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How to Start a Podcast on Spotify: A Step-by-Step Guide

You finished recording three episodes, you are proud of them, and now…

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By Mark Paulson June 24, 2026

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Podcast Equipment for Beginners: A Complete Guide

You opened a browser tab to research podcast microphones, and three hours…

By Mike Allerson June 24, 2026

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How to Edit a Podcast: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

You hit record, you said some genuinely good things, and now you…

By Johnson Stiles June 24, 2026

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How to Write a Cold Email That Lands Freelance Clients

You found a dream prospect, drafted three versions of an email, and…

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By Hannah Bietz June 24, 2026

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How to Write a Project Brief: A Step-by-Step Guide for Freelancers

A client says, "Just make it pop," or "you know what we…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By Mark Paulson June 24, 2026

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How to Ask for a Testimonial as a Freelancer

A client just told you the project changed their business, and you…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark_paulson-48x48.jpg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="Mark Paulson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By Mark Paulson June 24, 2026

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How to Start a Podcast in 2026: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide

Let me paint you a picture: My co-host and I were filming…

By Kelley Bryson June 30, 2026

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How to Write a Pitch Email That Lands Self-Employed Clients

You opened the dream prospect's website at 9 a.m., spent two hours…

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By Hannah Bietz May 27, 2026

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How to Write a Project Proposal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Freelancers

How to write a project proposal that wins clients: a step-by-step guide…

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By Mark Paulson May 20, 2026