<p>The guys discuss a change in work, writing contributed articles, a story of survival in the wilderness, and the value of disconnecting.</p>

<h3>Episode Links:</h3>

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<li><a href="https://www.grammarly.com/" rel="nofollow">Grammarly</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692" rel="nofollow">Deep Work (non-affiliate)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/focused" rel="nofollow">Focused</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>The Freelance Dance Picks of the Week:</h3>

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<li>Jake: Historic shotgun shell</li>
<li>Marty: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-ESAM3300-Magnifica-Super-Automatic-Espresso/dp/B000N2YKQ0/ref=sr_1_2?crid=NWW6BRGWE1UE&dchild=1&keywords=delonghi+espresso+machine&qid=1610340843&sprefix=delong%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">De&#39;Longhi ESAM3300 Super Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine (non-affiliate)</a></li>
<li>Brandon: <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">Fiverr</a></li>
</ul>

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<h3>The Freelance Dance Around the Web:</h3>

<ul>
<li><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_freelancedance" rel="nofollow">@_freelancedance</a> 💃🏽🕺</p>

<ul>
<li>Jake is <a href="https://twitter.com/jake_jay" rel="nofollow">@jake_jay</a></li>
<li>Marty is <a href="https://twitter.com/martylouis" rel="nofollow">@martylouis</a></li>
<li>Brandon is <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonwatts" rel="nofollow">@brandonwatts</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thefreelancedance" rel="nofollow">@thefreelancedance</a> </p></li>
<li><p>💌 Comments, questions, or suggestions? <a href="https://www.thefreelancedance.com/contact" rel="nofollow">Send us a message</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freelance-dance/id1546145783" rel="nofollow">review on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://thefreelancedance.com" rel="nofollow">TheFreelanceDance.com</a></p></li>
</ul>

Episode 9: Kind of Factual

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.