The Wisepreneurs Podcast—where wisdom meets entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing Episodes

This is for independent professionals over 60 looking to start or grow their independent businesses. Get insights on freelancing, consulting, and building a sustainable career.
Starting & growing an independent business, freelancing, consulting.
Nov. 29, 2024

Mastering Tools and Processes with Anna Burgess Yang

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, Anna Burgess Yang, a former FinTech executive turned freelance content writer and solopreneur, shares her journey of career reinvention. She discusses leveraging tools and automation to optimize workflows, building a personal brand to …

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Sept. 27, 2024

Personal Kanban: Mapping Success for Independent Professionals with T…

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, Tonianne DeMaria, co-author of Personal Kanban, explores how independent professionals can focus on meaningful work using visual systems. She emphasises the shift from productivity to effectiveness, showing how tools like Personal Kanban can …

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Sept. 20, 2024

Peter Compo’s Approach to Navigating Business Complexity

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Peter Compo, author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy. Peter shares insights on adaptive strategy, business bottlenecks, and creative innovation, offering practical methods to navigate complexity and drive growth. …

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Sept. 13, 2024

Solo, Skilled, and Essential: Gail Greatorex’s Influence on Product S…

In this episode, Gail Greatorex, a leading expert in product safety with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey from working with the Australian government to becoming a self-employed consultant. Gail discusses the complexities of consumer protection, compliance, and …

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Aug. 23, 2024

The Reality Check: Testing Business Ideas Against the Real World with…

Cedric Chin is a business strategist and the founder of Commoncog, a platform designed to accelerate business expertise through real-world testing and insights. Cedric’s journey, from building a company in Vietnam to creating a media company that challenges conventional business …

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April 19, 2024

Úna Herlihy: Building The Indie List, a Haven for Freelance Marketers

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Project, Nigel Rawlins explores Úna Herlihy's transition from a successful advertising career to co-founding The Indie List. Una shares her challenges in the advertising world, her move to freelancing, and how The Indie List …

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April 12, 2024

Melisa Liberman—Mastering the Art of Value-Based Consulting

Join Melisa Liberman as she unfolds the essence of transitioning from corporate to consulting, revealing pathways for establishing a value-based consulting practice. With expertise carved through real-world experiences, Melisa shares insightful strategies on networking, leveraging past corporate roles, and the …

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April 4, 2024

Robert Vlach: Freelance Pricing and Financial Mastery

In a compelling dialogue on the Wisepreneurs podcast, Robert Vlach and host Nigel Rawlins unravel the intricacies of freelance pricing and financial mastery, offering listeners a deep dive into the freelance economy. Amidst the serene backdrop of Gran Canaria, Vlach, …

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March 21, 2024

Michelle Kvello Navigating the Corporate to Consulting Transition

Michelle Kvello, founder of Lantern Partners, sheds light on the pivotal transition from corporate roles to consulting, particularly in the financial realm. With her beginnings as a Chartered Accountant at PwC and significant experience in commercial finance, Kvello offers invaluable …

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March 8, 2024

Sandra McGuire on Mastering Financial Literacy

A certified money coach and former financial advisor, Sandra McGuire joins the Wisepreneurs podcast to demystify personal finance. From her extensive finance and accounting background, Sandra shares invaluable insights into improving financial wellness through coaching and education. She emphasizes the …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Elina Jutelyte Crafting Connections in the Freelance World.

Dive into the world of freelance business success with Elina Jutelyte on the latest episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast. Elina, a master in event organization and the founder of the Freelance Business Community shares her profound insights into the freelance …

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Oct. 27, 2023

Alison Grade & The Freelance Bible

Join us on the Wisepreneurs podcast as we welcome Alison Grade, author of "The Freelance Bible", speaking about freelance career development as an expert in transforming creative ideas into business realities. In this episode, Alison shares her journey from university …

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Sept. 14, 2023

Mark Elliott, a business coach with heart

In this conversation, Mark provides advice for entrepreneurs over 50, and we discuss the unique challenges that older entrepreneurs face, like learning new technologies and finding their passion. Mark emphasises focusing on your lifestyle desires, carefully tracking your spending and …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Renaissance Woman Returns

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes back Lisa-Marie Cabralli, a former actress and digital nomad pioneer. She first appears on episode nine of the podcast. Lisa Marie shares updates on her...

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July 18, 2023

Matt Dowling, Founder of freelancerclub.net

Join us for an enlightening chat with Matt Dowling, the innovative architect behind the thriving Freelancer Club. Matt's journey to creating a successful community of helpful and supportive freelancers was born from adversity...

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