Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy

Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy

Welcome to Unemployable - the podcast for professional freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, solopreneurs, sole practitioners, and digital nomads who control their work, finances, and freedom in the new economy. The future of work is changing. We're no longer tied to offices, corporations, or traditional forms of income and employment. Join us as we explore how to thrive with freedom, control, and security in the new economy. We speak with thought leaders, experts, and successful Unemployables to share the top strategies and insights that are driving self-employment success and freedom. If you listen to Freelance To Founder, The Hectic Podcast, Being Freelance, Bankless, Smart Passive Income, or The Future of Work Podcast With Jacob Morgan then you’ll love Unemployable. Unemployable is brought to you by Opolis. To learn more visit https://opolis.co/podcast/

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January 3, 2024 66 mins
Strap in as Unemployable brings you a conversation that could revolutionize the way you work and earn as a freelancer. Host Joshua Lapidus welcomes Jonathan Stark to the show, a man who has declared war on the traditional hourly billing system. In an episode that's all about maximizing your value and ditching those restrictive hourly limits, 'How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less' is the f...
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Tune into Unemployable's Episode 11: "Empowering the Independent Workforce," featuring a powerful discussion with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis. Host Josh leads the conversation on revolutionizing the gig economy: An insightful look at Opolis' cost-effective payroll services and how they alleviate tax and compliance burdens. The Freelancers Union's advocacy for policy reform and member support—no d...
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Cameron Browne, a small business and crypto CPA serving Unemployables with tax expertise as a Founder of Darien Advisors.  Cameron is here to discuss all things crypto tax strategies - payroll, trading, selling, and scams.   In this episode, we talk about:  Whether you really need to pay taxes when trading crypto Tips on minimizing your crypto taxes  How to handle crypto scams and “rug ...
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It's tax season and we know all too well the dread that comes with taxes when you're a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed. If you are wondering how to handle tax season or looking for strategies to maximize your return, this is your episode! Join us as host Joshua Lapidus connects with Cameron Browne – a Crypto & Small Business CPA – about filing taxes right. We'll be covering all sorts of tips that could help you make sure ...
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On this episode of Unemployable, we address a question we're hearing more often: what does it mean to be an employee in the era of democratized employment? What are the advantages over traditional corporate structures for workers who want autonomy and control over their work life balance? Tune in as we break down self sovereignty versus being employed by someone else, plus why Gen Z is choosing freelancing or starting businesses in...
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Protecting your business as a freelancer doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week, Joshua Lapidus and Yev Muchnik - a Web3 lawyer - are here with the ultimate guide for setting up legal entities, contracts & documents that will help make sure you're ready for anything! Plus insights on taxes specific to freelancing. Don't miss it: You'll leave this episode feeling confident about protecting yourself and your business from any p...
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Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on finding work in Web3, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes. The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be better prepared f...
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Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on freelancer and indie healthcare, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes. Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week’s episode with Eddie Pastore.  ...
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This week on the podcast we talk about retirement plans for freelancers and indie workers. We discuss opening a 401k as an independent worker, contribution strategies, and crypto and Web3 integration into these retirement plans with Opolis. Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis Co-Founder Eddie Pastore explain how to set up your retirement plan through Opolis. We talk about:  How an independent worker can open a 401k Some of the best r...
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This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mantis Clone to talk about making a living in Web3 as a web developer. From new freelancers to seasoned professionals, don't miss out on these lessons, strategies, and insights from someone who is owning their work, finances, and freedom as an indie web development worker. Host Joshua Lapidus and Web3 developer Mantis Clone explain how to find work as a freelance web developer. In this ep...
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FSA and HSA, what’s the difference? This week we talk about the pros and cons of Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, as well as how to choose the right one for you. Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis CoFounder Eddie Pastore explain how healthcare plans work for indie workers. We talk about:  HSA vs FSA plans including the pros and cons of each  Tax benefits of HSA v FSA, and How to open an FSA or HSA while self-...
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November 23, 2022 25 mins
The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be better prepared for that future. In this episode, host Joshua Lapidus covers all things DAOs and Web3. How to get started, the best places to look, and how to get paid - we get into detail on all of that - and more - on this week’s episode - How to find work in Web3 and DAOs. In this episode, we cover...
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Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week’s episode with Eddie Pastore.  Podcast host Joshua Lapidus sits down for an interview with Opolis co-founder Eddie Pastore to discuss all things healthcare for indies. We talk about:  Some of the challenges freelancers face getting health insurance coverage Some of the best and worst healthcare options available The typical ...
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Unemployable is a new podcast for indie workers, freelancers, DAO contributors, and other self-employed folks who want to own their employment and become self-sovereign.   The future of Work is Web3 and we’re here to get you prepared for that future. In our first episode, host Joshua Lapidus, Executive Steward at Opolis, sits down for an interview with Spencer Graham to discuss the future of working in Web3.   Spencer Graham is a...
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Have trouble working for a middle manager in a BS job?🙄 Us too.🤝  We’re Unemployable and proud of it. 💪 📣 Unemployable used to mean you couldn’t find a job to support your family. Now, we’re changing the narrative. To be Unemployable By Choice is to be in control of your finances, freedom, and employment.   Unemployable is a new podcast that offers strategies to help indie workers thrive in the new economy with freedom, flexibi...
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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join ...
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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.  Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join...
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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.  Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join...
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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join ...
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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join ...
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