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The Freelancer Talk PodcastHello Again! Launching LANCED + NEW season announcement đ€©Hi there, I am back! 2022 was an insane year. I officially quit my career as a professional dancer and devoted myself to Freelancer Talk and my new venture Lanced. Creating Freelancer Talk has been a wild ride. I've approached it as one big experiment, and my gosh, I made a lot of 'fails'. But yet, without those failures, I wouldn't have been where I am today... which is where exactly? I still don't know! Through my research conducted at Freelancer Talk, I came to the realization that we needed more automated tools to...
2022-11-1716 min
dancersFAQHow did podcasting change your life?In this special double-host episode, Wouter and Alix share their experience as "Corona-podcasters". How did they manage the lockdowns as freelancers? What made them start this new journey? What is it like to be juggling with dance and other passions? Wouter Vertogen is the founder and CEO of The Freelancer Talk as well as a freelance dancer and teacher based in Rotterdam (Netherlands). Follow him on instagram @rebellevertogen and join his community of creative freelancers to showcase your portfolio, connect with other freelancers and find your next projects on the platform thefreelancertalk.com.
2021-09-2850 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastAlix Reigner on navigating her life as a Freelance Dancer, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur | The Freelancer TalkToday's episode is something different, to say the least! Alix Reigner, host of the DancersFAQ podcast, and I teamed up for a joined episode of both of our podcasts! What does that mean? Well, we both prepared questions for each other and interviewed each other at the same time. And it worked because our double interview turned out to be a really cool and dynamic episode!It was really awesome to do this episode with Alix, as Alix is a freelance dancer like myself. And just like I did, Alix started her podcast back at...
2021-09-2749 minThe Freelancer Talk PodcastWhere to find work as a freelancer? | The Freelancer TalkI'm back with a new season! In this first episode of season 3, I'll be sharing where I find work as a freelancer. Work is something that we all want to do, especially if you are a creative freelance because doing your job often means doing your passion. So where do you find work nowadays as a freelancer? I'll let you in on a little hint.... your own network! Yep, most freelancers still find the majority of the projects throughout their own networks. Think of referrals, word of mouth, or even getting a...
2021-09-2123 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastI want YOU on the Freelancer Talk podcast! (+more updates) | Freelancer Talk #16In this week's podcast episode, I'm giving you an update on where the Freelancer Talk is at right now and what you can expect from us in the future. I am changing things up for season 3 and want to hear about real freelancers' stories, so consider this an open call! To be featured on the Freelancer Talk podcast, fill out this form and I'll get back to you asap.Also, we'd like to know from you what types of resources are needed as a freelancer. Fill out our survey (it only takes 7 min) and...
2021-07-1315 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastThis is what your freelance paycheck includes | Freelancer Talk #15Do you know what your paycheck includes as a freelancer? Many young freelancers who are just starting out make a very common mistake: spending most of their paycheck money on personal needs and living costs. As freelancers, we have the responsibility to manage our money in the correct way. Freelance paychecks are very different than payroll paychecks. There is this thing called gross vs net income. As business owners, yes you as a freelancer are a business owner, you are also susceptible to other tax regulations besides your yearly income tax. ...
2021-05-2517 minThe Freelancer Talk PodcastWhat is the most important skill a freelancer should have? | Freelancer Talk #14What is the most important skill a freelancer should have?I asked this question the other day on the Freelancer Talk Instagram and got some great answers.But what are the most important skills and what is the difference between hard and soft skills? I'll tell you all about it on today's podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk!Did you know that 61% of all freelancers are specialized in 2 to 3 hard skills? Me neither? But it sounds like a good plan and it's exactly what I've been trying to do this past year.Â
2021-05-1828 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastWhen you should start paying into your pension with Radon Stancil | Freelancer Talk #13Pension and Retirement, two things that no one likes to think of when they're in their 20s. I've stressed this many times before, as freelancers you are responsible for every single aspect of your business. Meaning, you are also responsible to pay/organize your own pension and plan for your retirement. Unfortunately, this is something that most freelancers at the beginning of their career don't even think of. Even I caught myself avoiding this topic for a long time. It's an important topic and therefore I decided to devote an episode to it! In this...
2021-04-2733 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastWhy 151k Instagram followers shouldn't be your priority with Laura Zalenga | Freelancer Talk #12For today's episode, I invited the incredibly kind and talented photographer Laura Zalenga to join me for a Freelancer Talk. Laura has been a Freelance Photographer for most of her career and has worked for clients like the United Nations, Adobe, Facebook, Sony, MaxMara, and Disney. It's an impressive list! She sells her own courses, teaches workshops and masterclasses, and runs her own Patreon community. But besides all of that, she also has an impressively large following on Instagram which was my initial reason for inviting her. But quickly after doing some more in-depth research...
2021-04-2048 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastWhy SEO is important to freelancers and small businesses with Steve Wiideman | Freelancer Talk #11How to improve your online presence by using SEO? If you've never heard of the term SEO before, you're in luck. In today's podcast episode I'm discussing all things SEO with acclaimed SEO expert Steve Wiideman. Steve has worked on the SEO strategies for Disney, Honda, IHop, and many more! No question was off-limit so I came up with a broad variety of SEO questions so that we could all learn from Steve and feel like we've gained some new knowledge after listening to the episode! Some of the topics we...
2021-04-1349 min
Image Creative PodcastPodcast Content Marketing S2 EP3In this episode, we discuss all things content marketing with Wouter Vertogen the Founder of the Freelancer Talk. What we discuss:Your Background - How did you get started? What is Content Marketing? (Definition) Content Trends for 2021? Tips on how to create good content? How stand out in a saturated market? Content Tools? Links: https://www.thefreelancertalkpodcast.com/Our Podcast Episodehttps://www.thefreelancertalkpodcast.com/8-building-up-your-self-confidence-with-heather-tulloch-from-image-creative-the-freelancer-talk/
2021-04-0934 minThe Freelancer Talk PodcastLet's talk about mental and physical health! | Freelancer Talk #10Let's talk about mental and physical health!In today's podcast, I'm sharing some of the things that helped me personally get through this current ever-lasting lockdown in the Netherlands. I know that not every country is in lockdown but I do know that most of us freelancers find themselves working alone from their homes. So how do you stay healthy while working from home? Do you need to be more physical or do you feel socially detached? I hope that by sharing I could give you some valuable tips that you cou...
2021-03-3015 minThe Freelancer Talk PodcastAnnouncing the Freelancer Talk Platform!! | Freelancer Talk #9The Freelancer Talk podcast is only the tip of the iceberg...I'm really excited to finally share something huge that I've been working on with a bunch of others for the past 5 months!11 months ago I had the idea of creating a new online platform where creative freelancers could build their own professional support system and create valuable connections with other creative freelancers. Because I know firsthand that freelancing can feel a little lonely from time to time, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. There is just so much more to take into account...
2021-03-2327 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastBuilding up your self-confidence with Heather Tulloch from Image Creative | Freelancer Talk #8In this weekâs podcast episode, weâre talking with marketing agency owner Heather Tulloch on how you can build up your self-confidence! Heather Tulloch is the Founder of Image Creative BHX a digital marketing agency, based in the UK. They have worked with a range of e-commerce and service-based businesses around the world and have a visionary perspective when it comes to their ideas. Freelancing most of the time means networking and building relationships with existing clients. But to be honest, networking is hard and doesn't always come easy to some of us. It's import...
2021-03-1632 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#7 | Art for Money by Michael Ardelean | The Freelancer TalkThere is a new must-read book for freelancers and we interviewed its author! âArt for Moneyâ is out today and weâd love to tell you about it.âIf youâre good at the thing you do, youâre 20% of the way to making proper money as a freelancer.âMicheal Ardelean, the author of âArt for Moneyâ, is an ex-BMX pro, Entrepreneur, Agency Owner, and a now freshly new book writer.In this weekâs podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk, we got the chance to talk to Michael about his first book release and to discu...
2021-03-0933 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#6 | What does your website need? | The Freelancer TalkMost of us freelancers have our own websites. But how do you make the ultimate website and what is important to have? Make sure to read this article if youâre looking for a reason to get a website if you donât have one already. In todayâs podcast, weâre talking about what a website needs. Yes, you need your socials and a proper contact form, but a website needs much more than that! Especially on a technical level, you need to make sure that your freelance business website is correctly functioning and optimized...
2021-03-0230 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#5 | Going Freelance in 11 Steps with Alistair Webster from Freelance Success | The Freelancer TalkHave you ever thought about quitting your payroll job and going freelance?Freelancers are slowly taking over the world and the future truly is freelance. The current worldwide pandemic has only contributed to this statement and even sped this process up. With unemployment numbers going through the roof, itâs no surprise that many people sign themselves up to platforms like Fiverr and Upwork. Essentially, it doesnât matter whether you are thinking of quitting your job and going freelance or if you are unemployed and want to start your own freelance business. In both cases, youâ...
2021-02-2350 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#4 | Negotiating with Merel van der Wouden | The Freelancer TalkLetâs be honest. Most freelancers get anxious when they think of negotiating! But negotiating shouldnât be something scary and more importantly, somebody whoâs not self-confident isnât going to be able to negotiate on anything! Donât worry if you are one of those freelancers who gets anxious about negotiating, we got you!Head over to thefreelancertalpodcast.com, choose your favorite streaming platform, and listen to the episode with Merel van der Wouden!For todayâs episode, we asked Negotiating Coach Merel van der Wouden to join us on The Freelancer Talk podcast to s...
2021-02-1641 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#3 | Knowing your worth with Bilal Bachir from De Kunstenbond | The Freelancer TalkAs freelancers, we often struggle to fully understand what we are invoicing for and what we are worth. Our financial system works differently than when you work on payroll. We pay our own taxes, pension, and social securities. But besides the technical side of our finances, we often find ourselves in complicated positions when we are asked to work for less or even for free.For today's episode, I've asked Bilal Bachir from De Kunstenbond to join me on the podcast and talk about knowing your worth. Bilal is a board member of...
2021-02-0948 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#2 | Establishing your Online Presence with Nelly Marketing | The Freelancer TalkToday we are continuing our two-part season premiere together with Lauren from Nelly Marketing. In this weekâs episode, we are touching on the topic of establishing your online presence. But letâs have a quick recap of last weekâs podcast episode!Last week we discussed how to set goals as a freelancer using the SMART method. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive. But besides using the SMART method, Lauren has come up with an additional method when it comes to goal setting for us freelancers. If you havenât listened to the episode...
2021-02-0231 min
The Freelancer Talk Podcast#1 | SMART Goal Setting with Lauren from Nelly Marketing | The Freelancer TalkItâs been a minute but The Freelancer Talk podcast is back! Weâre kicking Season 2 off with an incredible valuable episode on goal setting together with Lauren from Nelly Marketing.After contemplating what the first episode should be about, I figured that we could all get some goal setting advice. Weâre still in the first month of 2021 and even if youâve already set all your goals, thereâs still some time to make some readjustments and little tweaks. Last year, Lauren started her own marketing agency named Nelly Marketing. She is a marketing c...
2021-01-2633 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastSeason 2 Trailer!Hello Season 2, and a warm welcome to all you new listeners!The Freelancer Talk is back for a second season and it's going to be packed with many incredible guests! But besides incredible guests, The Freelancer Talk has undergone some changes for season 2! We've moved our hosting to Buzzsprout and have drastically re-imaged our looks. On top of that expect some new features to be rolled out over the next few months...Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast network and never miss a new episode! (every Tuesday)
2021-01-1901 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastGemma Jelier, General Director of Korzo, on Cultural Management, Livestreams, and Art education | The Freelancer Talk #17I am beyond excited to finally release my last episode of season 1 of The Freelancer Talk. I wanted to close this first season out with a banger and I think I managed to succeed, at least on a personal level! For my last episode, Iâve invited Korzoâs General Director, Gemma Jelier, to join me on the podcast. For those who arenât familiar with Korzo. Korzo is a theater and production house in Den Haag (NL).My connection to Gemma is a personal one. She used to be the Head of the Dance Department at ArtEZ...
2020-12-2250 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastSocial Media Trends to look out for in 2021! | The Freelancer Talk #16Social Media are evolving and itâs up to us to evolve with them. Your Social Media strategy of 2020 might not work in 2021! If you havenât started creating a social media plan, I suggest you start today. But before you do, Iâll be sharing with you some of the latest and upcoming Social Media trends to look out for in 2021. You should most definitely integrate these into your social media strategy as new trends bring new opportunities!Take advantage of these Social Media trends and set your business or brand up for success!2020 has ra...
2020-12-1538 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastCreating an Online Business w/ Lars Wettmann | The Freelancer Talk #15For over a year Iâve been part of an online platform named Artship. Artship connects freelancer teachers, students, and locations to enable art education. Whereas I think this platform is absolutely fantastic, as itâs made my life as a freelance teacher a lot easier, I am also in awe of how this platform was created and came to be. We live in a digital world where online businesses are rising left and right. But how do you create an Online Business and what does it even mean? Thatâs why todayâs podcast is on creating an Online B...
2020-12-0832 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastPersonal Branding with Sophie Oelrich | The Freelancer Talk #14More and more people are starting to understand that just creating a brand as a freelancer isnât enough anymore. Consumers expect a more fuller brand experience and are more curious as to who is the person behind the brand. Personal branding is gaining some serious popularity amongst freelancers and entrepreneurs! But what is personal branding exactly and how can you do this yourself?Read The Freelancer Talk Newsletter #2 right here and subscribe!For todayâs podcast episode I had the pleasure to have a conversation on personal branding with a friend, Personal Brand expert, and...
2020-12-0150 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastGetting real about MONEY $$$ | a personal finance system for all freelancers | The Freelancer Talk #13Pensions, debts, savings, financial buffers, your spending habit, and getting realistic about your dreams. Today we are rounding up our money month by getting real about money!Us Freelancers have our own responsibility to dissect our revenue, to pay our taxes, and plan our own pension. Donât be fooled by huge paychecks because they rarely are huge!How do you get out of debt or how do you plan on buying that house in the future? You cannot start early enough with creating your own financial plan and especially getting realistic about it. My own personal journey in finding a...
2020-11-2434 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastHow to monetize your online content | The Freelancer Talk #12Gaining a social media following or attracting more people to your website is vital for your businessâ growth. But to reach our goals we often tend to give away most of our own content for free, in the hopes to drive more sales. Iâm all up for giving away free content, but what if I told you that there are ways to monetize your online content as well!How do people earn off of Youtube, Tik Tok, or Instagram? And how can you earn money by writing a blog or recording a podcast?In toda...
2020-11-1723 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastSTOP saving and START investing! | The Freelancer Talk #11Weâre being taught to save our money but really we shouldnât be saving anymore. We should be investing it!Over the past couple of months Iâve been researching and educating myself on investing and this week I finally felt ready. With the Covid-19 pandemic luring over the stock markets I decided to play it safe and give myself some kind of trial amount. Just to understand what the stock exchange does to my money and how different types of companies and shares work.But enough about my first investment. I want to talk a...
2020-11-1218 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastHow to make affiliate marketing work for you | The Freelancer Talk #10Affiliate Marketing, youâre probably familiar with it or maybe not? Itâs all around and in front of us these days. People are using affiliate marketing as a way to monetize their online content. Instagram, Youtube, and even your own website or blog. There are endless possibilities to create secondary income streams through your online content. Especially for us freelancers who use free content to drive consumers into your own sales funnel. But just because we give it away for free doesnât mean we canât monetize it.In this weekâs podcast Iâm diving into...
2020-11-0326 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastThis is how I plan my Social Media content and manage to stay consistent | The Freelancer Talk #9In this weekâs podcast, Iâm going to reveal how I plan my Social Media content and manage to stay consistent. The Freelancer Talk alone has 3 different Social Media channels, a podcast, and a website. Besides The Freelancer Talk, I also manage a very demanding personal YouTube channel, a travel blog, my website for my freelancing business, and of course my personal Social Media channels⊠It is A LOT!My friends often ask me how I am able to keep up. My answer:Planning is KEY!Itâs taken me some time to find...
2020-10-2728 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastWhat I wish I'd known before becoming a freelancer | A guide to freelancing | The Freelancer Talk #8From the glaciers in Alaska to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, being a freelance dancer has taken me across the entire world. But while being a freelancer has its ups, it also has its downs. Not all of us choose to be a freelancer. I know I didnât choose this unstable and inconsistent lifestyle out of free will. But Iâve come to like it a lot! It doesnât matter if you are a freelancer by choice or by force, you are going to need some education and a plan!Recently Iâve taken some time to...
2020-10-2026 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastHow can I use Video Marketing for myself? w/ Iris Boogaard | The Freelancer Talk #7In last weekâs podcast, I invited videomaker Iris Boogaard to talk about all things video marketing. We had a great conversation in which we explained what video marketing is and why you should be using it. Next to explaining why you should be using video marketing, we also addressed the power of telling stories. Storytelling is a great tool to get peopleâs attention and make them stay for more.But that was not all we talked about!How can you use video marketing for yourself? What Social Media platforms should you be using? How...
2020-10-1339 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastVideo Marketing & The Power of Storytelling w/ Iris Boogaard | The Freelancer Talk #6Video is all around us and unthinkable out of our lives. I strongly believe in the power of video and believe you, as a freelancer, should be using video as well! But Iâm not alone! For todayâs podcast episode Iâve invited freelance video maker and editor Iris Boogaard. She creates marketing videos for companies and like I said, has her own business.Check out Irisâ official website! Together we came up with a three-part podcast episode which I ended up splitting into two different episodes due to our lengthy conversation! In todayâs episode...
2020-10-0633 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastYour Instagram Strategy w/ Anthony Frasco | The Freelancer Talk #5Over the past few weeks Iâve been mentioning the following thing a couple of times already; when you want to grow your business through Instagram, youâre going to need an Instagram Strategy! A strategy is basically a plan of where you want to get, which steps you're going to take and what you are going to use for it.For todayâs podcast, I invited Instagram Strategist Anthony Frasco to discuss what you should include in your Instagram Strategy. Nope, we are not going to hand over a blueprint, but we are going to discuss the va...
2020-09-2945 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastKnowing Your Worth w/ Evan Schwarz | The Freelancer Talk Ep. #4Knowing your worth is essential if you are a freelancer. You have to understand that your hourly rate doesnât only reflect your actual work for just that hour. But what exactly do you include in your hourly rate? And what do you do when people offer less? Or when is it okay to work for free? And how do you negotiate?I know that I didnât have the answers to these questions when I became a freelancer at the age of 21. Luckily I was never a person to shy away from talking about money and nego...
2020-09-2240 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastWhy you should have your own website as a freelancer! | The Freelancer Talk #3Creating a website is often mistakenly viewed as an effort or something unnecessary. The idea of building a website for your business or yourself, can feel like a big step, investment or something thatâs not directly within your expertise. And in a time where we can easily showcase ourselves on social media, who needs a website⊠right?Well, Iâm here to tell you, the opposite is true!In today's podcast I'm going to give you 9 reasons why you should have your own website! And I'm going to convince you, so let's get listening!M...
2020-09-1631 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastFinding your aesthetic on Instagram for your Freelance Business | The Freelancer Talk #2Hey there,Welcome back to the Freelancer Talk podcast!In today's podcast, I'm diving deeper into the effects and benefits of having a certain aesthetic for your Instagram business account.I'm discussing how you can create one and what you should try to avoid if you use Instagram for business purposes. Make sure you follow The Freelancer Talk on Facebook and Instagram and join our Facebook group to be part o this community!For any questions or topic ideas, you can contact me at thefreelancertalk@gmail.com...
2020-09-0826 min
The Freelancer Talk PodcastAn introduction to The Freelancer Talk | The Freelancer Talk #1Welcome to my first podcast episode of The Freelancer Talk!The Freelancer Talk podcast is a podcast for Freelancers, Artists, Creators and Young Entrepreneurs on Social Media, Online Marketing, and Business related topics.For the first episode, I thought it would be a good thing to give myself and The Freelancer Talk a proper introduction. Besides an introduction, I will also be sharing why I started The Freelancer Talk and what my vision for The Freelancer Talk is. And at last, I will be discussing where you can find The Freelancer Talk and w...
2020-08-2518 min