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The Future is FreelanceEpisode 18: How to Plan for the New Year with Anna Burgess YangWe're bringing back Anna Burgess Yang to help us think about how to plan for the new year as a freelancer!
Anna is a former product manager who left an executive role in 2021 to pursue an entirely different life. After bouncing around a few different jobs for two years, Anna is now a freelance technology writer and journalist. She is also obsessed with workflow automation and removing boring/tedious work from life. She helps freelancers and other solopreneurs do the same through written how-to guides and 1:1 workflow consulting.
She lives in a suburb of Chicago w...
2025-01-0248 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 31: The Consultant Blueprint with Laura BurfordLaura has been an amazing thought partner and this conversation is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her deep expertise helping independent consultants build sustainable businesses.
In this episode we talk about her consultant blueprint, becoming an accidental entrepreneur, and the future of work.
To learn more about Laura, go to her website, LinkedIn, Youtube, or Medium.
To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com. For early access and transcriptions, subscribe at www.thehustlersmanifesto.com
2024-09-1236 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 30: Fractional COO Roles with Kristin CummingsKristin and I are kindred spirits! I’ve been taking on more fractional COO engagements, and I’m not alone.
The rise of the Fractional C-suite freelancer has been prominent over the last few years. That’s one of the many reasons why I wanted to talk to Kristin and compare Fractional COO experiences.
In 2021, Kristin took a leap of faith by leaving her secure job to pursue a goal she'd been dreaming about for years—to travel the world full-time (with her husband and toddler) and to start a new business that she could operate on...
2024-08-2235 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 29: The Power of Community with Yurii LazarukYurii is on a mission to build connections among freelancers and bring greater visibility to the joys and sorrows that we all deal with. We had a great conversation about the power of community, defining work for ourselves, and holding space for each other.
Learn more about Yurri on LinkedIn and Substack.
To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com. For early access and transcriptions, subscribe at www.thehustlersmanifesto.com
2024-08-0830 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 28: The Relationship Business with Reuben SwartzReuben created the “anti-CRM” for freelancers and consultants based on his own experience building a solopreneur business.
His platform is based on key values that successful freelancers share, including valuing relationships above all else.
In this episode talk about the power of positioning, the “relationship business,” and the non-linear journey that is freelancing.
To learn more about Reuben, go to www.mimiran.com or www.salesfornerds.io.
To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com. For early access and transcriptions, subscribe at www.thehustlersmanifesto.com
2024-07-2539 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 27: Elevating Freelancing with Úna Herlihy & Peter McPartlinÚna and Peter are some of my most favorite people and this conversation was one of the best so far. They started their freelance ecosystem in Ireland in response to the need for support during the pandemic and it has grown exponentially since then. In this episode we talk about having each others’ backs, learning how to build a business based on values, elevating freelancing, and much more.
To learn more about Úna and Peter, visit their website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
To learn more about Sarah, go to the website. For early access and transcriptions, subscr...
2024-07-1139 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 26: Financial Planning for Solopreneurs with Ryan PageI had a great time talking with Ryan about all things soloprenuer finances.
Ryan is a solopreneur finance expert who is committed to helping business owners understand their numbers and feel in control of their money.
He grew up in Southern California and went to college at Arizona State University where he graduated with a Master's Degree in Accounting and started down the typical accounting path, working in Big 4 accounting firms, earning his CPA, and working for Fortune 500 companies.
However, as he got deeper into the corporate path, he began to feel empty. Li...
2024-06-2021 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 25: How To Get Started as a Freelancer with David KaplanDavid Kaplan might be a new-ish freelancer, but he already knows the key to success - you just have to try! I had such a great conversation with David talking about learning by doing, mindset shifts, and the rewards of perseverance.
David is 29, from the Czech Republic, and now lives in Squamish, BC, Canada. He has a master's degree in engineering and started his web development business right after university. In 2022, he landed his first major project as a lead front-end developer for a hospital in the Czech Republic. Since then, he has focused on e-commerce development...
2024-05-2330 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 24: Aces on Tap with Chrissy and JimWhen you bootstrap a micro-consulting platform as a side-hustle, you are for sure a hustler. Chrissy and Jim not only have created an awesome platform for people to share and monetize their unique talents, they’ve done it in a way that honors the unique contributions of their micro-consultants (aka Aces).
Chrissy is a co-founder and Chief Ace at Aces on Tap. She's passionate about helping people take control of their time and getting paid fairly for their talents. Chrissy has had a full-time job since she was a teenager, and she's also owned a few small bu...
2024-05-0926 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 23: The Four-Day Workweek with Joe SanokIn this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Joe Sanok, a father, entrepreneur, and author of the book "Thursday is the New Friday". Joe shares his journey of starting his counseling private practice in 2006 and realizing he had no business skills whatsoever. He then started a podcast to interview people and learn tips, which eventually led him to grow his practice and sell it in 2019. Now, he podcasts, consults, and has membership communities to help people build thriving private practices they absolutely love.
We discuss the importance of setting clear boundaries between work and personal...
2024-04-1138 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 22: The Myth of Competition with Adam FaulknerIn this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Adam Faulkner, a proud freelance business owner and creator of the "Be FreelanceAF" course. Adam shares his journey of founding his freelance video production business "CreativeAF" at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and how he hasn't looked back since. We discuss the importance of creating opportunities for yourself, the myth of competition, and the power of building genuine relationships in your network.
Adam is a proud freelance business owner and creator of the "Be FreelanceAF" course. His calling has always been working for himself, having entrepreneurial...
2024-03-2145 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 21: A Hyper Curated Freelance Ecosystem with Karina RehaviaKarina Rehavia isn't building "just" another freelance marketplace; she's building an ecosystem for freelancers and their clients that focuses on an amazing experience on both sides of the equation. Plus, she's one of the most dedicated and passionate people I know. We talk about freelancing in Latin America, her no a**holes policy, and hope for 2024.
Karina is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a proven track record of innovative service offerings. In her 20-year career I’ve had the honor of contributing to the development and growth of business initiatives for some of the most pr...
2024-03-0736 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 20: A Freelance Marketplace Built by a Freelancer with Maari CaseyAnyone who names her business Uncompany is clearly a hustler at heart. Maari Casey cares so deeply about freelancers and the clients they serve. She's built an amazing company that helps freelancers build their businesses and find the right clients. We talk about the crazy year freelancers have had in 2023, what it's like to run a business where almost every is or has been a freelancer, and what is on the horizon for us in 2024.
Maari is an ad-agency art director turned freelancer turned entrepreneur. After leaving the full-time agency space she set-out into freelance only to...
2024-02-2239 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 19: The Freelance Revolution in 2024 with Jon YoungerJon is one of the most knowledgeable people about the freelance global context, and we get to pick his brain about what we can expect on the horizon for the freelance revolution. We talk about how both freelancers and platforms need to define what makes them special, the stages all freelancers go through in their work, and of course, what 2024 has in store for freelancers and the organizations that serve them.
Jon is an HR thought leader, author, teacher and early stage investor. Writing about the freelance revolution and the future of work. Books include HR From...
2024-01-2449 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 18: How to Plan for the New Year with Anna Burgess YangWe're bringing back Anna Burgess Yang to help us think about how to plan for the new year as a freelancer. If you're ready to stop making the same New Year’s resolutions for your business but never achieving them and start investing in the support + structure you need to run your business instead of letting it run you, you can also sign up for my new year planning workshop series, The 2024 Freelance Flight Plan www.fruitioninitiatives.com/workshop.Anna is a former product manager who left an executive role in 2021 to pursue an entirely different life. Af...
2023-12-1448 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 17: Better Infrastructure with John PallerWhen I came across John's company, Opolis, I knew we had to talk. Opolis is one of the companies pioneering the infrastructure that freelancers everywhere need for the future of work. John Paller is a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur, inventor and futurist, and the Founder and Executive Steward of Opolis, a Digital Employment Cooperative for independent workers. He is also the founder and Executive Steward of ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 and Ethereum-based festival. Prior to discovering Ethereum in 2015, John spent more than 15 years in the talent acquisition, HR Technology, and employment systems, building multiple successful enterprises. Jo...
2023-11-3056 min
Marketing Strategy Academy with Jen Vazquez156 | How to Achieve Your Business Goals as a Solopreneur with Sarah DuranSend us a textHave you ever wondered why some solopreneurs seem to effortlessly achieve their business goals while others struggle to make progress? Today, we're diving into the world of goal-setting and business success with my guest, a seasoned expert in helping solopreneurs turn their dreams into reality. Stay tuned to discover the secrets behind setting and reaching your business goals, and how you can unlock your full potential as a solopreneur.Sarah Duran, founder of Fruition Initiatives, is an operational expert who has spent over a decade helping people and organizations turn their ideas into...
2023-11-1938 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 16: Blue-Collar Freelancing with Adrianna BarosThe first time I met Adrianna, I knew she was a true hustler. We talk about charting your own path as a "blue collar" freelancer and the biases/assumptions people make about working with your hands vs. working in an office. Not to mention what it's like to be a 26-year-old female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Adrianna Baros is the owner/repair technician at Second Love Restoration. She helps people fall back in love with family heirlooms or repair “uh-oh” mistakes on a new piece of furniture. She hopes to help others learn the lost art of t...
2023-11-0930 min
Growing Your Financial Business...The Woman's WayCraft Your Ideal Business Around Your Life with Sarah DuranBeing an entrepreneur seems ideal if you want to be your own boss and call your own shots. But I can personally testify that it isn’t as easy as it seems. It takes commitment and resilience, especially when you’re building a business from the ground up. It’s worth it, though, as long as you don’t lose sight of who you are, why you do what you do and what you really want. With that in might you can build your ideal business AND live your ideal life.This episode with Sarah Duran is fun, engaging and stra...
2023-11-0133 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 15: Price Your Way to Freedom with Robert VlachRobert Vlach is one of the most knowledgable people in the world of freelancing, and I'm so excited about this episode! We talk about pricing your way to freedom, the different mindsets freelancers have in different parts of the world, and the power of negotiation skills. Robert Vlach is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting independent professionals and business owners. In 2005, he founded one of the largest national freelance communities in Europe that is now being expanded into Freelancing.eu. In 2012, he founded Europe's first think-tank for freelancers which meets regularly in Prague and other cities...
2023-10-2656 min
LMScast432: How to Scale a Solopreneur Education Business with Sarah DuranIn this LMScast episode, Sarah Duran discusses her viewpoint on independent employment, establishing goals, and her podcast and newsletter.
Sarah assists individuals in developing meaningful, independent job that supports their preferred lifestyle. She's on the Hustler's Manifesto podcast, if you're interested. She may be found at fruitioninitiatives.com as well.
She highlights the advantages of working for oneself, like having more control over one's time and finances. She also emphasizes the value of self-awareness and accountability when working independently.
Sarah suggests starting with self-reflection to comprehend one's aspirations, what they want to accomplish, and why they perform their work. She...
2023-10-2238 min
The Savvy Scribe236: Client Acquisition and Onboarding With Sarah DuranSend a textLet’s talk about client acquisition and onboarding for solopreneurs, focusing on the importance of understanding your unique business identity and the need for client-vendor fit. In this new episode of the Savvy Scribe podcast, I and my guest, Sarah Duran, will delve into the client acquisition process and how to onboard clients effectively.About the Guest:Sarah Duran, Founder & CEO of Fruition Initiatives LLC is an operational expert who has spent over a decade helping people and organizations turn their ideas into action. On top of...
2023-10-1735 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 14: Freelancing is a Journey with Tori BarkerThe first time I met Tori Barker I knew we were like-minded solopreneurs. We talk about leaving the corporate world to follow your passions.Tori Barker is the passionate and empathetic leader behind Creative Marketing, a digital marketing, consulting, and podcast marketing company. She values family and relationships with clients just as highly as those she builds within communities – an approach that’s earned her remarkable trust among colleagues. A master of listening intently and encouraging self-driven solutions, Tori stands out for not only delivering on expectations but creating unique experiences through creative strategies as the Owner of C...
2023-10-1230 min
Remote Work Radios5e5_Elevating your freelance game to a six-figure reality: Navigating the freelance frontier with Sarah DuranIn this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen engages in a candid conversation with Sarah Duran, the brain behind Fruition Initiatives, and a thought leader in the online freelancing and project management realm. As a self-made six-figure freelancer, Sarah has developed her freelancing business from the ground up, and now dedicates her time to coaching aspiring solopreneurs towards achieving their own pinnacle of success. Sarah brings to the table a rich reservoir of practical advice and a straightforward blueprint for anyone interested in transitioning into a prosperous online freelancing career. Download Sarah's book Instant Fr...
2023-09-2942 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 13: Money Mindset with Austin L. ChurchI came across Austin by way of Lizzie Davey's newsletter and am so glad I found him. Like Lizzie and I, Austin leads a double life of being a freelancer and supporting other freelancers. He brings so much expertise and thoughtful advice to this episode, not just about money mindset but also how to level up as a freelancer to bring more to your life and the broader community. You don't want to miss it.
Austin L. Church is a writer, fractional CMO, and freelance mentor. He started freelancing in 2009 after finishing his M.A. in Literature...
2023-09-2839 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 12: Upwork, Kajabi, and Taking Better Vacations with Leah MeyersIf you're new here, Leah is my ride-or-die solopreneur work-wife, who co-hosted The Freelance Revolution podcast with me for two years. This is her first time on the new show, and I'm THRILLED to talk with her about her two areas of expertise - Upwork and Kajabi - AND how to take better vacations as a freelancer.
Learn more about Leah at https://www.leahmeyers.com.
To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com
2023-09-1430 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 11: Hustling by Your Own Rules with Mike Dallas-PetersenMike is a true hustler at heart. In this episode we talk about how to play by your own rules when building a business. Michael Dallas-Petersen is an entrepreneur, father, and husband based in British Columbia. Michael is a highly sought after automation and systems specialist helping online entrepreneurs scale their offers/businesses with world class systems, automations and delegation. He now teaches working professional on how to do the same. Learn more about Mike at https://theintegratoracademy.com/, follow him on Facebook @theintegratoracademy and on YouTube @MichaelDallasPetersen.
To learn more about Sarah, go to...
2023-08-2426 min
Talking FreelanceEpisode #6 - Time Management with Sarah DuranWelcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah is joined by fellow freelance expert Sarah Duran, where they both share valuable insight on how to best manage your time when you are the one in charge of it! Below you'll find resources from Sarah that are sure to help kickstart your freelancing career.
Sarah Duran's Blog:https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/how-to-focus-on-what-s-important-and-actually-get-it-done
Check out Sarah’s Book - Instant Freelancer
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2023-08-2116 min
Women CEO In ReflectionSarah DuranSarah Duran is Founder and CEO of Fruition Initiatives, and an operational expert who has spent over a decade helping people and organizations turn their ideas into action. On top of her business strategy expertise, she’s also a coach who helps solopreneurs live up to their highest potential. Sarah takes her expertise as a consistent six-figure freelancer and combines it with her background in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching to give solopreneurs the support to get what they need out of their work EVERY. DAY.Fruition Initiativeswww.fruitioninitiatives.com/
2023-08-1019 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 10: The Big Secret No One Tells You About Freelancing with Lizzie DaveyI came across Lizzie and her content when she put on a workshop with one of my favorite partners, The Indie List. After connecting, I knew she was a hustler on a similar mission to mine - to make the beauty and freedom of freelancing available to more people! In this episode, we discuss the big secret no one tells you about freelancing. Lizzie is a content writer and strategist for ecommerce tech brands like Shopify, Hotjar, and Klaviyo. When she's not bringing client content strategies to life, she creates workshops, courses, and guides for freelancers at...
2023-08-1036 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 9: Online Learning Content with Chris BadgettChris has a super interesting entrepreneurial journey that led him to his current work, where he helps to make sharing expertise more accessible online and level the playing field in DIY education. Chris Badgett is the cofounder and CEO of LifterLMS, a learning management system for WordPress. He helps education entrepreneurs create, launch, and scale high value online training platforms. He believes in democratizing education in the digital classroom and contributing as much as possible to the WordPress community.
Learn more about Chris at https://lifterlms.com/ and check out his podcast https://podcast.lifterlms...
2023-07-2730 min
The Sharon Cliffe PodcastHow to Become a Solopreneur or Freelancer with Sarah Duran
Today's podcast is how to become a solopreneur or freelancer with Sarah Duran.
Firstly Sarah defines the difference between solopreneur and freelancer.
Join Sarah as she shares her expertise to help solopreneurs live up to their highest potential. Sarah shares her tips on how to start a career as a freelancer.
We discuss the best strategy to take an idea and turn it into a money earner. Sarah shares her reasons for setting small goals rather than big goals, so that you can achieve quick wins.
2023-07-2624 min
Organized and Energized! The PodcastHow To Set and Achieve Better Goals with Sarah DuranSarah Duran is an operational expert who has spent over a decade helping people and organizations turn their ideas into action. On top of her business strategy expertise, she’s also a a coach who helps solopreneurs live up to their highest potential. She takes her expertise as a consistent six-figure freelancer and combines it with her background in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching to give solopreneurs the support to get what they need out of their work EVERY. DAY.Download your free copy of Kathi’s best-selling book How To Master Your Muck...
2023-07-2639 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 8: Holding Yourself Accountable with Tim MelansonI was on Tim Melanson's podcast last year and immediately knew that we shared the same mission to help others make the most of independent, flexible work. Tim is the Host of the Work at Home RockStar Podcast, a Self-Improvement Podcast started in 2015 with more than 250 guests interviewed, over 35k listens. In the year 2000, Tim earned a degree in computer science and started working as a software developer for a large telecommunications company... and then the tech bubble burst. After 8 years at that company surviving round after round of layoffs, you'd think that would be enough to...
2023-07-1335 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 7: Breaking Glass Ceilings with Rachel EveringtonThe first time I talked to Rachel, I knew she was a hustler at heart - paving her own way, breaking glass ceilings, and helping others build strong independent businesses is her jam. Rachel is the CEO of an executive assistance and operations agency that supports business owners by removing the day to day overwhelm so that they can get their time back in order to focus on revenue generating activities. A consultant to businesses to support them on their business infrastructure. She is also a coach to virtual executive assistants to create a profitable and sustainable...
2023-06-2245 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 5: Doing What You Love with Shiela PialagoShiela and I hit it off when I was on her podcast and never looked back. She's a multi-talented freelancer who loves what she does and sharing it with others. Shiela is a skilled Digital Project Manager and Growth Marketing Enthusiast who is deeply committed to helping businesses and organizations achieve their growth objectives. With nearly a decade of experience in the healthcare and fintech industries, Shiela has developed an impressive portfolio of skills that include SEO content writing, social media management, podcast outreach, and marketing coordination. In recent years, Shiela has taken on more senior roles...
2023-05-2532 min
Talking With TeriHow to Bring Your Goals to Fruition with Sarah DuranSarah Duran is a freelance project manager, consistent six-figure freelancer, and solopreneur coach. She started her company, Fruition Initiatives, to help people and organizations turn their ideas into action – to bring their goals to fruition. She’s an operational expert and has been a project strategist for over a decade, designing and leading projects for a variety of organizations, helping businesses refine systems and processes, and providing support to researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. On top of her project management expertise, she’s also an author, coach, blogger, and content creator who helps solopreneurs live up to their highest potent...
2023-05-1120 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 4: Working Better with Anna Burgess YangMy good friend Anna always makes me think differently about work, productivity, and efficiency.Anna is a former product manager who left an executive role in 2021 to pursue an entirely different life. After bouncing around a few different jobs for two years, Anna is now a freelance technology writer and journalist. She is also obsessed with workflow automation and removing boring/tedious work from life. She helps freelancers and other solopreneurs do the same through written how-to guides and 1:1 workflow consulting. Anna lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband, three kids, and three cats. In...
2023-05-1133 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 3: Freelancing for Freedom with Tiffany Jones and Beth GummereWhenever I talk with Beth and Tiffany from Kenza Collective, I feel incredibly grateful for them as part of my life and as huge assets to the freelance community. Together they run the Kenza Collective, your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about running your own business as a parent. They are also both badasses in their own right. After 15 years of working for The Man, Tiffany transitioned to a full-time consultant when her daughter was just 10 months old. Taking this leap has given me complete autonomy over how I spend my time and energy, enabling...
2023-04-2737 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 2: The Power of Genuine Connections with Corey FradinCorey is one of the most genuine people I have ever met and I'm so excited to have him on the podcast. Corey is the cofounder @ Authrs.io - an agency that ghostwrites, markets, and publishes best-selling books for busy professionals. His work has been viewed 1M+ times and been featured on sites like Forbes, Entrepreneur, MSN, Apple News, and more. We talk about so many things in this episode including the power of genuine human connections, and why developing them is good for your soul and your business. We also discuss Corey's networking method, some cool lead gen...
2023-04-1331 min
The Future is FreelanceEpisode 1: The Relentless Pursuit of Freedom with Molly Rose SpeedI'm thrilled to chat with Molly Rose Speed for our first episode of the new podcast! We talk about all things freedom and how to do what only you can do by delegating and outsourcing.
Molly is an expert in creating what everyone wants more of -- time freedom. She is the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy and the Founder of Virtual Assistant Management, which provides trusted VA certification and placement in the online market.
Learn more about Molly here: www.mollyrosespeed.com
Learn more about Sarah here: www.fruitioninitiatives.com
2023-03-3022 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1464 - What Makes You Happy with Fruition Initiative's Sarah DuranIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of Frution Initiatives, Sarah Duran.Sarah is a business coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs set better goals and operationalize them to achieve them. She works with entrepreneurs to identify their goals and then allows them to create a plan for achieving them. This includes setting specific, measurable, and achievable targets and identifying the steps needed to reach those targets. She also helps entrepreneurs create systems and processes to track their progress and make necessary adjustments. Her goal is to empower entrepreneurs...
2023-02-1020 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #31: Why Websites Are Crucial for Freelancers’ LivelihoodIn this episode, we chat with Michael (Buzz) Buzinski about why websites are crucial for freelancers' livelihood.
Find out more about Buzz at www.Buzzworthy.biz Find out more about Leah at www.thefreelancesolution.com Find out more about Sarah at www.fruitioninitiatives.com
2023-02-0943 min
The Next Play83. How to Build A Freelancing Business Based on a lifestyle that you want to live with Sarah DuranThis week Richie brings in Sarah Duran to talk about how to Build A Freelancing Business Based on a lifestyle that you want to live.
Sarah is a freelance project manager, consistent six-figure freelancer, and solopreneur coach. She started her company, Fruition Initiatives, to help people and organizations turn their ideas into action – to bring their goals to fruition. She’s an operational expert and has been a project strategist for over a decade, designing and leading projects for a variety of organizations, helping businesses refine systems and processes, and providing support to researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and leade...
2023-02-0830 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #29: How to Kick Off the New Year as a FreelancerIn this episode, we talk about planning for the year ahead as a freelancer.
Find out more about Leah at www.thefreelancesolution.com
Find out more about Sarah at www.fruitioninitiatives.com
2023-01-1217 min
Project FreelanceTips on How to Hustle Smarter with Sarah DuranSarah Duran is a freelance project manager, consistent six-figure freelancer, and solopreneur coach. She started her company, Fruition Initiatives, to help people and organizations turn their ideas into action – to bring their goals to fruition. She’s an operational expert and has been a project strategist for over a decade, designing and leading projects for a variety of organizations, helping businesses refine systems and processes, and providing support to researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
On top of her project management expertise, she’s also an author, coach, blogger, and content creator who helps solopreneurs live up to their...
2023-01-0934 min
Work at Home RockStar PodcastWHR 3.96 : How To Turn Your Ideas Into Action with Coach and CEO Sarah DuranToday we are joined by a Coach, Content Creator, and the Founder and CEO of Fruition Initiatives, Sarah Duran, to talk about her business and how she helps solopreneurs to live up to their highest potential through the programs and coaching she offers. She also shares how she started her business from scratch and built it from the ground up to where she is today. Sarah Duran started Fruition Initiatives to help people and organizations turn their ideas into action – to bring their goals to fruition. She is an operational expert and...
2022-12-0544 min
My Fave Queer ChemistMFQC Check-In: 3rd Year of Graduate School with Sarah ChampagneAfter a brief hiatus, we're back baby! This week on the show Bec and Geraldo welcome back friend of the pod, Sarah Champagne (they/them), a graduate student in the Narayan lab at the University of Michigan. We reflect on our 3rd year of graduate school, all that we've accomplished so far, the transition into being a 4th year grad student, and more! We chat about the ups and downs and EVERYTHING in between. Follow us on Twitter @MFQCPod. And remember that Black Lives Matter today and everyday. Warning: this episode does contain some explicit language and is also...
2022-11-0442 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #26: What is productivity? With Leila KalmbachIn this episode, we bring back habits coach, Leila Kalmbach to talk about productivity. You can find out more about Leila here: https://www.leilakalmbach.com/. Check out her website to get her free video: "How to ACTUALLY Get Through Your To-Do List".
2022-11-0352 min
Yes, I Work From HomeThe Paradox of Working from Home, with Sarah DuranSarah Duran is a freelance project manager based out of Denver, Colorado. She's the founder/CEO of Fruition Initiatives, where she works with clients she's acquired through referrals, generally comprised of research teams at universities as she has a background in curriculum design. On top of that, Sarah also runs her own podcast, The Freelance Revolution Podcast, and coaches freelancers, consultants, and solopreneurs on business strategy, time management, goal setting, and confidence.In this episode, Sarah talks about the paradox of working from home which is a topic she's addressed in a blog article with the same...
2022-10-2156 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #25: How to fire a clientIn this episode, we talk about the how, when, and why to fire a client.
2022-10-2027 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #24: How to Become a Virtual AssistantOn this episode, we talk about how to become a VA with Molly Rose Speed. Molly is the founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy, a certification program for online virtual assistants, and Virtual Assistant Management, a boutique placement agency for business owners in need of assistants. Molly Rose's motto is "Create a career around your lifestyle, not a lifestyle around your career!" and she prides herself in helping people save 10-15 hours a week through outsourcing.
Find out more about Molly here: https://www.virtualassistantacademy.com/
2022-10-0630 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #23: How to Check-in With ClientsIn this episode, we talk about strategies for checking in with clients and keeping things on track. You can find Sarah's Project Pro course here: https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/project-pro
2022-09-1523 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #22: Separating Your Work from Your Clients' WorkIn this episode, we talk about how to separate yourself and your work from the overall work (and problems) of your clients.
2022-09-0126 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #21: Rest with Leila KalmbachIn this episode, we bring back habits coach, Leila Kalmbach to talk about rest. You can find out more about Leila here: https://www.leilakalmbach.com/
2022-08-0446 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #20: Multiple Income Streams with Katie MartinIn this episode, we talk to doula and VA Katie Martin about building multiple income streams.
Learn more about Katie's doula work here: https://www.thehealing-doula.com/
Find Katie on Upwork here: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01dd2a8706ebec98ee
2022-07-2125 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #19: Instant FreelancerIn this episode, we talk about Sarah's new book, Instant Freelancer: How to Start a Business of One. Listen now! You can find it on Amazon here.
2022-06-2327 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #18: Adjusting Business for SummerIn this episode, we talk about how we're adjusting our business to fit our summer lives.
2022-06-0918 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #17: Managing Multiple ClientsWe talk about strategies for managing multiple clients at the same time.
2022-05-2627 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #16: Creating a Work Life on Your Own Terms with Leila KalmbachWe talk about creating a work life on your own terms with habits coach Leila Kalmbach. You can find out more about Leila at www.leilakalmbach.com.
2022-05-1243 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #15: Imposter SyndromeThis week we talk about imposter syndrome and how to deal with it.
2022-04-2822 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #14: How to Get Paid What Your DeserveIn this episode, we talk about how to get paid what you deserve and break down the stigma around money and compensation. Plus we tell you EXACTLY what we both charge as freelancers.
2022-04-1428 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #13: How to Get Paid What You NeedOn this episode, we talk about doing the math to figure out the money you need to make your life work and the time you have to work, and then using that as the starting point for your pricing and business model. We also demo our Cash Calculator, which you can get for free here: www.freelancersaligned.com/cash-calculator.
Make sure you subscribe to our Youtube channel to watch the demo.
2022-03-2424 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 12: How To Manage Your Time Like a Boss, Not an EmployeeThis week we talk about the boss mindset shifts you need to make to manage your time.
2022-03-1026 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #12: How To Manage Your Time Like a Boss, Not an EmployeeThis week we talk about the boss mindset shifts you need to make to manage your time.
2022-03-1026 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 11: The Freelance Revolution with Jon YoungerThis week we talk about the Freelance Revolution with Jon Younger. Jon is an HR thought leader, author, teacher, and early-stage investor. He writes about the freelance revolution and the future of work.
2022-02-2457 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #11: The Freelance Revolution with Jon YoungerThis week we talk about the Freelance Revolution with Jon Younger. Jon is an HR thought leader, author, teacher, and early-stage investor. He writes about the freelance revolution and the future of work.
2022-02-2457 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 10: The Future of FreelancingThis week we talk about the future of freelancing and look at some recent data that has come out around freelancing trends.
2022-02-1025 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #10: The Future of FreelancingThis week we talk about the future of freelancing and look at some recent data that has come out around freelancing trends.
2022-02-1025 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 9: How To Put Yourself First When You Work for YourselfThis week we talk about the "how" of self-care and putting yourself first when you work for yourself.
2022-01-2727 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #9: How To Put Yourself First When You Work for YourselfThis week we talk about the "how" of self-care and putting yourself first when you work for yourself.
2022-01-2727 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 8: Why Self-Care Will Make You a Better Freelancer (and Human)This week we talk about the WHY of self-care.
Here are the books/articles we reference during the episode:
Bertrand Russel: “In Praise of Idleness”
Jenny Odell: How to Do Nothing
Celeste Headlee: Do Nothing
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Rest
2022-01-1324 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #8: Why Self-Care Will Make You a Better Freelancer (and Human)This week we talk about the WHY of self-care.
Here are the books/articles we reference during the episode:
Bertrand Russel: “In Praise of Idleness”
Jenny Odell: How to Do Nothing
Celeste Headlee: Do Nothing
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Rest
2022-01-1324 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #7: The Skills that Pay the Bills FormulaThis week we talk about our Skills that Pay the Bills formula, which gives you'll a method for knowing exactly which skills you can use to make money on your own terms without hating your life and ending up on the unemployment line.
Check out our Instant Freelancer Method mini-course for the full formula and all the resources.
2021-12-0225 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 7: The Skills that Pay the Bills FormulaThis week we talk about our Skills that Pay the Bills formula, which gives you'll a method for knowing exactly which skills you can use to make money on your own terms without hating your life and ending up on the unemployment line.
Check out our Instant Freelancer Method mini-course for the full formula and all the resources.
2021-12-0225 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #6: The Global Survey On FreelancingIn this episode, we discuss the recently released Global Survey On Freelancing. You can find Jon Younger's article on the report here.
2021-11-1130 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 6: The Global Survey On FreelancingIn this episode, we discuss the recently released Global Survey On Freelancing. You can find Jon Younger's article on the report here.
2021-11-1130 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 5: How do you qualify clients?This week on the podcast we talk about how to qualify clients including criteria for client quality, how to set boundaries, and when to make concessions.
2021-10-2830 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #5: How do you qualify clients?This week on the podcast we talk about how to qualify clients including criteria for client quality, how to set boundaries, and when to make concessions.
2021-10-2830 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 4: Do you date your clients or marry them?In this episode, we talk about short-term vs. long-term clients. What's the right balance? How do you get (and keep) long-term clients? How do you know if you want to "marry" a client instead of just "date" them?
2021-10-0730 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #4: Do you date your clients or marry them?In this episode, we talk about short-term vs. long-term clients. What's the right balance? How do you get (and keep) long-term clients? How do you know if you want to "marry" a client instead of just "date" them?
2021-10-0730 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 3: Finding work through a platform vs networkingIn this episode we discuss the pros and cons of finding work through platforms like Upwork or through networking. We each do it differently and each have likes and dislikes to both.
2021-09-2342 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #3: Finding work through a platform vs networkingIn this episode we discuss the pros and cons of finding work through platforms like Upwork or through networking. We each do it differently and each have likes and dislikes to both.
2021-09-2342 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode# 2: The Freelance Alignment FormulaThis week we talk about the Freelance Alignment Framework - how to align yourself with work, life, and others.
2021-09-0929 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode 2: The Freelance Alignment FormulaThis week we talk about the Freelance Alignment Framework - how to align yourself with work, life, and others.
2021-09-0929 min
The Future is FreelanceFRP Episode #1: Communication Dos and Don'tsCommunication! How to do it, how not to do it, and how not to let it drive you crazy as a freelancer. Here are just a few of the things we covered this month:
Communication styles & tone
Client check-in best practices
Communication tools and platforms we love
2021-08-2633 min
The Freelance Revolution PodcastEpisode1: Communication Dos and Don'tsCommunication! How to do it, how not to do it, and how not to let it drive you crazy as a freelancer. Here are just a few of the things we covered this month:
Communication styles & tone
Client check-in best practices
Communication tools and platforms we love
2021-08-2633 min
PodcastpreneurThe Future of Podcasting With Harry Duran of Podcast JunkiesHarry Duran of Podcast Junkies discusses the importance of podcasting
2021-03-0241 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetThe Future of Podcasting With Harry Duran of Podcast JunkiesHarry Duran of Podcast Junkies discusses the importance of podcasting
2021-03-0244 min
The Kenza PodSo ya wanna be a... Freelance Project Manager, with Sarah Duran [Ep. 25]Sarah Duran, Mama of a toddler, 2 dogs, and 4 chickens, and lover of all things Colorado, spills the beans on how and why she works for herself as a Project Manager. Throughout her career, she's been a third grade teacher, worked for K-12 nonprofits, and even got her real estate license! She then leveraged all of her experience to go out on her own as a freelance Project Manager!Sarah resisted the freelance/entrepreneurial journey for a long time and tried to find the freedom and autonomy that she was craving. While doing freelance work on the side...
2021-01-211h 12
The Kenza PodSo ya wanna be a... Freelance Project Manager, with Sarah Duran [Ep 25]Sarah Duran, Mama of a toddler, 2 dogs, and 4 chickens, and lover of all things Colorado, spills the beans on how and why she works for herself as a Project Manager. Throughout her career, she's been a third grade teacher, worked for K-12 nonprofits, and even got her real estate license! She then leveraged all of her experience to go out on her own as a freelance Project Manager!Sarah resisted the freelance/entrepreneurial journey for a long time and tried to find the freedom and autonomy that she was craving. While doing freelance work on the side...
2021-01-211h 12
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately245 Sarah St John - Frugal, Yet Fierce06:00 – Sarah St John joins the podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the value of using podcasts as a marketing tool and her book, Frugalpreneur 16:41 – How Sarah decides what content and guests to include on Frugalpreneur 27:30 – Sarah speaks to how she integrates affiliate marketing into her podcast 31:48 – Sarah discusses the reception and feedback she’s gotten on her show 35:15 – Sarah’s goals for the future of her show, Frugalpreneur 45:41 – Sarah shares her love of animals and travel50:55 – What is something that Sarah has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderst...
2020-12-3153 min
Funemployment Radio2528: AARON DURANToday: Sarah watched the new Lifetime/KFC hybrid movie "A Recipe for Seduction" and found it delightful, Aaron Duran joined us to talk about Final Destination, all of the new Disney announcements, what he's been up to during 2020, what's coming up on Geek in the City, and more - it's great! Have an awesome afternoon all! :)
2020-12-1449 min
Blijf BijBlijf Bij, S1E10 de podcast in Vlaanderen over trends, deze keer over The Queen's Gambit, The Crown, The Voice Senior, Sarah Devos en veel meerIn deze aflevering van Blijf Bij, de podcast in Vlaanderen over trends in media, muziek, cultuur, televisie en literatuur: Alles over The Queen’s Gambit en The Crown op Netflix, The Voice Senior op vtm. Robin vertelt over de Tesla-hack en het commissiesysteem van Apple. Schrijfster Sarah Devos laat haar licht schijnen over Het Zoutpad dat ze gelezen heeft, en Het Ruimteboek dat ze zelf geschreven heeft. We eindigen zoals steeds met het overzicht van de hits van het moment!The Queen’s Gambit – NetflixThe Crown – NetflixThe Voice Senior – vtmTesla Ha...
2020-11-3012 min
My Fave Queer ChemistMFQC Check-In: First Year of Graduate School with Sarah ChampagneThis week on the show, Geraldo and Bec shake things up a bit by doing the first (of many) "MFQC Check-In". They sit down with their dear friend, Sarah Champagne (they/them), a fellow first year who recently joined Alison Narayan's lab. The three of them reflect and discuss their first year of graduate school at University of Michigan including lessons learned, what surprised them most about themselves and more! You don't want to miss this one! You can email Sarah at sechamp@umich.edu and follow us on Twitter @MFQCPod. See y'all next week!
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2020-05-0625 min
Mark And Sarah Talk About SongsEpisode 138: Duran Duran, "Rio"We return to regular episodes with "Rio," as performed by our #MarchMASTAS winners Duran Duran. The conversation quickly turns to Simon LeBon's little durannie, then veers to bands that have fun being famous, sweet drum fills, and rivers as metaphors. We also have a listener-requested playlist of songs that are ideal at high school reunions!
Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is a deep cut from Duran Duran. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook...
2019-04-1145 min
Funemployment RadioSPECIAL EPISODE 1: AARON DURANHello friends! Since Greg is out of town for the week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Sarah is going to be joined by a few different folks as her guest co-hosts this week! To start it off she was joined by our pal Aaron Duran, where we talked all things Red Robin, self-dating, love of yacht rock, and more - it was a lot of fun! Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our video from More Good Day Oregon - big thanks again to Stephanie Kralevich for the wonderful segment!
2019-01-0715 min
Mark And Sarah Talk About SongsEpisode 108: Elvis Costello and Duran Duran, "Watching The Detectives"Noir and nastiness and...nerds? That's what you get with "Watching the Detectives," Elvis Costello's archly clever jam. Special guest Kevin Flynn joins us to discuss mysterious lyrics and peppy songs about dark deeds. We also discuss Duran Duran's cover of this joint and what makes a cover work in the first place. Our theme is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by the Police. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bo...
2018-07-1233 min
Mark And Sarah Talk About SongsEpisode 48: Duran Duran, "Hungry Like The Wolf"Why yes we ARE tastefully sweaty! That's because we're rocking out to Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf." Why is this song still so alluring? So forbidding? So weird? We discuss all this and more, including a whole sidebar about songs you can't listen to around your friend's parents. Plus, there's a new pop chart astrology reading!
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2017-03-1629 min
Funemployment RadioFER 1429: Dally Duran DuranSarah is out today, but Scott Dally majestically fills in! He regales us with how he met his favorite band of all-time, Duran Duran, the night before! It's seriously an awesome story. Did he cry? Listen to find out!
2015-09-2544 min