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From the outside, Joanna Penn is a successful author of both fiction and non-fiction. And she’s an entrepreneur in that she controls her products by self-publishing. But as with her last interview on the show, there’s a lot more going on under the hood. Last time, she explained all the different revenue streams that come …

This week’s Unemployable is all about our freelancing friends. The people down in the trenches, making wonderful things happen for their clients. We’ve got three podcast episodes and three articles to make your freelance life even better. Plus, don’t miss the other great resources curated by Kay Ambrose from around the web. Why the Right …

Last week we explored the idea of 7-Figure Small as a major theme for Unemployable going forward. We also asked for your thoughts, and a big thanks to everyone who replied to the newsletter or hit me up on Twitter. The response was overwhelming positive. No one hated the idea, certainly — although if your …

There are a growing number of tiny businesses that are creating an out-sized impact. Not just in revenue, but in the impact they have on both their customers and on the lives of the owners. We explored the idea last year with The Million-Dollar One-Person Business episode with Elaine Pofeldt. It was the most popular …

If you’re paying attention to the world of work, the news is unavoidable. Everyone is bracing for a tech-induced transformation — and it’s already started. As a solo or small business person, technology allows you to do things that used to require scores of employees and tons of capital — and that ability will accelerate …

Hey there! I’m back in the United States from my family trip around the world. And though not officially back home in Boulder, it’s time to get Unemployable fired up again. You may have signed up while the show has been on hiatus, and maybe don’t remember. So if you feel like you don’t want …

Where does all the time go? You’ve got to handle the work that gets you paid, market to get more of that work, and deal with the unavoidable related minutia. Can’t we just add an hour or two to the day? Truth is, that likely wouldn’t help. Too often, we’ve got plenty of time — …

Whether you’re looking to maximize your freelance income or your free time — and especially if you’re trying to balance the two — efficiency is key. As a company of one, that means using technology to automate and accelerate your productivity. Of course, figuring out how to best do that is a drain on your …

Howdy! While the podcast is on a break, I decided to take a look at what some of the most popular episodes have been over the last year. This helps me to continue goofing off expanding my cultural horizons here in France. These three stood out, so I thought I’d share them with you again …

Hey there my feisty unemployable friend! The podcast remains on hiatus this week, but I think I’ve figured out how to manage quality recordings over here in France. I’ll keep you posted (meanwhile, new photos from Paris and Grenoble here). You won’t go away empty handed this week, of course. In fact, we’ve got a …

Greetings from Paris! If you’re wondering what I’m doing in France (and why I’m here for the next three months), then you didn’t listen to the last episode of the podcast (tsk tsk). You can catch that here. I’ve got some solid resources for you this week, despite overindulging on baguettes and fromage. Make sure …

The Unemployable life is all about how to be a digital nomad, maybe cruising around the country in a van, trusty laptop at your side, right? Well, for the last 20 years, I can’t say that’s been my experience at all. So, let’s fix that. For the next year, the family and I will be …