36: Legislative advocacy: The policies behind getting independents paid with Rafael Espinal

Did you know that 84% of independent business owners think that there should be more government resources and financial assistance to support them? The current government infrastructure makes it difficult for us not only to build but also to protect our business. 

In this episode, Rafael Espinal, president of the Freelancers Union, joins us to share how we can become fierce advocates for our businesses through legislative advocacy.

Today’s conversation is only the beginning. We will be partnering with the Freelancers Union to host a meetup at the South by Southwest event next year. We are so excited to join forces to help secure a better future for independent business owners.

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Resources Mentioned

• The Harris Poll
• The Freelance Isn’t Free Act
• Freelance Isn’t Free Five Year Report
• The Freelancers Union

Connect with the guest

• Website: freelancersunion.org
• Instagram: @rlespinal
• Email: respinal@freelancersunion.org

Connect with the host

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/honeybook
• Instagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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