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SELF-EMPLOYED with Piper Phillips.
Hosted by Piper Phillips · EN
A show for those who are, or aspire to be, SELF-EMPLOYED.
Hosted by content creator Piper Phillips, we'll be diving into what it takes to work for yourself. You can expect weekly episodes and interviews with all types of self-employed people in NYC.
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5 Signs You're Ready to be Self-Employed (maybe)
May 9, 202500:21:34Tap to summarizeWondering if now is the right time for self-employment for you? Here are 5 telling signs that might help point you in the right direction.If you enjoyed this episode please tap 5 stars and follow @theselfemployedshow. As always- thanks for listening and let me know what you want to hear next!
Transcribe →SELF-EMPLOYED: NYC Actor Zach Williams; the reality of "making it" in the arts
May 2, 202500:43:30Tap to summarizeJoin us for a chat with NYC Actor, Dancer, Singer, Content Creator & Equinox Instructor Zach Williams!If you've ever wondered what it's like making a living as a self-employed creative in NYC, this is the episode for you.We Discuss:-What it's like going on tour-How to stay "mentally well" in such a demanding industry-What it means to "swing" (not the definition you might be thinking of....)& moreIf you liked this please tap 5-Stars on Spotify!Follow @theselfemployedshow
Transcribe →The Dip: Why Most People Quit Before It Gets Good (and How to Keep Going)
Apr 25, 202500:24:58Tap to summarizeYou know that feeling where you feel STUCK and start to question everything? (Yeah same...)This episode explores the concept of "the dip" and how that phase is actually a really normal part of any entrepreneurial or creative process! We dive into...-What "the dip" is-Times in my life I feel like I've been in the dip-Knowing when to walk away vs. push through-What to do when you're in the dipIf you enjoyed please tap 5 stars on spotify!!(And as always, my DMs are open @theselfemployedshow).
Transcribe →GET IT IN WRITING: My Coachella Partnership Cancelled on me
Apr 11, 202500:21:35Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is a short solo storytime. (Say that 5 times fast)... We dive into the importance of getting any business agreement in writing.Piper shares a story that happened to her last week where she broke her cardinal rule: getting excited about an opportunity before there was a contract in place.$1500 and LaCroix later... (you'll understand when you listen) it all worked out! But the moral of the story stands.If you liked this please tap 5 stars on spotify and be sure to follow @theselfemployedshow!
Transcribe →Rockettes, Dancers, Content Creators: Turning down a job at Amazon to be a full-time dancer in NYC with the Sullivan Twins
Apr 4, 202500:44:34Tap to summarizeEver wonder what it's like making a living as a professional dancer in NYC?? Same. I sat down to chat with The Sullivan Twins: dancers, Rockettes, and content creators.We covered:-What it was like TURNING DOWN jobs at Amazon and BlackRock to bet on themselves-What the business side of being a full-time artist looks like-How they book gigs and make money to support themselves-What it was like auditioning and being on the RockettesThis episode inspired me so much I cannot wait for you guys to listen! If you enjoyed please hit 5 stars to rate the show. :)Follow https://www.instagram.com/theselfemployedshow/and The Sullivan twins: https://www.instagram.com/sullivantwins/See you next Friday!!Piper
Transcribe →MONETIZING YOURSELF: start here if you want to get paid for your social media (uncommon advice)
Mar 28, 202500:18:31Tap to summarizeSo much of the advice that people give about social media is wrong. Stop complaining about the "algorithm" and start thinking of yourself like a business!In this solo episode we chat about the true way to start to get paid for your online presence.2 Steps:-Building a personal brand-Performing market analysis to see where and how that personal brand fits in to the current landscapeAS ALWAYS: if you enjoyed this *please please* tap 5 stars on Spotify! And follow wherever you're watching.Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theselfemployedshowFree PDF on the website here: https://theselfemployedshow.com/products/monetize-yourself-free-guide
Transcribe →SELF-EMPLOYED with Entrepreneur Haley Hoffman Smith; letting intuition guide your career, knowing what to outsource & more.
Mar 21, 202500:43:34Tap to summarizeThis week we're chatting with Haley Hoffman Smith (on her couch in her NYC apartment!). This episode is a fun one - with a mix of business advice, mindset shifts and a serendipitous full-circle discovery at the end. While most people might be brave enough to choose 1 "non traditional" career path, Haley seems to do it all.She is a successful entrepreneur with a flourishing EFT subscription business, and over half-a-million social media followers. She's also a 2x author and singer-songwriter! Topics Covered:-Building a business using passion and intuition *rather* than strategy alone - Haley's journey from employee to *employer*-Rewiring your brain with EFT tapping -Knowing when to outsource and build a team***If you enjoyed please tap 5 stars on Spotify!*** :)Follow Haley here: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhoffmansmith/Pre-Order her book:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/haley-hoffman-smith/untapped-magic/9780762489213/?lens=running-press
Transcribe →SELF-EMPLOYED Work Trips: Solo Episode in Paris!
Mar 14, 202500:22:11Tap to summarizeBonjourrrr!!Today we chat all things work trips when you're self-employed.Being able to plan and go on work trips when you're self-employed is (imo) one of the most fun parts of the job!3 main topics we cover:1) Creating a routine and schedule on the trip2) Networking before and during the trip3) Brief summary of tax-writeoffs... and how that is a HUGE perk for anyone who enjoys traveling for work If you like the show- please tap 5 stars! It means a lot :)As always, follow @theselfemployedshow on Instagram and TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/theselfemployedshow
Transcribe →SELF-EMPLOYED: Episode 2 Publicist Juliana Martins
Mar 7, 202500:24:03Tap to summarizeJoin Piper as she chats with Forbes30u30 Publicist and PR agency owner Juliana Martins. Juliana reps some of your favorite reality TV stars, doctors, restaurants and more!We'll cover:-How she got her first client-What her 'work life balance' looks like-Mistakes and scams to avoid-Her advice for anyone wanting to get into the industry and more! If this was helpful for you make sure to follow and stay tuned every Thursday!
Transcribe →SELF-EMPLOYED: the origin story.
Feb 28, 202500:29:58Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 1 of SELF-EMPLOYED with Piper Phillips! In this first solo-episode Piper sets the scene for this new show and tells her story of how she went from 9-5 to self employment.We Discuss:-How this show is different from other 'business podcasts'-Why having a 9-5 before becoming self-employed is actually a good thing-How Piper's family influenced her decision to leave the corporate world-Quitting your job with no back-up-"Good" and "Bad" things about self-employmentYou can expect weekly solo and guest episodes! Next week we'll be chatting with our first guest.Please be sure to follow the show!! (That helps me so much). Thank you!! - Piper
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