In this insightful episode,of the Freelancer's Mic, we sit down with entrepreneur and author Kelvin Abrams to discuss the critical mindset shifts freelancers need to thrive.

We discuss the reasons why thinking like an employee can stifle your freelance business and discover practical strategies for adopting a boss mentality. From embracing discomfort to creating opportunities, Kelvin shares his journey and valuable lessons learned over 17 years of entrepreneurship.

Tune in for an empowering conversation that will inspire you to take charge of your freelance career!

Chapters:

(00:00) Why your business fails when you act like an employee. Why your freelance business stays stuck when you think like boss

(01:02) You knew you wanted to be an entrepreneur when you were young

(01:44) Get Uncomfortable or Change Course is a book written by Kelvin

(03:57) Let's talk about the employee mindset. What does it look like

(04:58) How does the employee mindset block someone from growing

(09:46) You talk about the importance of creating opportunities instead of waiting for them

(13:04) You've been in business 17 years and let me tell you, there have been hard years

(14:32) Kelvin Abrams: If you want to be an entrepreneur, go for it

(19:20) Going forward, I'm going to make sure that I record on episodes

Failure is a gift. Failure is not to be afraid of. Failure is a gift. You learn from failure.

Connect with Kelvin:

Kelvin Abrams
https://kelvinabrams.com

Get Uncomfortable or Change Course
https://kelvinabrams.com

Have you ever thought, “Why would anyone care about my story?”
In this episode of The Freelancer’s Mic, I talk to Harold Phifer, veteran, Amazon bestselling author, and the man behind My Bully, My Aunt & Her Final Gift.

Harold didn’t plan to write a book. But after hitting emotional rock bottom, he chose to tell the truth. That story didn’t just bring healing, it built a platform, opened business doors, and helped him serve others in a meaningful way.

If you’re a freelancer or solopreneur wondering how to show up online without faking it, this episode is for you.

What We Talk About:

• What pushed Harold to write his memoir

• How personal stories can open business opportunities

• Encouragement for freelancers who feel “too ordinary”

• The behind-the-scenes of turning a book into a brand

• First steps to start sharing your story today

💬 Favorite Quote:

"Your story doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be honest."

No more re-listening to the same episode three times.
With my Podcast Quick Fix, I’ll clean up your audio, remove the awkward stuff, add your intro, and get it sounding sharp so you can focus on showing up and growing your brand.

🎧 Try one episode for just $47.
Send me a message to book your test drive.

Connect with Harold:

Facebook: HaroldPhifer2024

Twitter: @hephifer

Instagram: HaroldPhifer2024

Linkedin: Harold Phifer

Tik Tok: @hephifer6

Website: https://riseandread.com/

Youtube: Harold Phifer
Harold’s Book: My Bully, My Aunt & Her Final Gift

• Learn more about my podcast editing

🛠️ Need Help Editing Your Podcast?

We always talk about content. We always talk about marketing.
But podcast hosting?

No one does.

In this episode of The Freelancer’s Mic, I sit down with Vince Quinn, Co-Founder and Creative Director at SBX Productions and host of It’s Not Just Talking, to unpack the one podcast skill most people overlook hosting.

Vince brings his radio background, his years of experience, and his signature humor to help us understand how hosting well builds trust, boosts listener retention, and turns your show into a true business asset.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The surprising reason why most podcasters skip over hosting—and why that’s a big mistake
✅ What Vince learned from hosting across 225 radio stations that new podcasters often miss
✅ The real reason hosting is more than just “having a good mic”
✅ 3 simple ways to sound like a confident, natural host , even if you feel awkward now
✅ How great hosting keeps your listeners around (and makes you referable)

If you’ve been focused on your gear, your guests, or your growth but ignoring your hosting presence this episode will change how you show up behind the mic.

Tune in now and learn how to host like your brand depends on it because it does.

___________________________________________________

📌If you want to sound like the pro you know you are?
Try the Podcast Quick Fix for just $47.
I’ll edit one of your episodes, clean audio, trim filler words, balance levels, and add intro/outro.
🎧 You’ll get a polished episode that sounds like you, but better.
It’s like a test drive for your podcast, no strings, just results.

Connect with Vince:

Instagram: @sbxprod

Website

Vince's latest episode