Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy Opolis

Strap in as Unemployable brings you a conversation that could revolutionize the way you work and earn as a freelancer. Host Joshua Lapidus welcomes Jonathan Stark to the show, a man who has declared war on the traditional hourly billing system. In an episode that's all about maximizing your value and ditching those restrictive hourly limits, 'How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less' is the freelancer's key to unlocking a more lucrative, freedom-filled career. Are you ready to stop watching the clock and start creating value that pays off big? Jonathan Stark is here to show you how.
Prepare to dive into:

Mastering the art of the 'why conversation' for deeper client engagement.

Understanding the urgency-value connection for better project pricing.

Exploring the hidden costs of hourly rates and how to break free for bigger earnings.

Secrets to productizing your expertise for passive income streams.

Leveraging AI advances to supercharge your productivity and profit.


For actionable insights and exclusive content from Jonathan, head over to jonathanstark.com and sign up for the value-packed course at valuepricingbootcamp.com. Also, join the Ditcherville community where like-minded professionals share and learn at Ditcherville.com.

This episode is brought to you by Opolis—check them out at opolis.co for health insurance and benefits tailored for the self-employed. And remember, after tuning in, visit opolis.co/podcast for even more gems. If this episode resonates with you, we'd love a review – your feedback not only supports us but guides others to this valuable resource.

Tune into Unemployable's Episode 11: "Empowering the Independent Workforce," featuring a powerful discussion with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis. Host Josh leads the conversation on revolutionizing the gig economy:

An insightful look at Opolis' cost-effective payroll services and how they alleviate tax and compliance burdens.

The Freelancers Union's advocacy for policy reform and member support—no dues, just empowerment.

Exclusive health insurance benefits starting immediately, and a sneak peek into February's eth Denver hackathon.

Advice on navigating legal woes as a freelancer and the potential of a united freelancers’ marketplace.

Celebrate the mutualism model in employment, as endorsed by our guests and their organizations.


Episode sponsored by:


Opolis (http://opolis.co)


Darian Advisors (http://darianadvisors.io)


Discover the future of freelance with insights from Rafael Espinal and John Paller. For all aspiring and current independent workers, this is your playbook for success.
Connect with our host and guests:


Joshua Lapidus (Host): https://twitter.com/0xJoshuaSL


Rafael Espinal (Freelancers Union): https://twitter.com/RLEspinal


John Paller (Opolis): https://twitter.com/PallerJohn


Opolis: https://twitter.com/opolis


Freelancers Union: https://twitter.com/freelancersu


Get ready to join a community that supports your freelance journey.
Get more Unemployable episodes here: https://opolis.co/resources/podcast/

This week on the podcast we are joined by Cameron Browne, a small business and crypto CPA serving Unemployables with tax expertise as a Founder of Darien Advisors.  Cameron is here to discuss all things crypto tax strategies - payroll, trading, selling, and scams.  

In this episode, we talk about: 

Whether you really need to pay taxes when trading crypto

Tips on minimizing your crypto taxes 

How to handle crypto scams and “rug pulls” on your taxes


Connect with Cameron:

LinkedIn

Website


Connect with Josh:

@@0xJoshuaSL on Twitter


Connect with Opolis:

Website

Twitter


You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 
Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers.  Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

It's tax season and we know all too well the dread that comes with taxes when you're a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed. If you are wondering how to handle tax season or looking for strategies to maximize your return, this is your episode!

Join us as host Joshua Lapidus connects with Cameron Browne – a Crypto & Small Business CPA – about filing taxes right. We'll be covering all sorts of tips that could help you make sure nothing gets missed out when it comes to deductions and credits, plus find out what's different if you've switched from submitting W2s to 1099s. This episode will give anyone feeling overwhelmed by doing their own taxes some real clarity on understanding exactly where they stand come April 15th.

In this episode, we talk about: 

The taxes you need to file as a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed worker

How to maximize your tax deductions and credits

How to adjust from W2 to 1099 when filing taxes


Connect with Cameron:

LinkedIn

Website


Connect with Josh:
@0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

Connect with Opolis:

Website

Twitter


You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

On this episode of Unemployable, we address a question we're hearing more often: what does it mean to be an employee in the era of democratized employment? What are the advantages over traditional corporate structures for workers who want autonomy and control over their work life balance? Tune in as we break down self sovereignty versus being employed by someone else, plus why Gen Z is choosing freelancing or starting businesses instead. Get ready for key insights about how Opolis helps you have both freedom & security!

In this episode, host Josh Lapidus is joined by John Paller - the Co-Founder of both Opolis and ETHDenver - as we unpack all things democratized employment.

Josh and John cover:

What is democratized employment 

What is a self sovereign worker 

Why decentralized employment matters for workers 

How Opolis is building the missing infrastructure for the future of democratized work 

Future of Work, Web3, DAOs and the role of democratized employment

Generational trends in work 


Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth

Connect with John: @PallerJohn

Connect with Opolis:

Website

Twitter


You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Protecting your business as a freelancer doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week, Joshua Lapidus and Yev Muchnik - a Web3 lawyer - are here with the ultimate guide for setting up legal entities, contracts & documents that will help make sure you're ready for anything! Plus insights on taxes specific to freelancing. Don't miss it: You'll leave this episode feeling confident about protecting yourself and your business from any potential harms or risks down the road.

In this episode, Josh and Yev cover:

strategies to secure your assets

the necessary information for doing taxes as an independent worker

why you should be using client service agreements.


All these topics are essential to protecting yourself from potential risk as a freelancer!

A disclaimer on this episode: While Yev is a lawyer, she isn't your lawyer. Her insights and strategies in this conversation do not constitute legal advice.

Connect with Josh:
@0xJoshua.eth

Connect with Yev:

LinkedIn

Twitter


Connect with Opolis:

Website

Twitter


You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.