In this episode of the Freelance Blend Podcast, Marv de Leon shares his 13 tips for first-time remote workers, particularly employees who are being asked by their companies to work from home because of the spread of the coronavirus, forcing the government to impose the enhanced community quarantine (a.k.a lockdown). The lockdown has caused ... [Continue Reading]
How To Use The Profit First System For Freelancers (FBP 181)
It’s a common story. Day One: You get paid. Day Two: All your money is gone due to payments made for bills and debt. It’s a problem for both employees and freelancers. We all can’t seem to save, let alone enjoy, the fruits of our labor. This creates even more stress to the freelancer whose income is already irregular and fluctuating. Is ... [Continue Reading]
How to Turn Trash Into Cash with Facebook Marketplace (FBP 180)
Do you have things you barely use lying around your house? Perhaps an old pair of rubber shoes your son outgrew or a brand-new bike you didn't get to use because you just got a lot busy. If you have this unpleasant feeling of regret and waste when you see these items, fear not. There is a way to make cash out of your trash. Enter Facebook ... [Continue Reading]
Are You Still a Freelancer, Marv? (FBP 179)
Five years ago, I started this podcast. Today, as I publish its 179th episode, a lot of things have already happened. In the past few months, avid listeners of the show may have noticed a decline in the episodes I published. So, many are asking, “What happened?” The reason behind my short hiatus is this: I became part of the online tax-filing ... [Continue Reading]
How To Work with Australian Clients and All About The Working Remote Conference 2019 (FBP 178)
A large chunk of clients served by Filipino freelancers is coming from the United States. In fact, according to a 2018 survey conducted by Paypal in 2018, 60% of their clients come from the U.S. For us Pinoy freelancers, the main advantage of working with American clients is financial -- the US dollar exchange rate is quite competitive compared ... [Continue Reading]
How to Be a Digital Nomad Family & Travel with Kids with Ricky Shetty (FBP 177)
A high-paying job, a beautiful house, and a wonderful family — Ricky Shetty had all of these. He was living the “suburban dream” in Vancouver, Canada with his wife and three kids. His was a life that many people around the world would envy. But he was missing one thing, the most important thing: happiness. “Figure out your purpose, your ... [Continue Reading]
Book Review: Shoe Dog by Nike Founder Phil Knight (FBP 176)
When I was given the book “Shoe Dog,” an autobiography written by Nike’s founder Phil Knight, as a Christmas gift, I knew I had to read it. Nike is one of my favorite brands and I love sports, especially basketball. So, I read the book in two months and it is the only book that made me cry—if you want to know why, read on and watch the video. In ... [Continue Reading]
Cindy Burdette of AllCare – Why Freelancers Need Healthcare and Other Employee Benefits (FBP 175)
While working as the Head of B2B Sales and Growth at STORM, a Philippine tech startup, Cindy Burdette noticed a huge pain point experienced by the contractors and freelancers hired by these large multinational companies that she worked with at STORM. The problem: They didn’t have health insurance. “We would see people who were basically ... [Continue Reading]
How to get your FREE P100 Credits with an EON Virtual Account – ENDING SOON (FBP 174)
Delayed na naman ba ang pag-transfer ng freelance payments mo? Hanap ka ulit ng encasher? You may not know this, but there IS a FASTER way for you to withdraw your funds! Did you know that with EON, you can get your payments in real time? No need to wait for DAYS just to get your shopping money. PLUS, if you sign up ... [Continue Reading]
How I Became a Digital Marketer and How You Can Too (FBP 173)
When I was starting, I was aware that I knew very little about online marketing. On top of that, I felt like what I did in my previous job didn’t relate that much with what I wanted to do online. But what I did have was courage and a lot of drive for learning. And that was enough to propel me to move forward. Today, aside from what I do here in ... [Continue Reading]
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