Narrative stories of freelancers & solopreneurs who have scaled their business to be something much bigger than themselves. Hosted by Brandon Hull. Featuring the enlightening & entertaining stories of Mixergy founder Andrew Warner, Bell + Ivy founder Cynthia Johnson, SeanWes founder Sean McCabe, The…
Tired of networking groups that feel more like spam factories than genuine connection opportunities? In this episode, Clay breaks down the art of finding professional groups that actually deliver value, sharing insider tips from his own successful agency-building journey. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a client's spouse starts meddling in your carefully crafted design process? In this episode, we dive deep into the tricky dynamics of managing client relationships when unexpected stakeholders enter the scene. Whether you're a freelance designer, consultant, or creative professional, you'll want to hear our strategies for navigating these delicate professional waters. Support our show sponsors: https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question: https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drowning in proposal and contract paperwork? Clay and Preston reveal the surprising truth about client management tools—it's not about finding the perfect software, but something else entirely. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever sent a proposal, completed extra work, and then panicked about sending the invoice? Laura did exactly that—and she's convinced she's about to lose a valuable client. But here's the thing: the disaster she's imagining might only exist in her head. In this episode, Clay and Preston tackle the all-too-common problem of freelancers building up worst-case scenarios before anything bad actually happens. They break down why you should send that invoice, how to handle pushback if it comes, and why the story you're telling yourself is probably far worse than reality. If you've ever hesitated to bill a client for work you've done, this episode will give you the confidence to stop panicking and start acting. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it just me, or does it seem easier to close a sale when you're a freelancer than as a full agency? Amy Bridges asked this question which lead Preston and Clay to tackle the counterintuitive truth about sales, retention, and positioning—revealing why individuals often win deals faster, but teams keep clients longer. Whether you're debating growing your team or staying solo, this discussion will help you understand which approach actually attracts the clients you want (and why the answer isn't what you might expect). Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An old client from two years ago wants the original design files from a past project—but you're worried about losing future work by handing them over. Should you push back, charge for the files, or just let it go? In this episode, Preston and Clay tackle Kevin's dilemma about whether to fight for those source files or take the high road. Their advice might surprise you: sometimes the smartest business move is the one that feels like you're giving something away for free. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling burned out on the business side of freelancing? You still love the creative work, but networking and client acquisition feel overwhelming? You're not alone. In this episode, Rachel asks how to reconnect with her passion for her business when the hustle feels exhausting. Preston and Clay dive deep into why we lose motivation, the importance of slowing down, and how to give yourself permission to coast without guilt. This is a conversation every entrepreneur needs to hear—because your mental health matters more than your growth metrics. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As your freelance business grows, you hit an inevitable ceiling: there's only so much you can do yourself. But delegating effectively is harder than it sounds. How do you train team members to run with tasks independently without constant check-ins? How do you avoid becoming a bottleneck that slows everyone down? And how do you set boundaries without seeming hostile or unavailable? In this episode, Preston and Clay answer listener Peter's question about delegation, drawing on Clay's experience managing a 20+ person team generating over a million in recurring revenue. They share practical strategies for creating SOPs, setting communication boundaries, and hiring people who can actually think for themselves—so you can focus on growing your business instead of micromanaging every detail. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's 5:22 PM on a Friday, and a client emails asking if you can design an ad tonight. Do you drop everything and work late? Charge a rush fee? Or simply say no? In this episode, Preston and Clay tackle listener Kirsten's question about handling urgent client requests outside business hours. They break down when to charge rush fees, how to set boundaries without damaging relationships, and why communication is the secret weapon for managing client expectations. If you've ever felt pressured to work weekends or evenings because a client needed something "right now," this conversation will help you draw the right lines while still being a great service provider. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you charge by the hour or by the project? If you've ever struggled with this question, you're not alone. But here's the truth: you might be asking the wrong question entirely. In this episode, Preston and Clay dive deep into pricing strategy with a question from Lanya, revealing why hourly pricing punishes you for being good at what you do—and introducing the game-changing concept of value-based pricing. Learn how to have conversations with clients that uncover the true worth of your work, why asking about impact matters more than counting hours, and how solving a $300,000 problem for $10,000 isn't sleazy—it's simply understanding your value. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling pressured to add marketing services to your web design business just because a course told you to? In this episode, Preston and Clay challenge the "supposed to" mentality that keeps freelancers stuck offering services they don't enjoy. Erica, a web designer, asks how to balance project work she loves with repetitive marketing tasks she wants to outsource—but the answer might surprise you. Clay shares his game-changing monthly recurring revenue model for websites (no contracts required!) and reveals how eliminating one major client bottleneck doubled his revenue. If you've been following someone else's blueprint and feeling like an imposter, this conversation will give you permission to build a business that actually lights you up. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling paralyzed by the endless stream of marketing tactics you "should" be doing? You're not alone. In this episode, Matt from Barrow Studio asks the question every service business owner wrestles with: with so many marketing strategies out there—from email lists to podcasts to paid ads—where should you actually focus your limited time and resources? What's the "silver bullet"? Clay and Preston cut through the noise with a refreshingly simple framework that helps you identify what will actually move the needle for YOUR business, not someone else's. If you've been stuck in analysis paralysis while your marketing sits on the back burner, this episode will give you permission to start small, focus strategically, and build momentum without burning out. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling nervous about networking? You're not alone. In this episode, Brittany asks how to break into local networking as a shy person, and Clay shares exactly how he built a million-dollar agency through local connections—even as a total introvert. From joining your first chamber event to creative strategies that put you front and center without the awkward sales pitch, this episode is packed with actionable steps for anyone who wants to grow their business locally but dreads walking into a room full of strangers. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As your freelance business grows from solo operator to team leader, the chaos can hit fast. Emma Clark's question about transitioning from inbox management to real systems is one every growing freelancer faces. In this episode, Preston and Christine Olivas dive deep into the practical side of scaling—revealing why your tool choice matters less than you think, and what actually needs to happen first. Christine shares how her team of 24-28 people stays incredibly agile using surprisingly simple systems, and why defining roles before deploying tools is the secret to avoiding the productivity trap that kills so many growing businesses. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about guest co-host, Christine → https://www.linkedin.com/in/colivas/ — https://nosingleindividual.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've built incredible relationships with your clients as a freelancer—but now that you're growing into an agency, how do you transition them to work with your team without losing the trust you've worked so hard to earn? In this episode, Preston sits down with Christine Olivas, founder and CEO of No Single Individual, to tackle this exact challenge. Christine shares her insights on finding team members who reflect your values, understanding what clients truly value about working with you, and reframing the handoff process from loss to gain. If you're struggling with letting go while scaling up, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about guest co-host, Christine → https://www.linkedin.com/in/colivas/ — https://nosingleindividual.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've made your first couple of hires—congrats! But now comes the tricky part: how do you price your services high enough to pay your team well, while still remaining competitive enough to win clients? In this episode, Preston and Christine Olivas tackle the delicate balancing act of agency pricing, exploring the two-sided marketplace challenge of keeping both clients and team members happy. From identifying premium clients to articulating your unique value proposition, this conversation reveals why pricing isn't just about numbers—it's about positioning yourself in the right league. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about guest co-host, Christine → https://www.linkedin.com/in/colivas/ — https://nosingleindividual.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You're swamped with client work, staying up late to meet deadlines, and turning down opportunities because you simply can't handle more. Sound familiar? In this episode, Preston and Christine Olivas tackle one of the biggest transitions in a freelancer's journey: knowing when—and how—to hire your first contractor. Christine shares her experience growing from solo freelancer to running a 24-person operation, revealing why volume of work alone isn't the right reason to hire, and how choosing between "deliverable hires" and "business hires" can determine whether you build real freedom or just create another job for yourself. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about guest co-host, Christine → https://www.linkedin.com/in/colivas/ — https://nosingleindividual.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling like you're not skilled enough to start freelancing or to grow your agency? You're not alone. In this episode, Preston tackles one of the biggest mental barriers new freelancers face: imposter syndrome. CodeCrafter asks how to build confidence when you don't feel expert enough—and Preston's answer might surprise you. Turns out, you don't need to be the world's best at what you do. You just need to be good enough to solve your clients' problems. Learn how to reframe expertise, overcome self-doubt, and start building your freelance business with confidence. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When subcontracting becomes your main income source, it's easy to lose your business identity in someone else's brand—almost like you're getting swallowed up. In this solo episode, Preston tackles a question from Garrett, a 30-year-old nonprofit consultant who's concerned about being overshadowed by the seasoned consultant he subcontracts for. Should he merge his business, continue the partnership, or strike out on his own? Preston shares practical strategies for testing your market, setting boundaries, and transitioning from subcontractor to independent consultant without burning valuable bridges. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every freelancer faces this dilemma: A dream client wants to hire you for a project that's bigger than anything you've tackled solo. Do you hire help first and risk the overhead, or do you say yes and scramble to build a team afterward? Preston and Austin dive deep into this classic chicken-and-egg problem, offering a surprising third option that could save your reputation and your sanity. They break down exactly how to de-risk those make-or-break moments when you're ready to level up from solo freelancer to agency owner. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wondered if your location outside the US is holding you back from landing American clients? In this episode, Preston and Austin tackle a question from Dieter in Europe who's hesitant about offering his services to the US market. You'll discover how to flip perceived geographical disadvantages into powerful positioning strengths, why cultural differences might matter less than you think, and the surprising ways that being "foreign" can actually make you more attractive to American clients. If you've ever doubted whether distance or cultural barriers are limiting your freelance potential, this episode will shift your entire perspective. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ready to hire your first virtual assistant but not sure where to start? Elena's question hits on something every growing freelancer faces: you have a million different tasks that need doing, but how do you find the right person to handle them all? In this episode, Preston teams up with Austin Church (founder of Freelance Cake Community) to break down the hiring process from character evaluation to smart delegation strategies. Austin shares real insights from his 4+ year relationship with his VA, including why he prioritizes character over skills and his brilliant low-stakes/high-frequency framework for deciding what to delegate first. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worried about raising your rates and losing clients? You're not alone. In this episode, Preston and Austin Church tackle one of the most common freelancer fears: how to increase pricing without damaging client relationships. But here's the twist—your clients might care about way more than just saving money. Austin shares eye-opening insights about client psychology, the hidden costs of replacing good freelancers, and why charging higher prices can actually earn you more respect. If you're planning to transition from freelancer to agency owner, this conversation will shift how you think about value, pricing strategy, and positioning yourself as an authority. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lana from Homewear Designs has cracked the code on getting home staging clients through real estate agent relationships in New York and the Hamptons. But she wants to grow faster. Should she double down on what's working or branch out into new channels? Preston and Austin dive into strategies for scaling your proven client acquisition methods while exploring smart ways to reach broader audiences through visual content and strategic partnerships. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, how can you possibly hire other freelancers to help grow your business when it's hard to know if you can trust them? After all, if someone you hire misses a deadline, you're on the hook with your client. That's where Tina finds herself on today's call. She's thinking about hiring and is willing to trust other freelancers' creative processes. But what about their ability to deliver on time? Can she overcome that somehow? We tackle that question and lots more on today's episode of Freelance to Founder. This episode was originally aired on January 11, 2024. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Q&A episode, A former guest on the show, Jim, writes in with an important question: I know I shouldn't charge by the hour, but shouldn't I pay my subcontractors by the hour? You might be able to guess our answer. Or it might just surprise you. Let's find out on today's episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go! This Q&A episode was originally aired on November 7th, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we get called out by our call-in guest, Erik. Here's the thing: Clay and I are always talking about finding referral partners—other freelancers or businesses who can send you new clients as a sort of trade. You'll refer them to clients, and they'll refer you. It sounds magical. But Erik's question is this: how do you actually FIND these kinds of partners? So we get into it on today's episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This episode was originally aired on March 17, 2022. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I am joined by special guest co-host Austin Church on today's show. He is a very talented freelancer and the author of the new book, Free Money. It's all about growing your revenue as a freelancer, and we talked today about calculating your survival rate. That's the rate you need to stay in business as a freelancer. What's the minimum amount you need to make to stay in business? So, if you've wondered how to calculate that rate best, stay tuned for today's Q&A episode with Austin Church and me, Preston Lee. Here we go. This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 25, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Molly Cox calls in with questions about the freelance business she started just six months ago. Top of mind for her: Should she stay a sole–proprietor or form an LLC? Before the legal terms tempt you to click away, consider this. This single question could save you thousands of dollars a year in taxes. So keep listening. That's just part of what we chat about with Molly. This episode was originally aired on July 20, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Q&A episode, Luqman writes in with a question. He's a brand-new freelancer and wants to know exactly how to build a freelance network and attract more clients. We all know your network can lead to massive growth for your business. So Clay and I break down what has worked well for us and what has totally bombed when it comes to networking. If you want to build your network fast, you should try FeedCoyote, the all-in-one freelance collaboration network platform. Click the link in our show notes to sign up for FeedCoyote completely free. Then, browse, search, and pick fellow freelancers with the right expertise to collaborate on your projects. It's a referral network for freelancers, and it's free to try. Click the link in this show's description or visit this link. Alright, now on with today's episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 19, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, how do you escape the trap of one-time projects and convince your clients that they need what you have to offer on a repeat basis? That's part of the hurdle Aurelie faces as she aims to grow her 3-year-old freelance business. Aurelie has worked with some huge clients like Wendy's and the United Nations. But almost all of her work has been on one-time projects. Which naturally has its limitations. So we walk Aurelie through a few options for building repeat client work into her business in order to make her company more scalable and predictable. It all starts right now on Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This episode was originally aired on December 21, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: how many people does it take to call yourself an agency officially? Is it one, two, or more than that? This question got us thinking about what it means to be an agency. Plus, we discuss our ideal team size and answer the question: How many are too many for your team? It's all on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 5, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: do you ever feel trapped by the decisions you make in your business? Our guest Morgan loves to write. But, early on, she took on quite a few social media clients. Then, those clients referred more clients. And suddenly, most of her client work is focused on social media marketing — not writing. So what do you do when your former choices have boxed you into a future you don't necessarily want? It's all on today's episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go… This episode was originally aired on December 14, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Q&A episode, let's talk about money. Exactly how much should you save before you can start your agency? We do our best to answer this question, and it got us wondering: What in the world are we spending all of our money on these days in our own businesses? So, as a bonus, we break down our finances a bit more to round out the episode. It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 5, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: have you ever wondered when is the right time to start calling yourself an agency? It can be a bit awkward early on. So Clay and I coach our call-in guest Austin through the right timing. Austin has many other questions as he grows his 6-month-old business. Thanks for joining us. This episode was originally aired on July 13, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's Q&A episode, Travis writes about a problem: a few years ago, he moved from Australia to the U.S. to grow his video business. While things went well at first, work has really slowed down, and he's wondering if there's something about the U.S. market he's completely missing. Clay and I have never lived "down under," but we have a few things to consider for anyone looking to break into the US market. It's all on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go… This episode was originally aired on February 27th, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, your messaging matters. And when it comes to getting new clients, it probably matters more than anything else. So then, why do so many of us miss the mark when explaining our business to potential clients? It's something we tackle on today's episode with call-in guest Tianna. It's happening right here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This episode was originally aired on November 16, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we've got the longest Q&A episode we've ever published—coming in at a whopping 50 minutes plus. Why so long? Well, I asked Clay a question that really got him riled up. It has to do with his experience using the software GoHighLevel—which has exploded in popularity lately. But Clay's experience was anything but ideal. You'll see what I mean in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This episode was originally aired on October 24, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: are you a bit of a control freak? To be honest, most freelancers and entrepreneurs we meet are. But if you never hand off smaller tasks, you never free yourself up to be a founder in your own business. We talk about that today with our call-in guest, Silvia. It's all happening today on freelance to founder. Here we go. This episode was originally aired on May 5, 2022. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: if you work with a sub-contractor, something we highly recommend—how much extra should you charge your client? And do they have to sign two different contracts? That's what Kiki asks us in this Q&A episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go… This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, can you grow without embracing hustle culture? That's just part of what we talk about with return guest: Travis Boyco. A few months ago, Travis was trying to decide if he could actually quit his job and take his business full-time. Now, he's back, freelancing full-time and hitting us with some of his biggest learnings from going full-time, plus questions he's run into since. It's a fun episode today, and it's all here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go. (This episode was originally aired on November 11, 2023). PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's Q&A, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get the passion for her business back. She shares her personal feelings of anxiety and disappointment after losing clients with COVID-19 and getting burned out with everything around it. "How do you overcome these negative feelings and connect back with the passion for your business?" We'll learn a lot from this difficult BUT important question. This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, which comes first: hiring to free up time to land big clients or landing big clients to pay for hiring. It's a chicken and egg situation that our guest Zach has been stuck on. We do our best to answer that question, plus a few others he has, including how to combine two completely different offerings into one killer monthly recurring offer. It's all in this episode of ‘Freelance to Founder'—here we go. (This episode was originally aired on October 26, 2023). PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, where do you start when it comes to making a marketing plan for your business? That's what Thomassina asks us and—since Clay and I both have extensive marketing backgrounds—we end up having a lot to say about it. If you're not sure where to start when it comes to marketing, then this episode is for you. This is Freelance to Founder. Here we go! This episode was originally aired on January 23, 2024. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we talk with Mannat, a student calling from India, with questions about her freelance business. Mannat is a typographer—she works with lettering and fonts. But every time Mannat posts her work on social media, she gets packaging design clients and others who don't match her target audience. This leaves Mannat asking, “what exactly should I be posting on social media to attract my ideal client?" We walk her through a few key social media strategies that'll also help you build your online presence and attract the right clients on social media. (This episode originally aired May 20, 2021) PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: can you become a millionaire as a freelancer? Podcast listener Suman wrote in with that simple yet not-so-simple question, and we do our best to reveal whether or not you can get rich working as a freelancer. It's all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go! This Q&A episode was originally aired on September 26, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever thought: “if I can just get the attention of more people, I could close more clients and grow my business” That's where we find today's guest, Jay. He's a web developer and SEO expert in Kentucky, USA. And Jay's only been freelancing for a few months. He's off to a great start having already closed a half-dozen monthly recurring clients. Jay's biggest question is how to get more volume. Or more awareness. So, of course, as marketing geeks Clay and I jump in with some of our best advice. And we wrap up the episode with advice that, frankly, I'm still not sure was good. You'll want to listen all the way to the end for that one. This episode was originally aired on June 02, 2022. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Q&A episode, if you give your client full ownership of your creative work, how much should that cost, and how exactly do you even do that? That's the question Nicole hits us with, and it opens up another discussion on who should own your work in the first place. It's all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go. This Q&A episode was originally aired on December 26, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: do you keep hearing how important networking is, but you really just don't enjoy it? In this episode, we chat with Morgan, a freelancer from Chicago. Morgan can see the potential in networking with local clients, but can't quite figure out how to enjoy it. So, Clay and I start brainstorming a few fun and exciting ways she can leverage her unique talents to network with local business owners and potential clients. Stick around for this fun brainstorming session starting right after this quick message from our sponsors. This episode was originally aired on January 20, 2022. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook. Darielle asks: "What's the BEST Software for getting paid faster?" Getting paid for your work FAST is key, but how do you make it happen? You'll get the answer here! This Q&A episode was originally aired on August 8th, 2023. To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, have you ever thought: if I could just find the right person to hire, I could scale up my business. That's how Virginia from Argentina feels about her unique content marketing company. The challenge? Virginia's company develops content around witchcraft and spiritualism—so she needs teammates who speak fluent English, write well, and understand her unique niche. It's a tall order, but Clay and I offered solid advice for hiring the best freelancers. This episode was originally aired on September 28, 2023. PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below. https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Get your own on-air coaching call We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review. More Recommended Listening: This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter. We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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