7 rules for companies

Robert Vlach was a guest on the European freelancing podcast The Independent Workforce, hosted by Yurii Lazaruk for the German platform Freelancermap. The conversation touched on the events that shaped today’s freelance economy, including the relatively recent fall of major freelance platforms from their peak stock prices, relevance, and influence.

The most practical part comes in the closing segment, where Robert shares seven rules for companies on how to work with great freelancers:

1. Avoid platforms where freelancers compete on price
2. Explore freelance communities and reach out to connectors
3. Search carefully—top experts are rare and busy
4. Come with a budget—great professionals aren’t cheap
5. Don’t overestimate your negotiating position; it’s pretty weak
6. Have decision-makers do the talking—ideally skip lower-level management
7. Build trust and show respect—a top freelancer on your side is a huge win

You can find the full hour-long conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube:

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