{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/666caba932663000122c4dbf/67150ffabcdb5585a3381b62?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#63 The Rise of the Gig Economy with Sydney Sam","description":"<p>This week's guest is Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Workspace Global from a traditional agency to a SaaS model designed to support small businesses with creative services.&nbsp;</p><p>Sydney shares his insights on the challenges of educating the market, sourcing talent from Africa, and the importance of a robust vetting process for quality assurance.&nbsp;</p><p>He also reflects on the future of business operations, the gig economy, and his personal journey into entrepreneurship, emphasising the need for action and problem-solving in business.</p><p>We discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of validating ideas, the balance between personal fulfilment and financial success, and the challenges of leading a team.</p><p>He shares insights on personal growth, the impact of toxic traits, and the significance of maintaining a work-life balance. Sydney also outlines his vision for Workspace Global and his non-profit OpenSpace, emphasizing the need for patience and resilience in achieving long-term goals.</p><p><br></p><p>In the episode, we discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• Workspace Global’s subscription model</p><p>• The transition from agency to SaaS&nbsp;</p><p>• Educating the market</p><p>• Africa poised to be a major player in the global workforce.</p><p>• The future of business</p><p>• Self-discovery</p><p>• The Ikigai concept&nbsp;</p><p>• Effective Networking&nbsp;</p><p>• Personal growth</p><p>• Future aspirations</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sydney:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-scott-sam/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Workspace Global:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.workspaceglobal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Website </a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/workspaceglobal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheWorkspaceGlobal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/workspaceglobal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>OpenSpace:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.openspaceglobal.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/openspace.global/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/gl.openspace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/OpenSpaceGL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/openspace-global/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">LinkedIn </a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLM4oEZ1uOpSstfCbkTMbQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">YouTube </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://anotherexcuse.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Newsletter&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrongrealy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">LinkedIn&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/anotherexcusepod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/ByronGrealy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@another_excuse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" previewlistener=\"true\">TikTok</a></p>","author_name":"Byron Grealy"}