Not so Late Nights with Gian

Positivity, Passion, and the little things in life. All equally important aspects of what makes a healthy and fun lifestyle.

Today, I'm with Bonnie Pequeña, one of the hosts of the Round Table podcast, and we'll be talking about just that... and some thoughts on other things as well!

Has it ever crossed your mind that there's something more in life? Or maybe by being just a little more positive and seeing the best in the small things, your life will change for the better. 

You ready? Let's talk!

Back when I was starting out... I hated the fact that I could only charge around $2 to $5 per hour for my projects.

Many people told me that you "need" the experience and the skills to charge rates as high as $25 per hour in my industry... Well, I proved them wrong by charging a client $100 per hour with just the basics of Copywriting in mind.

Today, let's talk about that. Also, I'll be giving you some of the personal strategies that I learned to close the deal and start charging higher rates constantly... even getting some projects at your desired rate without even applying!

You ready? Let's talk!

Quick question... are you moving to Canada?

Today, I'm with Ben Alagnam, a fellow podcaster, Filipino, and currently a resident of Canada. He'll be sharing his amazing journey on how he went from "Singlish" (you'll find out what that is in a few minutes!) to full-fledged Canadian English. We'll be talking about his years of travel, his way to adapt, and a lot of other amazing tidbits that you'll definitely find entertaining!

Ben will teach us his personal techniques on how he was able to manage to learn the language without any mentors, special lessons, or the like. Let's join him, shall we?

You ready? Let's talk!

Want more from Ben Alagnam? Check him out here:

Especially in this modern age, we have today — we're so distracted by so many things, we lose sight of what we enjoy doing. We're stressed, we're tired, we don't get to live.

Today, let's break that cycle and appreciate what's going on for us! We'll be talking with an amazing free spirit — she blogs, she writes, she travels (and that's her job too!). Let's welcome, MR Maximo. She'll be sharing her tips on how she manages her super busy day and turn it into a fun adventure!

You ready? Let's talk!

Want more from MR? Check her stuff out here and if you like it, DON'T FORGET to support her too!

Thing is, having only one client when working online could go really bad really fast.

Because of the fierce competition, we don't know when we'll get sacked (only if we're not doing our job right though... yikes!). Today though, we'll be talking with a freelancer who manages his wide roster of clients while getting all the projects, all the work, and all the responsibilities done without overwhelming himself. How does he do it?

Also, he'll be sharing with us some of his strategies on how you can really maintain clients and keep them for a long time.

Ready? Let's talk!

I used to struggle just to find a steady client. My finances took a huge hit because of this... and it happened a lot of times. At first, things seemed to be doing really amazing but then, "out of nowhere", my client would cut me off or I would lose the project.

So, I analyzed, meditated, and thought about everything that's been going on... and I traced it back to the source.

Today, I'll be talking about how YOU can get more clients more efficiently, more consistently, and keep them in your network indefinitely.

Ready? Let's talk!

When it comes to marketing, we all have an idea of what it's about... SELLING!

Whether we're talking retail sales or online sales, whatever the medium is— it's an art. Today, we'll be talking with John Racho of the Long Drive Podcast. He'll be giving us a trip to the marketing world and teach us a bit of how things work behind the scenes.

Have you ever wondered how "sales" work? We also tackle that in this episode!

Let's all take a trip down the harsh world of selling and learn some stuff that might save us some cash along the way!

Ready? Let's talk!

If you want to find out more about John Racho and his podcast, check him out here:

Are you a coffee lover? Well then—let's learn more about this amazing drink with Japhet and Caith! Coffee experts and pioneers of a highly acclaimed coffee brand here in the Philippines.

For this episode, we'll talk about all things coffee.

A nice introduction for people new to taking coffee and some great tips on enjoying it for enthusiasts. We'll talk a bit about how Japhet and Caith started their journey, some of their thoughts on how you should take this beautiful beverage, and a lot more!

Ready? Let's talk!

Have you ever thought of starting your own restaurant or food business? Awesome—'cos we're about to have a one on one with Jokoy Tabbada, one of the highly acclaimed restauranteurs here in Davao City!

Whether you're a beginner or a veteran in the industry, there's definitely something in it for you in this episode PLUS, we're not only talking about restaurants but building a brand in general! If you're looking to start leveling up your game in your certain industry then give this a listen!

Ready? Let's talk!

Are you having trouble talking to your prospects and clients? Maybe it's the way you make your first impression—that's a BIG thing you know!

Today, we'll be talking about just that—how do you introduce yourself to your prospects, your clients, your leads. I'll be giving you a few tips on how you can make that amazing first impression to CLOSE THAT DEAL. Also, I'll be giving you a bonus tip on how you can turn a "No" into a "Yes"... and this easy tip has saved me lots of times and got me my biggest paying clients too!

So, are you ready? Let's talk!

With the information age at it's peak, many people are starting to transition to having an online career now more than ever. Are you one of those who are riding the trend or are you still in the planning stage? It doesn't matter—we're all headed in that direction especially because of the development of events that are happening all around the world!

Today, I'm talking with one of the best freelancers in the industry here in Davao City. We'll be taking a deep dive into how to start your online career, some tips on increasing your asking rates when you start getting clients, and some strategies on growth as well.

You ready? Let's talk!

Have you been struggling with disciplining yourself when it comes to your health? Trouble with bad habits? Or maybe you're looking to build yourself into a better and healthier YOU?

Today, I'll be talking with Coach Franco Rulloda. He's a black belt martial artist in the Philippines, a mentor, a teacher... and he'll be teaching us the way to make our lives better with super simple-to-follow steps that he personally does himself!

We'll be talking about changing our habits, building a stronger foundation for ourselves, and learning how to discipline ourselves better. 

Ready? Let's talk!

We're in the age where everybody wants to be in the loop. Especially the new generation we have now with all the information available... it gets difficult... and a lot of people feel that subconsciously.

Today, we talk with Job Wahiman. A pastor, an educator, and a fellow podcaster.

We'll talk about the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and the Fear of Better Options (FOBO). Which is which, what can we do to avoid these situations, and how to be our best selves when faced with options that are difficult to choose from.

We'll also be taking a deep dive on some issues on how our decisions can drastically change our lives for the better... or for the worse.

Ready? Let's talk!

Taking on the responsibilities of a parent while working online AND pursuing your dream of making music.

It can definitely get overwhelming when you have so many things to do. There are sacrifices to be made, there are things you have to give up, but you NEVER lose sight of you dreams and you never lose sight of your responsibilities!

Today, I get to talk to Khris Lazarte, a musician and a parent who is ready to take on these challenges in life. She is the vocalist of The King of July while being an amazing parent to her daughter.

Do you love going to school? If not... do you hate it? What's YOUR view on Learning new things?

Whether it's love or hate, schooling is viewed as a necessary medium to learn. However, because of advances in technology everyday, we are able to learn out of school, at home, at a faster pace than our education systems provide.

Today, I'm joined with Keith Kodet.

We'll be talking about education—is schooling still important today? How can we, as educators, improve our craft, and we'll be learning some amazing stuff straight from Keith.

You can find more about him and his podcast here:

Are you in a music career right now or looking to take your music to the next level?

Perfect! Today, we're joined with Sarah Decker, a classical musician with a strong background in music. We'll be talking about some differences between classical music and self-learners. She'll also be sharing her experience and give us tips on how we can improve our music careers even if we're still starting out.

DISCLAIMER: This episode will run for more than the usual 15-ish minutes. The talk was great, there's a lot of value and insights that I deemed important to the episode. So, pick a nice time to devour the episode in one sitting so you can really appreciate everything we talk about.

A detailed talk with BPO expert and avid gamer, Lawrence Salaguste.

We'll be taking a deep dive into the BPO industry, talking about the work environment you can expect over there, how to overcome it, and how to improve. Also, we'll be talking about how gaming has impacted Lawrence's life and how it can help YOU out too!

How powerful is our mind really?

In this bonus episode for this Sunday, we are going to dive into our minds. How can we use it to our advantage? How can we use our thoughts and our beliefs to be as productive as we can and manifest what we want in our lives.

Today, we'll be joined with a rising podcaster and talk show host, Oliver Sea from Talk with Oliver.

He'll be sharing a lot of amazing stuff about how our thoughts can manifest things in our lives.