Freelance Business Unlocked

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You can't know what milestones actually feel like until you reach one. It's nice, but not neeearly as fancy as you might think. (No one randomly popped a can of confetti at me this week. Disappointing.) It's especially difficult to let this sink in when this is just another episode you're recording at home. By yourself. BUT, it did happen. 100 podcast episodes. 100 consecutive weeks. In this last...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ In this episode, I dive into the ever-present feeling of overwhelm that we all face as business owners. It's not about eliminating it but embracing it and learning to work alongside it. Remember, it's your journey, an...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ As a business owner, you want to be in motion all the time. Ready to implement those bold ideas of yours. But, we sometimes get stuck and it seems like there's no way out. Fear not, as this quick episode will help you...

Laura Plantak's podcast Systems With Laura (our interview) — Spotify , YouTube ___________ Regret is a sensitive topic. We've all been there. We've all experienced it. And most of us want to have less of it. So how do we go about reducing it? In this short episode, which is an excerpt from an interview we recorded for Laura Plantak's podcast, Systems With Laura , we discuss this very topic and how...

Hello from October 2025! This episode was published in April 2024 and some info about the podcast in there is a bit outdated, but my tips are as evergreen as it gets. :) Enjoy! _______________________________________ Well, hello, and welcome to my first solo episode in English! I wanted to share my experience with the podcast rebrand (or ~makeover~), how it came about, and what I've learned along...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ I get it. It's hard to stay focused on one thing when there are so many things being thrown our way — new strategies, courses, business models, tips, you name it. In short, lots of shiny new objects. This episode will...

Book a 60-minute consult call ($197) — Let's find a way how to make podcasting a part of your weekly routine on YOUR terms. Laura Plantak's podcast Systems With Laura (our interview) — Spotify , YouTube ___________ If you're here, that means you're a business owner, a freelancer, or a creative. Or all of the above. And chances are, you've probably thought to yourself (at least once in your busines...

Susie is one of those guests who was on my list way before I even started this podcast, and I'm so happy to share this episode with all of you! In this conversation, she shares her expertise on organizing business finances and optimizing pricing strategies. She discusses the motivation behind her work and the importance of practical strategies for managing money. Additionally, Susie offers insight...

I absolutely love welcoming designers to this podcast, especially those who don’t mention colors and fonts within the first 5 minutes. So there’s a spoiler for you: Good design is not ONLY about making things look pretty. Ubaid Ur Rehman knows what makes good design good since he has been working with the top 1% of LinkedIn Creators. He’s very practical and shares tips we can all implement to the...

Eva Feldman, a psychologist from Croatia, talks about tackling difficult topics online, how to put ourselves out there and let our voices be heard, and how to deal with the ever-present impostor syndrome. She explains all of these notions so eloquently, with an emphasis on the constant inner work that is needed in order to show up (in person or online) as authentically as possible. Eva also reflec...

Episode #50! Is that a milestone? Either way, I'm thrilled to be joined by Višnja Željeznjak, an educators' educator based in Croatia. She started her business in 2002 (it's incredible how that's 20+ years ago), initially focusing on website development. Over the years, she transitioned to B2B marketing consulting and eventually started Eduza, her education platform, during the COVID-19 pandemic....

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ If you’ve ever said, “I’m just not good at selling,” this one is for you. In this solo episode, I'll walk you through how to sell your services without feeling uncomfortable, manipulative, or fake. This isn’t about tr...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ In this episode of Freelance Business Unlocked , we explore the concept of building in public with insights from some of my favorite people in the industry. Join us as we dive into the benefits, challenges, and person...

Purchase the exclusive Sustainable Podcast Strategy course here ___________ FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ In this episode, we dive into creating a podcast strategy that aligns with your lifestyle and business goals. If you’ve been toying with the...

HELPFUL LINKS: My newsletter with weekly podcasting insights Episode #46 with Iesha Small: Embracing Career Pivots as Part of Life _______________________________________ Hello and welcome to this week's (solo) episode! As you can tell by the title, today, I'm sharing my thoughts on pivoting as a solo business owner. This is an exciting topic, but it's not all fun and games—it takes effort and per...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ What’s the best podcast format for you—solo, co-hosted, or interview-based? In this episode of Freelance Business Unlocked , I share an excerpt from my conversation with Croatian podcasters Edita and Darko on their Se...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ This episode of Freelance Business Unlocked is an interview I had on my friend Slobodan Manić’s No Hacks podcast earlier this year, and what’s fun about it is the fact that it’s only 12 minutes long. In those 12 minut...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ Do you ever look at other creators and wonder how they manage to show up so consistently—week after week, month after month—without burning out? In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on what consistency really...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ If perfectionism has ever kept you stuck, stalled a project, or stopped you from launching your podcast, this episode will help you look at it from a different lens. Today, I'm diving into the sneaky ways perfectionis...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ How much is too much when it comes to free content? That’s the question I’ve been sitting with for a long time, and this solo episode is my attempt to unpack it. Whether you're a coach, consultant, creative, or servic...

FREE 5-DAY PODCASTING MINI-COURSE — Everything you need to know before starting your podcasting journey. Free podcasting newsletter — Weekly. Five minutes or less. No BS. ___________ You already know podcasting builds authority and helps grow your audience—but what if there’s so much more beneath the surface? In this solo episode, I’m lifting the lid on the lesser-known benefits of running a podca...

There are some topics we simply can’t get enough of. Public speaking is one of those for me and it if that’s the case for you, too, stick around because this one is will motivate you and, most importantly, equip you with mental tools you can quickly apply the next time you’re on a virtual or physical stage or presenting yourself and your message in any other capacity.   So, I’m delighted to h...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dina Town, a coach for solopreneurs who want to take matters into their own hands and build a sustainable life-first business. We talk about one of the most common things holding freelancers back: mindset. From the fear of charging more, to hesitating when it comes to niching down or creating confident content—Dina breaks down what really stops people from growing an...

Ready to hear what it really takes to turn a lockdown hobby into a full-time creative business? In this episode I sit down with fellow Croatian podcaster Tia Kozina, co-host of Croatia’s very first true crime podcast with 200+ episodes, Patreon superfans, sold-out live shows, and interactive murder mystery events. Tia pulls back the curtain on: Quitting the day job: the moment she walked away from...