Smart Habits for Translators

Episode 88: Smart Habits for Better Work/Life Clarity—Our Last Episode!In this last episode of our podcast, we’re touching on the topic that started Smart Habits for Translators more than four years a...

Episode 87: Smart Habits for Building and Changing HabitsIn this last episode of 2023, we’re sharing some important news about our podcast. After four years of producing Smart Habits for Translators, ...

Episode 86: Smart Habits for Business Storytelling with Joachim Lepine and Ann Marie BoulangerHave you ever thought about how the art of business storytelling can be helpful in your business? It's not...

Episode 85: Smart Habits for Time ManagementWhen you wear multiple hats, it can be challenging to manage your time, prioritize tasks, and focus on what’s important. If this sounds familiar, we feel yo...

Episode 84: Smart Habits for Taking a Workcation with Corinne McKayWe are excited to be back after our summer hiatus from the podcast, refreshed and recharged to bring you all new episodes and guests....

Episode 83: Smart Habits for Saying “No” with Dagmar and Judy JennerToday’s episode is one you may not be expecting… or maybe if you’ve been a long-time Smart Habits listener, you understand how it al...

Episode 82: Smart Habits for Building and Maximizing Your Network with Alicja Tokarska and Ania MarchwiakWe often discuss the importance of building and maintaining your professional network, and we’r...

Episode 81: Smart Habits for Cultivating Creativity with Mireya PerezToday’s topic may seem unexpected, but we're sure it will spark some ideas for you, just as it did for us.If you ask a translator o...

Episode 80: Smart Habits for Thriving in the Premium Market with Michael SchubertIf you’ve ever heard a colleague mention working in the “premium market,” you may have thought, “Hmm… how do I tap into...

Episode 79: Smart Legal Habits for Translators with Nicole FenwickLegal protection is a must for any freelance translator. And we all know how vital it is to get this part right! But it can be overwhe...

Episode 78: Smart Habits for Continuing Your Professional Development with Eman AbdoWe know the beginning of the year is the time when many people set their intentions and aspirations for the year, an...

Episode 77: Smart Habits for Kicking Off and Wrapping Up Your WeekIn June 2020 (wow, time flies!), we released an episode on delineating your workday in which we talked about some things we like to do...

Episode 76: Smart Habits for Preparing for an Exam or TestDecember is certainly a busy season for most of us, with so much work to wrap up before the holidays and so many personal and family commitmen...

Episode 75: Smart Habits for Forming and Maintaining a Translator CollectiveToday, we’re thrilled to share with you a concept that we know is something our colleagues are interested in. In fact, we ha...

Episode 74: Smart Habits for Your Social Media Presence with Kelsey FrickIn our latest episode, we’re talking about some smart habits related to developing and maintaining a social media presence for ...

Episode 73: Smart Habits for Setting Boundaries in Your BusinessBefore we jump into the topic of Episode 73, we want to remind you about our next quarterly virtual business retreat, which will be on D...

Episode 72: Smart Habits for Diversifying in a Niche Specialization with Abigail DahlbergToday, we’re really excited to be joined by a colleague we both admire very much. She is a translator, content ...

Episode 71: Smart Habits for Attending In-Person ConferencesWe’re recording this episode a week after our quarterly virtual business retreat, and we wanted to thank all of our colleagues who participa...

Episode 70: Our Favorite Podcasts About HabitsBefore we dive into this episode, we have some news to share!We are excited to announce that Susie Jackson, our guest from Episode 69 on Smart Habits for ...

Episode 69: Smart Habits for Negotiating with Clients with Susie JacksonIn today’s episode, we’re happy to welcome back a colleague who joined us on the podcast two years ago! She is a translator and ...

Episode 68: Our Favorite Books About HabitsIn this episode, we’re chatting about what is probably our favorite topic ever—books! And not just any books… but our favorite books about habits. It’s no se...

Episode 67: Tools for Organization and Follow-ThroughAs professional translators and business owners, we have to stay organized to make sure our businesses run efficiently. And there are so many thing...

Episode 66: Smart Habits for Maintaining a Sustainable Business with Rafa LombardinoWe are excited to welcome a wonderful colleague to join us in today's episode. She is a translator, teacher, fellow ...

Episode 65: Smart Habits for Overcoming an All-or-Nothing Mindset with Nora DíazIn today’s episode, we are joined by a colleague who is an expert on tools and technology for translators and interprete...

Episode 64: Smart Habits for Overcoming Limiting BeliefsIn this episode, we are having a conversation about limiting beliefs—what they are, how they can affect the work that we do as translators and i...

Episode 63: Smart Habits for Aligning Your Business With Your Values and Goals with Marina IlariIn today’s episode, we’re joined by a colleague, fellow podcaster, and fellow working parent, who will h...

Episode 62: Smart Habits for Following Up With ClientsIt’s been said many times that it’s easier (and less expensive) to retain clients than it is to find new ones. But we know of so many freelance tr...

Episode 61: Smart Habits for Drumming Up New Business with Melanie Padgett PowersSo many of us have experienced the ups and downs of freelancing, which have felt magnified over the last two years as a...

Smart Habits for Taking Time OffWe all know that time off is important, yet it’s not something independent translators and interpreters allow themselves to do very often—or consistently. Freelancers o...

Smart Habits for Maintaining Your WebsiteMaintaining a website is something so many freelancers find overwhelming. We get it. There’s a lot to think about, which can leave you feeling like you don't k...

Smart Habits for Caring for Growing Your Online NetworkWe all hear about the importance of having a strong network for our business. And in some of our previous episodes, we've talked about ways to ne...

Smart Habits for Caring for Managing Your InboxHaving a freelance translation or interpreting business means that you depend quite a bit on your email inbox. At least, we know we do! You probably corr...

Smart Habits for Caring for Your Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth MillerThere is a lot of responsibility and uncertainty that comes with being a freelancer and a small business owner. Many of us often...

Today’s episode is all about the importance of checking and improving our work as translators. We all know that this is a crucial step in maintaining the high quality of our work. But not all of us en...

In today’s episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of treating your translation or interpreting business as a business—in particular, thinking like a business owner. Thi...

Today, we want to share an important discussion that we don’t tend to hear a lot of honest conversations about, at least not in a public forum. Freelancers and business owners know that the feast and ...

This 52nd episode of Smart Habits for Translators marks the second anniversary of our podcast! It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since we launched Smart Habits for Translators. More than e...

Surprise! This is another joint episode of Smart Habits for Translators and Speaking of Translation.Corinne McKay and Eve Bodeux, co-hosts of the legendary Speaking of Translation podcast, recently an...

In this episode, we’re piggybacking on the topic of Episode 49 about conducting a business audit.  Before you start reviewing the different areas of your business and identifying or updating your...

We often talk about small business owners, in particular freelancers, having to wear many hats: we’re our own boss, bookkeeper, marketing team, tech support person, administrative assistant, and more!...

We all know that first impressions count, and this applies to all interactions you have with other people–both online and in person. When you run your own business, it’s even more important that you c...

As most translators (and many interpreters) work remotely, it’s important to think about how we can reach and engage with our clients from a distance. With technology at our fingertips, there’s no exc...

Having a freelance business means that you’re always looking for new clients. Even if you have some regular clients, all freelance translators and interpreters should be planning ahead and marketing t...

We’ve all heard how important it is to specialize as professional translators and interpreters. But not everyone agrees with this. There are many who believe that specializing is not necessary and tha...

While it’s definitely important to master your craft and hone your skills, we also think that offering more than one type of service or working with various types of clients can be a safeguard for you...

In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation about finding mentors and surrounding yourself with people who encourage you and push you to be better at your craft. This can feel like a difficult thing...

In this episode, we’re having a conversation about finding time for unpaid work and projects. You know, those things we truly enjoy doing—whether for our own development or personal fulfillment or as ...

Today’s episode is all about using technology in your work. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Even though many translators and interpreters like putting pen to paper, we depend on technology and tools ...

Managing finances is one area of business that all freelancers and small business owners have to deal with on a regular basis, and translators and interpreters are no exception. Owning a small busines...

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the mindset shift and strategies that are necessary when you’re ready to take your freelance translation or interpreting business to the next level. Whether you as...