155: Introducing the Freedom Economy with Amy Schmittauer

We are at the front-end of a revolution in work and the pursuit of freedom is its driving force.   There is a vibrant and growing movement of self-reliant, creative and ambitious women and men of all ages - freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, artists, and contract workers - who’ve declared independence from the traditional corporate world. They have chosen to pursue their passion, take control of their work lives, and enjoy the freedom that comes with this lifestyle.   This is the Freedom Economy revolution.   The Brand Boost Podcast has partnered with Spera.io to bring to you a deeper look inside the revolution known as the Freedom Economy. Over the course of the next few months, we’ll dive deeper into the minds and stories of folks that have chosen freedom over “cushy” 9-5 jobs.   Expect to hear from folks, like Koka Sexton, Savannah Peterson, April Smith and more!   What is Spera.io?   Spera is developing a full-service digital office platform that will significantly improve the freelance work style. Get a free 30-day trial of the Spera platform by heading over to brandboostcast.com/freedom    Manage Projects The lifeblood of the Independent. View your open projects, track your progress, manage users, and keep up on your goals with the Spera Project Management tools. Get Paid Fast More money, no problem. Offer clients the ability to pay you via the Spera Platform Payments offering. Collect Checks, Credit Cards, and ACH via text, email, and through the Spera Platform. Tasks to Invoices Show me the money. Migrate your project tasks directly to customizable invoices with the Spera Platform Invoices tool. Robust Mobile App Independents on-the-go. Access your Spera account from your mobile phone and remotely send off and collect payment on your latest invoice. Manage Clients It’s all about your people skills. Keep track of projects for former, current, and potential clients with the Spera Platform. Access to Capital Build your business. Help your business grow by receiving exclusive access to growth capital with Spera’s special lending partners. Who is Vincenzo Landino? Vincenzo is an entrepreneur, speaker and host of the Brand Boost Podcast. He is the the founder and Creative Director of Aftermarq, a video consultancy specializing in brand amplification and digital storytelling. With experience as a brand correspondent, Vincenzo’s portfolio includes a 1 billion impression campaign launch for Applebee’s as well as work for Mazda, Kia Motors, Paul Mitchell Schools, Barilla Pasta, DC United, Tinder, and Zoomph. Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker. Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at