Explore how freelancers can build smart systems and strong boundaries to navigate them 🚀

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Today my guest is Candice Grobler, a Fractional Community Director who struggled to fit into an “employee” mould that never felt natural, so she started her freelance business and founded Candid Collab to help stretched brands build community systems around their products and services 🤩

In this episode, Candice shares what she finds most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Keeping up with emails, invoicing, and managing subcontractors.

👉 Marketing and content creation for yourself.

👉 Dealing with problematic clients.

Join us to learn from Candice’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Candice on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-grobler/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Candice Grobler

(01:00) The Biggest Challenges in Freelancing

(01:44) Automating Admin Tasks

(03:03) Favorite Tools for Freelancers

(10:14) Dealing with Problematic Clients

(16:10) The Importance of Community

(17:44) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Being your own boss sounds great until you’re juggling everything: from sales struggles and energy drain to inconsistent work cycles and finding structure. Let’s dive deep into the challenges freelancers face 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Julien Look, a freelance software engineer with over 5 years of experience, who has recently founded Look Beyond Solutions, where he provides innovative digital solutions for a smarter future 🤩

In this episode, Julien shares what he finds most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Dealing with sales.

👉 Balancing networking, learning, and client work.

👉 Discipline vs. procrastination.

Join us to learn from Julien’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Julien on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julien-look/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Julien Look

(00:39) Challenges of Freelancing

(01:58) Struggles with Sales and Client Acquisition

(07:25) Balancing Work and Networking

(15:35) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

(19:49) Final Thoughts and Reflections

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Listen to brutally honest insights and smart strategies to help you stay ahead in a competitive market 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Thomas Maas, a leader in data expertise and convenient solutions for clients and freelancers who started his career as a freelance developer, and afterward as a project manager, and now as CEO, has been setting the course at Freelancermap since 2011 🤩

In this episode, Thomas shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Selling your services.

👉 Dealing with administration stuff.

👉 Finding good projects fast.

Join us to learn from Thomas’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Thomas on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maas-thomas/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Thomas Maas

(00:46) Challenges in Freelancing

(02:12) Mindset Shifts for Better Sales

(04:07) Pricing Strategies for Freelancers

(06:00) The Importance of Networking and Visibility

(09:13) Administrative and Time-Consuming Tasks

(11:30) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

(13:20) Reflecting on a Freelancing Career

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Be shameless in promoting yourself, reach out and ask for help, your 80% might be 120% for a client, and many-many more - check out the 10 nuggets of wisdom from experienced freelancers! 🤩

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Welcome to the 9am.works freelance knowledge-sharing series, where experienced freelancers share their thoughts on critical freelancing topics!

And today, it's a quick summary of what experts shared during 10 episodes of the Season 9 of the Freelance Sucks Podcast! 💪

Check full episodes of the Freelance Sucks podcast here:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks

Sign up to the 9am platform and join the community:

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

#freelancing #FreelanceThrive #futureofwork

Learn the unfiltered truth about work-life chaos, dealing with nightmare clients, and why transparency (and boundaries!) are your best business tools 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Oliver Gehrmann, a freelance web developer with over 14 years of experience who also grows his nexTab.de agency, which is focused on helping clients achieve greater online success by setting up professional websites, optimizing them for search engines, and developing an online marketing strategy 🤩

In this episode, Oliver shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Turning off work in the evening.

👉 Dealing with invoicing and bookkeeping.

👉 Having non-paying clients.

Join us to learn from Oliver’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Oliver on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivergehrmann/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Oliver Gehrmann

(00:43) Balancing Work and Personal Life

(02:35) Hardworking vs. Smart Working

(05:04) Client Communication and Transparency

(08:08) Challenges of Freelancing

(10:10) Dealing with Difficult Clients

(23:27) The Importance of Niche Specialization

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Ever wondered how someone balances a full-time job and a freelance business? From time-blocking secrets to building a strong LinkedIn network, discover practical tips for managing both careers and keeping your sanity 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Kaja Storbeck, a human relations manager and a recruitment consultant, who manages to handle full-time job and freelancing activities at the same time 🤩

In this episode, Kaja shares what she finds the most challenging about combining full-time and freelancing:

👉 Time management and focus.

👉 Dealing with deadlines.

👉 Having limited energy after a full workday.

Join us to learn from Kaja’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Kaja on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaja-storbeck/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Kaja Storbeck

(00:52) Time Management Tips for Freelancers

(04:16) Staying Focused and Avoiding Distractions

(06:57) The Importance of Community for Freelancers

(09:42) Top Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

(12:03) Final Thoughts and Reflections

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Why undercharging costs you clients, how to protect yourself financially and mentally, the 3 things every freelancer MUST prepare for 👉 watch now & level up your freelance game 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Adrian Ashton, a freelancer with over 20 years of experience in enterprise, social impact, and policy development who guides organizations and individuals through uncertainty and helps them see the light at the end of the tunnel 🤩

In this episode, Adrian shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 The lack of security.

👉 Being flexible to support family needs.

👉 Talking with clients about rates.

Join us to learn from Adrian’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Adrian on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianashton/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Adrian Ashton

(01:08) The Biggest Challenges in Freelancing

(02:33) Strategies for Financial and Emotional Security

(06:54) Balancing Freelance Work and Personal Life

(09:35) Discussing Rates with Clients

(16:46) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

Learn how to stand out, secure clients, and survive the uncertainty of freelancing 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Today my guest is Norman Schütt, a freelance senior developer with over 6 years of freelancing experience who is sure that codebase should be an asset - not a loan, and shares regular actionable tips and exclusive insights on how to make development more efficient and sustainable 🤩

In this episode, Norman shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Financial and tax planning.

👉 Building a professional business brand.

👉 Dealing with compliance and contracting stuff.

Join us to learn from Norman’s experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Norman on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/normanschuett/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Norman Schütt

(00:42) Financial Planning Challenges

(03:22) Dealing with Uncertainty in Freelancing

(04:24) Marketing and Outreach Strategies

(06:16) Balancing Professional and Personal Branding

(09:28) Navigating Bureaucracy and Compliance

(14:13) Coping with Professional Loneliness

(15:04) Top Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork