13 Podcasts to Help Freelancers Succeed
Posted November 19, 2010 in Tools/Resources
Freelancers need to learn–and master–a ton of skills.
Aside from the specific freelancing skills you have (e.g., writing, designing, programming, etc.), you need to get good at business management, marketing, financial management, productivity… the list goes on and on.
Listening to podcasts is an excellent way to pick up new skills and keep up to date in your field.
They’re free and are consumable at the time and place of your choice. Plus, there’s a podcast (or several dozen) on any topic you can think of.
13 Podcasts for Freelancers
Below is a list of 13 podcasts for freelancers. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I picked ones that are fairly frequently updated. If they’ve been archived, they should have enough content to still be worthwhile listening to.
This list also includes a few podcasts not created specifically for freelancers, but which may be useful for freelancers as well.
- Free Agent Underground
Presenters: Kevin Miller, Chuck Bowen and Justin Lukasavige
Content: Dedicated to those who are self-employed, talk about the “realities, responsibilities, rewards and large living of the free agent pursuit.” This podcast tends to tackles more mindset stuff than other freelancing podcasts.
Most Recent Episode: November 11, 2010
Average Rating: 5 stars (18 ratings) - Freelance Advisor
Presenters: Darren Fell and Andy White
Content: Interviews of experts on various topics, such as time management, credit control and debt collection, branding, etc.
Most Recent Episode: October 12, 2010
Average Rating: None - Life of the Freelancer
Presenter: Robert Dempsey
Content: Heavy on marketing, the business aspects of freelancing, and face-to-face events for freelancers
Most Recent Episode: November 12, 2010
Average Rating: 4 stars - The Freelance Life
Presenter: Janice Campbell
Content: Interviews of writers, editors, publishers and publishing experts on topics like how to get published, writing, and the business and financial side of writing
Most Recent Episode: October 6, 2010
Average Rating: None - Freelance America
Presenters: Wayne and Laurie
Content: Covers marketing, taxes, motivation, and various interviews of freelancers and business experts
Most Recent Episode: September 29, 2009
Average rating: 4.5 stars (7 ratings) - Creative Independence
Presenters: Bob and Chris
Content: A look at independent lifestyles of creative professionals from around the world
Most Recent Episode: October 7, 2010
Average Rating: None, has three 5-star ratings - Freelance Radio
Presenter: John Brougher
Content: Advice, tips and resources for freelancers, from the writers of Freelance Switch blog
Most Recent Episode: July 31, 2010
Average Rating: 4.5 stars (46 ratings) - CreativeXpert Design Interviews
Presenter: Eric Anderson and Alan Houser
Content: Created and hosted by web designers for other web designers and other creative experts to talk about careers, design techniques and other topics
Most Recent Episode: February 26, 2010
Average Rating: 4.5 stars (10 ratings) - Freelance Fortune – Helping Independent Consultants Prosper
Presenter: Seth Kahn
Content: Dedicated to helping independent consultants and freelancers succeed
Most Recent Episode: April 25, 2010
Average Rating: None, has two 5-star reviews - Escape From Cubicle Nation
Presenter: Pamela Slim
Content: For corporate employees who want to start their own business
Most Recent Episode: February 12, 2010
Average Rating: None - SmallBizFinance
Presenter: Nicole Fende
Content: Dedicated to growing your profits, for small business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, independent consultants, and artisans
Most Recent Episode: November 10, 2010
Average Rating: None, has one 5-star review - Life Beyond the Assembly Line
Presenter: Horward Sheppard
Content: Focused on sales strategies for anybody who needs to sell anything, from self-employed entrepreneurs to small business owners and sales managers
Most Recent Episode: November 5, 2010
Average Rating: 5 stars (8 ratings) - Pursuing Meaningful Work
Presenter: Brent Green
Content: Not focused on freelancers, but for anyone seeking work that fits them, whether it’s employment or self-employment
Most Recent Episode: November 12, 2010
Average Rating: None, has one 5-star review
With the podcasts above, you have enough content to gain practical freelancing skills, inspiration, and motivation to help you become a successful freelancer.
What’s on Your iPod?
Check out the podcasts above and let us know what you think.
Or, if you have other favorites we haven’t included here, please share them below.
Happy listening!
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About the author: Lexi Rodrigo is the creator of The Savvy Freelancer, a blog that's all about achieving creative and financial freedom through freelancing. Check out Lexi's free guide, 31 Days to Start Your Freelancing Business (or Make Yours A Better One).
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32 Comments
Robert Dempsey
November 19th, 2010 at 9:39 amThanks for including Life Of The Freelancer in your podcast list. One thing I want readers here to know is that each week we have two interviews with highly successful freelancers – people that have been doing it for years. The lessons that are shared are extremely valuable for anyone running their own business. I’ve also been fortunate to interview great people like Chris Brogan, Jim Kukral, Johnny B. Truant, and Pam Slim.
Chris @ SyracuseCS
November 19th, 2010 at 9:53 amGreat list, thank you! I’ve only listened to a few podcasts in the past but I will really have to check these out. I’m usually listening to music all day but I will have to start listening to these too. Thanks again for the great reference!
Arshad Cini
November 19th, 2010 at 11:29 amReally great list.It is very helpful to listen to them especially the interviews
Thanks Lexi
Avdi Grimm
November 19th, 2010 at 12:54 pmFreelancers might also be interested in a podcast I produce, The Wide Teams Podcast. It deals with working remotely as part of dispersed teams. Many of the people I interview are freelancers, and the freedom to work from home, coffee shops, or while traveling is a big part of why they freelance.
Nicole Fende
November 19th, 2010 at 4:03 pmLexi,
I am honored to be part of this list. I can’t wait to listen to the others, so many great new resources. Thanks!
Nicole
Danielle McGaw
November 19th, 2010 at 5:23 pmThanks so much for this list! I love listening to podcasts more than I like listening to music. I find it is a great way to learn while you’re doing other things like housework or going for a walk. I haven’t found a lot of podcasts that I really get hooked on so I’m always looking for something with quality and engagement. Will be checking all of these out for sure!
Vivek Parmar
November 20th, 2010 at 9:30 amthanks for the good list around here. really helpful for freelancers like me. it helps to work more efficiently and helps me to achieve new heights.
Chris Green
November 20th, 2010 at 6:03 pmI better fire up the old iTunes and get listening to some of these cool podcasts. I wonder when my car stereo will have iTunes built in?
y10
November 21st, 2010 at 7:52 amwell thats looks good article to read, but anyway i like it as much as y10 games
Bastian Heist
November 22nd, 2010 at 5:47 amThanks a lot for that post, really. I’ve been looking around for good podcasts for quite some time, so those come in at the perfect time.
Making use of Podcasts is a big asset, especially if you travel a lot, since the time used for travelling is not entirely “lost”, but rather used for learning new skills or gaining insights from others. Great!
Scott
November 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 amFreelance Radio (#7 in the list) is now defunct. It was a great podcast, but for reasons that weren’t really explained, the hosts signed off for the last time in July 2010.
Mark
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:31 pmThank you for the list. I need something to listen to and keep me going on those days that I want to quit *lol*
Howard L. Sheppard
November 25th, 2010 at 8:42 amWow –
It’s an honor to have my podcast included in your list, Lexi! As the title says: I found life “Beyond The Assembly Line” and my passion is to help others do that as well.
Viva la Freelancer! :-)
Thomas James
December 5th, 2010 at 1:32 pmGreat info, as usual.
I’d like to share a link to my podcast for freelance Illustrators, called Escape from Illustration Island, which includes weekly conversations with Illustrators, Art Directors, Art Reps, and other creative professionals about the Illustration industry.
Enjoy!
http://escapefromillustrationisland.com/podcast
John
November 3rd, 2011 at 9:12 pmI lol’d at some of the posts on escape from cubicle nation as I can relate to several of the things that were written (aside from the being a mommy part).
Rob
November 4th, 2011 at 11:33 amSo many interesting podcasts, so little time… have to find the best one lol
Leroy Merlin Catalogo
January 20th, 2012 at 10:16 amIt’s true it’s a great list. It is very helpful to listen them when i’m working.
Imagenes de Emos
January 20th, 2012 at 10:18 amthanks for the good list you share
Carrefour Ofertas
February 20th, 2012 at 3:51 pmThank you so much for the list, i will use it
Chris Green
October 30th, 2012 at 4:24 amThis is an awesome list of freelance podcasts Lexi. I thought I should let you know there’s a new Freelance Podcast in town:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/freelance-unleashed/id574271388
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