Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E076

Recap of the Passionately Wrong Podcast

Key takeaway: What we covered, what we learned, and what’s coming next

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Welcome to the Finale

00:19 Reflecting on 77 Episodes

00:51 Themes and Topics Covered

01:38 Challenges and Observations

03:35 Lessons Learned from Podcasting

07:54 Technical Setup and Tools

10:35 Why We're Ending the Podcast

13:31 Future Plans and New Podcast

14:41 Marketing and Promotion Insights

24:31 The Way of the Writer: New Beginnings

34:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E075

Is Being Self-Employed better than working for an Employer?

Key takeaway: Randy and James discuss the pros and cons of working for an employer versus working for yourself. The landscape has changed, with new opportunities on offer while the traditional jobs have also seen changes.

Topics covered in this video:

• It’s easier than ever to become an online content creator but not easy to earn a living
• Working for companies has become less attractive; companies have poor reputations
• Taxes are a reality whichever path you choose
• Fantastic and unpleasant jobs are a possibility whichever path you choose
• It’s important to look at average experiences, not outliers
• The benefits of careful planning, also to help you figure out what your business is
• Why it’s helpful to work for a company for a time; the military internship program
• Randy’s experiences setting up side businesses when he was in the military
• Recognizing when something is not working and adapting
• Success in one area doesn’t necessarily transfer to new domains
• Flexibility in the work schedule is much more a topic working for traditional companies than it used to be
• The many elements that go into making your business successful, and how to learn the ones you don’t know when you first start out
• Sources of help when you’re considering starting a business

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Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E074

Moving to Europe

Key takeaway: Randy and James explore some of the complexities of moving to Europe, from getting your initial visa, to working and paying taxes, to navigating a place to stay, a bank account, and how to get around.

Topics covered in this video:

• Countries where Randy and James have lived and worked
• Why it’s harder than ever for an American to get a work permit in Europe
• Borders and the movement of people across them; refugees vs. immigrants
• Visa applications, whether company-sponsored or individually-completed
• Residence permits vs. work permits; different types of both
• Getting professional help and going it alone in preparing paperwork
• The (initial) visa is just the start: renewals!
• Income requirements, citizenship options
• Nontrivial concerns: A place to stay, a bank account, your driver’s license
• Anticipate differences and embrace the things that are different and better
• Why you might want to leave (most of) your possessions at home
• Beware countries that grant easy residency that comes with tax strings

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