How To Be On The Same Page With A Client When Starting A New Project | Ep. 68 with Mike Bal

Freelance Sucks 😈

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Learn how productizing services can help streamline your freelance journey and gain actionable insights on building trust with clients, avoiding project pitfalls, and staying ahead in a competitive market 🚀

Today my guest is Mike Bal, an experienced product leader with over a decade of thriving at the intersection of technology, strategy, and innovation who's been doing freelance work for a long time - sometimes in between full-time roles and sometimes in parallel 🤩

In this episode, Mike shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Dealing with clients on the human level.

👉 The back and forth on scoping.

👉 Having had conversations if things aren't going well.

Join us to learn from Mike's experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Mike on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebal/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Mike Bal

(00:35) Challenges of Dealing with Clients

(02:23) Building Relationships with New Clients

(03:53) Effective Communication and Training

(05:13) Handling Difficult Clients and Situations

(08:29) The Importance of Discovery in Projects

(16:17) Dealing with Professional Loneliness

(17:34) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

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How To Be On The Same Page With A Client When Starting A New Project | Ep. 68 with Mike Bal

Freelance Sucks 😈

published год назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

In this episode, Mike shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:

👉 Dealing with clients on the human level.

👉 The back and forth on scoping.

👉 Having had conversations if things aren't going well.

Join us to learn from Mike's experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey 💪

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Follow Mike on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebal/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Mike Bal

(00:35) Challenges of Dealing with Clients

(02:23) Building Relationships with New Clients

(03:53) Effective Communication and Training

(05:13) Handling Difficult Clients and Situations

(08:29) The Importance of Discovery in Projects

(16:17) Dealing with Professional Loneliness

(17:34) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceSucks #freelancing #futureofwork

90 эпизодов

#Entrepreneur #Business #Freelance Sucks

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