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David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow t

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App developer, podcaster, analyst, and secret entrepreneur Marco Arment joins us to discuss his jour

On Halloween, David and Jason revamp the podcast with a new format. David struggles with how he'

Unicorn Sidekick Kathy Campbell joins us to discuss how she ended up becoming a Free Agent while beh

Relay FM Host and App Launch Map founder Aleen Simms joins us to talk about her accidental fall into

So you're working in a house full of kids. Or a partner who is there all the time. It can make w

29: The Spreadsheet

2017/9/5

So you're thinking about going out on your own. It's time to build The Spreadsheet, a tool t

28: David's Origin Story

2017/8/22

Jason asks David to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumsta

27: Bird in the Bush

2017/8/8

Passion projects can be an enjoyable outlet. But how do you balance the work that pays the bills wit

Telephones and text messaging seem like necessary evils at best, but for many small businesses they&

Relay FM co-founder Stephen Hackett discusses his origin story, including an abortive attempt at bei

24: Take Care of Yourself

2017/6/27

What happens if you're a lone-wolf independent operator, and then you get sick? Jason was recent

When should you form a corporation, and if so, what kind? David has some broad advice, though you sh

22: Staying Agile

2017/5/30

One of your great advantages as an independent worker is your agility. While larger companies have m

We're once again answering your letters and tweets In a wide-ranging episode covering all sorts

20: Jason's Origin Story

2017/5/3

David asks Jason to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumsta

Every independent worker will agree that being organized is important. But should you adopt an organ

Agile Tortoise's Greg Pierce discusses what he's learned in a decade as an independent devel

17: Stop Digging

2017/3/21

Not all clients are good clients. If you don't manage the herd, you could lose the farm. This is

16: R2-D2 on My Desk

2017/3/7

Jason and David discuss their home-office set-ups and the challenges they face when working in a hou

You can't earn a living as a Free Agent if you don't get paid. In this episode we discuss wh