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Have an Attitude About Having a Boss?

Chuck in Southern Georgia has an attitude about bosses. Listen to how he pronounces boss. That's attitude! Self-employers agree. Ask one....

Rick Drives So We Can Thrive

Rick has made his living for 40 years by driving. The last 24 years he's been an independent contractor. He can live "anyplace" without...

Freelancing Used to Be Open to All

Lila in New York City shares a timeless feature of freelancing... ...WORKING FOR YOURSELF has always been available to anyone laid off or...

What Every Parent Knows About Balancing Kids and Work

Zach in Northwest Washington personifies self-employed parents: Gig work gives parents minute-by-minute control of their limited time to...

Tim in St. Louis Loves the Gig Economy

Tim in St. Louis takes delight in the gig economy. Freedom. Variety. Money. Choices. Fun. Nice to hear, I love what I do. Thanks for your...

Super Dad in Brooklyn

Hannibal in Brooklyn takes his son to school each morning. How can he? Hannibal is an independent contractor. He proudly says, "I am the...

Loyal Brother, Loyal Son

Nathaniel in Oregon solved the perpetual conflict between work and family. Nathaniel chose independent work over W-2 employment. Now his...

Nick Has a Special View of Driving with Gig Platforms

Nick in Southern California does gig work with a special perspective: Inside the economy is better than outside the economy....

Popular Podcast Endorses "Be My Own Boss"

News Release: On January 22, the Denver-based podcast “Rideshare Rodeo” announced its endorsement for federal “Be My Own Boss”...

The Alligators of Albany Strike Solo Self-Employment

Deceptively Written Bill Targets Individuals, Wraps Itself in "Parity Between Two Different Types of Laborers" New York State has...