Weekly digest #24 of 2025

• How Much are Your Contacts and Recommendations Worth? Probably more than you think, argues Robert Vlach in his op-ed for the latest Freelancing.eu newsletter, now re-published as an article on his LInkedIn profile.
• How to Manage Being Fully Booked Without Burning Out, by Sara Gibson — Being fully booked doesn’t have to mean being constantly overwhelmed. Sara shares how she restructured her business using smart systems, clear calendar boundaries, and tools like Notion and Flodesk to stay productive without burning out.
• Freelance Business Pricing Forum, Elina Jutelyte, founder of the Freelance Business Community, presents the first event fully focused on one topic: pricing your solo business. Join online on 26–27 June and hear from experts like Melina Palmer and Sarah Duran. Registration is open now.
• How to Build a Truly Sustainable Business, by our member Magdalena Cevelova — Sustainable business isn’t just about the planet—it’s about your energy. Magdalena explores how to avoid burnout by setting boundaries, calming your nervous system, pricing smartly, and building a business you can enjoy long-term, not just survive.
• Laurie Smale on Reinvention, Mentorship, and Technology — At 79, Laurie Smale proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. In this Wisepreneurs Podcast episode, he shares how he overcame fear, returned to school at 37, and launched a YouTube series at 78—thanks to mentorship, resilience, and lifelong learning.
• Years of Evidence, by Jason Fried — Looking for coworkers? “Years of experience” means little without proof. What truly matters, as Jason puts it, is years of evidence—real work, visible output, and projects people are proud to share. Don’t hire for time served. Hire for the work. It tells the real story.

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