When I retired and left the corporate world 3 years ago, I decided to add better health and improved level of fitness as part of my goals. No matter how busy my schedule for the day is, I strive to exercise daily. However, I came to a point when I got bored with my fitness routine. I was toying with the idea of adding cycling to my regular TRX and ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 113: How To Build Your Very Own Online Store with Dani Gil of Globe myBusiness
We freelancers are always on the lookout for more ways to grow our business. While a lot of us are utilizing social media platforms to build communities, promote our services, and to collaborate with other businesses and freelancers, there’s another way to do it that looks more professional, comes with the right tools to run your business, and is ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 111: Co-Working and Providing Jobs in Baguio with Ace Estrada of Calle Uno
Here is the ultimate freelancer’s work space dream: a place with free unlimited coffee, fast internet connection, reliable power source, and a pleasant, cold weather. I met Ace Estrada, president of Benguet ICT Council and founder of Calle Uno, a few weeks ago when I went to Baguio for my talk for Philam Life. I was invited to come over and ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 110: How To Use Instagram Stories For Your Biz
In case you missed the news because you were too busy playing Pokemon Go, here’s the latest from the largest photo and video-sharing app: Instagram introduced a new feature called Instagram Stories a couple of weeks ago. The app now allows users to share moments from their daily lives in the form of photos and 10-second videos. The idea sounds a ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 103: Inside a Coaching Call with Marv and Abigail Lim of SpeedyCards.ph
I truly believe that having a mentor is crucial if you want to succeed in your professional career or in business. You need someone to guide you, to tell you the truth (even if it hurts) and to lead you towards the right path. I myself don't know how I would have survived the challenging life of a freelancer without my mentors. And, because of ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 102: Top 10 Takeaways From “The Rise of the Pinoy” Book
“I believe that every Filipino is worthy and capable of becoming World-Class.” This banner which appears on Mike Grogan’s website BestOfYou.ph can captivate any Filipino visitor. If that’s not enough, here’s another one: “I am convinced that we will see a First World Philippines in our lifetime.” Wow, what confidence in the ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 099: Upwork’s New Sliding Service Fee – How It Works and How Freelancers Will Be Affected
Upwork is one of the biggest freelance marketplaces in the world and about a million Filipino freelancers are making a living through this platform. It’s no wonder that many reacted negatively on the recent pricing scheme introduced by the company a few days ago. We explore this issue and much more detail in this week’s recording of my Facebook ... [Continue Reading]