#52: You Can't Be What You Can't See with Ann Shen

July 24th, 2018 · 60 minutes

Artist and businesswoman Ann Shen joins the Free Agents to share her journey from grant writer to successful artist to successful author.

#51: Freedom Frogs

July 10th, 2018 · 54 minutes

David and Mike talk about why “eating your frog” is an important Free Agent survival skill. David talks through a pivot in his approach to book publishing. Mike shares his struggles with “Imposter Syndrome” and how he overcomes it.

#50: Bet on Yourself

June 26th, 2018 · 44 minutes

Mike Schmitz joins as the new Free Agents co-host. In this episode, we get to know Mike better, learn about his journey, and discuss the show format going forward.

#49: Panting to the Finish Line

June 12th, 2018 · 48 minutes

Family members with employment issues remind Jason about just how far he's come; David grapples with letting go of control and working with an assistant; and Jason hands in his resignation and participates in an "exit interview" with David.

#48: Lousy With the Stink of Freedom, with Merlin Mann

May 29th, 2018 · 55 minutes

#47: Personal Floating Holiday

May 15th, 2018 · 47 minutes

David needs to deal with some clients who aren't paying him; Jason thinks about taking a personal day; David ponders creating a mission statement for himself; Jason questions whether he's unable to give himself credit for doing certain kinds of work.

#46: Being Comfortable Is Not an Option, with Jaimee Newberry

May 1st, 2018 · 48 minutes

Longtime web developer, tech executive, startup co-founder, inspirational speaker, and coach Jaimee Newberry joins us to discuss her own journey, when to go out on your own, when to walk way from projects, and how to deal with unexpected success.

#45: Like Going Back to High School

April 17th, 2018 · 41 minutes

David's home workspace gets invaded by teenagers, Jason reprises his old commute and learns to appreciate the ability to work from anyplace, and a listener reminds us of a classic technique: making promises that your future self has to keep.

#44: Maybe You'll Get a Real Job, with David Wain

April 3rd, 2018 · 54 minutes

You might not realize it, but creative professionals in the entertainment industry are also free agents. In this episode we talk to writer/actor/director David Wain of "Wet Hot American Summer" and "The State."

#43: Don’t Ask Us Permission

March 20th, 2018 · 48 minutes

David attended a conference and was asked for advice (or was it permission?) from many potential free agents. When he got home, his professional life was in disarray. What are the lessons to take from that?