techforword insiders
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We teach translators, interpreters, and other language specialists to work SMARTER and stay RELEVANT in an ever-changing industry
…even if you’re not a techie or dread marketing your services. 🤓
JOIN THE PREMIER ONLINE COMMUNITY
FOR INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS!
You have what it takes to be a
sought-out expert in your specialty
…but not if you’re behind the times.
When you join techforword insiders, you’ll:
Stand at the cutting edge of the language profession
Be among the first to know about the latest tech and techniques to make your work better and more efficient
Grow your confidence in every aspect of your work, from translation skills to digital tools to marketing your services like a pro
Become part of a network of industry experts for advice, collaboration, referrals and more (and make new friends while you’re at it)
Unlock step-by-step training, and an open invitation to request new live webinars on the topics of your choice
INSIDERS IN A NUTSHELL 🥜
Self-paced training
Move at your own pace through clear, step-by-step tutorials that help you master the ins and outs of productivity, terminology, writing, branding and marketing, speech recognition, artificial intelligence, and much more.
Live monthly webinars
Enjoy monthly live training, with topics requested by the community or inspired by latest market trends.
Can’t make it live? No sweat! Access replays on our learning platform and in your podcast app whenever you’re ready.
Community
Make friends, connect with colleagues and study partners, and advance your career alongside language professionals from all over the world.
WHAT’S IN THE INSIDERS LIBRARY? 📚
Click the images below for a full description of each training!
INSIDERS IS FOR YOU IF…
✨ you know there are tools and resources to make you more efficient and professional, but you’ve been putting off learning them
✨ you’re not treating your services like a real business, or you’re not leveling up, even though you know it’s time
✨ your fear of technology is keeping you from building the career you know is possible
✨ you love the flexibility your business provides…but you’ve started to feel a bit lonely during the day-to-day
✨ you’re interested in ongoing training on cutting-edge topics to boost your terminology, increase your productivity, organize your business, or market your services
✨ you’re ready to join an encouraging, supportive peer network and make new connections with colleagues all over the world
✨ you’d love to hang out and trade tips with other language pros!
MEET YOUR GEEK-IN-CHIEF 🤓
Hi, I’m Josh!
You don’t have to be a tech geek. I’ve got you covered. 😉
I love building bridges across languages and cultures through the magic of translation and interpreting.
I’m on the hunt for the best tools to become more accurate, productive and efficient.
Once I find a gem, I craft bite-sized lessons so you can harness its power and become more effective at providing and promoting your services.
At techforword, we do the research on the ever-changing language industry
…so our insiders don’t have to.
Get immediate access to an entire training library chock-full of expert guests, tech clinics, and webinars.
Hang out at quarterly online office hours to ask questions and get direct feedback from Josh.
Join one of our popular challenges and commit to tackling those “boring” tasks on your to-do list one at a time. Just the right nudge for you to finally update your website or your LinkedIn profile. 😅
Take advantage of pop-up study groups on specific topics, or start one yourself to grow your skills and expertise with others!
Subscribe to our private podcast and listen to all the training replays when it best fits your schedule - whether you’re on the go or doing the dishes. 😉
✅ Access to the entire library of replays (25+ hours of training)
✅ Monthly webinars with live Q&A
✅ Guest expert masterclasses
✅ Targeted tech tutorials
✅ Live co-working sessions
✅ Interactive networking sessions
✅ Invitation to request new trainings
✅ Insider pricing on techforword courses and manuals
✅ 8 learning paths to help you zero in on your current needs
✅ Quarterly challenges with bite-sized videos, workbooks and a community to help you use what you’ve learned right away
GET ALL OF THIS FOR ONE LOW PRICE!
Choose the option that’s best for you: Pay as you go or get two months free by picking our yearly plan.
Satisfied or your money back! 🤩
Join techforword insiders today, and if for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, contact us within 30 days to cancel your subscription and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT INSIDERS…
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“I am thrilled to be a founding member of the techforword insiders program!
If you are looking for a wonderful new venue to stay current with tech tools for translators and interpreters, meet tech-savvy colleagues, and compare notes about using cutting-edge tech solutions, you’ve come to the right place.
It has allowed me to provide better quality to my clients, and make my life easier. I love it!”
Lilia Pino Blouin - Tech-savvy legal, diplomatic and conference interpreter
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“Last Saturday's techforword informal get together was a great space to share resources. It is a pleasure to be part of the insiders community.”
Viviana Tipiani - Translator & Interpreter
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“The techforword insiders group is quite active and everyone likes to help each other and share knowledge and experiences.
Josh is unbelievably inspiring and offers a ton of webinars that are very useful for us as professionals.”
Michael Miethke - Conference Interpreter
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“This place is a treasure trove of tips and information.”
Ammerins Moss - English/Dutch/Frisian Translator & Interpreter
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"I've finally had time to sit down and start thinking about my business. Techforword's training courses and online events have been nothing but brilliant so far, so I decided to become an insider!"
Sabrina Sbaccanti - Italian, English, Portuguese, Chinese Interpreter & Translator
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“I have gotten many awesome ideas about how to improve my skills and efficiency from insiders webinars.”
Amy Wang - Interpreter
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“I didn’t have much time for CPD in 2022.
I did watch your Descript training, and with that single webinar, I covered the cost of a full year of insiders membership.
Some transcription assignments would have been tough without using this program, so I just wanted to say thank you. It’s been incredibly useful!”
Alessio Langiano - Interpreter & Translator (Italian - English - German)
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“Chatting with Josh during office hours is definitely the highlight for me. He gave me a lot of support when I had the idea of running a multilingual practice group and shared with me his journey to Europe when I was contemplating my own. (Now, I’ve made it!)”
Zoe Qian - Chinese-English-German Conference Interpreter
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I JOIN?
OUR PROMISE: No overload. No snooze-fest.😴
Our bite-sized challenges and short training sessions are designed
to make it easy for you to use what you’ve learned right away
First, choose the Learning Path that best fits your current interests and needs.
BRANDING & MARKETING
PRODUCTIVITY HABITS & HACKS
TERMINOLOGY
WRITING
INTERPRETING TOOLS & SKILLS
GLOSSARIES FOR INTERPRETERS
SPEECH RECOGNITION & AI
TRANSLATION TIPS
Second, pop into our community and join the next Live Challenge!
Recent challenges include Overhaul Your LinkedIn Profile in 9 Easy Steps, Tame Your Email Monster, and Brand Your Business.
(Or dive right into the self-study version today!)
“Josh’s challenge is the perfect mix of nuts-and-bolts strategies plus mindset tips, and it progresses in small increments you can actually absorb.
I’m happy to say that since the challenge, not only am I actually excited to show people my LinkedIn profile, but my most interesting new client (on-air interpreting for a current events podcast) found me through LinkedIn.”
Corinne McKay - Interpreter
FAQ
Is this community only for interpreters?
No! Most training materials are designed for everyone in the industry (translators, copyeditors, proofreaders, subtitlers, and others). However, the library includes some content that is specifically geared toward certain specializations. Check out the full training library here.
It’s hard for me to attend live events. Is everything recorded?
Yes! As an insider, you get access to replays of every monthly webinar, challenge, and guest expert training. The insiders podcast feed makes it easy for you to catch up on all training events at your convenience.
How much does it cost?
techforword insiders costs 25€ per month or 250€ per year.
I have a lot of experience, and my business is already pretty tech-savvy. Am I going to learn anything new in this community?
Actually, many industry leaders call the insiders their internet “home” (and we’re pretty pumped about that!) You may not need everything in the training library, but our community will still be an invaluable asset to meet new friends and colleagues, stay motivated to grow your business, build your expertise, mentor newer freelancers, and stay informed about the best topics and tools available to the industry. Techforword insiders is one of a kind. No matter your experience or skill level, we think you’ll love being part of it. 🤩
Do you offer student discounts?
All students enrolled in a university-level translation or interpreting course can access techforword insiders for free. Just email us with proof of enrollment.
Will I have access to all of Josh’s books and courses?
The insiders community includes our monthly training webinars, our live group challenges, and the full library of past insiders recordings. It does not include standalone courses, books, or summits hosted by techforword, but insiders almost always receive early access and special pricing on anything Josh creates. 🤝🤓
Is there a bonus if I pay annually?
Yes - two months free!
Do you offer a guarantee?
We stand behind our resources and training materials 100%. If you are not satisfied with what you find in the insiders community for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase to cancel your subscription and receive a full refund, no questions asked!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE TECH-OBSESSED TO BECOME TECHFORWORD 🤓
And you DON’T HAVE TO INVEST A FORTUNE to keep your skills and services up to date!
Join OVER 250 COLLEAGUES just like you in the premier community for innovative language professionals and get ready to become…
MORE ACCURATE
MORE PRODUCTIVE
MORE EFFICIENT
MORE PROFESSIONAL
… by learning to work SMARTER, not HARDER.
“If you are looking to stay current with tools for translators and interpreters, meet tech-savvy colleagues, and compare notes about cutting-edge tech solutions, you’ve come to the right place.
It has allowed me to provide better quality to my clients, and make my life easier. I love it!”
Lilia Pino Blouin
“The techforword insiders group is quite active and everyone likes to help each other and share knowledge and experiences.
Josh is unbelievably inspiring and offers a ton of webinars that are very useful for us as professionals.”
Michael Miethke
You have what it takes to turn your language expertise into the career you’ve always wanted.
When you join the insiders community, “tech dread” or being “too busy” no longer stand between you and the flexible, inspiring business of your dreams.
Are you ready to stay motivated, stay relevant, AND have fun while connecting with colleagues from all over the world?
We’re ready to welcome you. See you on the inside! 🤓