Focused

Focused 65 is up with guest @Chris_Bailey who talks about getting hyperfocused. relay.fm/focused/65

@renshaw330 Thanks Brian!

@anthonyvardiz @MacSparky Same feed. Focused will show up in your podcast feed next Tuesday.

@freeagentsfm @MacSparky I am behind on my podcasts and I just heard the news of the rebranding. Will the feed remain the same or will subscribers need to starting a new feed?

Check out our new name and new artwork. The first episode of Focused drops next week,. relay.fm/focused

Recording new shows today with the first releasing in a few weeks. Got feedback or comments?

In this episode @MacSparky grapples with giving up control, and @jsnell is reminded of everything he’s left behind—and then leaves something else behind. relay.fm/freeagents/49

This fortnight we’re talking with @hotdogsladies about his long history as an independent worker, pivoting between different careers, and specializing in cult hits. relay.fm/freeagents/48

This fortnight @MacSparky has some clients who need to pay him and seeks a mission statement; @jsnell is thinking of taking a personal day and wondering how he can give himself credit for some kinds of work. relay.fm/freeagents/47

This fortnight we talk to the endlessly creative and daring @jaimeejaimee relay.fm/freeagents/46

This fortnight @MacSparky has his workspace disrupted by teenagers, @jsnell reprises his old commute and learns some lessons about iPad mobility, and Night Guy makes promises that Morning Guy has to keep. relay.fm/freeagents/45

This fortnight we're joined by actor, writer, and director @davidwain, because entertainment industry people are free agents too: relay.fm/freeagents/44

This fortnight David and Jason go through the Free Agents Mailbag and welcome @shawnblanc to discuss building an independent business with collaborators, solid project planning, and sensible work hours. relay.fm/freeagents/42

David has a big birthday and joins Jason in discovering the value of embracing a lull; David's wife gets a new job, leading to changes in working at home; and Team Sparky expands as David gets some help with his business. relay.fm/freeagents/41

This fortnight we’re joined by psychiatrist, writer and musician @kouroshdini to talk about his varied jobs, his journey to independence, and the stress of working on your own. relay.fm/freeagents/40

David tries to not work too hard on his European vacation; experiments with hyper-scheduling and the Twelve-Week Year; and Jason performs some drastic office remodeling. relay.fm/freeagents/39

This fortnight we’re joined by writer and artist @thomzahler to discuss his 15 years as a free agent. Plus, David learns about Bronies. relay.fm/freeagents/38

We wrap up the year with a discussion of navigating holidays and vacations, getting projects to completion, the Not-To-Do List, gifts for clients, and holiday seasonality. relay.fm/freeagents/37

In this episode we talk to @johnvoorhees of @macstoriesnet about leaving his job as a lawyer to go full time as a brand-new Free Agent. relay.fm/freeagents/36

This month @jsnell and @macsparky talk prep time, resetting your balance, gauging the value of your work, time tracking, managing ongoing commitments, getting sick, and office space clutter. relay.fm/freeagents/35

We’re joined by @marcoarment to discuss being quit-fired, his bursts of productivity, and much more - relay.fm/freeagents/34