David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk through their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
https://www.relay.fm/focused
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 9 days 22 hours 7 minutes
episode 33: When You Say Yes to Everything
David struggles with time management. Jason gets a better perspective on how his business is performing.
episode 32: It's Scary, Dude! with Kathy Campbell
Unicorn Sidekick Kathy Campbell joins us to discuss how she ended up becoming a Free Agent while behind a desk at her "real job," when having her new career discovered her.
episode 31: Being Selective About Clients, with Aleen Simms
Relay FM Host and App Launch Map founder Aleen Simms joins us to talk about her accidental fall into freelance work and setting high standards for her clients.
episode 30: Tito Needs to Pay the Rent
So you're working in a house full of kids. Or a partner who is there all the time. It can make working from home difficult to say the least. We discuss the good and bad of working around kids (and others) who are in your house with you.
episode 29: The Spreadsheet
So you're thinking about going out on your own. It's time to build The Spreadsheet, a tool to let you gauge your potential income and expenses and give you a realistic view of what it will take to succeed.
episode 28: David's Origin Story
Jason asks David to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumstances were that led him to become an independent worker, and then asks him to reflect on his two-plus years no longer being employed by a law firm.
episode 27: Bird in the Bush
Passion projects can be an enjoyable outlet. But how do you balance the work that pays the bills with the work that feeds the soul?
episode 26: A Batphone to My Heart
While Jason leaves the phone off the hook, David describes his trial of Google Voice and ultimate decision to use a live receptionist service.
episode 25: Breadcrumb of My Life, with Stephen Hackett
Relay FM co-founder Stephen Hackett discusses his origin story, including the personal challenges he first encountered when he went independent.
episode 24: Take Care of Yourself
What happens if you're a lone-wolf independent operator, and then you get sick? We discuss staying healthy, getting help, and buying insurance.