{"id":47539,"date":"2025-11-10T08:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/?p=47539"},"modified":"2025-11-10T08:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:50:22","slug":"podcast-episode-9-glen-hodgson-how-to-access-43-million-freelancers-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/podcast-episode-9-glen-hodgson-how-to-access-43-million-freelancers-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Access 43 Million Freelancers in Europe &#8211; Episode 9 with Glen Hodgson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world of work is changing. Not slowly, not quietly, but fundamentally. Traditional employment is no longer the default choice for millions of people. Instead, a new model of work is emerging \u2014 flexible, project-based, borderless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the latest episode of&nbsp;<em>The Independent Workforce<\/em>, we sat down with&nbsp;<strong>Glen Hodgson<\/strong>, founder of&nbsp;<strong>Free Trade Europa<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>The Freelance Movement<\/strong>, to explore how freelancers, independent consultants, and platform-enabled workers are reshaping the economy in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83d\udc31\u200d\ud83c\udfcd How To Access 43 Million Freelancers in Europe | The Independent Workforce | Glen Hodgson\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pyC2fcUrn8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Enjoyed this episode?<br><\/strong>Subscribe now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@freelancermapinternational6860\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/freelancermap\/\">Spotify<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-independent-workforce\/id1840173073\">Apple Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TIW9-Glen-Hodgson-how-to-access-43-million-freelancers-in-Europe.pdf\">\ud83d\udce9 Download the full transcript \ud83d\udce9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Glen has spent over 25 years at the crossroads of policy, innovation, and business \u2014 helping governments, companies, and freelancers navigate this new reality. What followed was an honest and inspiring conversation about trust, policy, AI, compliance, the changing workforce and what we can&nbsp;<em>do<\/em>&nbsp;about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing Is Not a Trend. It\u2019s a Shift in Power.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more people \u2014 not just Gen Z or digital nomads \u2014 are <strong>choosing independence over employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>The myth of the nine-to-five being safer is gone. People have seen mass layoffs and realized that diversifying your income is the new job security.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s professionals are building&nbsp;<strong>portfolio careers<\/strong>, combining passion, skills, and multiple income streams. Not because it\u2019s trendy \u2014 but because it\u2019s&nbsp;<em>rational<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And companies? They\u2019re slowly realising they can\u2019t afford to ignore this shift: <strong><em>&#8220;If they want the best talent \u2014 coders, lawyers, creatives \u2014 many simply won\u2019t accept traditional full-time contracts anymore. Companies must adapt to reality, not resist it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Smart Companies Hire Freelancers (and Why Others Will Fall Behind)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s in it for companies? Why bother working with freelancers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speed &amp; innovation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Test new ideas without hiring full-time teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project-based flexibility<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Bring in experts only when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to global talent<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Not just who lives near your office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost-efficiency<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 No unused headcount, no wasted payroll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future readiness<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Blended teams outperform traditional hierarchies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Companies who ignore independent talent won\u2019t just miss the best \u2014 soon they won\u2019t even get the average.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Glen is clear: The biggest barrier isn\u2019t cost, or compliance \u2014 it\u2019s&nbsp;<em>mindset<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trust Problem: \u201cHow Can I Control Freelancers?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses still ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do I know they won\u2019t steal my idea?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can I trust them if they\u2019re not in the office?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What about quality? Data protection? Loyalty?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Glen\u2019s response? Practical and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Trust doesn\u2019t start with a 12-month contract. Start small. One project. One result. Build from there. Trust is earned through doing, not planning.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He also recommends three tools to reduce fear and increase confidence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/5-must-have-clauses-for-any-freelancer-contract\/\">contracts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/hire-freelancer-6-steps\/#howt\">onboarding<\/a> &amp; communication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party platforms for vetting + compliance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Companies can outsource the headache \u2014 compliance, invoicing, legal \u2014 and focus on what actually matters: working with great people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancers Have Frustrations Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift isn\u2019t one-sided. Freelancers face their own set of obstacles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-late-payments-as-a-freelancer\/\">Late payments<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(sometimes months of unpaid invoices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being treated like outsiders<\/strong>&nbsp;in corporate teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited access to loans, insurance, and pensions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Still being asked: \u2018When will you get a real job?\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Glen didn\u2019t hold back: <em><strong>\u201cFor big companies, late payments are a statistic. For freelancers, it\u2019s rent, food, and survival. This needs to change.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You\u2019re not just a freelancer. You are a business. And the moment you start acting like one \u2014 companies start treating you like one.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future is Blended: Employees + Freelancers = Real Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-a552aa5f-742a-48ee-896c-42d9c4b678d9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A core team + specialists hired per project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone aligned on the mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the project ends \u2014 the team dissolves\u2026 and reforms elsewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But this only works if <strong>freelancers are treated as&nbsp;<em>partners<\/em>, not outsiders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Stop giving freelancers 40% of the information and expecting 100% of the results. Treat them like part of the team or don\u2019t hire them at all.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy, AI &amp; The Crystal Ball: What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Policy will catch up<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Glen is actively working with EU institutions to create fair rules for freelancers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI will&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;replace freelancers<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 it will empower them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platforms must evolve<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 from \u201cgig marketplaces\u201d to \u201cteam-building ecosystems.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>AI won\u2019t kill work. People who ignore AI will make themselves obsolete.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For companies:<\/strong> <em>Start small. One freelancer. One project. Measure the result. Then scale.<\/em><br><strong>For freelancers:<\/strong> <em>Treat your work like a business, not a side hustle. Professionalism creates trust.<\/em><br><strong>For all of us:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Share stories. Educate. 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