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In this episode, we speak with Thomas Maas, the CEO of Freelancermap, the platform that makes it as easy as possible for freelance IT and engineering experts to find suitable clients, that also does annual freelance market studies, "Freelancer Compass," and co-initiator of the Freelance Unlocked - an amazing conference for freelancer in Germany and all Europe. 🤩

With Thomas, we talked about what has changed in freelancing over the last 10 years and what to expect in the near future, in particular:

✅ Why freelancers are less satisfied even though hourly rates increased.

✅ The work pattern is becoming similar to traditional employment.

✅ AI is both a major opportunity and a threat.

Join us to learn from Thomas's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

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Connect with Thomas on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maas-thomas/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Thomas Maas

(01:04) The Freelancer Compass Study: Origins and Evolution

(05:54) Key Changes in Freelancing Over the Last Decade

(09:33) Freelancers' Pain Points and Project Acquisition

(15:00) The Impact of AI on Freelancing

(18:49) Future of Freelancing: Predictions and Advice

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