Training for Translators

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#27: How to turn down work? Will the client come back?

Welcome to Training for Translators, the podcast for translators, interpreters, and other multilingual word people, helping you do better work, earn more money, and enjoy your job. This episode is based on a LinkedIn post, which was based on a question from a student in my online ... Show more

. 12min 44sec

#26: How I've recently found new clients

In this episode, I detail four ways I've recently found new clients. It's based on this post from the Training for Translators blog.

. 12min 38sec

#25: Q1 earnings call. How is 2026 going so far?

In this episode, based on a blog post I wrote a couple of weeks ago, I talk about how the first quarter of 2026 is going for me, and for other freelancers I've talked to!

. 15min 32sec

#24: "Can't clients just do this themselves with AI??"

Episode 24 of the Training for Translators podcast is based on this post on my blog. Lately, I've heard from a number of students and colleagues who have a hard time marketing right now, because they feel icky/dishonest/deceptive about marketing a service "that clients could get ... Show more

. 12min 8sec

#23: What now? Six options if your freelance business is struggling

This episode is based on a webinar I taught today, "What now??" aimed mainly at mid-career freelance translators whose businesses are really struggling. I offered six options you might want to consider (from "keep doing what you're doing" to "re-train and change careers completel ... Show more

. 21min 43sec