelancers to work less, earn more, and build sustainable businesses with direct clients. What You'll L...

Send us a text Discover the untapped opportunities in patient-sided research and linguistic validation for medical translators. Keith Berelowitz, expert in clinical trial patient engagement, reveals how COVID-19 transformed the pharmaceutical landscape and why pharma companies are now investing heavily in patient-focused research. Learn exactly where freelancers fit into this high-value niche, how to position yourself effectively, and why the human element in medical translation will al...

Send us a text Jon Morris is the Founder of Fiscal Advocate John scaled Rise Interactive from $10K to $40M in revenue before exiting. Now he helps service businesses grow profitably using financial data through Fiscal Advocate. 4 Lead Generation Methods That Helped Jon Built a $40M Agency Channel Partnerships – Partnered with complementary businesses (web developers) for low-cost referralsCompetitor Referrals – Called larger competitors, take on their below-minimum leadsVerticalization – Buil...

Send us a text Download our free book chapter on niching down Schedule a FREE discovery call In this week's episode, I spoke to Wes Towers, a website design and SEO expert with 20 years experience, to discuss how freelancers and service providers can adapt their digital presence for the AI era. From "search everywhere optimization" to email marketing strategies, Wes shared with me practical insights on making your website work harder as a lead generation tool. About Wes Towers Wes...

Send us a text I just learned why 90% of small businesses are wasting their social media efforts. (And it's costing them high-value clients every single day.) This week I spoke with digital marketing expert Fyn Wycherley of Superized Media, who's built such influential reach that even Barack Obama and Daniel Priestley follow her. She revealed the exact strategies that convert social media followers into paying clients—especially for those operating under six figures. THE BIGGEST MISTAKE: You'...

Send us a text Podcast Ep. 100! Mastering Business Systems and Relationships in the AI Digital Era with Brandon Pflieger To celebrate the 100th episode of Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients, I sat down with Brandon Pflieger, small business consultant and founder of Capital Growth Partners, to discuss sustainable growth strategies for solopreneurs and freelancers navigating the AI-powered digital landscape. Brandon shares his proven "business blueprint" approach for...

Send us a text Download your FREE personal branding video Sarena Diamond is this week's guest on a podcast aimed at entrepreneurs in the language services industry. When Sarena and I first talked, I realized that every business where there are people involved is facing enormous challenge and change these days. And change doesn't fail because of language gaps, but the importance of the change often gets lost in translation (see what I did there! LOL) So, I hope you will tune in as we unpack...

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Send us a text This week I sat down with Kerstin Cable — language learning expert, coach and co-founder of the AI Language Club — to explore how AI is reshaping language acquisition and career growth. Overview Kirsten shares her journey from freelance translator to language coach and business owner, highlighting how AI can be a powerful tool — not a competitor — for language learners and professionals alike. We discussed practical strategies to integrate AI ethically and effectively, while ke...

Send us a text Most business owners treat their podcast like a passion project—scattered, inconsistent, and disconnected from their actual offers. But this week's guest, Vince Quinn, is on a mission to change that. Vince is a former media professional turned podcast strategist and Creative Director at SBX Productions. He helps coaches, consultants, and creative service providers turn their podcasts into intentional, revenue-generating growth engines. In this episode, we unpack the difference ...

Send us a text In this solo episode of the show, we unpack the essential role of linguistic validation (LV) in global clinical trials. You’ll learn: – What linguistic validation is and how it differs from standard translation – Why it's critical for ensuring the accuracy of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) – The key steps in a linguistic validation protocol – How cognitive debriefing ensures patient comprehension – The importance of cross-cultural adaptation in maintaining...

Send us a text Support the show ✅ If this episode hits home, please subscribe and leave a review to support the show. On Apple Podcasts or Spotify, you can easily rate the show and share your feedback. Just tap the ⭐ at the top of our show page and let us know how we’re doing. Your support helps us bring you more valueable content! If you'd like to support our show you can now do so below. Subscribe

Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch, a smart platform that connects podcast hosts and guests. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling golf balls as a child to building one of the most trusted tools in the podcasting space. With experience in real estate, aerospace, and digital marketing, Alex brings deep insight into why podcasting is emerging as one of the most powerful tools for building authentic business relationships. The conve...

Send us a text In this episode of "Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients," I speak with Kody Thompson about his entrepreneurial journey from a graphic designer to the founder of a $3 million web development company and eventually, Workpod, a virtual assistance company. The conversation focuses on the strategic use of Virtual Assistants (VAs) to help freelancers, particularly solo language pros, scale their businesses, buy back their time and overcome common outsourcing ...

Send us a text In this solo episode, I unpack why linguistic validation (LV) is now becoming a serious focus for me as a seasoned medical translator. LV offers these compelling benefits: ✅ Higher rates ✅ Consistent, long-term demand ✅ A pivotal role in global clinical trials #MedicalTranslation #LinguisticValidation #ClinicalTrials #LifeSciencesTranslation #PharmaTranslation #MedComms #RegulatoryTranslation #TranslationCareers #NicheExpertise #FutureP...

Send us a text In this episode of Freelancer Training: How to Find More Direct Clients, we sit down with our very first returning podcast guest Larry Easto to challenge outdated marketing practices and introduce a more authentic, facilitative approach for service professionals who want to attract direct clients sustainably. Key Topics Covered: Redefining Marketing for Service Professionals: Traditional marketing often fails freelancers and service providers. Larry explains how his facilitati...

Send us a text In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging data isn’t optional—it’s essential. Yet many companies remain overwhelmed by data and underwhelmed by outcomes. In this episode, I’m joined by Luke Komiskey, founder and CEO of DataDrive, to unpack why so many businesses struggle with data strategy—and how they can shift toward scalable, high-impact solutions. 💡 Key Topics Covered: 🔍 The Cost of Inaction Why relying on spreadsheets and untrusted data can silently erode eff...

Send us a text In this week's episode of Freelancer Training, we’re joined by Nur Ferrante, a seasoned linguistic validation consultant, to explore just how medical translators can evolve into indispensable players in the clinical trial ecosystem through the niche field linguistic validation. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Master the Full Linguistic Validation Lifecycle Nur breaks down each phase of the linguistic validation process—translation, reconciliation, back translation, cognitive debriefing,...

Send us a text Let’s be honest—freelancing is a high-wire act. Between client work, staying competitive in an AI-driven world, sharpening our source languages, and prioritising self-care… it’s a lot. That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Tania Lines—MA, AITI, productivity strategist, working mum, and time management expert—to the next episode of Freelancer Training: How to Find More Direct Clients. In this practical, real-world conversation, Tania and I explore: ✅ How to juggle multiple commitme...