Franklin Taggart's Virtual Coffee Break and Unconventional Life School

About Franklin Taggart's Virtual Coffee Break and Unconventional Life School

This podcast appears to become less focused as time goes by. It started as an experiment to post an episode a day for a year. Now, it seems to be an episode a year. Franklin, at various times, has been a musician, recording engineer and producer, a business owner, a personal coach, a marketing agent, a salesperson, a dad, a content creator, a honey bunny, a son, a brother, and a multitude of other descriptors, none of which seem to stick. Two things remain: Franklin has a microphone and a pot-a-day coffee habit. Also here: Episodes from Your Own Best Company and The Reset podcasts.

Publisher

Franklin Taggart

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 May 2021

Latest episode

5 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 428 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Apr 2025

   Freelance After 50 Summit with Craig Cannings - FreelanceU

   If you’re looking for more information and enrollment details for the Freelance After 50 Summit, please visit the Summit page here(affiliate link): https://aff.freelanceu.com/54280/162512 (https://aff.freelanceu.com/54280/162512 ) Welcome to this insightful conversation with Franklin Taggart and Craig Cannings, the founder of Freelance University. If you're re-entering the job market, especially if you're over fifty, this video is a must-watch. Craig Cannings introduces the Freelance After Fifty Summit, happening from April 15th to 17th. This event is perfect for those looking to join the freelance world, offering inspiration and insights from successful freelancers. You'll also be introduced to the community and resources offered by Freelance University, a highly regarded resource for freelancer careers of all kinds. In this virtual coffee break, Franklin and Craig discuss the origins and growth of Freelance University. Craig shares how he and his wife started the university sixteen years ago, rebranding in 2018. Freelance University has become an amazing resource for freelancers of all styles, shapes, and forms. Craig's new YouTube channel, Freelance After Fifty, caught Franklin's attention, and Craig explains the inspiration behind it. He reveals that over three-quarters of their audience are over fifty, committed to learning and slowly rolling out their businesses. This demographic has become their best customers, leading to the creation of Freelance After Fifty. Craig discusses the changing reasons people are freelancing today. While the laptop lifestyle was popular five to ten years ago, the pandemic and economic climate have shifted people's focus to financial opportunities. Many are starting side hustles to supplement their income or building full-fledged freelance businesses. Craig emphasizes the importance of mindset when transitioning from an employee to an entrepreneurial mindset. He shares his own experience of awkwardly shifting from a job to running a business and highlights the need to rewrite your job description as a freelancer. The conversation delves into common surprises for new freelancers, such as the significance of mindset, the myth of "build it and they will come," and the importance of community. Craig explains how Freelance University provides a supportive community for freelancers, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. He shares success stories of students who started freelancing after fifty and built thriving businesses. The summit covers various topics, including finding your freelance path, starting a side hustle, getting your first client, and carving out a freelance lifestyle that fits your needs. Craig highlights the importance of leveraging AI tools and technology to stay in demand and improve efficiency. He shares insights into the evolving freelance industry, emphasizing the plethora of opportunities, automation, and the growing interest in remote work. Freelance University Home: https://www.freelanceu.com/ (https://www.freelanceu.com/) Freelance After 50 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freelancefifty (https://www.youtube.com/@freelancefifty) Chapters 00:00:00 Summit Invitation and Link 00:00:58 Craig Cannings Intro 00:02:08 Inspiration for Freelance After 50 00:04:26 Shifting from an Employee Mindset to an Entrepreneur Mindset 00:07:18 Facing Limiting Self Beliefs 00:07:57 Common Surprises of New Freelancers 00:10:50 Introducing the Freelance After 50 Summit 00:14:42 The Terror of Entrepreneurship 00:17:43 Summit Information and Enrollment Details 00:20:43 Finding a Freelance Niche 00:25:59 Changes in Freelancing Since Craig Started 00:29:49 Future Opportunities for Freelancers 00:31:57 Next Step for Summit Enrollment 00:32:38 A Couple of Summit Speaker Highlights 00:34:53 Freelance University Resources and Community for Freelancers 00:36:48 Franklin’s Summit Topic and Invitation

2. 

   16 Jan 2025

   Leaving the Meta/X-Verse

   Franklin Taggart shares his decision to leave social media platforms and how it's improved his life, encouraging listeners to consider taking a break from the digital environment and focusing on meaningful online connections and quality content.

3. 

   10 Aug 2024

   The Impact of AI on Media and the Creative Sector - A Conversation With Pete Pachal

   In this Virtual Coffee Break, Franklin Taggart welcomes media industry veteran Pete Pachal for an insightful conversation on the impact of AI on the media industry and creative sector. Pete, a seasoned editor and writer, shares his expertise and discusses his latest venture: The Media Copilot newsletter, podcast, and YouTube channel. Pete has been covering technology for more than two decades and has been following the field of artificial intelligence since before Gmail was trying to complete your sentences. Pete was Chief of Staff for Content at CoinDesk where he led the publication’s AI Committee and wrote the company’s guidelines for the use of generative AI. He’s also held senior editorial positions at Red Ventures, Mashable, and NBC Universal. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, and more. In his meager spare time, Pete also hosts Pull To Open alongside journalist Chris Taylor, a weekly Doctor Who podcast that features thoughtful and entertaining commentaries on every single televised story. You can subscribe to the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@PullToOpen (https://www.youtube.com/@PullToOpen) A few of the resources mentioned in this episode: • ChatGPT • Perplexity • OpusClip Important links for The Media Copilot • Media Copilot newsletter: https://mediacopilot.substack.com/ (https://mediacopilot.substack.com/) • Training classes: https://learn.mediacopilot.ai/ (https://learn.mediacopilot.ai/) • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themediacopilot (https://www.youtube.com/@themediacopilot) Media Copilot on social: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-media-copilot/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-media-copilot/) • Twitter: https://x.com/themediacopilot (https://x.com/themediacopilot) • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediacopilot/ (https://www.instagram.com/themediacopilot/) #podcast #media #mediaindustry #petepachal #themediacopilot

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YouTube views

28,139

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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Quality

100

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

76

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