About Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy
Welcome to Unemployable - the podcast for professional freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, solopreneurs, sole practitioners, and digital nomads who control their work, finances, and freedom in the new economy. The future of work is changing. We're no longer tied to offices, corporations, or traditional forms of income and employment. Join us as we explore how to thrive with freedom, control, and security in the new economy. We speak with thought leaders, experts, and successful Unemployables to share the top strategies and insights that are driving self-employment success and freedom.
If you listen to Freelance To Founder, The Hectic Podcast, Being Freelance, Bankless, Smart Passive Income, or The Future of Work Podcast With Jacob Morgan then you’ll love Unemployable.
Unemployable is brought to you by Opolis. To learn more visit https://opolis.co/podcast/
Episode 12: How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less
Strap in as Unemployable brings you a conversation that could revolutionize the way you work and earn as a freelancer. Host Joshua Lapidus welcomes Jonathan Stark to the show, a man who has declared war on the traditional hourly billing system. In an episode that's all about maximizing your value and ditching those restrictive hourly limits, 'How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less' is the freelancer's key to unlocking a more lucrative, freedom-filled career. Are you ready to stop watching the clock and start creating value that pays off big? Jonathan Stark is here to show you how.
Prepare to dive into:
Mastering the art of the 'why conversation' for deeper client engagement.
Understanding the urgency-value connection for better project pricing.
Exploring the hidden costs of hourly rates and how to break free for bigger earnings.
Secrets to productizing your expertise for passive income streams.
Leveraging AI advances to supercharge your productivity and profit.
For actionable insights and exclusive content from Jonathan, head over to jonathanstark.com and sign up for the value-packed course at valuepricingbootcamp.com. Also, join the Ditcherville community where like-minded professionals share and learn at Ditcherville.com.
This episode is brought to you by Opolis—check them out at opolis.co for health insurance and benefits tailored for the self-employed. And remember, after tuning in, visit opolis.co/podcast for even more gems. If this episode resonates with you, we'd love a review – your feedback not only supports us but guides others to this valuable resource.
14 Dec 2023
Episode 11: The Platforms Empowering the Independent Workforce in 2024 and Beyond with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis
Tune into Unemployable's Episode 11: "Empowering the Independent Workforce," featuring a powerful discussion with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis. Host Josh leads the conversation on revolutionizing the gig economy:
An insightful look at Opolis' cost-effective payroll services and how they alleviate tax and compliance burdens.
The Freelancers Union's advocacy for policy reform and member support—no dues, just empowerment.
Exclusive health insurance benefits starting immediately, and a sneak peek into February's eth Denver hackathon.
Advice on navigating legal woes as a freelancer and the potential of a united freelancers’ marketplace.
Celebrate the mutualism model in employment, as endorsed by our guests and their organizations.
Episode sponsored by:
Opolis (http://opolis.co)
Darian Advisors (http://darianadvisors.io)
Discover the future of freelance with insights from Rafael Espinal and John Paller. For all aspiring and current independent workers, this is your playbook for success.
Connect with our host and guests:
Joshua Lapidus (Host): https://twitter.com/0xJoshuaSL
Rafael Espinal (Freelancers Union): https://twitter.com/RLEspinal
John Paller (Opolis): https://twitter.com/PallerJohn
Opolis: https://twitter.com/opolis
Freelancers Union: https://twitter.com/freelancersu
Get ready to join a community that supports your freelance journey.
Get more Unemployable episodes here: https://opolis.co/resources/podcast/
8 Mar 2023
Episode 10. Crypto Tax Strategies from a Crypto CPA
This week on the podcast we are joined by Cameron Browne, a small business and crypto CPA serving Unemployables with tax expertise as a Founder of Darien Advisors. Cameron is here to discuss all things crypto tax strategies - payroll, trading, selling, and scams.
In this episode, we talk about:
Whether you really need to pay taxes when trading crypto
Tips on minimizing your crypto taxes
How to handle crypto scams and “rug pulls” on your taxes
Connect with Cameron:
LinkedIn
Website
Connect with Josh:
@@0xJoshuaSL on Twitter
Connect with Opolis:
Website
Twitter
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Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.
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Episode 12: How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less
Published 3 Jan 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] What does a doctor do? The doctor doesn't, you know, you go into the doctor and say, Doc, I need to bypass doctors. Not doesn't say great. Get up on the table. I'll get my scalpel. Right. And it turns out you're right in acid or something. You know, it's like, no, diagnose the situation first, like first do no harm. A big motivation for me to make this switch was I found it. Maybe this is just me being a bad project manager, but I just I don't know, 90% of the time would go over budget on estimates. And it felt awful. I hated it. It was terrible for the relationship with the client because they start to manage you. […]
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