The Independent Life

We are well beyond grasping that thing are not going back to the way they once were. Normal is normal no more. In this episode Heather Polivka and I talk about the people part of small businesses in a post covid economy. Culture post covid. Mission post covid. Adapting to new work realities post covid. Lesson from the front lines post covid. And most importantly, how to make progress post covid. All centered around the people part of business, which is Heathers mastery. You can find Heather Polivka here and learn more about her amazing indy business. You can also find here her on LinkedIn and tune into her podcast All In For Me right here. Heather is simply amazing. We are humbled to have Heather Polivka on the Indy LIfe! 

Ope! Can't forget our sponsor! Special thanks to Catch, benefits for people without benefits. And a shout out the the MBGA, Minority Owned Business Alliance of which we are members, fans and put the full weight of Voyageur U behind (Whatever that weight is) to help businesses hit by the recent civil unrest. Here's hoping to more peaceful times and prosperity for all.

Greg Ulberg and I talk about the indy life in this episode, recorded on the coldest day of the year in Minnesota. We look through the lens of life balance, ageism, the importance of the pipeline and the growth of the fractional exec model. Find Greg here! Speaking of pipeline we are super, super happy to launch our Sales Funnel Coaching for members and small businesses. It is the definitive tool for businesses not quite big enough for HubSpot or Salesforce yet, but in no way can grow without a reliable pipeline solution. Never let your pipeline run dry again. Click here to learn more. If you want to go right to buying it, click here, we understand. Today's episode is sponsored by ProjectionSmart, the only place you can drop in and get a solid forecast to plan your business around, take to the bank for a loan or take to your significant other to show just how good the future looks. Find more about ProjectionSmart right here. Last but not least if you are not a member of Voyageur U yet click here to join. Our members tell us its the best $19 they spend for career health in the indy life. We hope you join us. 

Today we hear about the indy life of Brian Tursi, independent operations executive and juggler of two side hustles and a growing family. You can find Brian Tursi on LinkedIN or email Brian at brian@packardstreet.com if you have burning operations issues you simply cannot solve in house. 

In this episode we hear about the life of Stef Tshida, professional communicator, airbnb operator, author, and owner of a brilliant new business that helps students get their college essays right. Stef is the quintessential portfolio career person. A few resources we discuss today are freshbooks, which is a great tool for indys, and the book The Business of Expertise, by Dave Baker, one of many sources of inspiration for Stef. My favorite quote from this episode by Stef is this "Im in charge of my life." Six words that says it all about the indy life. Enjoy.

Alex Hultgren is on his third year of the indy life. Alex comes from marketing, and brings a lifetime of skills to bear for mid sized businesses. Alex is also authoring his first book on marketing, which is is primarily side hustle. In this episode we look inside Alex's life as an Independent professional. Find Alex on his website here.

The Indy Life is a look inside the world of professionals who have chosen career independence. Few things are as fulfilling as using the skills you've built in a career to their full extent, unencumbered by long commutes, too many meetings and office politics. The way we work is forever changed. The Indy Life opens the door to the wonderful world of career independence. The Indy Life is a production of Voyageur University: An online platform teaching and supporting career independence to consultants, freelancers and fractional professionals.