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Freelance Indexer Exchange#33 The Accommodating IndexerAs a freelance indexer, do you sometimes feel like you are over-accommodating to clients? In this episode, Michelle talks about her own "over-accommodating" tendencies and how she overcomes them. If you have any "over-accommodating" scenarios that you would like Michelle to discuss in a future episode, contact Michelle through the Exchange Box. Here are the links mentioned in this episode:Link to the rate calculator in Indexer IndexLink to the fake newspaper ads mentioned at the beginning of the episode Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe yo...2025-06-1611 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#32 Indecision When IndexingIn this episode Michelle admits to being an indecisive indexer. Are you an indecisive indexer, too?Links mentioned in the episode:co-working method of learning to indexvignette on the indecisive indexing process Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2025-04-1615 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#31 Indexing To-Do List: a strategy for conquering ResistanceMichelle shares 5 items from her Indexing To-Do list that helps keep her indexing when she has 20 minutes or less.Links mentioned in the episode:Episode #29: Naming—and conquering—ResistanceIndexer podcast website to leave a review Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2025-04-0817 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#30 Labeling EntriesMichelle labels some index entries to streamline her indexing and index edit processes. In this episode, she explains her labeling system—naming and explaining the nine labels she uses. Do you use labels while indexing? We'd love to hear about your process!Link mentioned in the episode:Episode #29 Naming—and Conquering—Resistance When IndexingIndexer Index membership sign upIndexing courses Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your tho...2024-12-1623 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#29 Naming—and Conquering—Resistance When IndexingSometimes, even with deadlines looming, indexers might not feel like indexing. It can be hard to sit down at the computer and just start working. In this episode, Michelle details the times she has encountered Resistance. (Yes! Resistance in this instance should have a capital "R"—see also Steven Pressfield's book The War of Art). Michelle shares four strategies to help you overcome Resistance and start indexing! Links noted in the episode:podcast website (indexerpodcast.com)Indexer Index membership signupIndexer Index directory Do you have a su...2024-12-0518 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#28 My Go Bag (In Case of Emergency)In this episode, Michelle expands on what to do "in case of emergency" by describing the contents of her Go Bag. By having a Go Bag, she's ready for travel, hardware failures, and electricity outages. If you're not ready to keep indexing during an emergency, then maybe you should consider having a Go Bag too. If you don't know where to start, then you'll like the new segment at the end of the podcast: First or Next Step(s). Michelle describes in this episodes First or Next Step(s) segment where you should start.In...2024-11-2617 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#27 In Case of Emergency, Contact...This is the first episode of season 3. Thank you for being a loyal listener!In today's episode, Michelle addresses the sticky situation of what to do in case of emergency. Do you have a system in place so clients of ongoing projects can be contacted if you've been incapacitated or are consumed by a family emergency? Michelle shares her filing system for projects in progress that also serves as an "in-case-of-emergency" contact list.Here are specific articles or programs she mentioned in this episode:Cindex - now an open source indexing software program s...2024-09-2720 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#26 Rethinking Legacy PlansIn this episode, Michelle discusses the fate of bespoke indexing software programs in light of Scribendi.ai's announcement about CINDEX. As of April 1, Scribendi will no longer distribute or support CINDEX, but will make it available as an open-source program. Michelle attempts to address what indexers can do to ensure the continued development and distribution of the software programs. Maria Sullivan, an indexer who has been providing support to CINDEX users both when it was owned by Indexing Research and Scribendi, sent an email to the CINDEX Users listserv about this upcoming change. Her email is shared...2024-03-0913 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#25 Enid Zafran: Indexing in the early 2000s and the transition to full-time freelance indexerIn this episode, Enid Zafran talks about her transition from Director of Indexing Services at BNA and the reasons behind the move to full self-employment as a freelance indexer. She also shares her experiences as chief of publications at the American Society for Indexing.Links to other episodes in the series with Enid:#18 Enid Zafran: Indexing in the 1970s and early 1980s#20 Enid Zafran: Indexing Services at the Bureau of National Affairs from 1990 to 2002#22 Enid Zafran: The Growth of Indexing Partners and Cindex in the 1990sOther episodes mentioned:#24...2024-02-2741 min
Freelance Indexer Exchange#24 Stephen Ullstrom: indexer and authorThis episode is all about indexing and writing about indexing. Michelle talks with Stephen Ullstrom, who is not only an award-winning indexer but he's also a first-time author. He wrote an excellent step-by-step guide to indexing for authors (book link below). Stephen also shares the titles of business books that have influenced his freelance career and what's up next for him and his indexing business.You can connect with Stephen Ullstrom on LinkedIn or sign up for his newsletter on his website.You can order his book, Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide, from your l...2024-02-201h 01Freelance Indexer Exchange#23 Index Edit Part 3: The ProcessMichelle details how to create a strong partnership for the index edit as well as the steps for each person in the index edit process. Here is the link to the index edit resource list. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-11-2233 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#22 Enid Zafran - The Growth of Indexing Partners and Cindex in the 1990sThis is the third installment of Michelle's conversation with Enid Zafran. She talks about how she balanced her role at the Director of Indexing Services at the Bureau of National Affairs while growing her business, Indexing Partners. She also discusses her role, along with David Ream, in introducing Cindex to legal publishers. The first two installments of Michelle's conversation with Enid:Episode #18 Enid Zafran: Indexing in the 1970s and early 1980sEpisode #20 Enid Zafran: Indexing Services at the Bureau of National Affairs from 1990 to 2002 Enid Zafran will discuss her decision to le...2023-11-1428 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#21 Index Edit Part 2: Pros and ConsIn this episode, Michelle returns to the index edit to discuss the costs (literal and figurative) and benefits of having another index edit or proofread your index. In the first episode in this series, #19 Index Edits - An Introduction, Michelle details her current and past experiences with index edits and the different types of index edits.In the See Also segment, Michelle talks about how an old-school, nontech item on her desk helps keep her on schedule. (Note: This is NOT an affiliate link.)Be sure to share the nontech items you use in...2023-11-0124 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#20 Enid Zafran: Indexing Services at the Bureau of National Affairs from 1990 to 2002Today's episode continues the conversation between Michelle and Enid Zafran. The last episode (episode #18) left off with Enid joining BNA as the Director of Indexing Services. Now Enid will talk about what it was like to index in the 1990s during the transition from mainframe computers to indexing on personal computers with dedicated indexing software.If you missed the first installment, be sure to listen to Enid talking about her career as an indexer from the mid-1970s through the 80s. Learn about Enid Zafran and Indexing Partners. Do you have a suggestion o...2023-10-2432 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#19: Index Edits - An IntroductionIn today's episode, Michelle introduces the concept of index edits. She details the types of index edits as well as her experiences in indexer-editor partnerships. Episodes referenced in this episode:#3: Year-End Business Review Part 1#4: Year-End Business Review Part 2#5: Year-End Business Review Part 3#9: Per Page, Per Entry, Per Word: Translated Into an Hourly RateResources mentioned in the episode:Index Peer Review Group on groups.ioMelanie Gee's article on peer review exercises (access available to subscribers of The Indexer)Bill Johncock's...2023-10-1720 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#18: Enid Zafran: Indexing in the 1970s and early 1980sThe podcast is back for Season 2! On today’s show, Michelle shares part of her conversation with Enid Zafran, an award-winning indexer with over 40 years of experience. In this installment, Enid details her experience indexing from the mid-1970s into the early 80s. Enid explains how and why she began her business, Indexing Partners, as well as what led her to become an indexer and pursue two law degrees. Listen to this episode for a fresh perspective on indexing. Enid Zafran and Indexing Partners websiteSee Also recommendation: Starting an Indexing Business Do y...2023-10-1134 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#17: End of Season Q&A (Part Two)In the last episode of Season One, Michelle answers more listener's questions on:Square as a credit card optionMarketing in the U.S.How to ask to be listed on the copyright page of booksWhy she started this podcastHere are links to websites and apps mentioned in the podcast (these are NOT affiliate links):2023 Indexer Rate SurveySquarePaymoStripeWise (international transfers)podcast episode on accepting credit cardsMake sure you listen through to the See Also segment. Michelle mentions what's coming up later...2023-07-1222 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#16: End of Season Q&A: Questions from Newish IndexersMichelle answers a couple of questions from newish indexers. One indexer wants suggestions on breaking into indexing as a career, and another newish indexer asks about setting rates. Michelle will be back next week with answers to more of your questions!Here are the rate survey summaries that Michelle discussed in this episode:ASI's summary of 2021 rate surveyEFA's ratesIf you want the results from Michelle's 2021 rate survey: email her at michelle@linebylineindexing.com OR drop your request in the Exchange BoxHere are the b...2023-06-2017 minFreelance Indexer ExchangeQ&A - Final Episode of Season 1Michelle is eager to answer your questions! But due to technical difficulties with the recording - the episode will not be available until Monday, June 19th. Until then - happy indexing! Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-06-1400 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#15: The Reality Check Formula (or a follow-up to the Estimate series)In this episode, Michelle explains how she double-checks her estimated project fees and project rates proposed by clients. She uses a simple mathematical formula to test whether she will earn her desired hourly rate for each indexing project.Next week's episode is the final episode of Season 1 - the Q&A episode! If you have any questions about the process of indexing or the business of indexing or freelancing in general, drop that question in the Exchange Box. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or...2023-06-0713 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#14: Preparing Estimates for Indexing Projects: Part TwoMichelle continues explaining how she prepares estimates for indexing projects. She details why time is the most import factor to track and consider when calculating what to charge. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-05-2319 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#13: Preparing Estimates for Indexing Projects: Part OneThis episode is all about how to prepare estimates. Michelle describes the different things she needs to consider during the process. She also explains the importance of using pricing data from previous projects.Episode #9, "Per Page, Per Entry, Per Word: Translated into Hourly Rate," is referenced in this episode. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-05-1515 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#12: Stopping the Stress CycleIn this episode, Michelle brings up the B-word: burnout. But instead of focusing on the symptoms of burnout, she concentrates on what leads to burnout: a never-ending stress cycle. She will talk about her recent experience of a looping stress cycle and what you can do to end a stress cycle.In this episode, she talks about being a good boss to yourself. She talked about this at length in episode 2: Who's the Boss? She also brought up her "walk-to-commute" challenge from the See Also segment of episode 2. Do you have a sugg...2023-05-0815 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#11: Connecting After a Virtual ConferenceYou went to the conference and made some connections. Now what? In this episode, Michelle offers ways to follow up with people you "met" at the virtual conference. Michelle referred to the resource list from her presentation in this episode.Michelle can be found on Instagram at linebylineindexer. You can check out the screenshot of the tweet from Paula Clarke Bain there. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box...2023-05-0314 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#10: How to Prepare to Network at a Virtual ConferenceNetworking at virtual conferences or at webinars is different than in-person situations, and therefore it requires a different type of preparation. Michelle walks listeners through how to prepare for this type of networking, starting with how to test your computer and set up your Zoom profile. Then she suggests ways to think about your goals for networking so you can "leave" the conference with a few connections.links mentioned in the show:ASI Conference ProgramZoom support links:signing up for a Zoom accountchanging your profile name showing or hiding your video d...2023-04-2515 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#9: Per Page, Per Entry, Per Word: Translated Into an Hourly RateIn this episode, Michelle talks about how she translates various indexing rates into an hourly rate. And she discusses her time-tracking journey - the different methods she has used over the years to create a system that works for her.Links to time-tracking software mentioned in this episode:Pomodoro techniqueForest app using the Pomodoro techniquePaymo time-trackingTimeular time-tracking, pricing, and the trackerToggl time-tracking and pricingNOTE: None of these links are affiliated links.American Society for Indexing's virtual conference: April 29-30. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share...2023-04-1821 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#8: Per Entry, Per Page, Per Word, Oh My!Join Michelle as she takes a closer look at the types of rates charged by indexers. She walks listeners through her April schedule, discussing the types of rates charged for different indexes and why. She also details her estimating process. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-04-1114 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#7: Should You Accept Credit Cards?In this episode, Michelle talks about credit cards and the different gateways available to freelance indexers to accept them. She also goes through the fees charged by each gateway, as well as whether accepting credit cards is worth the fees charged by these companies. Here are the links to the gateways mentioned in the episode. And remember, these are NOT affiliate links. PayPalPayPal.MeVenmoStripe Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of...2023-04-0316 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#6: Answers to Listeners' Questions about "Big Indexing Pushes" and Indexing Award CompetitionsIn this episode, Michelle answers two listeners' questions about indexing. One indexer asked Michelle how she defines a "big indexing push" in order to decide whether to take a day off from indexing to recharge. And a newer indexer wants to know how to assess whether they are ready to enter an index in the Purple Pen Competition. Here are the links Michelle mentioned in the show:Institute of Certified Indexers: Indexing Best PracticesAmerican Society for Indexing: Best Practices for IndexingAnd here's a link to Margie Towery's book on Am...2023-03-2812 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#5: Year-End Business Review Part 3In this episode, Michelle candidly answers the questions detailed in Part 2 of the Year-End Business review series about her own business. Links mentioned in the See Also segment:2023-03-2126 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#4: Year-End Business Review Part 2Michelle leads listeners on a deep dive into the end-of-the-year review to help you rethink how you work and run your freelance indexing business. She provides examples from her own business and offers a list of questions you might consider asking during your year-end review. It’s not too late to look at last year’s successes and failures to get an idea of how to steer your business in 2023. Here's a recap of the questions:1. What kind of indexing do you love to do?2. Do you want to take your busines...2023-03-1426 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#3: Year-End Business Review Part 1You can perform a year-end review to rethink your current business practices. In Part 1 of the Year-End Business Review series, Michelle discusses why you should do a year-end review and how to prepare for one. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-03-0712 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#2: Who's the Boss?In this episode, Michelle talks about how to be a good, supportive boss. And how that can improve your freelance work life."See Also" segment: #walktocommute challenge Instagram feed Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-02-2815 minFreelance Indexer Exchange#1: Benefits of Freelance IndexingMichelle discusses her requirements for her second career and how she stumbled upon freelance indexing. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!2023-02-2109 minFreelance Indexer ExchangeTrailerWelcome to the Freelance Indexer Exchange — a podcast for freelance business owners specializing in indexing books, websites, documents, and digital content. Michelle Guiliano, your host, is an experienced indexer who has indexed more than one hundred thousand pages over the past eight years as a freelance business owner. Each episode is an in-depth dive into the business of indexing, providing you with an authentic, personal look at the ups and downs of freelance life, complete with insights and advice on how to raise your freelance business to the next level. Do you have a suggestion or comment to s...2023-02-1101 min
LIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Telling The Story | With Michelle Guiliano & Esther BuerkiMichelle Guiliano is a Business Development and Strategy Consultant, Coach, and TEDx Speaker and just became an Amazon Bestselling Author. Through her company, Michelle has coached over 100 Olympic, professional and youth sports coaches, raised EUR 12K in a month to support the education of 55 girls, and co-founded the Facebook Group Women Rock Switzerland to support women’s economic empowerment. Today, membership has grown to almost 12’000 engaged members from more than 80 countries.
While breaking free from abuse, Michelle gave a TEDx talk titled: “Rowing Through Crisis with Your Team” where she outlined lifesaving strategies to help people get out of c...2022-06-3037 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR120. Living Without Fear: Inspired Journeys | With Esther BuerkiToday’s episode is about the book release of “Inspired Journeys” next week. It’s a collaborative book published by Denise Nickerson, Michelle Guiliano, and I. It contains 31 real-life stories written by 31 authors of the Facebook group “Women Rock Switzerland” (founded by Denise and Michelle five years ago). I talk about our book launch strategy with the goal to make “Inspired Journeys” an Amazon Bestseller and about my earlier hesitation to release the e-book for 95 cents first and print it afterward with the Bestseller badge. Learn more about this strategy and help us to get this book into the hands of hundreds of w...2022-06-2308 min
Chronic Illness SupportInformation on Upcoming GuestsVeronica Lee: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); November 1st; blog: https://copdjourneys.com
Lisa Sumlin, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC: diabetes; November 15th; website https://drlisasumlin.com Facebook: @drlisasumlin, Instagram: @drlisasumlin, Twitter @drlisasumlin, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisasumlin, and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIN93KXDhyAXanHRHv3Ug2A/videos?shelf_id=1&view=0&sort=dd
Breanna Romaine-Guiliano (Breanna or Bee Lynn): endometriosis; March 6th; Endometriosis Crisis Connection (https://www.facebook.com/endometriosis.crisis.connection/ ); Facebook: Breanna Lynn, Instagram: @beelynnnyc, and Twitter: @BreannaRomaineG
Michelle N. Johnson: endometriosis; March 10th; website: https://fightingfiercely.com , Facebook: @fightingfiercely, Instagram: @fightfierceendo, Twitter: @fightfierceendo, and YouTube: https...2019-08-2504 min