Episode 136: Moving from Isolated Freelancer to Networked Translator – Interview with Joy Phillips
Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> Part of being successful is to have a good network, a laser focus for your business, and support. But, many of us start out a bit isolated. In this episode, we discuss the process of going from isolated to networked.<br> Important things covered in this episode:<br> <br> * The process of moving from isolated startup translator to a networked professional<br> * The process of developing into a networked translator<br> * Advantages of being more connected<br> * How to develop a laser focus on the subject we have expertise in<br> * How to develop a strong network for our business<br> <br> Useful links mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * <a href="http://ultramegajoy.nl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joy Phillips at Ultramegajoy TEC</a><br> * <a href="http://thelanguagecollective.nl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Language Collective</a><br> * <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Khan Academy</a><br> * <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MIT OpenCourseWare</a><br> <br> I enjoy discussing how to become a successful translator from all sorts of angles. Joy’s motto is a good one: Embrace iterative improvement as a way of life and partner with trusted colleagues who share your values. Did you enjoy our today's episode? Share your thoughts in the comments below, or share it with a friend.<br> <br> <br> <br> memoQ is a translation tool used by tens of thousands of freelance translators, translation companies and enterprises worldwide.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.argosmultilingual.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Argos Multilingual</a> is a global language solutions provider with experience servicing clients in the life sciences, industrial manufacturing and software/hardware industries. We have based our translation services on the “Quality at Source” concept with a focus on building partnerships and providing translation management solutions. In addition, we offer certified translation services, as we are ISO 9001, ISO 17100, EN ISO 13485 and ISO 27001 certified.<br> <br>
