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]
FBP 148: How to Successfully Run a Team of Freelancers with Fil-Australian – PJ Aguilar
“How do I start freelancing?” is the most common question that I get from aspiring freelancers. “The only way to start is to start”, that’s what our FBP 148 guest, PJ Aguilar, has to say about the topic. There can’t be any truer answer than that. PJ started out with her offline yoga business as a side project while she was still working on ... [Continue Reading]
3 Unconventional Freelancing Productivity Hacks That Nobody Talks About
The online freelancing life sounds like a dream. Taking the time to wake up, making your cup of tea or coffee, then getting in front of your computer to produce an astonishing output. This picture is idyllic because freelancers, just like the rest of the workforce, face unproductive days too. Productivity problems are mostly caused by stress ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 147: The 3 + 3 Steps to Start and Grow Your Blog with Ace Gapuz of Blogapalooza
Back in the days when the Internet was just starting to boom, Internet-savvy and mostly young people started to share their stories online as a form of personal expression. This came to be known as blogging, coming from the word weblog. Fast forward to 2017, blogging has now become an essential and influential platform to reach out to consumers and ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 146: 16 Things I Will Miss About Tokyo – Walang Ganyan Sa Pinas Series
Whenever I travel to other countries, I always take note of the good things that I would like to see happen in my own beloved Pilipinas. So on my recent trip to Tokyo, Japan, I made a mental note of all the things that I wish we had in the Philippines. My family and I stayed in Tokyo for 6 days (special thanks to the Laurels who hosted us). We ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 145: Panel Discussion at the Trade Secrets MNL Workshop (Part 2)
Did FBP 144 leave you hanging for more freelancing secrets? I knew you would be interested to know more so here’s an additional one for you: a recording of the panel discussion at the Trade Secrets MNL Workshop last September 23rd. Joining me as panelist were fellow freelancers John Pagulayan and Rowell Austria. This was a ... [Continue Reading]