David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk through their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
229 episodes transcribedSo you're thinking about going out on your own. It's time to build The Spreadsheet, a tool to let you gauge your potential income and expenses and giv...
Jason asks David to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumstances were that led him to become an independent wo...
Passion projects can be an enjoyable outlet. But how do you balance the work that pays the bills with the work that feeds the soul?
Telephones and text messaging seem like necessary evils at best, but for many small businesses they're required. You just need to figure out how to us...
Relay FM co-founder Stephen Hackett discusses his origin story, including an abortive attempt at being an Apple blogger, a fateful meeting over tea wi...
What happens if you're a lone-wolf independent operator, and then you get sick? Jason was recently out of commission for several days, and David had s...
When should you form a corporation, and if so, what kind? David has some broad advice, though you should be sure to consult with a local attorney and...
One of your great advantages as an independent worker is your agility. While larger companies have more resources, they can be much slower to react to...
We're once again answering your letters and tweets In a wide-ranging episode covering all sorts of aspects of being an independent worker.
David asks Jason to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumstances were that led him to become an independent wo...
Every independent worker will agree that being organized is important. But should you adopt an organizational system? How can these systems help you,...
Agile Tortoise's Greg Pierce discusses what he's learned in a decade as an independent developer and consultant.
Not all clients are good clients. If you don't manage the herd, you could lose the farm. This is why it's important to consider the right time, and ri...
Jason and David discuss their home-office set-ups and the challenges they face when working in a house they share with other people. When do you lock...
You can't earn a living as a Free Agent if you don't get paid. In this episode we discuss why the sign of a true professional is ensuring that they're...
A new year brings accounting and tax challenges for independent workers, so we asked accountant and financial advisor Andrew Carroll to join us. Andre...
Being good at what you do isn't enough. You also need customers, clients, or whatever else you need to pay for shoes. That may mean you have to do a l...
Very recently David's Mac Power Users co-host, Katie Floyd, left her law firm and went out on her own. We ask Katie about making the move, her workspa...
One of the best things an independent worker can do is invest in both belts and suspenders. We discuss cultivating and managing multiple income stream...
We discuss planning and taking vacations as an independent worker. How do you set client expectations? How do you set boundaries with the people you'r...
