Why is EON Card (by Unionbank) one of the most preferred payment facilities for freelancers? In Freelance Blend Podcast episode 159, I showed you the 3 reasons why you should be using an EON card. Those 3 main benefits are: better security, increased convenience and a wide range of services. (You can watch the vlog here.) Now, ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 162: Bridging The Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Interns with Gladis Morales of Zestagram
At a time when most teens are focused on exploring the possibilities of adulthood, Gladis Morales went ahead and started her first entrepreneurial venture. Driven by the need to raise funds to support her studies, she turned to tutoring as a way of earning an income. She started when she was in high school. About Zestagram Now 23, Gladis is at ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 161: Empowering PWDs Through Digital Skills Training with Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan
Instead of letting a huge obstacle bring him down, our FBP 161 guest took that same obstacle and overcame it, not only for himself but also for people facing the same hurdle. Ryan Gersava was on his way to becoming a medical doctor until he was diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The realization that he will not be able to achieve a ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 160 – How Freelancers Should Invest Their Hard Earned Money with Mr. Common Cents Carlo Mercado
“Work from home ba? Sarap naman! Madali lang yan!” Raise your hands if you ever heard this line from relatives and friends. From those who only see us as working from home or a coffee shop, the job may look easy. Little do they know that it took us years before we got to where we are. As you all know, I was in the corporate world for 18 years ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 156: How Long Did It Take for You to Earn Freelancing Income That Made You Quit Your Job?
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]
