Jason Willis-Lee
Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients
🚀 Welcome to the How to Find Direct Clients Podcast – your go-to resource for ambitious translators looking to level up their careers! 🎯 Why Tune in? Grow Your Client Base: Learn proven strategies to attract more direct clients and secure steady work. Boost Your Professional Growth: Expert interviews and solo episodes tailored to early-career language providers making 3k or less a month. Maximize Your Potential: Discover how to optimize workflows, embrace technology, and develop skills that set you apart in a competitive industry. Build Your VIP Network: Connect with like-minded peers and ex...
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Jason Willis-Lee
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Apr 28, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 90. Specialize, Humanize, Monetize: A Roadmap for Translators to Beat the Bots with Larry Easto 13.05.2025 24:48
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book your free scouting call In this episode of Freelancer Training: How to Find More Direct Clients , we sit down with our very first returning podcast guest Larry Easto to challenge outdated marketing practices and introduce a more authentic, facilitative approach for service professionals who want to attract direct clients sustainably. Ke...
Ep 89. 🎧 Turning Data Into a Competitive Advantage — with Luke Komiskey of DataDrive 25.04.2025 35:05
Send us Fan Mail Download your free storytelling worksheet Book a free scouting call In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging data isn’t optional—it’s essential . Yet many companies remain overwhelmed by data and underwhelmed by outcomes. In this episode, I’m joined by Luke Komiskey , founder and CEO of DataDrive , to unpack why so many businesses struggle with data strategy—and how...
Ep 88. How to Move Beyond Medical Translation into Regulatory-Ready Linguistic Validation with Nur Ferrante 08.04.2025 43:52
Send us Fan Mail Download your free storytelling worksheet Book a free scouting call In this week's episode of Freelancer Training , we’re joined by Nur Ferrante , a seasoned linguistic validation consultant, to explore just how medical translators can evolve into indispensable players in the clinical trial ecosystem through the niche field linguistic validation . 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Mas...
Ep 87. Freelancing Without Burnout — with Tania Lines, MA, AITI 21.03.2025 32:24
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call Let’s be honest— freelancing is a high-wire act . Between client work, staying competitive in an AI-driven world, sharpening our source languages, and prioritising self-care… it’s a lot. That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Tania Lines —MA, AITI, productivity strategist, working mum, and time management expert—...
Ep 86. Operational Mastery, Risk Management & Culture with Gabriel Fairman of BureauWorks 11.03.2025 30:34
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call In this week’s episode of Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients , I’m joined by Gabriel Fairman , CEO of BureauWorks , for a deep dive into what it truly takes to run a high-performing, resilient, and scalable business in the localization space. With years at the helm of a successful translat...
Ep 84. 🤝 Rethink Networking: From Awkward to Authentic with Rachel Rozen 18.02.2025 31:38
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, transactional, or overwhelming. Done right, it can unlock career-defining opportunities , business growth , and even personal fulfillment . In the next episode of Freelancer Training: How to Find More Direct Clients , I sit down with the brilliant Rachel Rozen , founder...
Ep 83. 🎙️ The Strength of Sensitivity: Marketing, Client Service & Learning with Larry Easto 13.02.2025 32:33
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call In this week’s episode of Freelancer Training , I’m joined by Larry Easto —a lawyer, consultant, author, and coach with over 40 years of experience helping professionals grow their service-based businesses. What sets Larry apart? His unique perspective as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) —a trait that’s shaped...
Ep 82. Overcoming the Four Fears®: Unlock Your Confidence and Clarity with Mark Franklin 28.01.2025 22:44
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call 🎧 Ever wondered what a joint Guinness World Record holder, a West End performer, and a drummer extraordinaire have in common? So come meet my close business friend Mark Franklin—a multi-talented force of nature whose story will leave you drumming with inspiration! 💬 In this episode, Mark brings his infecti...
Ep 81. From Invisible to Unstoppable: Mastering Personal and Business Branding with Sapna Pieroux 21.01.2025 31:01
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of branding with the incredible Sapna Pieroux , multi-award-winning brand consultant, speaker, and author of the Business Book Award-winning Let’s Get Visible! . If you’re an ambitious business owner or leader struggling to: Gain visibility in a crowded market...
Ep 80. 🎙️ Scale Without Burnout: How Virtual Assistants Can Transform Your Freelance Translation Business 14.01.2025 30:21
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call Are you a freelance translator juggling too many hats—admin, marketing, client follow-ups—while barely having time to actually translate? You’re not alone. In this episode of Freelancer Training , I’m joined by Phill Tomlinson , founder of LeveragedVA , to explore how virtual assistants (VAs) can help you buy...
Ep 79. 🎙️ Writing Copy That Converts — with Steven Lewis, Founder of Taleist Agency 30.12.2024 35:21
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call In this episode of Freelancer Training , I’m joined by Steven Lewis , founder of Taleist Agency and a master of sales-driven storytelling. Together, we dive deep into the art and strategy of copywriting that actually sells . Steven shares powerful insights on how well-crafted copy can turn passive readers int...
Ep 78. 🔥 Want to Crack the LinkedIn Code? Here's How. 19.12.2024 41:47
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book your free scouting call Ever wondered how some brands light up LinkedIn while others barely make a ripple? 🤔 In this episode of Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients , I sit down with Sam Swirsky —a LinkedIn strategist who knows exactly how to turn the platform into a lead-generating, brand-building powerhouse . Whether...
Ep 76. How to Master On-Page SEO: Expert Strategies for Top Rankings with Teresa Sousa 22.11.2024 36:57
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call Do you work in the SEO translation niche? Does SEO get you all in a flap? Do you just find it hard? Not to worry because I´ve got you covered! 🎙️This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Teresa Sousa to the mike, an on-page SEO specialist who’s passionate about helping businesses see their rankings soar and their online vi...
Ep 75. 🎧 Want More Translation Clients? Here's How to Thrive in Today’s Online Business Landscape 12.11.2024 31:56
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book a free scouting call In this must-listen episode of Freelancer Training , I sit down with Cat Valverde, MBA —marketing strategist and founder of Profeshh —to unpack real-world strategies that help freelancers attract more clients, adapt to change, and build long-term success. If you’re ready to future-proof your freelance translatio...
Ep 74. From Hollywood to Hustle: Liz Scully’s Journey in Business Strategy and Masterminds 29.10.2024 32:58
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book a free scouting call In this episode, I caught up with Liz Scully , a seasoned film industry insider turned business strategist. With over 20 years of experience working on major Hollywood films and a treasure trove of accolades, including an Emmy Award and multiple Oscar nominations, Liz brings a unique perspective to the entrepren...
Ep 73. People Over Profits: How to Find Translation Clients with Purpose and Passion 14.10.2024 33:58
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book a free scouting call In this week's episode, we're joined by Nicky Billou, an incredible Christian immigrant from the Middle East, now thriving in Canada, with a powerful story and an unwavering belief that business isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a people game. As a renowned entrepreneur, international bestselling author,...
Ep 72. How to Find Translation Clients Q4 Enrollment Now Live 10.10.2024 4:17
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book a free scouting call This week’s Q4 translator training was a huge success with nearly 100 signups and 90% attending live—it was the most interactive session I’ve ever hosted! If you missed it or want to review key points, you can still download the workbook here . We dove deep into boosting online visibility, and even after 2 hours...
Ep 71. How to Find Translation Clients as a Serbian Language Teacher with Natasa Budisin 02.10.2024 30:53
Send us Fan Mail Download your free direct clients worksheet Book a free scouting call In this week’s episode of How to Find More Direct Clients , I’m thrilled to welcome Natasa Budisin , a highly experienced Serbian language teacher. With her deep expertise in both language teaching and translation, Natasa shares invaluable insights for online solopreneurs and language professionals looking to gr...
Ep 70. 🎙️ Why SEO Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard — with Barb Davids 18.09.2024 34:37
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call In this week’s episode of Freelancer Training , I sat down with Barb Davids , SEO strategist and founder of Compass Digital Strategies , to demystify one of the most misunderstood topics in online marketing: Search Engine Optimization . Spoiler alert: SEO isn’t rocket science. Barb breaks it down in simple, practic...
Ep 69. 🎙️ Smarter Lead Generation with Quiz Marketing — with Trudy Rankin 04.09.2024 46:31
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call This week on Freelancer Training , I was delighted to reconnect with my business mentor, Trudy Rankin —founder of The Online Business Liftoff and a leading expert in quiz marketing . Trudy helps service providers and solopreneurs create strategic quizzes that engage audiences, segment leads, and move prospects along...
Ep 68. Gareth Everson Reveals How a Summery Glass of Iced Lemonade Can Spark Your Marketing Efforts 23.07.2024 50:17
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call This week on the podcast I caught up with systems marketing expert Gareth Everson. Gareth helps solopreneurs small business owners to fix their lead and sales funnels using CRM and sales and marketing automations. Whether you're adding systems to your business for the first time, or are getting poor results by...
Ep 67. 🎙️ From Medical Translation to Roman Real Estate — with Marie-Hélène Hayles 09.07.2024 21:50
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call This week on Freelancer Training , I caught up with my coaching client and multi-talented colleague Marie-Hélène Hayles —a certified Italian to English translator, former chemist, and founder of HelpmateRome , a consultancy helping non-Italian speakers navigate the complex Roman housing market. Originally from the U...
Ep 66. AI, Translation Tech and Future-Proofing Your Career with Carlos La Orden Tovar 25.06.2024 32:01
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call On the podcast this week I caught up with translation tech expert Carlos La Orden Tovar . Carlos is close to hitting the milestone of 25 years providing language services and training for organizations, professional associations, and individuals all over the world. Over these years, he has worked with hundreds of...
Ep 65. 🎙️ From Corporate Career to Consulting Success — with David Shriner-Cahn 11.06.2024 35:02
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call This week on Freelancer Training , I had the great pleasure of speaking with David Shriner-Cahn —former chemical engineer turned business strategist, podcast host, and sought-after consultant for high-performing professionals making the leap from corporate careers to entrepreneurship. David is the founder of Smashin...
Ep 64. 🎙️ Creating Value Outside the Comfort Zone — with John Di Rico 28.05.2024 21:53
Send us Fan Mail Download your free onpage SEO worksheet Book a free scouting call This week on Freelancer Training , I had the pleasure of catching up with the one and only John Di Rico , a certified French–English translator and interpreter based in Nice, France. John works with the French police and justice system as a sworn interpreter and has a long-standing career in translation technology....
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