Taking time off seems like it should be so easy when you are a freelancer, but there can be a lot of challenges around it — and unfortunately some guilt too. RJ and Phillip talk about taking time off, how to handle it with those you work with, and what to do with feelings of guilt. Got a question? Just ask! We love answering listener questions and the easiest way to get your question answered is to send in yours to questions@thefreelancepodcast.fm . Support The Freelance Podcast Support us on Pa...
Nov 26, 2019•35 min•Ep. 47
A slight remix of episode 4 of The Freelance Podcast. When it comes to branding yourself, do you brand yourself as a freelancer/individual or do you brand yourself as an agency/business? Got a question? Just ask! We love answering listener questions and the easiest way to get your question answered is to send in yours to questions@thefreelancepodcast.fm . Support The Freelance Podcast Support us on Patreon and help us continue to product shows for freelancers. You can help us reach other freelan...
Nov 12, 2019•40 min•Ep. 46
What level of education do you need to be a success freelancer? Do you need to go to college and get a degree? Is being self-taught ok? RJ & Phillip give their thoughts on the subject of education. Got a question? Just ask! We love answering listener questions and the easiest way to get your question answered is to send in yours to questions@thefreelancepodcast.fm . Support The Freelance Podcast Support us on Patreon and help us continue to product shows for freelancers. You can help us reach ot...
Oct 29, 2019•48 min•Ep. 45
If you're not able to stay productive as a freelancer you are going to run into issues very quickly. It seems like productivity is a constantly moving target and one that can be very hard to get control of on a regular basis. RJ and Phillip talk through the important ingredients that help them stay productive. Got a question? Just ask! We love answering listener questions and the easiest way to get your question answered is to send in yours to questions@thefreelancepodcast.fm . Support The Freel...
Oct 15, 2019•44 min•Ep. 44
It's been a year since you last heard from me, but I'm back. Actually I should say we're back. This episode introduces my new co-host Phillip Dale. We talk about Phillip's background as a freelancer, how we started working together, and what you can expect for the future of this podcast. Spoiler alert — it ain't going anywhere. Got a question? Just ask! We love answering listener questions and the easiest way to get your question answered is to send in yours to questions@thefreelancepodcast.fm ....
Oct 01, 2019•49 min•Ep. 43
SHOW NOTES: How the heck to do you make good relationships that turn into work? FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. RATE THE FREELANCE PODCAST! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Thanks for listening....
Oct 05, 2018•29 min•Ep. 42
SHOW NOTES: I answer some listener questions and then discuss the pro's and con's of overpromising as a freelancer. FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. RATE THE FREELANCE PODCAST! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a r...
Jul 25, 2018•43 min•Ep. 41
SHOW NOTES: I answer some listener questions and then discuss the pro's and con's of overpromising as a freelancer. FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. RATE THE FREELANCE PODCAST! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a r...
Jan 23, 2018•35 min•Ep. 40
Show Notes: Freelance Q&A takes listener questions and I spend the whole episode answering them. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Thanks f...
Nov 02, 2017•36 min•Ep. 39
Show Notes: Freelance Q&A takes listener questions and I spend the whole episode answering them. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Thanks f...
Jun 09, 2017•31 min•Ep. 38
Show Notes: This is my 3rd annual review of what my year as a full-time freelancer was like. I go into my most successful year, tell you the exact amount of dollars I made, and go into why this was a super challenging year for me. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes fo...
May 02, 2017•30 min•Ep. 37
Show Notes: I sent out a newsletter recently asking for questions that I could help other freelancers with. I got some really good questions and in this episode I go through and answer them all. We talk about pricing, getting pst the struggle of clients who don't want to pay what you charge, and what is my intake process like for new clients. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Free...
Feb 19, 2017•37 min•Ep. 36
Show Notes: Sometimes you need to make sure you are taking all the noise coming your way and send it through your own personal filter. Never forget why you do what you do, and don't be afraid to stop other stuff so you can keep your foundation as a freelancer strong. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by...
May 06, 2016•21 min•Ep. 35
Show Notes: Freelancers shouldn't over think giving numbers and timeframes. In this episode I go over what your thought process should be in order to get the people who want to work with you the information they need. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcas...
Apr 22, 2016•20 min•Ep. 34
Show Notes: Like the great white shark in the ocean, if a freelancer stops moving forward they die. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Thanks fo...
Apr 15, 2016•15 min•Ep. 33
Show Notes: I had a chance to talk with fellow freelancer Christopher Hawkins this week. We talked about Christopher's new course on how to understand and handle client conflict for freelancers. Links Christopher Hawkins at his personal website - http://www.christopherhawkins.com/ Christopher's free email course on conquering client conflict - http://www.christopherhawkins.com/free-course/ Christopher's podcast Chasing Product - http://www.chasingproduct.com/ Episode 39 of Chasing Product Your P...
Apr 08, 2016•41 min•Ep. 32
Show Notes: Perception is such a powerful thing, and perception on your end as well as your clients will dictate how your relationship and projects go. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would ...
Apr 01, 2016•20 min•Ep. 31
Show Notes: So some good news just came my way in terms of retainers. I go over what that news is and then the pros and cons of retainers for freelancers. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it wou...
Mar 25, 2016•18 min•Ep. 30
Show Notes: You will never be ready and have the perfect situation. Be realistic and believe in yourself. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Tha...
Mar 18, 2016•23 min•Ep. 29
Show Notes: I'll keep this short. You aren't always right about everything and instead of being a jerk about use it as an opportunity to educate your clients. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it...
Mar 11, 2016•21 min•Ep. 28
Show Notes: Scheduling can be really tough to get good at as a freelancer, and the last situation you want to find yourself in is one where you are buried in projects and missing deadlines. In this episode of The Freelance Podcast I go over how I think about scheduling projects and also give a framework for new freelancers to use so they don't overbook themselves. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccol...
Mar 04, 2016•19 min•Ep. 27
Show Notes: As a full-time freelancer that works from home it can be super hard to turn off work most times. I have found that side projects and hobbies allow me to recharge and come back to my work refreshed. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we...
Feb 26, 2016•19 min•Ep. 26
Show Notes: Full show notes at http://rjmccollam.com/?post_type=podcast&p=404&preview=true I had a chance to talk with fellow freelancer Nathan Allotey this week. We talked about what his path to freelancing was like and we also dove into talking about different pricing strategies. Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by...
Feb 19, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 25
Show Notes: I recap my second year as a full-time freelancer. Follow & Subscribe Please subscribe via your podcast service of choice and send in your questions and comments to podcast@rjmccollam.com. Rate The Freelance Podcast! You can help us reach other freelancers just like you and I by leaving a 5 star rating in iTunes for this podcast. If we have helped, or provided any useful information it would be awesome if you could leave us a rating. Thanks for listening....
Feb 12, 2016•36 min•Ep. 24
Show Notes: The word HUSTLE has become both a great movement and a dangerous way to live your life. It can be so detrimental to the way you work when you compare yourself to others who you think are super successful and use hustle as an excuse why you are not there, or what you need to get there. Consistency is much more important and it is crucial you are honest with yourself and know what you want out of life and what you are capable of doing to get yourself there. Links How to make a living a...
Feb 05, 2016•24 min•Ep. 23
I have never been able to find a project management app that does exactly what I need it to. So like any normal person I decided to build my own, and I am calling it Hector. http://www.rjmccollam.com/podcast/22
Jun 30, 2015•21 min•Ep. 22
Even if you don't succumb to procrastination or lose focus, you probably still deal with productive procrastination. Productive procrastination is when you work on some other work instead of the main work you should be working on. Since you are still working we trick ourselves into thinking we are still being productive. http://www.rjmccollam.com/podcast/21
Jun 16, 2015•15 min•Ep. 21
Over the weekend I had an email exchange with a scam artist wanting me to do some work. I read you the entire email thread and give my thought process on why I said what I said. http://www.rjmccollam.com/podcast/20
Jun 09, 2015•20 min•Ep. 20
We all face burnout as freelancers and not all of us have learned how to deal with it properly. In this episode I go over how to handle burnout and also explain the concept of capacity and how to be aware of it when making decisions about freelancing. http://www.rjmccollam.com/podcast/19
Jun 02, 2015•24 min•Ep. 19
I talk about how to avoid the pitfalls of offering complimentary services. Even though it seems like a good idea to make some extra money it is most of the time going to come back and bite you in the butt. http://www.rjmccollam.com/podcast/18 Show Links Free Email Course on becoming a better freelancer - http://www.rjmccollam.com/course/
May 26, 2015•22 min•Ep. 18
