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Lea Alcantara evolves brands and empowers businesses using engaging websites. Find out her secrets to freelance success in this interview.

Rob Walling is a serial web entrepreneur and startup founder, and has been at it for more than 11 years. Living and working out of Fresno, California, Rob has been building web applications professionally for 10 years. He's also worked as a consultant, a freelance developer, the development manager for the City of Pasadena, and a team lead for the world’s largest prepaid credit card company. Rob has has many successes, and learned many lessons from businesses that didn't work out. In this interview Rob talks about what he's learned over the past 11 years, and what other budding web entrepreneurs can do to be successful today. Take a listen to this interview and then connect with Rob on his website - Software By Rob - and then talk with him on Twitter.

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is the founder of Tactical Execution; a company that leverages progressive marketing strategies to build credibility and exposure for its clients. Patrick is an award winning speaker and has given hundreds of workshops and seminars across the United States and western Canada. He has a great story of surviving rounds of layoffs, becoming self-employed, trying numerous businesses, finding online marketing, and becoming an international speaker. He took some time out of his very busy schedule to talk with me about how he used his background in marketing to transition to a full-time public speaker. Take a listen to this interview with Patrick, absorb all the lessons he provides, and then connect with him on his professional website and on Twitter.

JB Rainsberger helps companies profit sooner from software projects with a combination of consulting, coaching, training, and speaking.

Candi Wingate is the very definition of a successful freelancer and entrepreneur. She is an expert in the child care industry with over 20 years experience. She is the founder of Nannies4Hire.com and Care4Hire.com, and author of 100 Tips for Nannies & Families and The Nanny Factor: A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family. Her experience has led her to create relationships with Dr. Phil, Supernanny, TLC, and many big name celebrities. Candi has a ton of lessons to share in this audio only 20 minute interview so get ready to take notes.

Ann Jordan is a founding partner of UNIT design collective, an award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm dedicated to creating cohesive brand experiences for their clients. At UNIT, Ann leads a team of designers, copywriters, strategists, and developers to provide memorable, award-winning solutions for a wide array of clients – from start-ups, non-profits, and large corporations like Herbalife and Toyota. Previously, Ann has had the opportunity to team with notable design firms such as Mortensen Design, Alterpop, and Turner Duckworth while specializing in branding and packaging. Ann has received many accolades for her work in publication such as Print, Communication Arts, Graphic Design USA, Graphis, and many more. In short, Ann is extremely talented and really, really knows her stuff. In this interview she imparts many lessons that will help anyone looking to build their own business. Audio only for this one so please take a listen!

I've gotten a lot of great emails from you all about the topics I can discuss on the site. Please keep them coming. But before we get to that, there's a bit of a wall I see many people running into. Let me break down that wall now. The other day I was having a conversation with a consultant friend of mine about using email marketing and how it applies to his business. He was worried that it wouldn't be a good fit, as he'd only seen "gurus" using it and he didn't want to be shady like them. Yeah, neither do I. In this video I talk about using marketing psychology and tactics - the same used by the shady people - but using it for good. These tactics can, I believe, completely help your business, at a very minimum helping increase your exposure and income, when done right. ... or take a listen if you prefer... Either way, let me know... What do you think? Are you worried about using things like email marketing and affiliate marketing because of all the shady people out there? Are you using to great affect? Let's talk about it in the comments below.

Pat Maddox is a practicing programmer. He provides consulting for software projects, and develops products through his micro-ISV Chicken Fried Software. His interests include automated testing, Ruby, Seaside, Agile, iOS programming, dog training, and cooking. Pat is publishing an iPad app for teachers - EasyBoard - in the next few weeks to look for that on the iTunes store. In this interview Pat gives a ton of advice and lessons on working for yourself and starting your own micro-ISV (independent software vendor). Check out the interview and then learn more about Pat on his website PatMaddox.com, and connect with him on Twitter. ... or take a listen instead.

Learn how Spender Lindsay provides 3D and VFX services to big clients like Plantronics while working out of a coworking spot in Cali.

Glen McNiel knows how to bring in the leads and convert them to customers. Listen to this interview with Glen to find out how he helps his clients do just that.

Karl from Reddit had some freelancing contract questions. These are the answers. Do you have any questions?

Learn how Scott Ahten built a successful freelance business in interactive architecture, technology, and mad science.

Find out how Lisa Ann Pinkerton has applied science to pr and marketing for more than a decade and helping businesses grow.

Listen to this interview with Ryan McGeary for a ton of advice on building a successful web development business from home.

Collin Robinson and I talk about everything from starting a business to working with your spouse and kids. Learn a ton then connect with Collin.

Find out how Chuck Reynolds dominates the world of web strategy, SEO, and WordPress from the freelance world in Chandler, Arizona.

Find out why Amanda Blum stays too busy to update her website while she works with clients from mom and pop shops to huge non-profits.

Find out how Leo Procopio created a thriving video production business and a live web comic with a massively growing audience.

Without a strategy you can produce all the media you want and get nowhere. To reel in the big fish and gain financial independence, you need a strategy.

Find out how Josh Owens of Four Bean Soup balances a mostly full-time job, a products company, a podcast, and a family in this interview. And check out his cool shirt.