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The Guidebook
Hosted by Rachel Meltzer · business · EN
About this Podcast:
This is the Guidebook. We’re sharing tips for freelancers, raw conversations with risk-takers, how to become a digital nomad, and the emotions behind it all. On the show, Rachel Meltzer shares everything she's learned in the past five years of freelancing and living nomadically – showing you how you can work to live instead of living to work. She's interviewing some of her favorite digital nomads and entrepreneurs to help you unlock your bravest self. We’re unveiling the challenges and joys of adventure to inspire you to TAKE THE RISK.
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Guest openness
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What is The Guidebook about?
This is the Guidebook. We’re sharing tips for freelancers, raw conversations with risk-takers, how to become a digital nomad, and the emotions behind it all. On the show, Rachel Meltzer shares everything she's learned in the past five years of freelancing and living nomadically, showing you how you can work to live instead of living to work.
Who hosts The Guidebook?
The Guidebook is hosted by Rachel Meltzer. The show has published 87 episodes to date.
What has The Guidebook covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Freelance Office Hours: Pricing, Contracts, and Getting Clients in 2025" (26 June 2025, 36 minutes), "Afton Brazzoni trades scarcity for mindset-driven growth" (8 April 2025, 37 minutes), and "I Answered Freelancers’ Biggest Questions (Pricing, Clients, Mindset & More)" (27 March 2025, 36 minutes).
How often does The Guidebook publish?
The Guidebook publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 87 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Guidebook?
Booking probability for The Guidebook is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Guidebook requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Guidebook's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Rachel Meltzer hosts The Guidebook, a business podcast with 87 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 8, 202537 minAfton Brazzoni, founder of Scribe National, moved from a scarcity mindset to building a business that feels sustainable, intentional, and fully her own. From launching a content agency to experimenting with coaching...
Mar 27, 202536 minWhether you're just getting started freelancing or you're already a few years in, this Ask Me Anything (AMA) is packed with real talk, actionable tips, and honest answers to your biggest questions. We talked about:✅...
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Take back your time with Claire Hill
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Lizzie Davey is Redefining Freelance Success
Mar 1, 202549 minLizzie Davey has been a freelance writer for 11 years. She transitioned from a low-paying marketing job to freelancing. Like every new freelancer, she started out navigating chaos but eventually found her niche in...
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Introducing: Get Started Freelancing
Feb 24, 20256 minIn case you missed it, I'm kicking off a free live bootcamp: Get Started Freelancing. If you’re thinking about freelancing but don’t know where to start... 😵💫 You’re not alone! I’ve coached over 200 freelancers, and...
Episode #8
Solocast: How to stop “selling yourself”
Feb 20, 202520 minS5Marketing yourself feels weird? Let’s fix that.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts that make getting clients *way* easier. Spoiler: it’s not about “selling yourself.” Instead, we’re talking about...
Episode #7
Inkpot Creative Streamlined to Scale
Jan 16, 20251h 3mS5Jessie Andrew of Inkpot Creative is our guest this week! Jessie is one half of Inkpot Creative’s full-time team. They’re a branding and web design studio for photographers who’ve really nailed down their offerings to...
Episode #6
Erin Meltzer: from stewardess to pilot
Jan 9, 202555 minS5My sister Erin joins me to share her journey from freelancing in the yachting world to becoming a commercial seaplane pilot. We compare how her experiences freelancing in hospitality were different from mine in digital...
Episode #5
Steven Schneider knows SEO
Dec 5, 20241h 4mS5This episode, we’re chatting with Steven Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Trio SEO. He shares his journey from being a college student to running a successful SEO agency. We talk about: Steven’s work mindset Treating...
Episode #4
Michelle Hsu simplifies marketing
Nov 21, 20241h 18mS5Michelle went from B2B SaaS marketer to freelance copywriter and marketing coach. She knows the importance of authentic networking, the time it takes to build client relationships, and the need for empathy in marketing...
Episode #3
Anna Burgess Yang is a workflow genius
Nov 14, 202455 minS5Anna Burgess Yang went from product manager at a tech company to full-time freelance content marketer. She shares: - how she automates parts of her workflow - the tools she uses - how she analyzes data to improve her...
Episode #2
Alexa Phillips architects brands
Oct 31, 20241h 6mS5Alexa Phillips, founder and chief brand architect of Bright Eyes Creative, shares her journey from a passion for journalism and fashion to establishing her own brand architecture business. She’s on a mission to empower...
Oct 24, 20241h 2mS5Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go, talks about her journey from struggling with debt to becoming a financial educator and author. She also shares her experiences as a digital nomad, the challenges of balancing content...
Aug 14, 20241h 1mS4In the last episode of season 4, I chat with Maari Casey. Maari is an ad agency art director turned freelancer turned entrepreneur. In this episode with Maari, we chat about: ✨ The benefits on personal life of...
Aug 12, 20241h 5mS4Overcoming Fear: 5 Barriers Holding You Back from Major Life Transitions - with Marie-Pier Tremblay This week we have a special surprise! Me and Marie from Self Growth Nerds are doing a collab podcast episode! Marie is...
Episode #14
Wudan Yan is more than a journalist
Aug 7, 20241h 2mS4On this weeks episode of the Guidebook podcast, I'm talking to Wudan Yan from the Writers Co Op . In this episode with Wudan, we chat about: ✨ The twists and turns that her career took before she got to where she is...
Episode #13
Melanie Padgett Powers on being deliberate
Jun 19, 202459 minS4This week, we are talking to Melanie, a freelance writer and editor, and the host of two podcasts: The Deliberate Freelancer and Association Station. In my episode with Melanie, we chat about: ✨ Travel and solo travel ✨...
Jun 12, 20241h 5mS4My chat with Daniel has to be one of the most energetic conversations on the Guidebook Podcast. And with the guests I've had so far, that's a big claim. I had a blast chatting with Daniel Brenneman, co-founder of...
Episode #11
Dyslexia is a strength with Ray Slater Berry
Jun 5, 20241h 7mS4In this episode, I chat with Ray Slater Berry, founder of DSLX, a tech content agency on a mission to empower diverse and minority group writers to write. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Getting started freelance...
Recent guests
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Steven Schneider
General Manager of the Analytics business unit, Cloud Software Group
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Melanie Padgett Powers
MelEdits
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Ash Czarnota
Alpine Start Creative
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