Ep. 76: Maari Casey, 10+ Year Freelancer, Founder of Uncompany

Leaders, the freelance economy is quickly transforming from a client first industry to a freelancer first industry. This means that rather than marketplaces having massive networks with little engagement, marketplaces of the future will create thriving freelancer communities that consistently exceed client expectations. No one better understands this than Maari, a freelancer herself and the founder of the freelancer first marketplace Uncompany.  3:28 - Maari's journey of burnout, freelancing after college, and freelancing to take control of her life 6:35 - The difficulties of transitioning from full time to freelance and how that can challenge one's identity 15:18 - How Maari separated herself as a freelancer by packaging services and being insanely easy to work with  19:30 - What freelancers really want...good work, good pay, retirement 30:18 - Why Uncompany is focused on a small, engaged freelancer network 38:12 - What's changed in the freelance economy and how Covid catalyzed acceptance 41:12 - Why freelancing won't save you, it can only make things worse 49:02 - How leaders can build their hybrid teams like sports teams