The Freelance Dance

Jake Knight, Marty Thierry, Brandon Watts
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Working for yourself can be a lonely endeavor, and that's why we decided to have a weekly conversation to exchange ideas and discuss the humorous (and painful) aspects of freelancing. With a mix of design, marketing, and PR experience, we'll guide you through strategies and tools that can help you master the freelance dance.

  1. 09/09/2021

    Episode 29: Apple Everything

    In this episode, the guys discuss AI-powered assistants and devices. Episode Links: CopyAI Copysmith Jarvis Bubble Apple IIe The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: Nurse Escape (homemade video game) Marty’s Pick: GitHub Copilot (AI pair programmer) Brandon’s Pick: Coffee with a Journalist (podcast interviews with journalists) The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    58 min

  2. 07/19/2021

    Episode 28: The Great Resignation

    In this episode, the guys discuss the changing dynamics of work. Now that many companies are giving employees greater flexibility, is it time for freelancers to consider going corporate? Episode Link: Major Startups and Tech Companies Take Pledge to Let Employees ‘Work Remotely Forever’, Launch Microsite The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: Titan (new puppy) Marty’s Pick: Next.js (react web development framework) Brandon’s Pick: FluentPet (dog talking buttons) The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    44 min

  3. 07/05/2021

    Episode 27: No Call to Action

    In this episode, the guys discuss a return to RSS and why building a good foundation for your business is so important. Episode Links: Clubhouse ScheduleOnce Typeform Reeder Spark Things Trello Building a StoryBrand Blake Emal Steve Schoger Zapier The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: HubSpot CRM Marty’s Pick: Tower (Git client) Brandon’s Pick: Twitter threads The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    55 min

  4. 06/22/2021

    Episode 26: Our 3D Selves

    In this episode, the guys discuss music services, news from Apple's WWDC, and what it's like to use an Android (😱) smartphone. Episode Links: Spotify Apple Music Pandora Dolby Atmos AirPods Pro Craft Oculus Quest 2 moto g power HomePod mini Product Hunt The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: Warmbox (reach the inbox of your leads) Marty’s Pick: CleanShot X (capture your Mac’s screen) Brandon’s Pick: NBA Playoffs The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    1h 5m

  5. 06/07/2021

    Episode 25: Experiment and Adapt

    When was the last time you made a change to your business? In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of experimenting and adapting, plus they answer a listener's question about creating a video series to attract clients. Episode Links: Apple TV Alfred Raycast BetterTouchTool Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen Justin Martin Images The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: AirTag Marty’s Pick: Business Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution, Management, Personal Productivity and More Brandon’s Pick: The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    52 min

  6. 05/24/2021

    Episode 24: I'll Take That in Ethereum

    In this episode, the guys discuss their podcast habits, ad tracking, and Apple's AR/VR future. Also, are you Jimmy Ray? We want to know. Episode Links: Back to Work Is This Anything? - Jerry Seinfeld Tweetbot Apple Music announces Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; will bring Lossless Audio to entire catalog The New 3D Apple Arriving at WWDC Project Starline Snap Spectacles AirPods Pro The Popcast The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: Spark (smart guitar amp and app) Marty’s Pick: Flow State (a podcast designed to help you focus) Brandon’s Pick: Bitcoin Depot (crypto ATMs near you) The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    1h 14m
  7. Episode 23: It’s Science

    04/26/2021

    Episode 23: It’s Science

    Good design is subjective, but freelancers need to know how to use design to their advantage. In this episode, the guys aren't able to agree on which design trends you should follow, but somehow they do agree on the best designed website. Episode Links Fountain (Duchamp) Inconsolata - Google Fonts Plex - Google Fonts Harvest Timely The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: Toggl (time tracking) Marty’s Pick: FigJam (online whiteboard) Brandon’s Pick: Reface (face swap videos) The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    58 min
  8. Episode 22: Party Bus

    04/19/2021

    Episode 22: Party Bus

    In this episode, the guys discuss the opportunities that exist when you can work from anywhere. Is there an ideal city or location to work from? What should you consider when deciding where to live? The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week: Jake’s Pick: HiHo (video conversations) Marty’s Pick: Coinbase (buy and sell cryptocurrency) Brandon’s Pick: MindNode (mind mapping & outlining) The Freelance Dance Around the Web: Twitter: @_freelancedance 💃🏽🕺 Jake is @jake_jay Marty is @martylouis Brandon is @brandonwatts Instagram: @thefreelancedance 💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us a message. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. TheFreelanceDance.com

    48 min
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Working for yourself can be a lonely endeavor, and that's why we decided to have a weekly conversation to exchange ideas and discuss the humorous (and painful) aspects of freelancing. With a mix of design, marketing, and PR experience, we'll guide you through strategies and tools that can help you master the freelance dance.

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  • Creator
    Jake Knight, Marty Thierry, Brandon Watts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Freelance Dance
  • Show Website
    The Freelance Dance