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THE QUEENS NEW YORKERTHE LEGACY OF QUEENS EPISODE 130: MICHAEL LERNER(actor)
Michael Charles Lerner (June 22, 1941 – April 8, 2023) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jack Lipnick in Barton Fink (1991). Lerner also played Arnold Rothstein in Eight Men Out (1988), Phil Gillman in Amos & Andrew (1993), The Warden in No Escape (1994), Mel Horowitz on the television series Clueless, Jerry Miller in The Beautician and the Beast (1997), Mayor Ebert in Roland Emmerich's Godzilla (1998), Mr. Greenway in Elf (2003), and Senator Brickman in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
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The Lerner PodcastMeet a Poet from The Mistakes That Made Us - Charles Waters In The Mistakes That Made Us, twenty brave poets share share real-life blunders they made as young people . . . and what happened next. This episode highlights a poem from Charles Waters. Charles Waters is a children's poet, actor, and co-author of Charlotte Huck Honor Book Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. His novel in verse, Mascot (co-written with Traci Sorell) was recognized as a Charlotte Huck Honor Book and a 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. His poems have appeared in various anthologies including One Minute Till Bedtime and The National Geographic B...2024-10-3103 min
The Lerner PodcastMeet a Poet from The Mistakes That Made Us - Irene Latham In The Mistakes That Made Us, twenty brave poets share share real-life blunders they made as young people . . . and what happened next. This episode highlights a poem from Irene Latham. Irene Latham is the author of more than a dozen current and forthcoming works of poetry, fiction, and picture books. Her work includes Charlotte Huck Honor Book and ALA Notable Children's Book Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship (co-written with Charles Waters) and the Caldecott Honor Book The Cat Man of Aleppo(co-written by Karim Shamsi-Basha). In 2016 she won the I...2024-10-2403 min
Lit with CharlesViolaine Huisman, author of "The Book of Mother"Our relationship with our parents and, more widely, with our ancestors’ stories are some of the most formative & influential connections in many people’s lives, both for good and bad. The impact of this relationship can be felt in so many different ways, not least of which in artistic expression.
With me today is Violaine Huisman, a French author based in New York who recently became the Director of Cultural Affairs at the Alliance Française. She’s the author of a trilogy of novels about her and her family. The first is called The Book of Mother p...2024-01-2244 min
Heromakers PodcastCharles Lerner on Growing Up in the Foster Care System, Unconditional Acceptance, and the Lifelong Journey of LoveIn this episode, Laurie and Ann talk with Charles Lerner, Executive Director of At The Crossroads, which reaches out to homeless youth and young adults at their point of need, and works with them to build healthy and fulfilling lives. Charles shares about his own experience in the foster system and then dealing with acute homelessness and how it shaped the person he is today. We talk about the false narratives we tell ourselves and how unconditional love can change everything for kids aging out of the foster system. This episode is an invitation to remember what i...2022-02-0842 min
On WisdomWorld After Covid series: Wisdom for Positive Consequences (Pt. II) - Critical Thinking, Intellectual Humility, Political Cooperation, and SolidarityWhat kind of wisdom will people need to capitalize on the positive societal and/or psychological change after the pandemic?
Igor and Charles share and discuss responses from 57 of the world's leading behavioral and social scientists, collected as part of the World After Covid project. Each episode, four responses are selected. This time, the conversation covers themes of critical thinking, intellectual humility, political cooperation, and solidarity in the midst of the pandemic. Igor wrestles with the challenge of identifying experts while lacking expertise ourselves, and Charles considers the potential downsides of clamouring for resignations when our leaders...2021-06-3043 min
The Recipe: Celebrity SecretsEpisode 222- Jeff LernerFrom broke jazz musician to $50 million in online sales, tune in to hear Jeff Lerner’s story an learn about the shortcut to becoming a millionaire. https://millionairesecrets.com/charlesc 2021-02-081h 02
Brooklyn Photo Works ISO320 Podcast013: Doug Menuez, Visual Storyteller & Kickass Blues Harp Player!USE CODE ADAM at http://squarespace.com/adam to get 10% OFF. In this episode of ISO320 Adam Lerner, and Daniel Silbert are joined by visual storyteller, Doug Menuez! Quitting his blues band in 1981, Doug began his career freelancing for Time, LIFE, Newsweek, Fortune, USA Today, the New York Times Magazine and many other publications. He covered the AIDS crisis, homelessness in America, politics, five Super Bowls and the Olympics. His portrait assignments included Presidents Bush, Sr. and Clinton, Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Mother Teresa, Jane Goodall and Hugh Jackman. His award-winning advertising campaigns and...2020-07-0100 min
The Freelancers' ShowTFS 347: Recession-Proofing Your BusinessIn this episode of The Freelancers Show, Reuven Lerner gives some insight into recessions, how they work and how you can prepare for them. He explains that an economy will rise and fall but is always growing. A recession is when instead of growing the economy decreases, there is less business activity, layoffs, etc… Reuven explains why some people are talking about an upcoming recession. It is impossible to predict a recession but economists can use various events as signs of possible recessions. He explains how the long expansion, trade wars, and the inverted yield curve all point to an upc...2019-11-1238 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 344: Publishing BooksIn this episode of The Freelancers Show the panel share advice and experiences for publishing technical books. Each of the panelists has experience publishing books. Reuven Lerner published a book, Core Perl back in 2000, using a publisher and has self-published two more books in recent years. He is currently republishing one of his self-published books using a publisher. Erik Dietrich has written three books, two of which were published through a friend and the third was self-published. Jeremy Green contributed to The Independent Consulting Manual and runs a SAS called Remarq, a tool for those who want to self-publish. Why w...2019-10-0848 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 342: B2B vs. B2CEpisode Summary In this week’s episode of The Freelancers Show, Reuven Lerner teaches about B2B and B2C business strategies, giving advice and examples from his own life. He begins by defining B2B or business to business, selling your services to businesses. This type of exchange usually happens behind scenes, Sysko being one example of a B2B company. B2B doesn’t necessarily mean businesses, it could be government agencies or non-profits. Reuven defines B2C or business to consumer, selling a product or service to individuals. This type of business is seen all the time in adve...2019-09-1039 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 337: Breaking the Cycle of Indefinite EngagementsSponsors Sentry– use the code “devchat” for two months free on Sentry’s small plan CacheFly Panel Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Summary Erik and Rueven define indefinite engagements, warning against staff augmentation type of consulting and contracting gigs. They explain how this is not a good business strategy. Thinking of yourself as a business is the first step to breaking out of these types of engagements. Erik and Reuven give more advice for breaking away including having savings before breaking away, identifying what your best at, market testing and weaning your current client. The benefits and drawbacks of working shorter and more...2019-07-1645 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 336: Personal Finance for FreelancersSponsors Sentry– use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small plan Paymo |Opt for monthly & get 30% discount on paid plans for 6 monthsCacheFly Panel Eric Dietrich Reuven Lerner Summary The panel shares experiences and advice for managing finances as a small business owner. They discuss the differences in personal finance as a salaried employee and consultant. The panel explains unexpected expenses when becoming a freelancer such as health insurance, taxes and gives advice on how to handle them. The importance of savings and retirement are considered. The panel advises keeping personal funds and business funds separate and consider what you ca...2019-06-2557 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 335: Financial ModelsSponsors Sentry– use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planPaymo | Opt for monthly & get 30% discount on paid plans for 6 monthsCacheFly Panel Eric DietrichReuven Lerner Summary The panel discusses different billing models and their experiences with each. They start by sharing their current billing model, upfront payment. Net +30 and Net +60 are discussed; the panel advises freelancers to get used to waiting for payment. The upsides and downsides of hourly billing, fixed rates, value pricing, and retainers are considered. The panel explains how to choose a billing model, how to evolve to other models and how to raise your rates...2019-06-1851 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 334: Working Across BordersSponsors Sentry– use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small plan Paymo | Opt for monthly & get 30% discount on paid plans for 6 monthsTry GanttPRO FREE for 14 days | Software Development project template Use coupon code “devchat” to get $50 for using GanttPROCacheFly Panel Eric Dietrich Jeremy Green Reuven Lerner Summary The panel discusses working across borders, sharing examples and advice. They discuss the best ways to receive payment. Currency exchange rates are considered. The panel discusses paying taxes and the different types of taxes in different countries. They share how they communicate with clients and how they manage contracts. They advise getting th...2019-06-1156 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 333- Conference BoothsSponsors Sentry– use the code “devchat” for two months free on Sentry small planPaymo| Opt for monthly & get 30% discount on paid plans for 6 monthsTry GanttPRO FREE for 14 days| Software Development project template Use coupon code “devchat” to get $50 for using GanttPROCacheFly Panel Jeremy GreenErik DietrichReuven Lerner Episode Summary The panel discusses the advantages of having a booth at a conference. Having a booth at a conference is a great way to learn about how conference advertising and finance works. It is also a great way to network and collect leads. Reuven talks about his experience at getting a booth at Pycon 2019. He...2019-06-0453 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 331: Using a CRMSponsors: Sentryuse the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small plan.TECH – tech/Freelancer and use the coupon code “FREELANCER.TECH” and get a 1 year .TECH Domain at $9.99 and 5 Year Domain at $49.99. Hurry!Try GanttPRO FREE for 14 days| Software Development project template Use coupon code “devchat” to get $50 for using GanttPROCacheFly Panel: Jeremy GreenErik DietrichReuven LernerJonathan Stark Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks about advantages of using a CRM software in their freelance business. They share their own experiences of how their business improved when they started using it and why they needed one in the first plac...2019-05-1455 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 329: Career DevelopmentSponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small plan.TECH – Go.tech/Elixir and use the coupon code “ELIXIR.TECH” and get a 1 year .TECH Domain at $9.99 and 5 Year Domain at $49.99. Hurry!Try GanttPRO FREE for 14 days | Software Development project template Use coupon code “devchat” to get $50 for using GanttPROCacheFly Panel Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Jeremy Green Summary The panel starts by discussing why career development as a freelancer is important and what skills to work on for career development. They share mistakes and use examples from their own businesses. The panel gives career tips for those just starti...2019-04-2348 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 328: Things Not To Do (even if others are doing them)Sponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small plan.TECH – Go.tech/Elixir and use the coupon code “ELIXIR.TECH” and get a 1 year .TECH Domain at $9.99 and 5 Year Domain at $49.99. Hurry!CacheFly Panel Erik DietrichReuven Lerner Summary The panel discusses various “things not to do” that they have seen others do. First, they advise not sticking with a single client in a pseudo employment situation. The panel also warns against biting off more than you can chew. Erik brings up not relying on global freelancing platforms like upwork.com, while Rueven cautions against saying yes to all busines...2019-04-1147 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 327: Making Sure You're PaidSponsors: Sentry– use the code “devchat” for $100 credit.TECH – Go.tech/Freelancer and use the coupon code “FREELANCER.TECH” and get a 1 year .TECH Domain at $9.99 and 5 Year Domain at $49.99. Hurry!CacheFly Panel: Jeremy GreenErik DietrichReuven Lerner Special Guest: Steve Pomerantz Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks to Steve Pomerantz, Founder and CEO at Freelance Collection. Steve has worked on projects as a freelancer where he has not been paid and he noticed that there aren't that many resources to help guide freelancers that are in this position. He founded Freelance Collection to help others who are...2019-04-0448 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 325: Getting Overpricing NervousnessSponsors: Sentry– use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panelists: Jeremy GreenJonathan StarkErik DietrichReuven Lerner Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks about being nervous about pricing the services offered when freelancing. They mention that most of the time, freelancers tend to price their services on the low side due to lack of self confidence. The panel also shares possible scenarios of client feedback and the best responses that justify the price. They discuss setting hourly rates versus results oriented pricing and share tips on how to communicate with the client during...2019-03-1449 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 324: Client Schedules and CommunicationSponsors: Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panelists: Jeremy GreenReuven Lerner Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel shares client communication best practices when freelancing. They give tips on how to word binding proposals to help clarify expectations on both sides and how to make and track project schedules. Listen to the show to find out what to do when new road blocks appear in the project that were not foreseen in the proposal stage. The panel then shares their personal experiences of client communication problems and how they dealt with...2019-03-0749 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 323: Getting started in your 40sSponsors: Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panel: Jeremy GreenErik DietrichReuven LernerJonathan Stark Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks about starting freelancing later in life. They share their own freelancing/consulting journeys as well as tips for a smooth transition. They give tips on what signs to look for to round out the services offered such as giving talks at conferences or doing case studies with clients. Listen to the show to find out more about how to correctly price freelancing/consulting services, the difference between price and rate...2019-02-2856 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 322: Raising Prices Without Raising EyebrowsSponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panel: Jeremy GreenErik DietrichReuven LernerKai Davis Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks about how/when to raise prices when freelancing. The panel advises reviewing services offered quarterly and adjusting prices accordingly. They give tips on what signs to look for to round out the services offered such as giving talks at conferences or doing case studies with clients. Listen to the show to find out more about how to correctly price freelancing/consulting services and when to negotiate. Picks: Erik Dietrich: http...2019-02-1440 minThe Freelancers' ShowTFS 321: Planning for 2019Sponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panelists: Erik DietrichJeremy GreenReuven LernerKai Davis Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks about their plans for 2019. They describe their processes for planning for the new year and reviewing the past year. They reveal what projects they want to do more of in 2019 and what projects they want to transition out of. The panel advises that in freelance work, declining projects that are not a good fit frees up time for projects that are a good fit.They also recommend quantifying measurements in go...2019-02-0753 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 320: Timeless Sales StrategiesSponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planCacheFly Panelists: Erik DietrichJeremy GreenReuven LernerKai Davis Special Guest: Liston Witherill Episode Summary: In this episode of the Freelancers' Show, the panel talks to Liston Witherill, sales consultant and founder of Liston Witherill Consulting. Liston specializes in working with AMs, CSMs, and consultants to provide opportunities for client improvement. Liston shares tips on how to approach a sales process and a lists a set of questions that need to be answered about the service offered and its value proposition to the target audience in order for it to be suc...2019-01-311h 00The Freelancers' ShowFS 318: Dealing with ContractsPanel: Reuven LernerJeremy GreenErik Dietrich In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show Reuven, Erik, and Jeremy discuss “Dealing with Contracts.” The Freelancers cover a number of important topics that involve contracts, trust agreements, as well as how to read a Master Services Agreement (MSA). This is a great episode to learn more about ways to take control of your contract documents and MASs. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: 0:50 - Reuven opens the show talking about contracts. Reuven said he did not have contracts when he first started his business. But over time he has gotten screwed over. Reuven...2018-12-2049 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 317: Working on Your BusinessPanel: Reuven LernerJeremy Green In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show Reuven and Jeremy discuss “Working on Your Business.” The discussion covers several topics on how you as a freelancer can carve out time to work on your business. Both Reuven and Jeremy mention how you can learn to start building and maintenance your business for events like retirement and longevity. This is a great episode on learning how to continually stop and take control of tasks your business needs to grow. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: 0:50 - Reuven opens the show by describing what skill are need t...2018-12-1437 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 313: When Your Clients are WrongPanel: Jeremy GreenReuven LernerErick Dietrich In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Jeremy, Erick, and Reuven discuss the topic, “When Your Clients are Wrong.” The panel gives practical advice on how to work with different client/work situations that may not be ideal. They suggest to think about the situation logically, have a conversation with the client, and try to work out a win-win situation for both sides. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: 1:16 – Let’s introduce this topic a little bit more softer than I did! 1:34 – After giving your clients some new / different options and they still aren’t satis...2018-10-2542 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 312: The Care and Feeding of an Email ListPanel: Jeremy GreenReuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Jeremy and Reuven discuss “The Care and Feeding of an Email List.”Both Reuven and Jeremy cover their experience and insights with building an email list, software for email marketing, running a campaign, lead magnets, evergreen content creation, and much more. This is a great episode to understand how to integrate email marketing and lists building for your business. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: 1:00 - Reuven talks about special software for an email list. Mailing for Marketing. Reuven talks about the things he learned with all the em...2018-09-1344 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 311: Choosing a SpecialtyPanel: Jeremy GreenErick DietrichReuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Jeremy, Reuven and Erick discuss “Choosing a Specialty.” This episode covers the many different avenues of discovering your niche or specialty. Each Freelancer speaks about how they have become an expert in their field rather it was an organic transition or something that had to work and building. This is a great episode if you are apart of a company and want to separate yourself as an independent freelancer or entrepreneur. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: 1:10 - Erick shares about a question he is asked often...2018-09-0650 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 309: The Essential Consultant LibraryPanel: Reuven LernerJonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panelist, Reuven and Jonathan discuss “The Essential Consultant Library,” or the books you should read for consulting, marketing and business. Jonathan and Reuven share the exact books that helped them in the current area of business. Rather it is consulting, marketing, or entrepreneurship, the Freelancers share their favorites and much more. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: You should continue learningBooks that help in various ways for businessValue-Based Fees by Alan WeissThe Positioning Manual by Philip MorganSelling to Big Companies by Jill KonrathThe Secret of Selling Anythin...2018-08-2350 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 306: VacationsPanel: Reuven LernerJeremy Green In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss vacations. They talk about the importance of taking time off for yourself, the fact that your business won’t fall apart if you take a few days off, and the unhealthy cultural baggage that makes people feel as if they can’t take a vacation. They also touch on the fact that it’s okay not to squeeze out every cent you can out of your business if that means you can live a happier life, how to set boundaries with your clients when you go on vacat...2018-07-2640 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 305: Making a Good ImpressionPanel: Reuven LernerJeremy GreenErik Dietrich In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss making a good impression with your clients. They talk about what you can do to make a good first impression, and a continuing impression, on your clients. They also touch on how to get the best exposure on the internet, what content you can put on your website to boost your first impression, where else you can promote a good first impression, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: A lot of questions online about what you can do to get people to no...2018-07-1947 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 303: Genesis of a CoursePanel: Reuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven talks about the “Genesis of a Course,” or creating a new course. Reuven focuses on creating training material for businesses and companies. Reuven covers how to come up with new material or courses, demands for a new course, naming the course, syllabus, the takeaway of the course, teaching, competition, and much more. This is a great episode to learn about all the key points to create and launch a new course. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Creating new coursesAllows you to upsellOffer a wider variety of courses...2018-06-2834 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 302: Business Cards and Other ItemsPanel: Eric DietrichJeremy GreenReuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panelist discuss “Business Cards. The Freelancers talk about the uses of business cards in today's job market. This discussion covers the many different facets of how business cards could create networks and conduits for new business. This is great episode to learn about how to positions your business cards in the freelancing world to market yourself. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Do you have business cards?Bought a box several years ago - The lean approachPutting your business cards in peoples hands and clarifying what...2018-06-2137 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 300: Listener Appreciation Q&APanel: Jonathan StarkJeremy GreenEric DietrichCharles MaxwoodRueven LernerCurtis In this episode, the Freelancer show celebrates its 300th episode. The Freelancer show answers Q&A with past and new members to the panel. Topics cover best practices as a freelancer, making the jump into entrepreneurship, value-based pricing versus fixed pricing, and much more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How do you get potential clients to talk to you and see if it’s a good fit? Person 1’s Answer: You want to have some sort of process in place.A precursor for working with client.Free 30-minute call for both of u...2018-06-071h 23The Freelancers' ShowFS 299: Beyond Burnout - How to Work Hard and Enjoy Life with Dr. Sherry WallingPanel: Jeremy GreenJonathan StarkReuven Lerner Special Guest: Sherry Walling, Ph.D. In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panel discusses: “Beyond Burnout - How to Work Hard and Enjoy Life.” Dr. Sherry Walling is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating stress-related problems in high achieving people. She is an academic and professional powerhouse with master’s degrees in psychology and theology, formal training as a yoga teaching, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. For more biographical information, please checkout: https://zenfounder.com/about/. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How to Prioritize Your Life Great st...2018-05-3157 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 297: Responding to RFPsPanel: Reuven LernerErik DietrichJeremy Green In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panelist discuss “Responding to RFPs( Request for Proposal).” Each panelist describes their experience with consulting clients and companies and working out RFPs. Eric Dietrich of episode 296 gives great insight on ways to communicate clearly with companies when approached for bidding on a job. This is a great episode to understand appropriate precautions and understanding the “others side” of RFPs. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Eric talks about his experience with RFPsJeremy describes his past encounters with RFPs.Jonathan’s experience with RFPs.Price droppersLearning about the bu...2018-05-1831 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 296: Negotiating with ClientsPanel: Reuven LernerJonathan StarkJeremy Green In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panelist discuss “Negotiating with Clients.” The panelist, Reuven, Jonathan, and Jeremy give strategies on how to accomplish a “win-win situation” when clients who are trying to bargain on price. Each panelist provides their paths and actions to stand firmly on the price of their services. This is a great episode to get some insight on what at the professionals do to get appropriate pay on their services and many other facets of negotiations that are available. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Do you negotiate on price?Dis...2018-05-1055 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 295: Erik Dietrich on the Future of LaborPanel: Reuven LernerJonathan StarkJeremy Green Special Guest: Erik Dietrich In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, the panelist and guest Eric Dietrich discuss “Future of Labor.” Erik is a software developer, was an executive a software company, but turn to consulting for a number of years. Currently, Erik runs a digital content marketing agency and still does consulting. Erik is the author of a number of developer-related books, including Developer Hegemony: The Future of Labor, which is the basis of today’s episode topic. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Demands for softwareLabor vs. Knowledge workSoftware architects to Develope...2018-05-0358 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 293: Keeping Your Skills SharpPanel: ReuvenJonathan StarkJeremy Green In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Jonathan discuss “Keeping Your Skill Shape,” with Jeremey Green. The panelist discuss ways to improve their game to keep ahead of the curb in freelancing. This is a great episode to learn the different avenues of sharpening your skill with technologies, applications, courses, project, and literature to stay consistent with an ever-changing industry. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Keeping your skill sharpDoing a mix of things to stay aheadStudents and questionsTeaching, Education, and TrainingStrategy to learn new thingsDoing Side Project to keep aheadBlog, Teach a Cours...2018-04-1956 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 291: Free AdvicePanel: Reuven LernerJonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Jonathan discuss “Free Advice.” Reuven mentions the importance of how to handle free advice. Jonathan and Reuven talk about their experience with providing consultation to business owners or developers who need direction. When do you provide advice? How do you get compensated for your wisdom and expertise? How do you do this professionally and make a profit from your insight? This is a great episode to learn when and how to provide your expertise with a price tag. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Jonathan and Reuven...2018-04-0552 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 290: Sunsetting Products and ServicesPanel: Reuven LernerJonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss sunsetting products and services and when to pull the trigger when they aren’t working. They talk about not putting too much time into a product or service that isn’t taking off, having a positive or negative ROI, opportunity cost, and many other topics. This is a great episode for freelancers who are struggling with the question of whether or not to retire certain products or services in their own business. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: When to pull the plugWhy a product or ser...2018-03-291h 06The Freelancers' ShowFS 289: Freelancing FoiblesPanel: Reuven LernerKai Davis In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss common mistakes that they have made in their freelancing and consulting history to help you learn from their mistakes. They talk about mistakes when it comes to raising rates, hiring employees, having a home office or not, and much more and how you can avoid them in the future. They also stress the fact that communication is key when it comes to keeping a health client relationship. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Common foiblesWhen raising rates, make sure to give your clients some advanced not...2018-03-2246 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 288: Scope LastPanel: Reuven LernerJonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss pricing. They really emphasize the fact that you need to think about the scope last when making a sale. You should be focused on the desired future outcome and the intensity of the problem at hand before you think about the scope. They discuss this concept and give many other tips on things you should be thinking about and saying when pitching a project proposal to clients. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: What is scope?Coming at a project from a value basisDon’t thin...2018-03-151h 06The Freelancers' ShowFS 287: The "Can You Train Us?" CallPanel: Reuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the Reuven discusses what to do when people call you and ask you if you can train them. He talks about the steps you need to take when someone calls you as well as gives tips on how to be successful in it. This is a great episode for people looking to understand the process behind a successful training career. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Consulting since 1995Training for PythonHe loves teaching peopleHow to get training clientsEasy to become known as an authority for trainingOnce your known, people will...2018-03-0843 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 286: Overcoming Experience ObjectionsPanel: Kai Davis Reuven Lerner Philip Morgan In this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, the panelists discuss overcoming objections that your clients might have regarding your experience. They have found that if you have good rapport with your clients, they are more likely to ask you to work on other concepts, even if it’s a little different than what you normally focus on. It’s important not to lean away from your normal too much so that you don’t overextend yourself and fail on what you promise to your clients. This episode is great for freelancer’s who want to he...2018-03-011h 06The Freelancers' ShowFS 282: How To Get Yourself NoticedPanel: Reuven Lerner Jonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Jonathan discuss “How To Get Yourself Notice” as a freelancer. Reuven and Jonathan talk about the best practices for building yourself up for marketing and getting more leads. The topics covered are, how to let people know you exist, attracting clients, being different and unique, taking risks, speaking and writing, social media profiles, and much more. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How to let people know you exist so they can call you for workGetting more leadsClients want solutionsWhat you Ideal client needsYou need to b...2018-02-021h 02The Freelancers' ShowFS 280: Growing VerticallyPanel: Reuven Lerner Jonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Jonathan discuss “Growing Vertically,” or increasing your profits without increasing your headcount or costs. The topics covered are increasing profits, not having time to do what you are good at, growing or increasing sales, hiring and firing, increase profits not revenue, increase your prices and fees, and much more. This is a great episode for those who want to learn how to increase profits with minimal cost to your freelance business. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Jonathan’s story on solo consultancyIncreasing profits, not headc...2018-01-211h 14The Freelancers' ShowFS 279: Outreach To Potential ClientsPanel: Reuven Lerner Kai Davis Jonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Kai, Reuven, and Jonathan discuss outreach to potential clients. Each of the freelancers talk about their strategy for outreach to acquire clients. The discussion covers the pain points of outreach, audience, target market, connecting online or other platforms, stimulating conversation, not coming off as a spammer and many other areas. This is a great episode to learn the best practice for market put reach and building business relationships. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Reaching out to locate Credit UnionsOnline searchingLooking for Chief Marketing Man...2018-01-061h 09The Freelancers' ShowFS 278: Getting Started in TrainingPanel: Reuven Lerner Kai Davis Jonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Kai, Reuven, and Jonathan discuss, getting started in training. The panelist talk about how to outline training, in addition to your freelancing career, to add another modality in your business and provide more value. This is a great episode to understand what areas and packages you can provide, how to build a syllabus for training, intro to advance courses, students, teaching to a student and paying clients, and how to get the first paying client, and much more. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Who...2017-12-3050 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 276: Organizing Your BusinessPanel: Reuven Lerner Kai Davis Jonathan Stark In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven, Kai, and Jonathan talk about organizing your business. The panels discuss important points to stay organize and systemize in your business. Important topics covered are getting to inbox zero, scheduling, building good habits, clearing your to-do lists, keeping notes, organizing your thoughts. Lastly, the freelances talk about tips and technologies they use to keep on top of their tasks. This is a great episode for those who need the implement good practices to run a smoother business. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Why...2017-12-141h 09The Freelancers' ShowFS 275: Planning for your 2018Panel: Reuven Lerner Kai Davis In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Kai talk about planning for 2018. Reuven mentions that you should always plan your year if you are in a freelancing business. Ask yourself, how do you want to grow your business?How will you implement the changes to scale your financial growth? The end year is an important punctuation and new beginning for your freelancing business. The Freelancer’s Show is here to help guide you through questions they ask themselves in their own businesses. This is a great episode for freelancers who are looking to g...2017-12-0950 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 274: Designing a Product LadderPanel: Phillip Morgan Reuven Lerner In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven and Phillip discuss designing a product ladder. The panel discusses the importance of offering a suite of products with a defined path from low tier to a high tier value. Furthermore, services and or a blend of products and services is also apart of the tier offerings. Phillip and Reuven talk about specific strategies for how product ladders are implemented. Perhaps a freemium product that entices one into the bigger valued product. This is a great episode for freelancers to understand how to formulate a product line...2017-12-0248 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 273: How To Have A Better 'Why' ConversationPanel: Reuven Lerner Jonathan Stark Kai Davis In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven, Jonathan, and Kai discuss “Why” conversations. Jonathan outlines that, “Why” calls are the preliminary conversations of a sale call. To understand the underlying purpose of why the client wants to engage in a project with you. This is a great episode to understand how to pivot a project to increase the value of your time using a fixed rated. Also to ensure the prospect is a good fit for skills and rates. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Why do sales call? To find out w...2017-11-241h 09The Freelancers' ShowFS 272: Pricing and PositioningPanel: Reuven Lerner Phillip Morgan Kai Davis In this episode of the Freelancer’s Show, Reuven, Phillip, and Kai discuss pricing and positioning as a freelancer. The discussion covers positioning your business to charge premium rates, charging more verses looking like a discount service, and getting more clients when rates are higher. The Freelancer also discuss what signal prices send to the customer? Does this matter in reference to value, and is the price justified? Also, how to position your price internationally, concerning culture and prices. This is a great episode understand your position for your fees on products, sales, or ser...2017-11-161h 01
All JavaScript Podcasts by Devchat.tvJSJ 287: Blockchain and JS with Ari LernerPanel:
Aimee Knight
AJ O’Neal
Charles Max Wood
Special Guests:
Ari Lerner
In this episode, Java Script Jabbers speak with Ari Lerner. Ari is the author of NG Book: The Complete Book on AugularJS, Full Stack React, and a few others. Ari co-runs newline.co a platform that teaches about the Block Chain, Ethereum, New Contracts, etc. Ari mentions a few upcoming books on Machine Learning, Elixir, and react Native.
Ari gives a rundown on what the Block Chain is...2017-11-1456 min
JavaScript JabberJSJ 287: Blockchain and JS with Ari LernerPanel:Aimee KnightAJ O’NealCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Ari LernerIn this episode, Java Script Jabbers speak with Ari Lerner. Ari is the author of NG Book: The Complete Book on AugularJS, Full Stack React, and a few others. Ari co-runs newline.co a platform that teaches about the Block Chain, Ethereum, New Contracts, etc. Ari mentions a few upcoming books on Machine Learning, Elixir, and react Native.Ari gives a rundown on what the Block Chain is about, and an explanation of a Hash. Ari explains the value of a Hash and 6-bit strings of a Hash. Also, Ari explains the e...2017-11-1457 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 261: Q&AFS 261: Q&A This episode of The Freelancers’ Show features panelists Reuven Lerner and Jonathan Stark. They are answering questions from the audience. Tune in to hear their answers! [00:01:15] When you sell someone an app or website, do you sell them a maintenance package with it? Reuven does not. He charges by the hour. He would probably consider a monthly retainer. Jonathan thinks that for the typical freelancer, maintenance work is not highly profitable unless it is your main business. He calls it “janitorial work.” Developers do maintenance work because they think clients want them to. They think that because it onl...2017-08-241h 00The Freelancers' ShowFS 260: Ari Lamstein on Making Money From Open SourceFS 260: Ari Lamstein on Making Money From Open Source This week on The Freelancers’ Show the panelists are Philip Morgan, Curtis McHale, Jonathan Stark, and Reuven Lerner. Special guest Ari Lamstein is here to discuss how to make money from Open Source. [00:02:05] Introduction to Ari Ari is a trainer and consultant who specializes in teaching the R programming language. He wrote Chloroplethr, which is an R package that makes it easy to make Chloropleth maps in R. [00:03:45] Chloroplethr A presidential map is a chloropleth map that expresses value for states using just one color. Other things that can be measured usi...2017-08-171h 10The Freelancers' ShowFS 259: Anthony English on Making a Radical Change in PositioningFS 259: Anthony English on Making a Radical Change in Positioning On this episode of the Freelancers’ Show panelists Jonathon Stark, Curtis McHale, Philip Morgan, and Reuven Lerner talk to special guest Anthony English. Anthony discusses making a radical change in positioning. Tune in to learn more about this topic! [00:02:30] Introduction to Anthony Anthony has an IT background working with mid-range systems. He has recently been transitioning into being a business coach. [00:03:31] Who do you work with and what kind of advice do you give them? Anthony works with people who are service professionals and highly technical but not necessarily in IT...2017-08-101h 00The Freelancers' ShowFS 258: Positioning, Outcomes, and States of Market AwarenessFS 258: Positioning, Outcomes, and States of Market Awareness Panelists Philip Morgan, Jonathan Stark, and Reuven Lerner lead the discussion this week. They discuss Positioning, Outcomes, and States of Market Awareness. Tune in to learn more about these three topics! What does this mean? Jonathan explains the specifics of positioning outcomes by reading from an email he recently received. He talks about pitching to the wrong audience and using activities as key points instead of outcomes of the services offered. He uses the analogy of a website that sells drills and the headline. He points out that the headline on the...2017-08-031h 04The Freelancers' ShowFS 257 Reuven’s LaunchFS 257 Reuven’s Launch On this episode of the Freelancers’ Show, Reuven Lerner discusses product launching. He is speaking on the topic just twelve hours before the launch of his newest product. Tune in to hear him speak on his history with products and hear his tips on getting ready to launch products. [00:2:29] Background Reuven has been trying to sell products online for years, meeting only medium success. The first product he tried to sell was an online course, which was a live Python course. A friend told him it would be tough to sell to people that he had neve...2017-07-2710 minThe Freelancers' Show254 FS Fairness in PricingFairness in Pricing Do you have questions about fairness in pricing? This episode features a discussion of this topic between Jonathan Stark, Curtis McHale, Philip Morgan, and Reuven Lerner. Tune in to learn more! Do you think it’s fair for someone to charge you more for a product than they charge other people? Reuven’s answer is that it is fair, but annoying. He wants to feel as if he has gotten a good deal, which is based on price for him. It’s fair to charge different people different prices, but he wants it to be to his advant...2017-07-1653 minThe Freelancers' Show253 FS Building Better Training ExercisesBuilding Better Training Exercises On today’s episode, Philip Morgan and Reuven Lerner discuss Building Better Training Exercises. Reuven Lerner provides insight on how he creates and makes training more effective through the use of exercises. How can you make your training more effective by giving good exercises and questions for people to learn from? Reuven thinks that it is ineffective to teach people simply through lectures. He says that people will not remember what was said long term because they will not internalize the material. Having people do things can combat this; in other words have them do exercises th...2017-07-161h 01The Freelancers' Show255 FS Getting Started in a New NicheGetting Started in a New Niche Philip Morgan and Rueven Lerner lead this week's podcast. They discuss Getting Started in a New Niche. Listen to learn more! The problem, who does it affect, why should we worry about it? The problem: You can have a focus, validate that it is good, be excited about it, and still feel held back by not having proof that you are a low-risk choice because you have never done work in that area of focus. So the problem is how do you change your focus; how do you start something new if you have...2017-07-131h 01
The Next Best ThingCharles Busch!Charles Busch is a playwright, actor, screenwriter, and one of American theatre's most famous drag artists. While known to most Broadway playgoers as the author of THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE and the book of TABOO, Busch really earned his star-status for early works like VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM, PSYCHO BEACH PARTY, and THEODORA, SHE-BITCH OF BYZANTIUM. Jonathan was thrilled to have a chance to sit down and talk to Mr. Busch about his fascinating life and career.
#RadioFreeBrooklyn #TheNextBestThing #Radio #Broadway #Theatre #CharlesBusch #Drag #LGBTQ #Literature2017-06-231h 22The Freelancers' ShowFS238 Building Your AudienceOn episode 238 of The Freelancers Show, Jonathan Stark and Reuven Lerner discuss how you can increase your online presence by Building Your Audience with the use of newsletters and lists. Listen to the podcast to learn how!2017-03-081h 09The Freelancers' Show240 FS Productized Service Buildup with Nathan LeeOn today's episode of The Freelancers' Show, Philip Morgan, Curtis McHale, Jonathan Stark, and Reuven Lerner discuss Productized Service Buildup with Nathan Lee. Nathan is an expert software developer, who has been in the industry for more than 15 years. Tune in and learn about his unique offerings now as freelance developer!2017-03-0231 minThe Freelancers' ShowFS 239 Creating Your Online CourseToday's episode of the Freelancer's Show is hosted by Phillip Morgan and Reuven Lerner. Phillip and Reuven discuss Preparing Your Online Course. Phillip thinks that one of the best things he has done for his online business is adding low-priced products to the mix. It's important to not be 100% reliant upon services.2017-02-231h 14The Freelancers' Show237 FS Your First Digital ProductJonathan Stark, Philip Morgan and Reuven Lerner welcome this week's special guest Curtis McHale. Curtis is a marketing expert that specializes in the technical market. Today, the Freelancers discuss what it takes to market your technical online business in Curtis McHale On...2017-02-1652 minThe Freelancers' Show236 FS Your First Digital ProductOn episode 236 of The Freelancers Show, Jonathan Stark, Philip Morgan, and Reuven Lerner discuss about how you can have Your First Digital Product. Tune in, and learn what it is and how it allows you to earn while you sleep.2017-02-091h 19The Freelancers' Show227 FS Building Courses with Anna Sabramowicz1:00: Introduction Anna SabramowiczPutting together online courses 3:05: Marketing 5:00: What to put in the course What problems do you solve? 9:00: What type of course? Email (Paid or Free)VideoJoe Rogan podcastWebinarsHeadsUp app 24:00: Data testing PositioningAsk the right questions 38:30: Tools Start smallTeachable.comDrip 45:30: Be a student Create an outline Picks Weekly newsletters (Reuven) Lerner Consulting (Reuven) Ikea New Cordless Milk Frother Handheld Cappuccino Latte Espresso (Jonathan) Ditchinghourly.com (Jonathan) Deadline Funnel (Philip) Ringr (Philip) Webinar Jam (Charles) Presentation Clicker (Charles) Firewatch (Anna) Papers, Please (Anna) Mark’s Daily Apple (Anna) Hired.com2016-11-101h 01
Ruby Rogues260 RR Training with Reuven LernerWant to be a Ruby Rogue? Apply at https://rubyrogues.com/ruby-nuby 01:47 - Reuven Lerner IntroductionTwitterGitHubBlogThe Freelancers’ Show PodcastPractice Makes Python by Reuven LernerPractice Makes Regexp by Reuven LernerDaily Tech Video03:49 - TrainingPedagogy07:54 - Approaching TeachingMental Model09:33 - Pairing People UpMetacognition10:57 - Example: Reuven’s Training Sessions19:59 - Moving Up The Ladder24:06 - Company Goals25:56 - Hostile Learners28:00 - Breaking Into the Big Company MarketLinkedInDevchat.tv Interest Survey35:03 - Offerings37:53 - Cultural Differences PicksSociety Of Mind By Marvin Minsky (Reuven)Peter Hessler's Books (Reuven)Regexp Crash Course (Reuven)rspec-given (Sam)Katrina Owen on Confreaks (Sam)github-shoutouts (Coraline)Ruby Together (Coraline)Ruby R...2016-05-1852 minThe Freelancers' Show185 FS Corporate TrainingCheck out Freelance Remote Conf! 03:25 - Getting Into the Corporate Training Gig Arena 13:31 - Where do I get my content? 18:17 - Marketing Your Courses WebinarsDabbling vs Taking the Plunge 27:52 - Going Solo vs Joining a Training Company 36:40 - Remote Training vs In-person 41:21 - Preparation; Composing New Material 47:33 - Surveys 53:22 - Charging for Training Per DayPer Person 58:12 - Trainee Preparation 01:03:30 - Don’t just educate: Entertain Check out React Native Radio Contribute to the show in The Freelancers’ Show GitHub repository! For more information on this topic, go to lerner.co.il/coaching. Picks Frontend Masters Courses (Jonathan)Reuven's Webinar about technic...2016-01-211h 14
Adventures in Angular061 AiA ng-book with Ari Lerner02:13 - Ari Lerner IntroductionTwitter Blogng-bookng-newsletter04:56 - ng-book 2TypescriptES5 / ES6Classes15:07 - Angular 219:55 - Writing Angular 1 Apps Today26:17 - Getting ng InformationSource Code28:50 - RxJSThe Flux Framework30:50 - One-way Dataflow, Two-way Databinding 49:42 - Testing Experience51:37 - The State of ng-book 2 52:49 - Waiting for Angular 2PicksStart a local hackathon (John) The Big Bang Theory (Joe) Wolverine: Old Man Logan by Mark Miller (Joe) Start a Meetup for boardgaming for your local developer community (Joe) Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett (Ward) Waiting for Guffman (Ward) iOS 9 (Chuck) Pebble.js (Chuck)2015-10-011h 01Adventures in Angular061 AiA ng-book with Ari Lerner02:13 - Ari Lerner IntroductionTwitter Blogng-bookng-newsletter04:56 - ng-book 2TypescriptES5 / ES6Classes15:07 - Angular 219:55 - Writing Angular 1 Apps Today26:17 - Getting ng InformationSource Code28:50 - RxJSThe Flux Framework30:50 - One-way Dataflow, Two-way Databinding 49:42 - Testing Experience51:37 - The State of ng-book 2 52:49 - Waiting for Angular 2PicksStart a local hackathon (John) The Big Bang Theory (Joe) Wolverine: Old Man Logan by Mark Miller (Joe) Start a Meetup for boardgaming for your local developer community (Joe) Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett (Ward) Waiting for Guffman (Ward) iOS 9 (Chuck) Pebble.js (Chuck)2015-10-011h 01The Freelancers' Show160 FS A Deep Dive on Positioning Yourself As a Specialist with Philip MorganGet your Ruby Remote Conf tickets and check out the @rubyremoteconf Twitter feed for exciting updates about the conference. 02:09 - Philip Morgan Introduction TwitterPhilip Morgan ConsultingThe Positioning Manual for Technical Firms by Philip Morgan 02:30 - Thinking About Positioning and Communicating What You Do Expensive Problem: The Benefits of Pigeonholing 27:08 - Finding Target Markets 35:25 - Acquiring New Skills to Support a New Position 39:00 - Refining Your Positioning Marketing, Publicity 56:07 - Positioning Exercise Picks Kurt Elster: Email Templates for Freelancers (Jonathan)Expensive Problem: Market Research Cold Email Template (Jonathan)Bryan Harris: How I Made $10,000 in 24-hours With My First Product (C...2015-06-181h 17
Charles Moscowitz LIVEJason Mattera chases Lois Lerner, Harry Reed - Debra Rae: Laughable Legends Turned Lethal1st hour guest: Author and Journalist Jason Mattera discusses his new book: Crapitalism: Liberals Who Make Millions Swiping Your Tax DollarsLink: http://amzn.com/1476750416His run-in with Lois Lerner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u88vMSbX_xAHis run-in with Harry Reed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isXauApti2I2nd hour guest: Debra Rae, host of Truth Talk Behind the Sound Bite discusses her article Laughable Legends Turned Lethal.Link to Truth Talk Behind the Sound Bite: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/debra-raeLink to Laughable...2014-10-171h 39
Charles Moscowitz LIVEJason Mattera chases Lois Lerner, Harry Reed - Debra Rae: Laughable Legends Turned Lethal1st hour guest: Author and Journalist Jason Mattera discusses his new book: Crapitalism: Liberals Who Make Millions Swiping Your Tax Dollars
Link: http://amzn.com/1476750416
His run-in with Lois Lerner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u88vMSbX_xA
His run-in with Harry Reed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isXauApti2I
2nd hour guest: Debra Rae, host of Truth Talk Behind the Sound Bite discusses her article Laughable Legends Turned Lethal.
Link to Truth Talk Behind the Sound Bite: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/debra-rae
Link to Laughable Legends Turned Lethal:http://www.teapartytribune.com/2014/10/08/laughable-legends-turned-lethal-sacrificing-common-sense-altar-political-correctness/2014-10-171h 39
Charles Moscowitz LIVEJames B. Conroy: Our One Common Country - Dis IRS agent Lois Lerner violate federal law?Chuck Morse is joined in the first hour by James B. Conroy, author of "Our One Common Country: Abraham Lincoln and the Hampton Roads Peace Conference of 1865Website: http://www.jamesbconroy.com/In the second hour Chuck is joined by Cause of Action Executive Director Dan Epstein in a talk about whether IRS Agent Lois Lerner's lost emails constitute a violation of federal law.Link to Daily Caller article: http://dailycaller.com/2014/07/05/watchdog-irs-obstructed-congress-when-it-lost-lois-lerners-emails/2014-07-131h 39
Charles Moscowitz LIVEJames B. Conroy: Our One Common Country - Dis IRS agent Lois Lerner violate federal law?Chuck Morse is joined in the first hour by James B. Conroy, author of "Our One Common Country: Abraham Lincoln and the Hampton Roads Peace Conference of 1865
Website: http://www.jamesbconroy.com/
In the second hour Chuck is joined by Cause of Action Executive Director Dan Epstein in a talk about whether IRS Agent Lois Lerner's lost emails constitute a violation of federal law.
Link to Daily Caller article: http://dailycaller.com/2014/07/05/watchdog-irs-obstructed-congress-when-it-lost-lois-lerners-emails/2014-07-131h 39
Charles Moscowitz LIVEIRS Enemies List - Treason in AmericaChuck Morse is joined in Part I by Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of the American Center of Law and Justice, in a discussion about the ACLJ class action against the IRS and the impending congressional testamony of Lois Lerner.
In Part II Anton Chaitkin, author of Treason in America, joins Chuck to discuss the impeachment of President Barack Obama and the NARAPPA Project.2014-02-271h 39The Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 078 – Training & CoachingPanel Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:30 - Panelist Training & Coaching Experience 02:40 - Traveling for In-Person Training 05:52 - Rates 08:35 - Teaching College Courses 10:43 - Online Training Recorded Videos Live Sessions Forums/Discussion Groups GoToMeeting Skype tmux Pair Programming 17:15 - The Value of Training Expense vs Investment 19:54 - Structuring Exercises Canvas Working in Pairs 27:58 - Screencasting The Freelancers’ Show 071 – Recording Video 29:32 - In-Person Training vs Online Training Non-Verbal Communication Asking Questions 34:53 - Teaching Preparation2013-09-1243 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 077 – Recurring Revenue with Brennan DunnPanel Brennan Dunn (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:37 - Brennan Dunn Introduction Planscope Double Your Freelancing Rate by Brennan Dunn The Blueprint -- Learning to Sell Online by Brennan Dunn Consultancy Masterclass 02:46 - Closing the Consultancy We Are Titans 04:31 - Working on and Marketing Products 05:37 - Recurring/Predictable Revenue Gail Goodman, Constant Contact. How to Negotiate the Long, Slow, SaaS Ramp of...2013-09-051h 04The Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 076 – Writing BooksPanel Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 04:12 - The Writing Process Outlines X number words per day goal 07:59 - Picking and Pulling Relevant Information Make a blog post 09:30 - Getting Feedback Hiring an Editor Crowdsourcing 13:20 - Cover Art 17:35 - Tool Chain Markdown LeanPub Scrivener InDesign Kitabu 22:55 - Panelist Books Don't Be An Idiot: Learn how to run a viable business by Curtis McHale Becoming a WordPress Development Professional by Curtis McHale The Diverse...2013-08-2954 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 075 – SEO with Mike Brooks and Stephen GardnerPanel Mike Brooks (twitter linkedin) Stephen Gardner (twitter linkedin blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Jim Gay (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:27 - Mike Brooks Introduction Nuclear Chowder Nuclear Chowder Podcast 03:57 - Mike Gardner Introduction 05:38 - Marketing for SEO Quality Content Syndication Calls to Action Giveaways 12:30 - Targeting Keywords SECockpit SpyFu Google AdWords: Keyword Tool HitTail LinkedIn Social Media Examiner 18:40 - Getting to #1 Right Message Right Media Right Market 26:00 - Putting Keywords in the Right Place 29:35 - JavaScript and SEO 30:45...2013-08-2251 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 074 – Email ListsPanel Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:41 - Subscribers 04:02 - Email Lists vs Blog Content Freelance Funnel 11:39 - Content Updates 16:31 - Layout, Servers, Services & Personalization MailChimp Aweber CSS Support in Email Eric Davis: My simple HTML email template 34:02 - Launching Products Nathan Barry: How To Launch Anything Soft Sale/Hard Sale Email Frequency 40:17 - Email Courses Rails Security Controller Refactoring Course Picks Aweber (Eric) MailChimp (Eric) premailer (Eric) Logitech C920 (Curtis) Zotero (Reuven) Unsubscribing (Reuven) Patience...2013-08-1555 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 073 – Book Club: Getting Things Done with David AllenPanel David Allen (twitter David Allen Company) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:06 - David Allen Introduction David Allen Company Getting Things Done by David Allen 01:27 - GTD’s Conception The Strategic Value of Clear Space 05:37 - Organization 08:24 - What GTD Does Orientation Maps Weekly Reviews The Lost Horizon 10:58 - Getting Things Done Writing Things Down Habits To-Do Lists 14:42 - Using Lists Context 23:17 - Outcome & Action Thinking 25:48 - The Power of NO Being Appropriately Engaged Mu...2013-08-081h 05The Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 072 – Saying NOPanel Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Discussion 01:18 - The Power of “NO” Getting Things Done by David Allen Instapaper Evernote Omnifocus 06:56 - Just-in-Time Learning 09:02 - Saying “NO” in Hindsight Overcommitment 11:54 - Getting Comfortable with Saying “NO” Derek Sivers: No more yes. It's either HELL YEAH! or no. Confidence Risk Level 19:14 - Having a Financial Cushion Accounting The Freelancers Show 072 - LessAccounting with Steven Bristol 23:04 - Red Flags That Mean an Instant “NO” Client Investment Slimy People The Ruby Freelancers Show 054 - Red Flags with Potential or Current Clients with Ashe Dryden...2013-08-0144 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 071 – Recording VideoPanel Jim Gay (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:16 - Screencasting Backgrounds Teach Me To Code 03:41 - Software ScreenFlow FFmpeg Jing Camtasia Final Cut Pro Screeny QuickTime Adobe Premier Pro CC Screenr 10:10 - Features Ease of Use Export Formats Add-ons Quality Readable Text 16:04 - Sound 16:26 - Modifier Keys 17:01 - Highlighting OmniDazzle 17:19 - Talking and Explaining during Screencasts Notes PeepCode Teaching Developers | Free PeepCode Blog 20:32 - Presentation Software Keynote Present.js VideoHive After...2013-07-2552 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 070 – LessAccounting with Steven BristolPanel Steven Bristol (twitter blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Jim Gay (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:15 - Steven Bristol Introduction LessEverything LessAccounting LessFilms LessConf 02:11 - Bookkeeping Why it Sucks 06:04 - Analyzing Numbers Categorization Tagging 08:31 - Why Use LessAccounting? 12:07 - Looking at Your Books (Frequency) LessTimeSpent 14:38 - Steven’s Accounting/Bookkeeping Background 16:42 - LessAccounting vs QuickBooks 19:54 - Building a SaaS Business 21:35 - Consulting 23:24 - Transitioning from Consulting to Product Wo...2013-07-1845 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 069 – Setting BoundariesPanel Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:16 - Setting Work Hours “Do Not Disturb” iPhone feature 06:51 - Making Clients Aware of Boundaries 08:33 - Handling “Emergencies” Deciding How Clients Should Contact You 11:48 - Keeping Chat Logs, Meeting Notes, Recordings, etc. Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype 13:15 - Email 15:58 - When Clients Set Boundaries with You 17:44 - Working with/for Family and/or Friends 24:32 - Setting Boundari...2013-07-1133 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 068 – Building a Consultancy with Ben Lachman and Robert CantoniPanel Ben Lachman (twitter blog) Robert Cantoni (twitter) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:29 - Ben Lachman and Robert Cantoni Introduction Nice Mohawk 02:26 - Finding Work Dividing Client Communication Handling Marketing and Sales 06:52 - Forming a Partnership Contracts 08:23 - Partnerships vs being on your own Finding work for others 15:39 - Managing larger consultancies 16:18 - Potentially expanding the business 18:33 - Marketing Avenues Referrals/Word-of-mouth 23:02 - Working...2013-07-0437 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 067 – LinkedIn with Wayne BreitbarthPanel Wayne Breitbarth (twitter linkedin) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:07 - Wayne Breitbarth Introduction The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success by Wayne Breitbarth 01:37 - Importance of LinkedIn 02:39 - Making Connections Advance Search Filtering 03:16 - Handling Random Requests/Spam 04:16 - Finding Others vs Getting Found 07:34 - Profile Advice Catchy Headline Descriptive Summary Establish Credibility List Resources 12:50 - Profiles vs Resumes Attention Span Calls to Action 17:39 - Groups 20:00...2013-06-2752 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 066 – Unconventional Marketing with David J. SolerPanel David J. Soler (twitter blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:04 - David J. Soler Introduction Relationship Marketing & Sales Podcast davidjsoler.com 01:54 - Building Relationships and Getting Referrals Trust, Likability, Credibility + Value (TLC+V) Handwritten, Personal Notes 13:39 - Trust Integrity Reputation Consistency 23:52 - Unconventional Marketing ‘Wow’ Factor Before, During, and After Items of Value 30:11 - Referrals 32:10 - Meet Your Clients 34:31 - Appreciation and Encouragement 36:37 - Relationships Over Business Pick...2013-06-2051 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 065 – Handling Prospects’ Poor Technology Choices with Jevin MaltaisPanel Jevin Maltais (github Quickjack Solutions) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Charles M...2013-06-1346 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 064 – Social MediaPanel Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Ashe Dryden (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 42:46 - Social Media Panel Activity Levels SaneBox 03:12 - Primary Social Networks Twitter Facebook LinkedIn 04:07 - LinkedIn Recommendations Job Leads Resume @ProBlogger: The Ultimate Guide to Making Money with the Amazon Affiliate Program 10:25 - Twitter Censorship Visibility 16:54 - Facebook Games Facebook Ads Rob Walling: The 5 Minute Guide To Cheap Startup Advertising 22:10 - Social Media Management Apps Tweetbot HootSuite Buffer Instapaper If This Then That (IFTTT) Pinboard 24:57...2013-06-0651 minThe Freelancers' ShowThe Freelancers’ Show 063 – WordPress with Curtis McHalePanel Curtis McHale (twitter github blog) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog) Reuven Lerner (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 00:37 - Reuven Lerner Introduction 01:10 - Curtis McHale Introduction WordPress The Coderpath Podcast 01:57 - Consulting, Tools & Apps fvrb (Curtis’ Ruby Brigade) Billings Pro Ronin Trello Evernote Dropbox Evernote Hello Evernote Skitch Napkin Mailbox IFTTT (If This Then That) 10:21 - Ronin FreshBooks Harvest Harvest Online Invoicing & Time Tracking: Curtis McHale Multiple Currencies Marketcircle: Daylite Complete Review of Daylite 4: Curtis McHale 13:16 - Customer Relationship Management The Trello/Ev...2013-05-3046 min