Answers for Freelancers! http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com The Business of Creative Independence. Dedicated to helping independent artists and designers build their client base, grow their business, re-invigorate their passion and discuss the unique challenges of balancing work and life. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:20:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en © chris@aithene.net () chris@aithene.net 1440 The Business of Creative Independence. Dedicated to helping independent artists and designers build their client base, grow their business, re-invigorate their passion and discuss the unique challenges of balancing work and life. chris@aithene.net No no http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/images/answers-logo.gif Answers for Freelancers! http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com 144 144 CI Ep 1-1: Chris Ventures Forth http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/10/06/ci-ep-1-1-chris-ventures-forth/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/10/06/ci-ep-1-1-chris-ventures-forth/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:10:54 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/10/06/ci-ep-1-1-chris-ventures-forth/ CI LogoWelcome one and all to the first ever episode of Bob Ostrom’s and Chris Wilson’s new show, Creative Independence!  The goal of the show is to explore and highlight the many and varied ways that intelligent and creative people are using their talents to create and run businesses that generate income that does not include billing for hourly, project or any other rate.

We hope you enjoy it!

Opening:
Chris is all over the mic with a cold and Bob apologizes about having completely dissed the twitterverse by accident.

The Content:
First up, at 10 minutes in, Chris starts talking about his and his wife’s first foray into the online sales business, Intelligent Acne Treatment.  They operate the IAT website under the business umbrella of their company, Light Therapy Options.  Light Therapy Options was the idea of Chris’ wife and its purpose is to educate people on the healthy natural benefits of light, especially sunlight, which for most of the year is a free resource, that can be used to stave off a multitude of diseases from acne to cancer, and where necessary, to make products affordable so that most people are able to purchase them.

Intelligent Acne Treatment - http://intelligentacnetreatment.com/
Light Therapy Options home site - http://lighttherapyoptions.com/

Other links referenced in the site:
Twittermail - http://twittermail.com/
Enlux - http://enluxled.com/
High Rankings with Jill Whalen - http://highrankings.com/
Overture - http://overture.com/
Google Ad Words - https://adwords.google.com/
Wordtracker - http://www.wordtracker.com/

Books mentioned in this episode:
E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Amazon (book)
Amazon (CDs)

The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Amazon

Books of possible interest:
Light: Medicine of the Future by Jacob Liberman
Amazon

Contact Us:
site - http://answers-for-freelancers.com/
email - answersforfreelancers (at) gmail.com
twitter (bob) - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudio
twitter (chris) - http://twitter.com/aithene

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/10/06/ci-ep-1-1-chris-ventures-forth/feed/ 32:24 Welcome one and all to the first ever episode of Bob Ostrom's and Chris Wilson's new show, Creative Independence!nbsp; The goal of the show is ... Welcome one and all to the first ever episode of Bob Ostrom's and Chris Wilson's new show, Creative Independence!nbsp; The goal of the show is to explore and highlight the many and varied ways that intelligent and creative people are using their talents to create and run businesses that generate income that does not include billing for hourly, project or any other rate. We hope you enjoy it! Opening: Chris is all over the mic with a cold and Bob apologizes about having completely dissed the twitterverse by accident. The Content: First up, at 10 minutes in, Chris starts talking about his and his wife's first foray into the online sales business, Intelligent Acne Treatment.nbsp; They operate the IAT website under the business umbrella of their company, Light Therapy Options.nbsp; Light Therapy Options was the idea of Chris' wife and its purpose is to educate people on the healthy natural benefits of light, especially sunlight, which for most of the year is a free resource, that can be used to stave off a multitude of diseases from acne to cancer, and where necessary, to make products affordable so that most people are able to purchase them. Intelligent Acne Treatment - http://intelligentacnetreatment.com/ Light Therapy Options home site - http://lighttherapyoptions.com/ Other links referenced in the site: Twittermail - http://twittermail.com/ Enlux - http://enluxled.com/ High Rankings with Jill Whalen - http://highrankings.com/ Overture - http://overture.com/ Google Ad Words - https://adwords.google.com/ Wordtracker - http://www.wordtracker.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Amazon (book) Amazon (CDs) The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss Amazon Books of possible interest: Light: Medicine of the Future by Jacob Liberman Amazon Contact Us: site - http://answers-for-freelancers.com/ email - answersforfreelancers (at) gmail.com twitter (bob) - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudio twitter (chris) - http://twitter.com/aitheneShare This Creative,Independence chris@aithene.net no No Ep 3-4 - The Final Episode http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/09/15/ep-3-4-the-final-episode/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/09/15/ep-3-4-the-final-episode/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:45:24 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/09/15/ep-3-4-the-final-episode/ Herbie Book CoverWell, you’ve all waited patiently for months for us to return, only to find that this is our final episode.  The truth is, after 3 years (more of less) of talking about freelancing, its time we move on.  Is this good bye?  Take a listen and find out what this means for Bob and myself, and also for you.

Featured Links:

Bob’s New stuff - http://BobOstromStudio.com/

Chris Triathlon training blog - 9 Months to Tri

Chris & Louanna’s little side business - Intelligent Acne Treatment

Twitter Pages:

Chris - http://twitter.com/aithene
Bob - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudio

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/09/15/ep-3-4-the-final-episode/feed/ 29:21 Well, you've all waited patiently for months for us to return, only to find that this is our final episode.nbsp; The truth is, after 3 ... Well, you've all waited patiently for months for us to return, only to find that this is our final episode.nbsp; The truth is, after 3 years (more of less) of talking about freelancing, its time we move on.nbsp; Is this good bye?nbsp; Take a listen and find out what this means for Bob and myself, and also for you. Featured Links: Bob's New stuff - http://BobOstromStudio.com/ Chris Triathlon training blog - 9 Months to Tri Chris #38; Louanna's little side business - Intelligent Acne Treatment Twitter Pages: Chris - http://twitter.com/aithene Bob - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudioShare This Posts,,Roundtables chris@aithene.net no No Ep 3-2 - We’ll Always Have Paris (or, The Legend of Chris Wilson) http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/08/29/ep-3-2-well-always-have-paris-or-the-legend-of-chris-wilson/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/08/29/ep-3-2-well-always-have-paris-or-the-legend-of-chris-wilson/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:43:38 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/08/29/ep-3-2-well-always-have-paris-or-the-legend-of-chris-wilson/ Paris - ThumbnailHey, all.

Well, I told Bob that I would get this episode up almost 2 months ago, then got sick. Then got busy. Then ran a triathlon.

So its all my fault this episode is so late.

The good news is that it seems we’ve gotten our recording schedule taken care of.  We’ll explain it next show.  Until then, enjoy this episode from *gulp* February. Keep that in mind when I make the crack about “congressional hearings” and ball-players on steroids.

The image above just isn’t as good as it was in my memory, but since I was in high school, I suppose it only makes sense.

We’ll be back VERY soon. I promise. Until then, catch us on Twitter.

Chris - http://twitter.com/aithene

Bob - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudio

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/08/29/ep-3-2-well-always-have-paris-or-the-legend-of-chris-wilson/feed/ 37:30 Hey, all. Well, I told Bob that I would get this episode up almost 2 months ago, then got sick. Then got busy. Then ran a ... Hey, all. Well, I told Bob that I would get this episode up almost 2 months ago, then got sick. Then got busy. Then ran a triathlon. So its all my fault this episode is so late. The good news is that it seems we've gotten our recording schedule taken care of.nbsp; We'll explain it next show.nbsp; Until then, enjoy this episode from *gulp* February. Keep that in mind when I make the crack about "congressional hearings" and ball-players on steroids. The image above just isn't as good as it was in my memory, but since I was in high school, I suppose it only makes sense. We'll be back VERY soon. I promise. Until then, catch us on Twitter. Chris - http://twitter.com/aithene Bob - http://twitter.com/bobostromstudioShare This Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Ep 3-1-REAL: “Grab Your Gun and Bring in the Cat” - A Quick Update and Mailbag http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/04/21/ep-3-1-real-grab-your-gun-and-bring-in-the-cat-a-quick-update-and-mailbag/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/04/21/ep-3-1-real-grab-your-gun-and-bring-in-the-cat-a-quick-update-and-mailbag/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:53:18 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/04/21/ep-3-1-real-grab-your-gun-and-bring-in-the-cat-a-quick-update-and-mailbag/ Bob's CatSo, what happened with our numbering? This was originally recorded as episode 1, but then Bob and I got completely snowed under in work, life and other stuff, and it got postponed. This was supposed to be Episode 1, the next show was supposed to be Episode 2, and Seth Harwood’s Wheel was supposed to be episode 3.

However, since we got caught behind our own schedule, and because Seth is such a friend of the show, we wanted to help him out by running his Wheel episode just before the launch of his new pod novel, Jack Palms 3, and the print debut of the novel that started it all, Jack Wakes Up and we moved it up so that the show aired in time for his book release. If you’re a fan of crime noire fiction, check it out. Its good, adult oriented fiction with a ‘kick you in the teeth’ flavor.

So, if this feels familiar, then you’ve probably had the misfortune of seeing Firefly as it was aired on the Fox Network. Sorry about that. We now present to you, the REAL episode 1 of season 3. About, um… 2 months late. We would’ve gotten it to you on time, but no one volunteered to do our regular work for us. Thanks a lot, all of you.

Anyway, enjoy this month’s episode as we talk about what we’ve been up to, catch up on a few odds and ends, and answer listener Katie’s questions about college and internships.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/04/21/ep-3-1-real-grab-your-gun-and-bring-in-the-cat-a-quick-update-and-mailbag/feed/ 43:48 So, what happened with our numbering? This was originally recorded as episode 1, but then Bob and I got completely snowed under in work, life ... So, what happened with our numbering? This was originally recorded as episode 1, but then Bob and I got completely snowed under in work, life and other stuff, and it got postponed. This was supposed to be Episode 1, the next show was supposed to be Episode 2, and Seth Harwood's Wheel was supposed to be episode 3. However, since we got caught behind our own schedule, and because Seth is such a friend of the show, we wanted to help him out by running his Wheel episode just before the launch of his new pod novel, Jack Palms 3, and the print debut of the novel that started it all, Jack Wakes Up and we moved it up so that the show aired in time for his book release. If you're a fan of crime noire fiction, check it out. Its good, adult oriented fiction with a 'kick you in the teeth' flavor. So, if this feels familiar, then you've probably had the misfortune of seeing Firefly as it was aired on the Fox Network. Sorry about that. We now present to you, the REAL episode 1 of season 3. About, um... 2 months late. We would've gotten it to you on time, but no one volunteered to do our regular work for us. Thanks a lot, all of you. Anyway, enjoy this month's episode as we talk about what we've been up to, catch up on a few odds and ends, and answer listener Katie's questions about college and internships. Share This Mail,Bag,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Ep 3-1 Wheel of Misfortune with Seth Harwood Pod-Cast Author of Jack Wakes up, This is life and Jack Palms 3 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/03/15/ep-3-1-wheel-of-misfortune-with-seth-harwood-pod-cast-author-of-jack-wakes-up-this-is-life-and-jack-palms-3/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/03/15/ep-3-1-wheel-of-misfortune-with-seth-harwood-pod-cast-author-of-jack-wakes-up-this-is-life-and-jack-palms-3/#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:14:19 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/03/15/ep-3-1-wheel-of-misfortune-with-seth-harwood-pod-cast-author-of-jack-wakes-up-this-is-life-and-jack-palms-3/ Seth_HarwoodIn honor of Seth Harwood’s attempt to climb the charts on Amazon.com this Sunday, March 16th we have gone back into the archives to find this very special episode featuring Seth and the Wheel of Misfortune.

Seth tells us a story about the early years, a lost hard drive and his attempts to recover it from the wasteland known as the customer service. Seth pulls out all the stops and goes straight for the jugular in an attempt to recover his lost hard drive and and his first 300 page novel. Did he succeed? Was it worth it? You decide in this action-packed Wheel of Misfortune episode.

*Note to our listeners
Hi listeners, Chris and Bob are hard at work retooling the podcast and website. We will be cutting back releases to once a month to allow us the extra time we need to bring you the new and improved product.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2008/03/15/ep-3-1-wheel-of-misfortune-with-seth-harwood-pod-cast-author-of-jack-wakes-up-this-is-life-and-jack-palms-3/feed/ 18:57 In honor of Seth Harwood's attempt to climb the charts on Amazon.com this Sunday, March 16th we have gone back into the archives to find ... In honor of Seth Harwood's attempt to climb the charts on Amazon.com this Sunday, March 16th we have gone back into the archives to find this very special episode featuring Seth and the Wheel of Misfortune. Seth tells us a story about the early years, a lost hard drive and his attempts to recover it from the wasteland known as the customer service. Seth pulls out all the stops and goes straight for the jugular in an attempt to recover his lost hard drive and and his first 300 page novel. Did he succeed? Was it worth it? You decide in this action-packed Wheel of Misfortune episode. *Note to our listeners Hi listeners, Chris and Bob are hard at work retooling the podcast and website. We will be cutting back releases to once a month to allow us the extra time we need to bring you the new and improved product.Share This Podcasts,,Wheel,of,Misfortune chris@aithene.net yes No Ep 2-16 - Wheel of Misfortune: Freelance Blues w/ Jonny Goldstein http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/28/ep-2-16-wheel-of-misfortune-freelance-blues-w-jonny-goldstein/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/28/ep-2-16-wheel-of-misfortune-freelance-blues-w-jonny-goldstein/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:35:22 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/28/ep-2-16-wheel-of-misfortune-freelance-blues-w-jonny-goldstein/ Chris @ Podcamp Boston 2This episode has been reposted. Somehow the file became corrupted or changed on Libsyn’s servers, and very few people were actually able to download it. Since neither Bob nor I had this problem, we were unaware of it until listener Katie mentioned it to us. Those who have already heard this, feel free to ignore it. We hope the rest of you enjoy it. c.w. - 21 April, 2008

This episode, we bring you a quick glimpse of Chris’ Podcamp Boston 2 experience and then kick right into a fun Wheel of Misfortune from Jonny Goldstein that I call the Twinkie Caper, but which he calls Freelance Blues. OK. So, we go with Freelance Blues. Why not.

Special thanks to a bunch of folks whom I ran into and especially who helped me with my Living la Vida Freelance! panel.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/28/ep-2-16-wheel-of-misfortune-freelance-blues-w-jonny-goldstein/feed/ 31:37 This episode has been reposted. Somehow the file became corrupted or changed on Libsyn's servers, and very few people were actually able to download it. ... This episode has been reposted. Somehow the file became corrupted or changed on Libsyn's servers, and very few people were actually able to download it. Since neither Bob nor I had this problem, we were unaware of it until listener Katie mentioned it to us. Those who have already heard this, feel free to ignore it. We hope the rest of you enjoy it. c.w. - 21 April, 2008 This episode, we bring you a quick glimpse of Chris' Podcamp Boston 2 experience and then kick right into a fun Wheel of Misfortune from Jonny Goldstein that I call the Twinkie Caper, but which he calls Freelance Blues. OK. So, we go with Freelance Blues. Why not. Special thanks to a bunch of folks whom I ran into and especially who helped me with my Living la Vida Freelance! panel. In order of appearance are:Share This Podcasts,,Wheel,of,Misfortune chris@aithene.net no No Ep2-15 How did you get started? http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/06/how-did-you-get-started/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/06/how-did-you-get-started/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:29:58 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/06/how-did-you-get-started/ A beautiful sunny July morning in Framingham Massachusetts 1989. A young artist and his art director are out for a casual morning stroll. The art director turns to the artist and without warning blurts out, “We’re laying off some people and… you’re one of them”.

Suddenly unemployed and with no where to turn Bob blindly stumbles into what will one day become a successful 20 year freelance career, but first he’ll have to spend a few years in the school of hard knocks.

Bob answers the age old question…”How did you get started?”
Hang on to your hats listeners. Bob finally tells the story of how he got started as a freelancer all those many…many…years ago.

Links:

A4F Zazzle Site

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/11/06/how-did-you-get-started/feed/ 00:01:01 A beautiful sunny July morning in Framingham Massachusetts 1989. A young artist and his art director are out for a casual morning stroll. The art ... A beautiful sunny July morning in Framingham Massachusetts 1989. A young artist and his art director are out for a casual morning stroll. The art director turns to the artist and without warning blurts out, "We're laying off some people and... you're one of them". Suddenly unemployed and with no where to turn Bob blindly stumbles into what will one day become a successful 20 year freelance career, but first he'll have to spend a few years in the school of hard knocks. Bob answers the age old question..."How did you get started?" Hang on to your hats listeners. Bob finally tells the story of how he got started as a freelancer all those many...many...years ago. Links: A4F Zazzle Site Share This Art,Biz,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net clean No Ep 2-14 - Chris & Bob Talk About http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/10/10/ep-2-14-chris-bob-talk-about/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/10/10/ep-2-14-chris-bob-talk-about/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:32:51 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/10/10/ep-2-14-chris-bob-talk-about/ Seth Harwood shows off his new Bob Ostrom designed Junius T shirtNot sure what you’re worth? Chris explains the difference between hiring someone with experience VS someone just starting out. How much are your services worth? Are you charging enough? Are you charging too much? How do you adjust rates to suit your clients needs and when it’s time to move up to the next level.

Special thanks to Seth Harwood for today’s pic. Seth is sporting a Zazzle shirt featuring one of Bob’s illustrations, “Junius Lives”. Junius is a character from the Seth Harwood pod-cast novel Jack Wakes Up. You can find out more info at SethHarwood.com


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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/10/10/ep-2-14-chris-bob-talk-about/feed/ 00:01:01 Not sure what you're worth? Chris explains the difference between hiring someone with experience VS someone just starting out. How much are your services worth? ... Not sure what you're worth? Chris explains the difference between hiring someone with experience VS someone just starting out. How much are your services worth? Are you charging enough? Are you charging too much? How do you adjust rates to suit your clients needs and when it's time to move up to the next level. Special thanks to Seth Harwood for today's pic. Seth is sporting a Zazzle shirt featuring one of Bob's illustrations, "Junius Lives". Junius is a character from the Seth Harwood pod-cast novel Jack Wakes Up. You can find out more info at SethHarwood.com Junius Lives- Seth HarwoodShare This chris@aithene.net clean No Ep 2-13 - Chris & Bob Ramble. In memory of Pucker. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/ep-2-13-chris-bob-ramble-in-memory-of-pucker/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/ep-2-13-chris-bob-ramble-in-memory-of-pucker/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:33:33 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/ep-2-13-chris-bob-ramble-in-memory-of-pucker/ Intern SearchOK. So, we’re back on schedule, right? We think so. We’ll see.

Anyhow, in this episode of Answers for Freelancers we talk about a bunch of things beside Chris’ new pink office.

Chris is scheduled to attend Podcamp Boston 2 on October 26-28, 2007 at the Boston Expo Center. For more information on the event, including who’s attending, what discussions are going to be had and how you can participate, go to http://podcampboston.org Also, Chris (and Bob if he can make it) are going to be chairing a couple of sessions. The first is a recap of how to decide what you need to charge and the second is a panel of freelancers that will just answer audience questions about what its like to freelance. If you want these discussions to happen, write to the organizers and tell them to make sure that we’re scheduled.

Bob puts out the official call for the A4F Intern Search. We should put up a page for that, shouldn’t we? This is for actual college internship credit. And its not limited to artists, either. If you feel that you can contribute to the show in a meaningful way, either as on the show or behind the scenes, try out!

We have a new JibJab movie. Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/ep-2-13-chris-bob-ramble-in-memory-of-pucker/feed/ 42:20 OK. So, we're back on schedule, right? We think so. We'll see. Anyhow, in this episode of Answers for Freelancers we talk about a bunch of ... The Business of Creative Independence. Dedicated to helping independent artists and designers build their client base, grow their business, re-invigorate their passion and discuss the unique challenges of balancing work and life. Podcamp,Boston,2,,Twitter,,Twitterific,,Snitter,,Burnout,,Jib,Jab chris@aithene.net no No Intern Search http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/intern-search/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/intern-search/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:04:31 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/24/intern-search/ Hey, everyone!

Intern SearchAnswers for Freelancers! is looking for the world’s first virtual podcast intern to join our ranks.

We’re not locked into what duties you will perform, so there are a lot of possibilities here. If you’re a student and your field of study leads you into social media, digital audio, art, design, illustration, writing, journalism or some other facet of podcast production, we’d love to hear from you.
To be considered you must:

  • Be a current student.
  • Send us links to your space(s) - Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blog, etc.
  • Email us an audio piece of up to 5 minutes. It can be an interview, a report, a tutorial or something entirely different.
  • Need to have the tools to accomplish whatever you are applying for and access to the internet so that you can work with us.
  • Email us your resume and audio file in MP3 format to Answersforfreelancers@gmail.com (you can also post it to the internet and send us a link).

If you need actual college credit for the internship, don’t forget to send us your college’s paperwork and we’ll see if we qualify.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/09/10/trust-your-gut/feed/ 00:01:01 Trusting your gut. Intro by Seth Harwood. Boboslogos.com Ever have that sinking feeling like you've made a bad decision... one that might end up costing you both time and money? Do you listen to your gut or do you just shrug it off. Could be your instincts are trying to tell you something. In this episode Chris and Bob talk about trusting your gut. Share This Art,Biz,,Podcasts,,Roundtables chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-11 - An Interview with J.C. Hutchins http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/30/ep-2-11-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/30/ep-2-11-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:39:48 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/30/ep-2-11-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/ JC HeadshotThis episode we bring you a full hour with podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins, author of the 7th Son trilogy. In just over a year, he’s managed to use New Media technologies that are generally free or inexpensive to all of us to build a listening audience of 25,000, catch the interest of Hollywood movie producers, publishing agents, and quite a few of the who’s who of the New Media world.

If you’re looking to use the internet and New Media to promote your skills and craft, this interview should prove to be very inspiring and chock full of advice to help you map your next steps.

J.C. is launching the third book of his trilogy on July 7th.

You can find more information on J.C. and his work at http://jchutchins.net

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/30/ep-2-11-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/feed/ 1:03:47 This episode we bring you a full hour with podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins, author of the 7th Son trilogy. In just over a year, he's ... This episode we bring you a full hour with podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins, author of the 7th Son trilogy. In just over a year, he's managed to use New Media technologies that are generally free or inexpensive to all of us to build a listening audience of 25,000, catch the interest of Hollywood movie producers, publishing agents, and quite a few of the who's who of the New Media world. If you're looking to use the internet and New Media to promote your skills and craft, this interview should prove to be very inspiring and chock full of advice to help you map your next steps. J.C. is launching the third book of his trilogy on July 7th. You can find more information on J.C. and his work at http://jchutchins.netShare This New,Media,marketing,,J.C.,Hutchins,,7th,Son,,podcasting,,blogging,,internet,marketing,,portfolio,development,,writing chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-10 - Road Trip ‘07: Prelude to an Interview with J.C. Hutchins http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/25/ep-2-10-road-trip-07-prelude-to-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/25/ep-2-10-road-trip-07-prelude-to-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:14:24 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/25/ep-2-10-road-trip-07-prelude-to-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/ JC HeadshotThis week Bob and Chris return from a 5 week break, during which your hosts have been VERY busy. Probably the most interesting thing we did was take a road trip to interview the great podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins, author of the 7th Son trilogy. Now, J.C. has done an incredible job of using New Media to promote and distribute his work, and we wanted to know how he did it. First, however, in this episode we hear how the boys have been getting along for the past 5 weeks and what they’ve been up to.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/06/25/ep-2-10-road-trip-07-prelude-to-an-interview-with-jc-hutchins/feed/ 17:56 This week Bob and Chris return from a 5 week break, during which your hosts have been VERY busy. Probably the most interesting thing ... This week Bob and Chris return from a 5 week break, during which your hosts have been VERY busy. Probably the most interesting thing we did was take a road trip to interview the great podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins, author of the 7th Son trilogy. Now, J.C. has done an incredible job of using New Media to promote and distribute his work, and we wanted to know how he did it. First, however, in this episode we hear how the boys have been getting along for the past 5 weeks and what they've been up to. Share This Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-9 - Interview with Pod-Cast Novelist Seth Harwood http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/14/ep-2-9-interview-with-pod-cast-novelist-seth-harwood/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/14/ep-2-9-interview-with-pod-cast-novelist-seth-harwood/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 04:39:19 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/14/ep-2-9-interview-with-pod-cast-novelist-seth-harwood/ Seth_HarwoodChris and Bob interview writer and pod-cast novelist Seth Harwood. In this episode Seth gives some great advice to beginning writers. Seth’s pod-casts include, last summers block buster hit, Jack Wakes Up and his latest release, A long way from Disney (a collection of short stories).
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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/14/ep-2-9-interview-with-pod-cast-novelist-seth-harwood/feed/ 40:53 Chris and Bob interview writer and pod-cast novelist Seth Harwood. In this episode Seth gives some great advice to beginning writers. Seth's pod-casts include, ... Chris and Bob interview writer and pod-cast novelist Seth Harwood. In this episode Seth gives some great advice to beginning writers. Seth's pod-casts include, last summers block buster hit, Jack Wakes Up and his latest release, A long way from Disney (a collection of short stories). Share This chris@aithene.net yes No Ep 2-8 - The Ghost of Ken - Wheel of Misfortune and Mail Bag http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/02/ep-2-8-the-ghost-of-ken-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/02/ep-2-8-the-ghost-of-ken-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 04:28:37 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/02/ep-2-8-the-ghost-of-ken-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/ Well, Ken’s been gone for about 5 months now… or has he? Sometimes you can do everything right. You prepare. You secure. You protect. And then something bad happens anyway. Join us in our latest water-soluble tale of misery and woe, and stick around for a few letters to boot. Then ask yourself, “is Ken Perkins REALLY gone?”

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/05/02/ep-2-8-the-ghost-of-ken-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/feed/ 38:46 Well, Ken's been gone for about 5 months now... or has he? Sometimes you can do everything right. You prepare. You secure. ... Well, Ken's been gone for about 5 months now... or has he? Sometimes you can do everything right. You prepare. You secure. You protect. And then something bad happens anyway. Join us in our latest water-soluble tale of misery and woe, and stick around for a few letters to boot. Then ask yourself, "is Ken Perkins REALLY gone?" Share This chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-7 Repost: Interview with Mark Covell, Storyboard Artist from Family Guy. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/19/ep-2-7-repost-interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/19/ep-2-7-repost-interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:52:35 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/19/ep-2-7-repost-interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/ This is just a repost of Episode 2-7. The wrong file was posted first, and a correct file was posted later, but we can see from the download requests that many of your feeds were updated before we made the file change, so your podcatchers are still trying to download the old file. This should make it easier.

So, if you got 2-7, then ignore this. Otherwise, here’s your missing episode!

While I’m at it. Why don’t we claim the blog on Technorati?

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/19/ep-2-7-repost-interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/feed/ 28:49 This is just a repost of Episode 2-7. The wrong file was posted first, and a correct file was posted later, but we can ... This is just a repost of Episode 2-7. The wrong file was posted first, and a correct file was posted later, but we can see from the download requests that many of your feeds were updated before we made the file change, so your podcatchers are still trying to download the old file. This should make it easier. So, if you got 2-7, then ignore this. Otherwise, here's your missing episode! While I'm at it. Why don't we claim the blog on Technorati? Technorati ProfileShare This Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Ep2-7 Interview with Mark Covell, Storyboard Artist from Family Guy. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/18/interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/18/interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:39:32 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/18/interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/ Bob sits down for a little one on one with Mark Covell, storyboard artist from the animated series Family Guy. Mark talks about his career at Family Guy and what it took to become the talented storyboard artist he is today.

Mark is also an accomplished painter and talks about his latest gallery opening. If you’d like to learn more about Mark please check out these exciting links.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/18/interview-with-mark-covell-storyboard-artist-from-family-guy/feed/ 28:58 Bob sits down for a little one on one with Mark Covell, storyboard artist from the animated series Family Guy. Mark talks about his career ... Bob sits down for a little one on one with Mark Covell, storyboard artist from the animated series Family Guy. Mark talks about his career at Family Guy and what it took to become the talented storyboard artist he is today. Mark is also an accomplished painter and talks about his latest gallery opening. If you'd like to learn more about Mark please check out these exciting links. Mark Covell Mark Covell's Blog Marks Gallery Opening Editors note: Congratulations if you downloaded the earlier version of this pod-cast. You now have in your possession a rare behind the scenes valuable collectors edition of Answers for Freelances Ep2-7. The first person to write in and identify our mistake wins a free limited edition autographed Answers for Freelancers T-shirt. Good luck and happy hunting.Share This chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-6 - The “M” show http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/02/the-m-show/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/02/the-m-show/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:19:37 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/02/the-m-show/ “M is for mailbag. “M” is also for Matt. A while back we did a mailbag show and promised to dedicate a whole episode to, friend of the show, Matt’s question.

Matt asked us to track a job from start to finish… kind of like that School House Rock where a bill becomes a law…. Well it took a little while, but here it is. Starting with a phone call and ending with an invoice. This episode is all about the life cycle of a job. Thanks for writing in Matt.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/04/02/the-m-show/feed/ 22:03 "M is for mailbag. "M" is also for Matt. A while back we did a mailbag show and promised to dedicate a whole episode to, ... "M is for mailbag. "M" is also for Matt. A while back we did a mailbag show and promised to dedicate a whole episode to, friend of the show, Matt's question. Matt asked us to track a job from start to finish... kind of like that School House Rock where a bill becomes a law.... Well it took a little while, but here it is. Starting with a phone call and ending with an invoice. This episode is all about the life cycle of a job. Thanks for writing in Matt.Share This chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-5 - Wheel of Misfortune http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/03/19/ep-2-5-wheel-of-misfortune/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/03/19/ep-2-5-wheel-of-misfortune/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:08:43 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/03/19/ep-2-5-wheel-of-misfortune/ Answers for Freelancers logoHow bad is it when you miss an interview? What if that interview was 800 miles away and started in 3 hours?

Well folks, you guessed it… it’s time for another Wheel of Misfortune. This time we hear from Chris and he tells us about a slow train, a bus comute and a missed plane. Poor Chris can’t catch a break, but he can catch a cold.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/03/19/ep-2-5-wheel-of-misfortune/feed/ 15:39 How bad is it when you miss an interview? What if that interview was 800 miles away and started in 3 hours? Well folks, you guessed ... How bad is it when you miss an interview? What if that interview was 800 miles away and started in 3 hours? Well folks, you guessed it... it's time for another Wheel of Misfortune. This time we hear from Chris and he tells us about a slow train, a bus comute and a missed plane. Poor Chris can't catch a break, but he can catch a cold. Share This chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-4 - Interview with Mitch Joel: Taking Control of your Personal Branding http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/27/ep-2-4-interview-with-mitch-joel-taking-control-of-your-personal-branding/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/27/ep-2-4-interview-with-mitch-joel-taking-control-of-your-personal-branding/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:19:53 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/27/ep-2-4-interview-with-mitch-joel-taking-control-of-your-personal-branding/ Bill Kenney headshot - networking youIn this fantastic episode, we speak with Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image and host of 6 Pixels of Separation, about the value and importance of building, not just your company brand, but also, in building your personal brand.

We all have a personal brand, whether we work on it or not. What people think of you. What they think of your values, your personality, your dependability, the quality of your work and your character. Its something that just exists. Grabbing hold of your personal brand, and making sure that people see you for who your really are, is a task that most of us neglect.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/27/ep-2-4-interview-with-mitch-joel-taking-control-of-your-personal-branding/feed/ 1:06:36 In this fantastic episode, we speak with Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image and host of 6 Pixels of Separation, about the value and ... In this fantastic episode, we speak with Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image and host of 6 Pixels of Separation, about the value and importance of building, not just your company brand, but also, in building your personal brand. We all have a personal brand, whether we work on it or not. What people think of you. What they think of your values, your personality, your dependability, the quality of your work and your character. Its something that just exists. Grabbing hold of your personal brand, and making sure that people see you for who your really are, is a task that most of us neglect. Share This Personal,Branding,,Mitch,Joel,,Freelance,,Illustrators,,Artists,,Branding,, chris@aithene.net yes No Ep2-3 The Money Show http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/12/the-money-show/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/12/the-money-show/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:18:49 +0000 Bob http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/12/the-money-show/ Welcome to season 2 episode 3. In this exciting episode Chris and Bob talk about money. Addressing the age old question… As a freelancer, how much do I charge? Chris and Bob discuss the difference between a full-time salary and a freelance pay check. How much do you need to make to equal what you might be taking home from your full-time position. Chris helps us out with a handy simple to use equation. Finally the boys say good-bye to an old friend and hello to a new beginning.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/02/12/the-money-show/feed/ 48:25 Welcome to season 2 episode 3. In this exciting episode Chris and Bob talk about money. Addressing the age old question... As a freelancer, how ... Welcome to season 2 episode 3. In this exciting episode Chris and Bob talk about money. Addressing the age old question... As a freelancer, how much do I charge? Chris and Bob discuss the difference between a full-time salary and a freelance pay check. How much do you need to make to equal what you might be taking home from your full-time position. Chris helps us out with a handy simple to use equation. Finally the boys say good-bye to an old friend and hello to a new beginning. Share This Art,Biz,,Foundations,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-2 - Worst Episode Ever! - Wheel of Misfortune & Mailbag http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/28/ep-2-2-worst-episode-ever-wheel-of-misfortune-mailbag/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/28/ep-2-2-worst-episode-ever-wheel-of-misfortune-mailbag/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:14:34 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/28/ep-2-2-worst-episode-ever-wheel-of-misfortune-mailbag/ Welcome to the second episode of the new year and the second season. We’ve got a special Wheel this week from a favorite guest. Listen to find out who.After that, we have a brand new mailbag. We’re glad you are all taking the time to write in and share your ideas and ask questions. It helps keep us focused on sticking to the topics that you want to discuss.

However, there were a whole lotta problems all the way around with this episode.

First, we did the Mail Bag during the weekend of the big internet changeover in our town. Apparently, Comcast was taking over from Adelphia. So, we kept losing connectivity, and by the end of our 35 minutes of audio, we had spent about an hour and a half trying to record while dealing with dropped calls. Frustration reigned supreme at the end of that call.

Second, apparently Bob’s machine sometimes switches over into “super static” mode. So, even once we were finished, when I got the final audio, it was noisy.

Third, Bob is smack in the middle of some of his worst deadlines this year, so we couldn’t re-record. The decision: Do we miss an episode and re-record it in a week or two? Do I record it myself, all over (I can hear you now, “No, Please No!”) Or do I clean it up the best and I can and put it out as is? Right. Put it out! Here it is. Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/28/ep-2-2-worst-episode-ever-wheel-of-misfortune-mailbag/feed/ 45:31 Welcome to the second episode of the new year and the second season. We've got a special Wheel this week from a favorite guest. ... Welcome to the second episode of the new year and the second season. We've got a special Wheel this week from a favorite guest. Listen to find out who.After that, we have a brand new mailbag. We're glad you are all taking the time to write in and share your ideas and ask questions. It helps keep us focused on sticking to the topics that you want to discuss. However, there were a whole lotta problems all the way around with this episode. First, we did the Mail Bag during the weekend of the big internet changeover in our town. Apparently, Comcast was taking over from Adelphia. So, we kept losing connectivity, and by the end of our 35 minutes of audio, we had spent about an hour and a half trying to record while dealing with dropped calls. Frustration reigned supreme at the end of that call. Second, apparently Bob's machine sometimes switches over into "super static" mode. So, even once we were finished, when I got the final audio, it was noisy. Third, Bob is smack in the middle of some of his worst deadlines this year, so we couldn't re-record. The decision: Do we miss an episode and re-record it in a week or two? Do I record it myself, all over (I can hear you now, "No, Please No!") Or do I clean it up the best and I can and put it out as is? Right. Put it out! Here it is. Enjoy! Share This Mail,Bag,,Podcasts,,Wheel,of,Misfortune chris@aithene.net no No Ep 2-1 - Networking: Its not Who You Know, its Who Knows You. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/15/ep-2-1-networking-its-not-who-you-know-its-who-knows-you/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/15/ep-2-1-networking-its-not-who-you-know-its-who-knows-you/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:16:52 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/15/ep-2-1-networking-its-not-who-you-know-its-who-knows-you/ Bill Kenney headshot - networking youKnow it or not, we all have a number of networks in our lives. Our friends. Our family. Our workmates. All are sub-networks within the larger network we call our lives. Networks happen every day, and as we change and grow, our networks change and grow with us. We use our networks for information, connections and help. We find great entertainment, deals, and services based on recommendations from our networks. Networking isn’t about selling, its about creating and passing along goodwill to those you work with, like, and respect. When you’re connected, it stops becoming about whether or not you can solve the problem, and instead becomes about whether or not your network can solve the problem. If you get that, you begin to see the power of networking. If you see the power of networking, then you start seeing the need to pay attention and manage your networking efforts. Networking isn’t about selling, its about connecting. It isn’t about selling, its about solving problems. It isn’t about selling, its about creating communities. It isn’t about selling, its about becoming top-of-mind to those who can help you build your business. Networking isn’t about selling, its about living.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/15/ep-2-1-networking-its-not-who-you-know-its-who-knows-you/feed/ 45:19 Know it or not, we all have a number of networks in our lives. Our friends. Our family. Our workmates. All ... Know it or not, we all have a number of networks in our lives. Our friends. Our family. Our workmates. All are sub-networks within the larger network we call our lives. Networks happen every day, and as we change and grow, our networks change and grow with us. We use our networks for information, connections and help. We find great entertainment, deals, and services based on recommendations from our networks. Networking isn't about selling, its about creating and passing along goodwill to those you work with, like, and respect. When you're connected, it stops becoming about whether or not you can solve the problem, and instead becomes about whether or not your network can solve the problem. If you get that, you begin to see the power of networking. If you see the power of networking, then you start seeing the need to pay attention and manage your networking efforts. Networking isn't about selling, its about connecting. It isn't about selling, its about solving problems. It isn't about selling, its about creating communities. It isn't about selling, its about becoming top-of-mind to those who can help you build your business. Networking isn't about selling, its about living. Share This Art,Biz,,Foundations,,Interviews,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Show-n-Tell http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/08/show-n-tell/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/08/show-n-tell/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:35:00 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2007/01/08/show-n-tell/ Hi! This is Chris. I’ll keep this real short. I’ve got another project that just went live called Show-n-Tell. Its at http://showandtell.libsyn.org. Basically, I’m podcasting my my daughter’s 1st grade class(es). Yeah, I’m doing all 3 classes, not just hers. Its been a lot of fun, and the interviews can only be called cute. You gotta like kids in order to enjoy them, but if you do, some of the stories that these kids tell are really funny.

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On the other hand, deadlines can be the fuel to keep your business running on time, keeping projects from being delayed, and keeping even the toughest clients happy with your results.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/30/episode-11-deadlines-keeping-the-trains-on-time/feed/ 25:50 Whether you are freelancing or employed, no doubt deadlines are part and parcel to your life. When you're working for someone else, deadlines ... Whether you are freelancing or employed, no doubt deadlines are part and parcel to your life. When you're working for someone else, deadlines can be important, and missing them can have dire consequences. When you're working for yourself, however, missing deadlines can destroy your business, leave you clientless, and kill your ability to find more work (or even a new job). On the other hand, deadlines can be the fuel to keep your business running on time, keeping projects from being delayed, and keeping even the toughest clients happy with your results. Share This chris@aithene.net no No Episode 10 - Ken’s Deluge - Wheel of Misfortune and Mail Bag http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/16/episode-10-kens-deluge-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/16/episode-10-kens-deluge-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/#comments Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:51:10 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/16/episode-10-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag-kens-deluge/ Welcome! In this episode of Answers for Freelancers!, we bring you a brand new Wheel of Misfortune of the liquid variety, and attempt to answer some questions posed in the comments on our site and from submitted emails. Questions include why our iTunes feed seems to be all screwed up, what kind of tips can we give moonlighters, and what kind of work should we put in our online portfolio.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/16/episode-10-kens-deluge-wheel-of-misfortune-and-mail-bag/feed/ 29:40 Welcome! In this episode of Answers for Freelancers!, we bring you a brand new Wheel of Misfortune of the liquid variety, and attempt to ... Welcome! In this episode of Answers for Freelancers!, we bring you a brand new Wheel of Misfortune of the liquid variety, and attempt to answer some questions posed in the comments on our site and from submitted emails. Questions include why our iTunes feed seems to be all screwed up, what kind of tips can we give moonlighters, and what kind of work should we put in our online portfolio.Share This chris@aithene.net no No Episode 9 - Answers for Non-Freelancers? A Follow-up Discussion of our Interview with Michael Gerber, the E-Myth man. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/03/episode-9-answers-for-non-freelancers-a-follow-up-discussion-of-our-interview-with-michael-gerber-the-e-myth-man/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/03/episode-9-answers-for-non-freelancers-a-follow-up-discussion-of-our-interview-with-michael-gerber-the-e-myth-man/#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:29:16 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/03/episode-9-answers-for-non-freelancers-a-follow-up-discussion-of-our-interview-with-michael-gerber-the-e-myth-man/ In episode 8, we interviewed renowned business guru Michael Gerber, who had some very interesting thoughts on the very nature and business viability of freelancing. Michael’s remarks sparked some heated debates between Ken, Bob and Chris. So much so, that even before posting Michael’s interview, we knew we were going to have to follow it up with a discussion of our own on the subject. Are we actually telling you to stop freelancing? Yes! No! Maybe? Listen in and tell us what you think.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/12/03/episode-9-answers-for-non-freelancers-a-follow-up-discussion-of-our-interview-with-michael-gerber-the-e-myth-man/feed/ 43:25 In episode 8, we interviewed renowned business guru Michael Gerber, who had some very interesting thoughts on the very nature and business viability of freelancing. ... In episode 8, we interviewed renowned business guru Michael Gerber, who had some very interesting thoughts on the very nature and business viability of freelancing. Michael's remarks sparked some heated debates between Ken, Bob and Chris. So much so, that even before posting Michael's interview, we knew we were going to have to follow it up with a discussion of our own on the subject. Are we actually telling you to stop freelancing? Yes! No! Maybe? Listen in and tell us what you think. Share This chris@aithene.net no No Episode 8 - Interview: Michael Gerber of E-Myth Worldwide and In The Dreaming Room http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/20/episode-8-interview-michael-gerber-of-e-myth-worldwide-and-in-the-dreaming-room/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/20/episode-8-interview-michael-gerber-of-e-myth-worldwide-and-in-the-dreaming-room/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:05:08 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=4 Portrait of Michael GerberMichael Gerber, author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed business consultant, talks to us about what happens when Freelancers are ready to start growing their business into a true company. The kind of business that allows the owner to touch the world in a way that is truly meaningful and allows him the freedom to pursue those interests, both inside and outside of work, that he feels are the most important.

If you have reached a point in your career where you are looking for this kind of growth, then this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/20/episode-8-interview-michael-gerber-of-e-myth-worldwide-and-in-the-dreaming-room/feed/ 30:28 Michael Gerber, author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed business consultant, talks to us about what happens when Freelancers are ready to start growing their business into a ... Michael Gerber, author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed business consultant, talks to us about what happens when Freelancers are ready to start growing their business into a true company. The kind of business that allows the owner to touch the world in a way that is truly meaningful and allows him the freedom to pursue those interests, both inside and outside of work, that he feels are the most important. If you have reached a point in your career where you are looking for this kind of growth, then this is an interview you donrsquo;t want to miss. Share This Art,Biz,,Foundations,,Interviews,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No Welcome to the New Site! http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:00:25 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=5 OK. We’re still moving into our new diggs, but so far, all seems well and cozy. There are a few messes to clean up, the largest being the fact that it seems to be falling apart a bit in Internet Explorer on Windows (darn IE and its poor implementation of web standards). The site renders well in Safari, Firefox, Camino and other web browsers, but not IE. Here’s a piece of advice that you can see repeated all over the web. If you are running Windows, install and use Firefox. Its a better browser in many ways, and much more secure than IE. Its not perfect protection, but any help against viruses should be welcome. Looks like I’ll have a bit more work there. The second is our RSS feed. If you subscribed to our show directly from our old site, you’ll need to subscribe again, since the old feed won’t be updated anymore. If you subscribed through iTunes or some of the other directories, though, you should be OK. Also, you may notice that you get all of our old shows duplicated in your podcatcher. That’s a known side effect of moving your feed the way we just did. Sorry. Couldn’t be helped. Just go ahead and delete the duplicate entries.

So, if you need to resubscribe, our new feeds are located at:

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/feed/ Episode 7 - Interview: Pia Sjölin of Pia Sjölin Design LLC. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:42:09 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=6 Portrait of PiaPia Sjölin has been an independent artist since 1974. She has had a diverse career that includes such disciplines as glass blowing, fabric and textile design, fashion design, mural and faux painting, importing, exporting, and resale.

Now, Pia is bringing all of these talents and disciplines together as she begins her 4th business venture. Trying to eliminate the necessity of “matching” fabrics, wall papers, glass and other home decor items by creating entire sets based on the same patterns and looks, she is pushing all of her experience and skills to new horizons.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/feed/ 33:45 Pia Sjouml;lin has been an independent artist since 1974. She has had a diverse career that includes such disciplines as glass blowing, fabric and ... Pia Sjouml;lin has been an independent artist since 1974. She has had a diverse career that includes such disciplines as glass blowing, fabric and textile design, fashion design, mural and faux painting, importing, exporting, and resale. Now, Pia is bringing all of these talents and disciplines together as she begins her 4th business venture. Trying to eliminate the necessity of ldquo;matchingrdquo; fabrics, wall papers, glass and other home decor items by creating entire sets based on the same patterns and looks, she is pushing all of her experience and skills to new horizons. Share This Interviews,,Podcasts chris@aithene.net no No 101 Pieces of Schwag for Chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:50:59 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=7 Hey, its Chris. Some of you may or may not know it, but I’m a big fan of of Dennis Gray’s podcast 101 Uses for Babywipes, a podcast about parenting, but from a father’s point of view.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/feed/ Episode 6 - What is the ArtGeek? http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:46:42 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=8 As we think of ways to bring you more relevant information, one of our thoughts was to break up the shows into ‘Themes’. This show is the first of the ArtGeeks; shows and posts dedicated to the tech-ier side of being an artist in today’s modern world of computers and the internet. You’ll also notice that its a category listed on the left side of our blog. By clicking on the “Art Geek” link, you’ll be shown a list of posts and shows that have tech tips, software and hardware review, and stories about Art Tech in general.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/feed/ 29:05 As we think of ways to bring you more relevant information, one of our thoughts was to break up the shows into lsquo;Themesrsquo;. This ... As we think of ways to bring you more relevant information, one of our thoughts was to break up the shows into lsquo;Themesrsquo;. This show is the first of the ArtGeeks; shows and posts dedicated to the tech-ier side of being an artist in todayrsquo;s modern world of computers and the internet. Yoursquo;ll also notice that its a category listed on the left side of our blog. By clicking on the ldquo;Art Geekrdquo; link, yoursquo;ll be shown a list of posts and shows that have tech tips, software and hardware review, and stories about Art Tech in general. Share This Art,Geek,,Podcasts,,Wheel,of,Misfortune chris@aithene.net no No Episode 5 - Wheel of Misfortune 2 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:13:50 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=9 In this installment of the Wheel of Misfortune, we go inside a job interview with Bob, and boy, what an interview it was(n’t). Lessons learned? Don’t be too cocky, look over your potential client’s business before you go in to meet with them, and think twice before taking life-drawings on an interview.

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]]> http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/feed/ 14:21 In this installment of the Wheel of Misfortune, we go inside a job interview with Bob, and boy, what an interview it was(nrsquo;t). Lessons ... In this installment of the Wheel of Misfortune, we go inside a job interview with Bob, and boy, what an interview it was(nrsquo;t). Lessons learned? Donrsquo;t be too cocky, look over your potential clientrsquo;s business before you go in to meet with them, and think twice before taking life-drawings on an interview. Share This Art,Biz,,Podcasts,,Wheel,of,Misfortune chris@aithene.net no No Episode 4 - Where Does the Time Go? http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/30/episode-4-where-does-the-time-go/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/30/episode-4-where-does-the-time-go/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:52:00 +0000 chris http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=10 “When you work from home, you’re always at work.” The very freedom we gain as freelance artists can easily become the shackles that keep us working all day and all night, robbing us of our sleep, our family time and our sanity. How do we overcome this?

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