Honesty is such a lonely word. Yes, for Billy Joel. But not, for Ademar Tutor. Meet Ademar Tutor, the freelance software developer extraordinaire and founder of Codetoki. During Episode 21, we asked Ron Cirujano, GM of Elance-oDesk, to refer us to an actual living and breathing example of a Filipino success story from oDesk and Elance. And ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 024: Getting Real with Raymond Tribdino of Integreat
Happy Independence Day to all our independent Work At Home Warriors out there, the Pinoy freelancer! What a great day to relax and celebrate the holiday by listening to the story of an independent dude himself, Raymond Tribdino from Integreat. You will learn how he left very stable and high-paying positions at top multinational companies to work ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 023: Building Passion Businesses and Blogs with Ginger Arboleda of Manila Workshops
We really live in a small world. I have been following our guest for this episode, Ginger Arboleda - the charming professional blogger for MommyGinger.com and ManilaReviews.com and founder of booming businesses such as Manila Workshops (events), Kooky Loopy (baby clothes), Steps Project (advocacy) and Memory Crafts (craft box subscription) - ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 022: Podcasting – Top 10 Reasons Why You Start Your Own Show Now
Yes, I admit. I am a podcast addict. Since discovering podcasts sometime last year, I have been consuming podcasts during my daily grind - going to and from work. You could say that I consume about 10-12 hours of podcasts a week. In fact, I have written a blog post about why you should listen to podcasts. It's the in thing now. Would you ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 021: How To Earn Big in Elance with Ron Cirujano
In Freelance Blend Podcast Episode 20, I talked about the many ways you can earn from the comforts of your own home, avoiding the hassles and stress of a regular 9-to-5 worker. (Click here to listen to Episode 20: Non-Sleazy Ways of Working and Earning From Home). One of the ways I mentioned of making money online is via freelance marketplaces ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 020: Non-Sleazy Ways of Working and Earning from Home
Despite the gruelling heat, it feels good to be back in my home country, the Philippines, and lie down in my own bed. Whew. Now, I am so excited to publish this week's blog and podcast episode. Did you miss me? :) Well, this week, I would like to answer some of the most popular questions being asked by our followers in social media, blog, ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 019: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – 10 Things I Love About The States (Part 3)
This is the third and last part of the podcast series, "Walang Ganyan Sa Pinas", where I recount my experiences during my 5-week vacation in the United States of America. For this series-ender, I talk about the 10 things that I love about the States and will surely miss when I leave within the next few days. And here they are, the 10 ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 018: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – Takeaways From My U.S. Trip (Part 2)
In Part 2 of the "Walang Ganyan Sa Pinas" podcast series, I continue to talk about life in the United States compared to my homeland, the Philippines, as my 5-week vacation in the "Land of Apple Pies, Burgers, and Cheesesteaks" comes to a close. I recorded this episode while I was still in Point Loma, San Diego (not Pomona, Los Angeles ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 017: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – Takeaways From My U.S. Trip (Part 1)
November 1996. The last time I have been to the Land of Milk and Honey - good ole United States of America. It was my graduation gift from my parents after grinding for almost 4 years in college. A well-deserved vacation. Fast forward to April 2014. Marriage, two kids and two jobs later and I have returned. A whole lot has changed since ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 016: Let’s Get Digital with Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino.com
When I was briefing Ms. Janette Toral -- founder of DigitalFilipino.com and considered "The Mother of the E-Commerce Law in the Philippines" -- prior to the interview about the program flow of the Freelance Blend Podcast, she said something like, "I already listened to the previous episodes so I already know how the show works.", I literally almost ... [Continue Reading]
