Freelance AF

Have you ever been given unsolicited advice that made you want to launch the person giving it directly into the sun? Hey, us too!This week, Sean and Michelle are diving headfirst into the wild world of entrepreneurial advice, both the kind you ask for and the kind that gets dropped into your lap whether you wanted it or not. From productivity hacks and money mindsets to social media "must-dos" (Sean would like a word with Meta), your favourite freelancers are sorting through the good, the bad, and the downright questionable.So grab a notebook and ignore at least half of what you're about to hear, as we all yell, “Thanks, I Hate That Advice.” 

Ever have one of those days where you're feeling pretty good about your business until you open social media and discover that apparently everyone else has doubled their revenue, launched a new offer, hired a team, bought a lake house, and achieved inner peace before breakfast?Amazing how quickly confidence can evaporate when you start comparing your behind-the-scenes footage to someone else's carefully curated highlight reel.This week, Sean and Michelle are tackling comparisonitis:  the entrepreneurial condition that convinces you everyone else has the secret playbook while you're over here Googling tax deadlines and wondering if you're doing literally anything right. Your favourite Freelancers are digging into why comparison is so tempting, why it's almost always misleading, and how to use inevitable comparisons to help build yourself up rather than tear yourself down.So grab your favourite beverage, stop stalking your competitors for research purposes, and join us as we diagnose A Terrible Case of Comparisonitis.

Last time, Sean and Michelle talked about the Messy Middle, that magical stage of entrepreneurship where you're successful enough to have problems, but not successful enough to hire someone else to deal with them.This week, they're answering the obvious follow-up question:  how the heck do you survive it?From building systems and finding your people to redefining what progress actually looks like, your favourite hosts are sharing practical ways to navigate the chaos without rage-applying for a corporate job at 2am.Because the Messy Middle isn't something you escape, it's something you learn to operate in.So grab your coffee, your wine, or whatever's helping you hold it together this week, because we're Still Somewhere Between Panic and Profit.

You know that point where you’ve survived the chaotic beginning but still haven’t arrived at smooth, effortless success? Yeah, that one. The place where you've been grinding away for months (or years), wondering if you're making progress or just collecting new items for your stress-induced bingo card.This week, Sean and Michelle are diving into the Messy Middle; that stage of entrepreneurship where some parts of your business feel buttoned up and professional, while others seem to be collapsing like a flan in a cupboard. (Thank you, Eddie Izzard.)As frustrating as it can be, this is exactly where the real work happens. Much like your awkward teenage years, the Messy Middle is full of growing pains, questionable decisions, and wondering if everyone else has things figured out better than you do. Spoiler alert:  they sure don't.So put down your never-ending to-do list, ignore that email for the next 25 minutes, and join us as we explore life Somewhere Between Panic and Profit.

We’re ba-aack!Like that one browser tab you swear you’ll get around to closing, your favourite freelancers have returned from hiatus. Are they refreshed? Debatable. Reinvigorated? Unlikely. Ready to share more questionably sound entrepreneurial advice? Absolutely.Does networking make your skin crawl? Does the phrase "elevator pitch" trigger your fight-or-flight response? Would you rather fake a phone call than walk into a room full of strangers wearing name tags? Then congratulations! This episode is for you.Despite what LinkedIn gurus and hustle-culture influencers would have you believe, networking doesn't have to mean awkward mixers, stale appetizers, and collecting business cards you'll never look at again. In fact, you're probably already networking; you just call it something else.This week, Sean and Michelle are unpacking why meaningful relationships beat random connections every time, how to grow your network without feeling like a used car salesperson, and why the best opportunities often happen far away from the networking event itself.So put away the stack of business cards, cancel your fake emergency, and settle in with your weighted blanket. Class is in session, and this time there's one rule:  No Name Tags Required.