Creative Class
Kaleigh Moore and Michael Keenan
Kaleigh Moore and Michael Keenan talk about all things related to the business of freelancing. If you’re like most freelancers, it’s the business stuff that keeps you awake at night, not the actual writing, programming, or designing. That’s where the Creative Class podcast comes in.
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What 2023 holds for freelancers
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The “R” word is banging on our doors (Recession.) Layoffs and economic uncertainty put everyone into fear mode as less money flows into freelance projects. Tune in to discover how we’re shifting our freelance businesses to meet the times and what you can do to prepare for an impending recession.
The “R” word is banging on our doors (Recession.) Layoffs and economic uncertainty put everyone into fear mode as less money flows into freelance projects. Tune in to discover how we’re shifting our freelance businesses to meet the times and what you can do to prepare for an impending recession.
12/27/22 • 23 min
What to do when a client is dragging their feet
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Nothing kills your motivation faster than clients that drag their feet. Maybe they respond sporadically to your questions (if they answer at all), turning a two-week project into a multi-month marathon that no one has time for. In this episode, we take a look at how to speed up the client communications process and deal with slow-to-communicate clients.
Nothing kills your motivation faster than clients that drag their feet. Maybe they respond sporadically to your questions (if they answer at all), turning a two-week project into a multi-month marathon that no one has time for. In this episode, we take a look at how to speed up the client communications process and deal with slow-to-communicate clients.
12/20/22 • 20 min
How to upskill as a freelancer
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Feel like you're running around in circles doing the same thing over and over again? It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day as a freelancer, but building your skill set is important if you want to charge more over time. Discover how to incorporate learning and development into your busy schedule and which learning paths to take.
Feel like you're running around in circles doing the same thing over and over again? It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day as a freelancer, but building your skill set is important if you want to charge more over time. Discover how to incorporate learning and development into your busy schedule and which learning paths to take.
12/13/22 • 20 min
A race to the bottom: Escaping the content mills
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Upwork, Freelancer.com, People Per Hour — the freelance world is chock-full of marketplaces to find clients. But are they worth your precious time and energy? Join us in this episode for some unconventional wisdom on building a better foundation for your freelance business.
Upwork, Freelancer.com, People Per Hour — the freelance world is chock-full of marketplaces to find clients. But are they worth your precious time and energy? Join us in this episode for some unconventional wisdom on building a better foundation for your freelance business.
12/06/22 • 22 min
Artificial intelligence…should we be scared?
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AI has its place in the world, but will it take over your freelance work? We don’t think so. There are actually ways you can use AI tools to improve your offering and make more bank. Learn how to stay ahead of this fast-moving trend.
AI has its place in the world, but will it take over your freelance work? We don’t think so. There are actually ways you can use AI tools to improve your offering and make more bank. Learn how to stay ahead of this fast-moving trend.
11/29/22 • 20 min
Undoing loneliness
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Nearly two-thirds of freelancers say their job makes them feel lonely on a daily basis. Most of us are working solo, just singing songs to our pets all day. But human interaction is important as a freelancer. This episode is an open and honest discussion on how to stay connected and beat loneliness as a freelancer.
Nearly two-thirds of freelancers say their job makes them feel lonely on a daily basis. Most of us are working solo, just singing songs to our pets all day. But human interaction is important as a freelancer. This episode is an open and honest discussion on how to stay connected and beat loneliness as a freelancer.
11/22/22 • 22 min
The Business of Advanced Freelancing
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Have you been freelancing for a while? Are you ready to level up? In this episode, we skip the basics and get right to the techniques and tactics you can use to become an advanced freelancer.
Have you been freelancing for a while? Are you ready to level up? In this episode, we skip the basics and get right to the techniques and tactics you can use to become an advanced freelancer.
11/15/22 • 23 min
Tips for managing burnout and stress
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Burnout and stress are at all time highs across every profession, and freelancers are no exception, as they’re prone to working more hours than a full-time job. Join us as we dissect our own burnout experiences and lessons learned in this episode.
Burnout and stress are at all time highs across every profession, and freelancers are no exception, as they’re prone to working more hours than a full-time job. Join us as we dissect our own burnout experiences and lessons learned in this episode.
11/08/22 • 25 min
Building a referral system for your freelance business
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Building a referral system is an important busines-builder for any type of freelancer. It makes sense: When you know someone, it’s easier to recommend them. In this epsiode, you’ll learn how to build a referral system so you’re always busy with new projects.
Building a referral system is an important busines-builder for any type of freelancer. It makes sense: When you know someone, it’s easier to recommend them. In this epsiode, you’ll learn how to build a referral system so you’re always busy with new projects.
11/01/22 • 22 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Creative Class have?
Creative Class currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does Creative Class cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, How To, Podcasts, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Creative Class?
The episode title 'What 2023 holds for freelancers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Creative Class?
The average episode length on Creative Class is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Creative Class released?
Episodes of Creative Class are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Creative Class?
The first episode of Creative Class was released on Nov 1, 2022.
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