Discussing the life and business
of being a freelancer.

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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.net

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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.

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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).
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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 don’t want to miss.

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Pia 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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