Sep 23, 2022

Should you add a note when you invite someone to connect on LinkedIn? I’ve always said yes, but today’s guest, writer and coach, Austin Church, shared a strategy he’s tested that’s a little different. Did it work? Listen in and you’ll find out. He also shared his 1X, 5X 10X LinkedIn content strategy and much,...

Sep 7, 2022

Most freelancers use hourly rates for all the wrong reasons. In today’s episode, I started the debate about hourly rates with Jamie Saunders and Karen Larson of Clear Brand Strategy in this preview from HOW Design’s 2nd Annual Creative Freelance Summit on September 14-15, Details and registration at

Sep 2, 2022

If you’ve ever spent too much time on a proposal, this episode is for you. I talked with communications strategist and writer, Doug Dolan, who shared his strategies for how to properly value your time and make sure you capture it in a proposed scope of work so you actually get paid for it. Plus, what to say when a...

Aug 19, 2022

Here’s the scene: it’s the end of the month and you aren’t even close to your goals. What to do? In today’s episode, I’m talking with writer and coach, Austin Church, who shared his 7-step freak out protocol and much, much more. And if you like what you hear, we’d love it if you write a review, subscribe on...

Aug 5, 2022

In the next episode in this “Where are they now?” series, I looked back with programmer, Alan Seiden, who explains how he used an advanced content marketing strategy to go from reluctant solopreneur to now sought-after speaker and founder of The Seiden Group, a small technical firm. So if you like what you hear,...