It has been ages since we featured the last Ask Marv version but this time, we’re back with a list of questions. In answering these questions, I share my own freelancing journey starting from building a freelancing group, learning from experts I got to know in the industry, and then eventually becoming a freelancer. Listen in and get to know ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 155: The 3 Crucial Videos You Need For Your Brand and Your Business with The Video Master Dennis “Shoden San” Abad
Multiple studies show that video gets the most user engagement on Facebook, with 10 times more engagement than any other type of content. This translates to 49% faster growth if your business has video content on Facebook. However, not all videos are created equal. Some fail to reach their target audience and some, while they reach their views ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 154: Connecting Top-Caliber Filipino Freelancers With Clients in the US – Brianna Carney of CrewBloom
It has been said that Filipinos are one of the most hardworking people in the world. This is also the same observation that our guest for FBP 154, Brianna Carney, has come up with after staying in Asia for a year to gain more insights into the booming BPO industry. With a business development background herself, Brianna understands the pain ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 153: How to Price Big Projects (And Collaborate with a Super Team of Freelancers) with Julian Canita
Sometimes life throws a curveball and forces us to change our game plan. From being a hotel reservations team supervisor to a food listing website owner, our FBP 153 guest just kept on opening doors of opportunities until he finally found what works. By 2018, Julian Canita is now the go-to person for Facebook Advertising in our freelancing ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 152: 3 Social Media Secrets That CAN Make You Millions – Nix Eniego
My first few interactions with our FBP 152 guest was online via freelancing Facebook groups. Those interactions turned into in-person meet-ups, collaborations, and workshops. He is the founder of Arrive Media, co-founder of Social Media Academy Philippines, and Head of Marketing at Sprout Solutions. He’s a growth hacker, a social media marketer, a ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 151: Crushing It with Messenger ChatBot Marketing Expert Niel Reichl
A combination of relentless drive and plenty of hard work turned unfortunate events into opportunities for our FBP 151 guest. This guy with an easy demeanor and bright outlook has also proved himself to be resilient and a fast learner. In 3 years, Neil Reichl has turned from a pharmaceutical sales rep to a ChatBot marketing expert. All the long ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 150: A Tribute to My Father
I grew up in awe of my father. As a kid, I am especially fond of memories of flying in a plane with him as the pilot. There’s a special kind of delight that comes from knowing that my father is bringing us and everyone aboard to our destination, all safe and sound. Two weeks from when I made this recording, my father passed away due to an ... [Continue Reading]
The Qualities of An Ideal Client According to Filipino Freelancers
Finding an ideal client may take a while but it is always worth holding out for. Before you set out finding one, first define what is the perfect client for you. After collaborating with different kinds of clients over the years, I have now defined my client avatar. My ideal client is one who does not micromanage, who trusts my strategies, and ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 149: My One Word For 2018 and How to Rock Your New Year
FBP 149 does not only mark the start of the year but also the fourth year of Freelance Blend! It's been four year, Blenders! I look back at the years and all I feel is an overwhelming gratitude for the Freelance Blend community. Thank you for listening for the past 4 years as we all continue to grow and achieve our goals as ... [Continue Reading]
5 Practical Tips To Achieve Financial Stability For Filipino Freelancers
The biggest concern of those who want to go into full-time freelancing is the financial stability. The amount of money we freelancers make depends on our rate and the number of clients or projects that we have at a given time. Unlike a corporate job, we can decide and work on earning a set amount of money in a month. But what about those days ... [Continue Reading]
