
5 Signs You're Ready to be Self-Employed (maybe)
09/5/2025 | 21 mins.
Wondering if now is the right time for self-employment for you? Here are 5 telling signs that might help point you in the right direction.If you enjoyed this episode please tap 5 stars and follow @theselfemployedshow. As always- thanks for listening and let me know what you want to hear next!

SELF-EMPLOYED: NYC Actor Zach Williams; the reality of "making it" in the arts
02/5/2025 | 43 mins.
Join us for a chat with NYC Actor, Dancer, Singer, Content Creator & Equinox Instructor Zach Williams!If you've ever wondered what it's like making a living as a self-employed creative in NYC, this is the episode for you.We Discuss:-What it's like going on tour-How to stay "mentally well" in such a demanding industry-What it means to "swing" (not the definition you might be thinking of....)& moreIf you liked this please tap 5-Stars on Spotify!Follow @theselfemployedshow

The Dip: Why Most People Quit Before It Gets Good (and How to Keep Going)
25/4/2025 | 24 mins.
You know that feeling where you feel STUCK and start to question everything? (Yeah same...)This episode explores the concept of "the dip" and how that phase is actually a really normal part of any entrepreneurial or creative process! We dive into...-What "the dip" is-Times in my life I feel like I've been in the dip-Knowing when to walk away vs. push through-What to do when you're in the dipIf you enjoyed please tap 5 stars on spotify!!(And as always, my DMs are open @theselfemployedshow).

GET IT IN WRITING: My Coachella Partnership Cancelled on me
11/4/2025 | 21 mins.
This week's episode is a short solo storytime. (Say that 5 times fast)... We dive into the importance of getting any business agreement in writing.Piper shares a story that happened to her last week where she broke her cardinal rule: getting excited about an opportunity before there was a contract in place.$1500 and LaCroix later... (you'll understand when you listen) it all worked out! But the moral of the story stands.If you liked this please tap 5 stars on spotify and be sure to follow @theselfemployedshow!

Rockettes, Dancers, Content Creators: Turning down a job at Amazon to be a full-time dancer in NYC with the Sullivan Twins
04/4/2025 | 44 mins.
Ever wonder what it's like making a living as a professional dancer in NYC?? Same. I sat down to chat with The Sullivan Twins: dancers, Rockettes, and content creators.We covered:-What it was like TURNING DOWN jobs at Amazon and BlackRock to bet on themselves-What the business side of being a full-time artist looks like-How they book gigs and make money to support themselves-What it was like auditioning and being on the RockettesThis episode inspired me so much I cannot wait for you guys to listen! If you enjoyed please hit 5 stars to rate the show. :)Follow https://www.instagram.com/theselfemployedshow/and The Sullivan twins: https://www.instagram.com/sullivantwins/See you next Friday!!Piper



SELF-EMPLOYED with Piper Phillips.