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Remote Business Growth13. Scaling Startups with Sondre RaschEpisode 13: Scaling Startups and Redefining Remote Work with Sondre Rasch
Welcome to the Remote Business Growth podcast! In this episode, host Paul Urwin speaks with Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWing, about his journey from working as a policy advisor in the Norwegian government to building startups that support the global remote workforce. Sondre shares his experiences founding Superside, a freelance platform, and SafetyWing, which provides a global social safety net for remote workers and digital nomads. This insightful conversation dives deep into the challenges and strategies involved in building and scaling businesses in the digital age.
Key Takeaways:
The Entrepreneurial...2024-12-0549 minRemote Business Growth12. From Service to Scale with Shannon TeagueFrom Service to Scale: Mastering Digital Growth with Shannon Teague
Shannon Teague is an entrepreneur and expert in the world of remote hiring and online business.
With extensive experience in both service-based and product-based businesses, Shannon’s journey began in the luxury hospitality sector, where she specialized in recruiting spa therapists for five-star hotels.
Over time, she transitioned into digital entrepreneurship, founding her current business that offers comprehensive remote hiring solutions.
Shannon is also passionate about helping businesses streamline their hiring processes and build effective remote teams. Through her work, including online boot camps, webinars, and digital resources, Shannon equips busin...2024-11-0431 minRemote Business Growth11. Global Talent and Evolving Office Spaces featuring Jesse ChambersJesse Chambers is the founder and CEO of wrkfrce. With over four years of experience in the remote work domain, Jesse has been instrumental in creating content and providing insights for remote workers and businesses embracing remote work models.
Jesse's journey into the remote work sphere started with a clear vision of empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in remote work environments.
As the founder of Workforce, a platform dedicated to remote work resources and insights, Jesse has curated a wealth of knowledge and expertise in navigating the challenges and opportunities of remote work.
His passion for remote work extends b...2024-05-2136 minRemote Business Growth10. Skills and Empathy in the Remote RevolutionI am delighted to be able to share this interview with Sophie Wade with you. Sophie is an amazing speaker with so much to share on the topic of remote work. We had a wonderful conversation on skills and empathy in remote work and this episode will really help you to understand how to develop and frame your own skillset for the remote landscape. Thanks Sophie!
About Sophie
Sophie Wade is a visionary author, speaker, and consultant specializing in the future of work and talent management.
With a deep understanding of the evolving dynamics in the workplace, Sophie advocates for a...2024-05-0736 minRemote Business Growth9. Remote Works: The Future of Work is Here featuring Tamara SandersonTamara Sanderson is amazing! She is a seasoned remote work expert with a wealth of experience working for prominent companies like WordPress and IDEO, and I'm so pleased she agreed to come on the podcast!
About Tamara
With a passion for revolutionizing the traditional work model, Tamara has dedicated her career to exploring the dynamics of remote work, emphasizing freedom, flexibility, and focus.
During her tenure at WordPress, Tamara honed her expertise in remote team management, contributing to the company's innovative approach to distributed work. She played a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant remote culture, leveraging tools and strategies...2024-04-1644 minRemote Business Growth8. Grow Your Business and Free Up Time with a Business CoachIn this episode of Remote Business Growth, host Paul Urwin interviews Juan Ortega, an experienced business coach and owner of an ActionCOACH franchise. Juan shares his journey from a successful corporate career in the hospitality industry to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and coach, helping businesses of all sizes achieve success.
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Juan's Background: With over 25 years of sales, marketing, and business experience in the luxury hotel industry, Juan made a bold decision to transition into coaching and consulting over a decade ago.
Transition to Coaching: Despite initial doubts and pushback, Juan followed his passion for coaching and training, leaving...2024-03-1233 minRemote Business Growth7. Mastering Remote Work: Insights from a Jewelry EntrepreneurLaryssa Wirstiuk is the founder of Joy Joya, a highly specialized digital marketing agency catering exclusively to the jewelry industry.
With nearly eight years of experience in the field, Laryssa's journey into jewelry marketing stemmed from a lifelong fascination with the emotional and aesthetic allure of jewelry. Despite initially pursuing a career in various marketing roles across different industries, Laryssa found her true passion in serving the jewelry sector.
A seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert, Laryssa's expertise lies in crafting tailored digital marketing strategies for jewelry businesses, helping them thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape. Her agency offers a range o...2024-02-2722 minRemote Business Growth6. Remote Recruitment and Surviving Remote Work# Remote Business Growth Podcast - Episode 6
## Guest: Sharon Kaufman
Sharon is a character - just full of beans (and knowledge). Don't miss this one!
He loves talking about remote work and is so passionate about what he does. You will definitely learn more about working and hiring remotely by tuning in to this episode. And not only that - he is also very entertaining!
Key topics discussed:
- The early challenges of selling clients on the concept of remote work 15+ years ago
- How Distant Job has grown to over 60 employees, all based on initially working with 1% of the market
...2024-02-2036 minRemote Business Growth5. Micro Meditations and Stress Management for Remote Teams featuring Brad JoslingIntroduction: I
In this episode, we're joined by Brad Josling, co-founder of MeditateHere.com, who shares his journey from working with iconic bands like NSYNC and Cypress Hill to becoming a meditation expert and entrepreneur.
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Brad reflects on how Ekhart Tolle and others sparked his interest in mindfulness and wellness. Transitioning from the high-energy world of music to the realm of meditation, Brad recognized the profound impact of mindfulness on mental health and productivity. This realization led him to co-found MeditateHere.com, an innovative platform offering guided meditation sessions and resources for individuals seeking balance in their...2024-02-1333 minRemote Business Growth4. How to Manage a Team of Offshore and US-based VAs featuring Ignacio PinillaThis episode features Ignacio Pinilla, who owns a British Swim School franchise.
Ignacio has a wealth of experience in contact centers, communication, and franchise research. Join us as we delve into topics such as offshore and US-based virtual assistants, managing by objectives, the British Swim School franchise, and Ignacio's inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
Discussion Highlights:
Ignacio shares insights into the world of contact centers, their importance, and how effective communication is vital for success.
The pros and cons of hiring offshore and US-based virtual assistants, and tips for choosing the right fit.
How "Managing by Objectives" (MBO...2024-02-0643 minRemote Business Growth3. How to Hire a Virtual AssistantIn this enlightening episode, Paul delves into the world of virtual assistants, offering valuable insights on how to embark on the journey of hiring a virtual assistant (VA). Are you contemplating whether to scout for a VA directly or to engage the services of a virtual assistant agency? Join us as we explore these options and the essential factors to consider when making your choice.
The Direct Hire Approach:
Paul begins by dissecting the direct hire approach.
This approach is not without its challenges. Finding the right VA can be time-consuming, and without the resources and expertise of an agency...2024-01-0210 minRemote Business Growth2. How to Work Effectively with Virtual Assistants and Remote WorkersIn this insightful episode, Paul delves into the art of effectively managing virtual assistants (VAs) and remote teams. With the rise of remote work, this topic has become more critical than ever. Paul shares his extensive knowledge on various aspects of this subject, offering practical advice and valuable insights for listeners at all levels of experience.
Paul talks about the fundamental importance of communication in the realm of remote work. He highlights the challenges of maintaining clear communication channels and suggests some of the right (and wrong) ways to go about this. Whether it's overcoming language barriers or addressing cultural...2023-11-2321 minRemote Business Growth1. 10 Tips for Building Successful Remote TeamsIn today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly common, and building successful remote teams is more important than ever. In this episode, we dive deep into the key strategies and tips for creating a cohesive and productive remote team environment.
Paul Urwin explores essential topics such as effective communication, providing constructive feedback, ensuring task clarity, boosting motivation, and providing training opportunities.
Tune in to discover actionable advice for optimizing remote team dynamics, fostering collaboration, and achieving exceptional results, no matter where your team members are located. Whether you're a seasoned remote work pro or just starting to embrace this...2023-11-0713 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast80. LinkedIn: Engagement, Metrics and Constant Content featuring Belinda Grace FischerAn excellent interview with business owner Belinda Grace Fischer ,who explains how best to use LinkedIn to attract new translation and interpreting clients. She shares insights into her journey - how she got started and then progressed to where she is today, including how she has managed to focus on her preferred specialization of marketing. We talk about LinkedIn profiles, how to post the right content, how to stay active on the platform, vanity metrics and engagement. She also shares a rule for making sure your posts are balanced between topics. A fantastic episode for anyone looking to use...2023-03-2829 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast79. The Wonderful World of Machine Translation and Why it Matters to You featuring Jay Marciano PART 2Part 2 of Paul's interview with machine translation expert Jay Marciano. In this part, we talk about translator opinions of MT, whether or not it makes sense to study translation at university, language professionals, the fragmented translation industry, user-generated content, how translator roles may change, MT providers, confidentiality and efficiency improvements. Listening to this episode is a great way for anyone in the translation and localization industry to spend 30 minutes of their time!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast78. The Wonderful World of Machine Translation and Why it Matters to You featuring Jay Marciano PART 1Jay Marciano is an machine translation expert with decades of experience. In this fascinating episode he takes us through the evolution of MT from rules based through statistical and on to neural machine translation. He also shares his thoughts on the current status of MT and potential future developments. His understanding of the subject is incredible and he is able to explain the different topics in a very clear manner. This is a very insightful episode and a must-listen for anyone in the translation and localization industry.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast77. Court Interpreting, Simulcast Intepreting and Dialect Coaching featuring Esther HermidaEsther Hermida has enjoyed quite the career. From starting out as a court interpreter to working on live simulcasts and working as a dialect coach for the likes of Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner, it has been an amazing journey so far. She shares how (and why) she got started, working as an interpreter in different environments, and the very important work she does for AAPTI (The American Alliance of Professional Translators and Interpreters).
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Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct ClientsEp 15. Paul Urwin on heading up ProZ.com's training division, voiceover artistry and ChatGPTSend us a textMy guest joining me this week is the inimitable Paul Urwin. Paul Urwin is Head of Training at ProZ.com, where he dedicates his time to helping freelance translators and interpreters succeed. He creates and sources interactive courses that are designed to take freelancers on a journey to achieving a quantifiable end result, one that will help them further their careers. Paul performed his first paid translation in 1996, graduated with a Master’s in aeronautical engineering from Imperial College, and then worked in investment management. In 2004, he moved from the...2023-02-0733 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast76. Tech Tools, Pricing and Entrepreneurial IdeasJoe Lépine shares some concrete tips in this value-packed episode. He talks about translating the texts for parking meters, changing direction, refining your client base, working with other translators, entrepreneurial ideas, tech tools, pricing and consistency checkers, among other things! This really is an action-filled episode featuring a very eloquent and experienced trainer who thrives on sharing his ideas and inspiring others.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast75. 7 New Year Motivation and Strategy TipsPaul shares some tips for freelance translators and interpreters who are looking to up their game and make real progress in 2023. Paul discusses resolutions vs. goals, process vs. results, pivoting, finding the right market, collaboration, improving technically and online spaces. Tune in and get your year off to a great start!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast74. Getting Started, Artificial Intelligence and Career Paths featuring Kole WrightJoin new-to-the-profession Kole Wright as he takes us through the first part of what is certain to be an exciting career journey. Kole might only have started recently, but has plenty of insights to share - both for those who are embarking on a similar path and for those with years of experience. Kole enters the industry from a fascinating new angle and, in particular, his explanation of Artificial Intelligence, image generators, machine learning and parallels with the art world are not something you want to miss!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast73. Court and Conference Interpreting featuring Jessie LiuJessie takes us through her fascinating journey - from starting out in accounting to working as a court interpreter, and then going back to school to study conference interpreting. We discuss her Master's from the Middlebury Institute, some of the ins and outs of court interpreting, vicarious trauma, income streams, interpreter preparation, remote simultaneous interpreting, Zoom language access, advocacy and client education. This is a must-listen for anyone working as an interpreter or thinking of doing so.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast72. The ProZ.com Industry Report 2022 (Part 2)The second part of the detailed and revealing report put together by ProZ.com's Jared Tabor.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-11-2947 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast71. The ProZ.com Industry Report 2022 (Part 1)ProZ.com industry reports take a look at some of the changes that are affecting freelance language professionals, as told by the language professionals themselves. The reports include discussion of the trends, obstacles and opportunities involved in freelance work in the language services industry today, and how professionals are dealing with these trends.
These reports are free for all full ProZ.com members.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast70. Productivity HacksPaul shares 8 productivity hacks for translators and interpreters including deep work, technology, time tracking and screen set up. Some of these might seem obvious, but making sure your approach is fine-tuned can really improve your overall situation in the long term--and not just in terms of translation or interpreting efficiency--to the benefit of your health too!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast69. Content Creation, Audiences, and Personal Brand featuring Kelsey FrickKelsey has made a name for herself as someone who creates content that is really in tune with the activities of a freelance translator. In this episode, she shares her story - from starting out in a boutique translation agency to managing multiple freelance roles. We then talk about content creation, networks, personal brands, experimenting with content, authentic content, creating different types of content, generating ideas for posts and target market vs. audience. It's an action-packed episode that will inspire freelance translators and help them understand how to get started with content creation.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast68. Consultancy, Cultural Communication and Building a Business featuring Vasiliki PrestidgeVasiliki shares some great stories from her journey: from working at Pinewood Studios to facilitating large legal deals between clients in different cultures and countries. She talks about building a client base, working freelance vs. full-time employment, running a translation department, legal consulting and building a remote team. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to explore and understand some of the many different paths the career of a translator can take.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast67. Freelancer Issues, Business Planning and Freelanceverse featuring Adrian ProbstAdrian joins Paul to talk about the relationship between PMs and freelancers, role models, business planning, peer comparisons, mindset, diversification/balance, Freelanceverse, content planning, different audiences and general freelancer issues. Adrian sets out to help freelance translators in his own unique and authentic style, so don't miss this revealing and helpful episode!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast66. Specialization, Sports, SEO, SAAS AND Starting An LSPMartina is an expert in specialization. As in, really, an expert. Someone who has built not one but two successful translation businesses in niche areas. So, if you'd like to find out more about why specialization is a great way forward and how to do it, this episode is for you. She shares how she went about setting up her websites and the important role SEO and content strategies have played, and details her experience with outsourcing and transitioning from a freelancer to business owner. Finally, she shares some information on her upcoming workshop on specialization for translators.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast65. African Languages and The Translation Market featuring Ady Namaran CoulibalyPaul talks with Ady about the variety of African languages and how the translation market works. We discuss African, colonial, official and national languages, the economic value of languages and the cultural impacts of using specific languages. Ady also shares her thoughts on infrastructure and payment challenges (including ProZ*Pay).
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast64. Global Marketing and Scaling a BusinessWendy is fantastic - a lively and experienced translation business owner who came on the show to share some of her inspiring journey. She talks about buying an existing translation business and then the steps she took to scale it. Delegation, trust, market entry and marketing are all covered, as is the fact that English is not the global language. Essential listening for anyone interested in growing as a freelance translator or scaling a translation business or language service provider.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast63. How to Leverage LinkedIn featuring Virginia KatsimpiriPaul talks with experienced coach and LinkedIn expert Virginia Katsimpiri about how translators and interpreters can get the most out of the platform. Specifically, she covers why translators should use LinkedIn, how to leverage LinkedIn, how some of her clients are able to achieve a 900% increase in profile views, outbound vs. inbound and how to prospect without sounding salesy. A must-listen for any translator or interpreter who wants to get the most out of this powerful platform.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-07-1927 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast62. 10 Mistakes I Made While Working in TranslationPaul shares some of the mistakes he's made over the course of his career in translation, so hopefully you don't have to make the same ones! He talks about rates, formatting, different markets, tech and specialization. A must-listen for anyone starting out as a freelance translator or for those with a few years of experience.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast61. Working for Interpol and as a Bilingual Executive Assistant for High Net Worth IndividualsPaul interviews Lauren Bordon about her journey through some very rewarding positions within the language industry and to ultimately setting up her own business. They discuss opportunities for linguists, Interpol, being on-call, working as a bilingual executive assistant, financial reward, lifestyle management, international liaison and ad-hoc vs. stable work.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-06-1429 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast60. Localization Teamwork and Global Content Strategy featuring Bruno Herrmann: Part IIJoin Bruno Herrmann and Paul Urwin for the second part of this wonderful interview (tune into episode 59 for the first part). They discuss linguistic, cultural and funcional effectiveness, client education, post-editing, building bridges between translation and global content creation, enrichment, digital acceleration, value creation and the winning combination of human translation and machine translation. This episode is very insightful and educational and whatever your role within the translation or localization industry, it will help you to gain a better overall understanding of how all the pieces fit together!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast59. Localization Teamwork and Global Content Strategy featuring Bruno Herrmann: Part IThis is a truly fascinating interview with industry expert Bruno Hermann. In fact, this interview was so great (and extensive) that it's been divided into two parts (this is part I). We discuss everything from forming localization teams, cost centers vs profit drivers, translator roles within global content teams, storytelling, the intersection of product, tech and content, and linguistic, cultural and functional requirements. This is a must-listen for anyone in the industry!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-05-3131 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast58. Optimizing Business and Freelance Processes featuring Aziz Ben SoltanaAziz Ben Soltana, the Managing Director of Global Citizens Translation, talks with Paul about cultural impact, micro vs. macro management, delegation, his transition from translator to translation manager and other topics, all related to improving processes for both LSPs and freelance translators. This in-depth discussion is very educational and will be useful for anyone going who is looking to streamline their own translation operation, whether as an individual or a company that outsources.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-05-2439 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast57. Breaking into Book Translation featuring Corinne McKayCorinne shares how she got started in book translation and how it differs from business / commercial translation. She also talks about how rewarding it can be, how it combines well with other work and discusses some of the nuances of this particular niche. A must-listen for any freelance translator who has started on the path to carrying out some book translation or is thinking about doing so.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-05-1715 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast56. Pricing and Negotiation featuring Jason Willis-LeePaul talks with medical translator Jason Willis-Lee about some of his pricing and negotiation strategies. Jason discusses how to negotiate effectively, how to increase prices for existing clients and explains negotiation ranges and why the whole process should be a win-win situation for both the translator and client.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-05-1035 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast55. Branding for Translators featuring Delfina Morganti-HernándezPaul talks with content creator and transcreator Delfina Morganti-Hernández about the importance of branding for freelance translators. They discuss individual vs. company brands, who needs a brand, and the power of branding for translators and interpreters.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-05-0327 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast54. Machine Translation and Learn How to Use DeepL featuring Claudia BrauerThe wonderful Claudia Brauer explains how translators can use machine translation to increase the efficiency of their workflows, with particular focus on her preferred engine, DeepL. Claudia uses her 40+ years of experience to help us understand how the translation industry has changed and continues to change, and the best ways in which translators can harness the power of new technology to develop successful careers.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-04-2632 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast53. Online Marketing That Works featuring Tess WhittyWhether you are relaxing in your home, doing the dishes or going for a run, let marketing expert Tess Whitty accompany you as she takes you through online marketing strategies that really work for translators and interpreters. We talk about your online presence, inbound marketing, social media content creation, your proz.com profile and buyer personas - all in terms of how they relate to translators and interpreters.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast52. Breaking Into Subtitling featuring Molly YurickMolly has been on a fascinating journey. She was working as a translator, specializing in destination wedding planners, when the pandemic hit. It turned out to be a key moment in her career as she studied how to become a subtitler. She shares how she got started, what happened along the way and where she is now. We talk about subtitling, teaching English, marketing, subtitling courses, breaking into subtitling, subtitling rates, the age of streaming, subtitling workflows, multi-tasking, style guide specifications, subtitling rules and negotiating pay walls.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast51. Entrepreneurship, Quality Assurance and Business Growth feating Marko HozjanSuccessful serial entrepreneur Marko Hozjan shares his story and discusses platforms, scaling, enhanced MT services, MT as a professional service, document security and customer education. This is a truly fascinating interview with someone who does not consider himself to be ¨from the industry¨ and yet has contributed so much in terms of offering innovative solutions. There is something for everyone in this episode, so whether you are a freelancer just starting out, or an experienced entrepreneur seeking growth, tune in and enjoy!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-03-0133 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast50. Remote Simultaneous Interpreting featuring Katty KauffmanExperienced conference and court interpreter Katty Kauffman gives us the inside track on remote simultaneous interpreting, hybrid events, interpreting hubs, audio feeds, equipment, interpreting opportunities and more! We also discuss Katty's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RemoteSimulInterpreting, quality and reputation and the client approval hashtag. A must-listen episode for anyone in the remote simultaneous interpreting space.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast49. An Introduction to Audiovisual TranslationPaul talks with audiovisual translation expert and pioneer Jorge Díaz-Cintas who shares some of his extensive experience in the field. In particular, Jorge shares a really interesting history of AVT, how he got started in the industry and how the subtitling process has changed over the years. He also talks about different types of AVT, inclusive language, developing AVT education programs, streaming platforms, accessibility, dubbing and the perceived talent crunch. This episode is a must for anyone who is interested in any aspect of audiovisual translation including subtitling and dubbing.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast48. Freelancer Frustrations and Industry HarmonyPaul talks with Moutaz MoheyElDin about translation and recruitment procresses, the ProZ.com Blue Board and directory searches, free translation tests or samples and price pressures. Moutaz offers some interesting insights for both freelance translators and LSPs.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-02-0142 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast47. Translator Dos and Don'ts featuring Gabriela LemoinePaul talks with experienced LSP owner Gabriela Lemoine. Gabriela shares some dos and don'ts that translators would be well advised to take on board, specifically related to productivity, asking questions and going the extra mile.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-01-2441 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast46. LSPs Serving Freelancers featuring Mindaugas KazlauskasPaul talks with Mindaugas about how LSPs can serve freelancers, rather than the other way round. Mindaugas, a successful LSP owner, has a very refreshing take on this, and focuses specifically on helping freelancers with payment systems, technology and clarity.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast45. Corporate Growth, Differential Rates and Vicarious Trauma featuring Ludmila GolovinePaul talks with industry expert Ludmila Golovine who shares the story of how she founded Masterword, now a very successful LSP. They also discuss how the translation industry might work if it were to adopt different rates for different levels of quality. Finally, Ludmila shares some of her extensive expertise in the area of vicarious trauma, a very important and sometimes overlooked topic that affects the vast majority of translators and interpreters to some degree.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2022-01-1143 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast44. The Intersection of Translation and Web Design featuring Bart RoelandsPaul talks to experienced translator and web designer Bart Roelands about how to set up a translator website and how to offer clients a combination of translation and web design services.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2021-12-1428 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast43. Inclusive Language featuring Paula JacintoWhat is inclusive language? Why is it important? Find out in this excellent episode featuring experienced audiovisual translator and inclusive language expert Paula Jacinto. Paula shares some really good examples that will help you to understand how the world is evolving socially and linguistically, and provides some concrete suggestions of the best ways to use appropriate terms in your translation work.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast42. How to Design Your Translation CareerPaul provides translators with some concrete tips on how to really design their careers over time including topics such as location independence, type of work, areas of specialization, productivity and working hours.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast41. Editing and Proofreading featuring Karen TkaczykExperienced technical translator and editing expert Karen Tkaczyk shares some brilliant editing and proofreading tips for translators. So, whether you mostly edit your own or other people's work, you are bound to learn something useful that you can apply in as part of your own translation (or TEP - Translation, Editing, Proofreading) process.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2021-11-2333 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast40. SEO and Blogging featuring Robert Rutledge (Coaching Session)Paul chats with Robert Rutledge, who has made a great start in his translation career and is looking to attract more clients via blogging and SEO strategies. They discuss content creation, online profiles, keywords and blog post optimization, among other things. This is a great episode if you are interested in finding out how this approach can work for freelance translators.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast39. Truly Global featuring Anna N SchlegelIn this interview, Anna shares some of her extensive experience in the areas of globalization and localization. Whether you work in a corporate environment or as a freelance translator, Anna will help you to understand what companies need to take into consideration when they are looking to expand into new markets, and some of the best ways of going about this. She explains terms such as ¨geo alignment¨ and discusses how companies should design the entire user experience in other languages.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast38. Software Localization: insights, challenges and solutions featuring Adam AsnesAdam Asnes is the CEO of Lingoport and a software localization expert. In this fascinating interview, Adam shares some details of how a software localization process really works. He explains things in terms of a general overview, introducing definitions and sharing insights in a language everyone can understand. Whether you are a freelance translator interested in finding out more about software localization, or a localization professional in some other capacity, you're sure to learn something in this value-packed episode.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast37. I Never Thought I Would Become a Legal TranslatorPatrizia was convinced she would not make it as a legal translator, but following some encouragement and a course to get her started, she started taking on clients and has never looked back. In this episode, she shares some of her journey and provides some fantastic tips and pieces of advice for those considering this rewarding area of specialization. Finally, she discusses her brand new course on legal translation for English to Italian translators.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast36. How to Start Your Freelance Translation Business The Right Way featuring Paula PlazasPaula is relatively new to freelance translation, but she's achieved lots in the last couple of years. She has a varied portfolio of clients, has developed lead generation methods that work and created online profiles and a website that attract new clients. If you are in the first few years of your career as a freelance translator, then you will probably find this interview both very useful (Paula shares some very practical and actionable tips and advice) and inspiring.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast35. Client Acquisition and Retention Strategies featuring Stephen RifkindStephen shares some of his business stories: how he's attracted new clients and how he has kept them for as long as possible. He has a great way of relating translation issues to the wider business world from which he has clearly learned lots. Tune in to listen to some of his pearls of wisdom - including some actionable steps that you apply to your own translation business right way!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast34. The cultural, business-building and tea-drinking adventures of Richard MortPaul talks with experience translator Richard (Rich) Mort about his love for languages and moving to Singapore, Japan and then Germany. Rich shares details of how he's built a business in different locations and how he has managed to stand out from the crowd and grow his network. He also opens up about challenges he's faced and how he's overcome them to carve out a successful career for himself within the languages industry.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast33. From In-house to Freelance featuring Ana Sofia CorreiaExperienced medical translator Ana Sofia Correia shares her journey from in-house translator to full-time freelancer. She talks about some of the challenges she faced along the way and how she's overcome them to create a successful business. Ana Sofia also talks about the importance of joining translator associations.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast32. Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism featuring Bettina RöhrichtIn this refreshingly different episode, Paul talks to freelancer coach Bettina Röhricht about imposter syndrome and perfectionism - what they mean for translators and how to manage them. Bettina explains these topics wonderfully well, and shares some great tips on how to manage them effectively for the benefit of your life and business.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast31. How to Deal with Low Rate OffersHave you ever received an email that offers you an frustratingly low rate for your translation work? If so, then this episode might just help you. Paul talks about how to deal with low rate offers in a positive way and find clients that are the right fit for you and your translation business.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast30. Freelancer Values and Business Advice featuring Dagmar El. Stark-BastinDagmar, an experienced LSP-owner, shares her journey and some great tips and advice for freelance translators. Dagmar started out as a journalist, switched to translation, has run a franchise and created her own company. She has overcome many challenges along the way and discusses her values and working successfully with freelancers in this inspirational episode.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast29. 21 Diversification Options for TranslatorsPaul shares 21 diversification options for translators, including content writing, multilingual video editing and university application advice. Learn about diversification and skill stacking and how to find the right diversification options based on your specific skills.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast28. Project Management featuring Nancy MatisPaul talks with LSP owner and expert project manager Nancy Matis about hiring the right team, analyzing projects, submitting quotes and her project management course for translators.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast27. Transcreation Essentials featuring Nina Sattler-HovdarPaul talks with expert transcreator Nina Sattler-Hovdar about what transcreation really involves, why it might be a very attractive field for translators to explore, what it takes to be a great transcreator and Nina's new course "Transcreation Essentials".
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast26. CAT Tools and Trados TrainingUlrike Michiels joins Paul to discuss CAT tool basics. Ulrike explains what a CAT tool is and how using a CAT tool can help a translator to increase speed and improve consistency. She also explains what's included in the upcoming Trados workshop.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast25. ProZ.com MCIS Translation and Interpreting Courses featuring Paawan BhathiaPaul talks with Paawan from MCIS about how he got started in the languages industry, how ProZ.com and MCIS are working together to help translators and interpreters qualify as professionals, and the Online Translator Training and the Online Interpreter Training programs.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast24. How to Set Up a Translator Website and Build Your Brand OnlinePaul talks about the importance of having a translator website, how to set up a website with WordPress, content creation, user experience and calls-to-action, Google Ads and multilingual websites.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast23. Six Tips for Effective OutsourcingPaul talks about outsourcing and building a translation business. He shares 6 tips for outsourcing in the right way: mindset, margin, process, team members, marketing and management. If you are interested in starting to outsource work to other translators and serve more clients, then this episode should prove useful.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast22. Congo's First Subtitler Dachiny Ewekengha OkanaPaul talks with Dachiny Ewekengha Okana (known as "Dash") about his incredible journey from hotel receptionist to Congo's first subtitler. Dash shares some of the challenges he has faced, and how he has overcome them. Dash's story is very inspiring and highlights what can be achieved within the languages industry with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast21. How to Get Started in Medical Translation featuring Erin LyonsPaul talks with experienced medical translator Erin Lyons about why medical translation is an excellent area of specialization for freelance translators to consider, the difference between general and medical translation, and how to get work as a medical translator.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastMachine Translation Part 2 featuring Kirti VasheePaul continues the fascinating discussion with Kirti Vashee on machine translation. In this episode, they talk about how much better MT can get, which languages it works well for, data, content, pivot languages and machine interpreting.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastMachine Translation Part 1 featuring Kirti VasheePaul talks with machine translation expert Kirti Vashee about interactive-adaptive MT, linguistic assets, freelance positioning, how to add value in explosive content situations, e-commerce translation and the Starship Enterprise.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastThe ProZ.com Interpreter NetworkPaul talks with Enrique Manzo, ProZ.com's Head of Interpreter Operations, about the remote interpretation market, employment opportunities for interpreters, how to train as an interpreter and interpreter pools.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastFearless Direct Client Marketing featuring Corinne McKayPaul talks with the hugely experienced and incredibly helpful Corinne McKay about how freelance translators should go about getting more direct clients. In particular, they discuss common mistakes, challenges, online profiles, and proven strategies for marketing to direct clients. They also talk about Corinne's upcoming workshop which goes into much more detail and will help freelance translators to get started in this exciting and rewarding sector.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastAn Introduction to Voiceover for Translators and InterpretersPaul shares some key reasons why translators and interpreters should consider adding voiceover to their portfolio of services. He also gives some ideas on how to set up a home studio and shares a little bit of his own voiceover journey. This episode will help you understand if voiceover is something for you and how to go about getting started.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastTranslator Success featuring Andrew MorrisPaul chats with experienced translator, writer and community builder Andrew Morris on what it takes to become a successful translator or interpreter and how anyone can learn to become more successful over time.
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En Pantuflas138 - Capacitación en ProZ.com - Paul UrwinYa saben que somos fans de ProZ.com (¿quién no?), y hoy tuvimos el placer de charlar con Paul Urwin, el genio detrás de la oferta de capacitaciones de uno de los recursos imprescindibles para toda nuestra comunidad.
Paul no solo es profesional de la traducción desde hace muchos años, sino que también fundó su propia empresa, y también es locutor y conductor de diferentes pódcasts. A lo largo de su carrera ha creado cursos muy interesantes y relevantes para la industria, ha dado voz a muchos contenidos y ha dirigido y presentado eventos p...2021-01-1937 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastHow to Find Your Place in the Market featuring Luigi MuziiPaul chats with experienced translator and trainer Luigi Muzii. Luigi shares some of his incredible journey - there's a wealth of information here about how the industry has evolved that should help you plan your path and find the right space in which to operate effectively.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastHow to Find Your Target Market featuring Tess WhittyI had a fantastic discussion with Tess Whitty regarding how translators should go about identifying, and then marketing specifically to, their target market. Tess shares some really useful tips and advice - really valuable information for any translator who struggles with this concept and the best way of going about it.
Tess has kindly shared this free worksheet: 6 Steps to define your Target market https://marketing-tips-for-translators.ck.page/09e68c6343
For the ProZ.com membership offer mentioned in the podcast, click here go.proz.com/2020
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastWorking From Home and Parenting featuring Lucia LeszinskyPaul chats with Lucia about how to manage being a parent and working from home with your family. Lucia shares some great, practical tips for reducing stress and helping your kids get more involved, while still working effectively.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastCommunities and LocLunch with Jan HinrichsPaul talks with Jan, the founder of LocLunch, about inclusive communities, getting started, selling, industry players and how to participate in LocLunch!
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastIndustry Insights featuring Renato Beninatto Part 2Paul continues the discussion with Renato, who shares some interesting information and opinions on the future path of the industry. He also gives some great business advice for freelance translators.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastIndustry Insights with Renato Beninatto Part 1Paul talks with the very experienced Renato Beninatto about what's going on in the translation / localization industry right now. Renato is great value, and reveals some key data, information and strategies for those looking to understand and adapt to ongoing changes.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2020-11-2429 min
FlatBackFourSpecial Guest - Chorley FC Goalkeeper Matt Urwin🚨FOLLOW US 🚨Twitter: https://twitter.com/flatbackfourpod?s=21 Instagram: https://instagram.com/flatbackfourpod?igshid=12277tv7tvg6m Joining Andy McGuire and Scott Eaglen today is FA Cup giantkiller and Chorley FC no.1 Matt Urwin to talk:- FA Cup win vs Wigan Athletic- Early career with Blackburn- Playing with Jordan Pickford and Paul Robinson- Mentality of GoalkeepersEnjoy!2020-11-1734 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastTopical Issues for Interpreters featuring Dr Jonathan DowniePaul chats with Jonathan about some relevant interpreter issues including rates and conditions, remote interpreting, machine interpreting and how to get more interpreting clients.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastA Blogging Strategy That ConvertsPaul talks about how to create SEO-friendly written content that will help you to build you brand, increase engagement and get in front of more potential customers. It's a medium-term strategy that is very effective.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastVideo Game Localization featuring Marina IlariPaul talks with Marina Ilari about some of the basics of video game translation. Marina also shares some great networking tips.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastOpportunities at Translation Commons featuring Jeannette StewartPaul talks with Jeannette Stewart about how she got started in the translation industry, founding Translation Commons and volunteer opportunities at the organization.
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The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastHow to Succeed with Agencies featuring Steve RainwaterSteve Rainwater is an experienced Portuguese to English translator and in this episode he shares his story. Steve has achieved great success by targeting agencies using the ProZ.com BlueBoard. Here he explains his strategy, and also shares plenty of tips for those translators who are starting out and would like to grow their portfolio of agency clients.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2020-09-2938 minThe ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastOnline Communities for Translators featuring Andrew MorrisPaul talks with Andrew Morris about the importance of online communities for translators, in particular the ProZ.com Translators and Interpreters and the Translation Mastermind Facebook groups.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2020-05-2636 minThe ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastNew Developments, Tools and Training with Drew MacFadyenPaul talks with Drew MacFadyen about ProZ.com tools, training developments and more!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message2020-03-0345 minThe ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting PodcastHow to Get Started as a Freelance TranslatorIn this first episode of the all new ProZ.com podcast, your host Paul Urwin talks about getting started as a freelance translator.
In particular, he discusses pitfalls to avoid, client types, business plans, websites, and your ProZ.com profile.
Tune in and find out how to get your career as a freelance translator off to a great start!
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Freelancers and EntrepreneursFAE 005: How to Sell More with Dale Dupree In this episode, Paul Urwin interviews Dale Dupree, The Copier Warrior, leader of The Sales Rebellion and all-round positive guy. Dale is an experienced salesperson, full of wonderful stories and actionable advice. Want to sell more? Listen to this! Topics we discussed include: How to get noticed in a crowded marketplace How relating to people and their needs will help you to sell How to have fun How to entertain How to make cold calls effectively Why understanding “you can’t lose what you don’t have” can help you to achieve more Whether or not you can...2019-03-0531 minFreelancers and EntrepreneursFAE 001: Freelancer or Entrepreneur?Welcome to Episode 1 of the Freelancers and Entrepreneurs podcast! Freelancer or entrepreneur Which one are you? Here is the full transcript: 0:07 Hi there. I’m Paul Urwin and welcome to the Freelancers and Entrepreneurs podcast where freelancing meets entrepreneurship and business. We discuss clients, sales marketing, outsourcing, mindset, and much, much more. Find out more at freelancers and entrepreneurs.com. 0:30 Hi there, Paul here and welcome to Episode One of the freelancers and entrepreneurs podcast. If you are a freelancer or entrepreneur, looking to take your business to the next level, we...2019-02-2014 min
One Good ThingEpisode 73. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (feat. Video Negative)The Pauls have been sucking the life out of the podcast game for so long that the podcast world struck back: Oliver Urwin from the wicked sweet Video Negative podcast punished us from the skies. The gauntlet? We must not only watch James Nguyen's Birdemic: Shock and Terror but we must also find some good things about it. As in the classic OGT style. Then he LAUGHED, listeners. Long and hard. At our very own podcast. That is until he realised that he had agreed to come on said podcast to talk about a film of his choice. Tears wer...2018-05-291h 06
Aprender ingles with Reza and CraigMansion interviews Paul Urwin from 100percentbusinessenglish.comPuedes ver las notas de los episodios de nuestros podcasts en inglespodcast.com
You can see the show notes of all our podcasts at inglespodcast.com 2015-06-0321 min