Sebastian AguasChinese-English-Czech interpreter specialized in automotive and machine installation projects — Interpreting and translation services with more than 15 years of experience with technical and business interpretation for global companies like Toyota, Skoda Auto, Continental and many others. Completed over 100 CCC audits in European countries.
Zuzana Bilkovamanufacturer of wool duvets and bedding in a traditional workshop — Besky is a traditional workshop in Beskid Mountains manufacturing wool duvets and bedding of the highest quality, handmade from 100% natural materials and wool supplied by local farmers. Founded in 1992, it has served 40,000 well-rested customers.
Martin Kavkanewsletter consultant and evangelist, specialized in content newsletters and subscription platforms — Content newsletters and their development in terms of content creation, marketing and growing a base of loyal subscribers on proven subscription platforms that can also be used for monetizing the newsletter content.
Robert Vlachbusiness consultant and founder of Freelancing.eu — I’m a business consultant specialized in supporting freelancers and business owners. I wrote the bestselling book The Freelance Way, started one of the largest national freelance communities in Europe and Europe’s first think-tank for freelancers.
Adam Zbiejczuksenior social media consultant specialized in connecting people and projects — Strong expertise in two areas: 1) Advanced use of LinkedIn for boosting online presence and building professional networks. 2) Social-media industry within Central and Eastern Europe. Surfing online waves of CEE for 20 years, from LinkedIn to TikTok.
Jaroslav Baron3D designer and Rhino modeler — Senior 3D designer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in 3D modeling, visualizations, 3D printing and support for professionals who design buildings, interiors, infrastructure, or consumer products. Working with Rhino 3D CAD software.
Yulia Behen, MITI, MAcertified Ukrainian translator and interpreter of English, Spanish, Italian, and Russian — Translation and interpreting, editing and proofreading, cultural adaptation and marketing enhancement. Master’s Degree in foreign languages and ISO 17100:2015 certification. Deep language proficiency in medicine and medical science.
How do independent professionals actually get clients? Not through their content, argues Nigel Rawlins—most work comes from people you stay in touch with. Revisiting his podcast conversations with Mark Goulston, Michael Zipursky, Karen Wickre and Laetitia Vitaud, he unpacks the skill inside word of mouth: figuring out what the other person needs to hear.
"Keep writing. I do, every week, because writing gives people something to forward and a reason to remember you. Just stop pretending the writing is the pipeline. The conversation is."