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In this Q&A episode, Oliver asks us what it takes to create a portfolio that actually brings in new long-term clients. And since Clay and I are real marketing geeks, we have quite a few ideas for turning your sleepy portfolio into a client-converting machine. It’s all in today’s show, and it starts right now.
This episode was originally aired on August 29, 2023.
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On today’s show: Do you ever feel like you’re just way too busy to actually spend time growing your business?
If so, you’re not alone. We chatted with Will Gibbons, who works with cool clients like Peloton, 3M, and Vizio.
But Will’s got a problem. A great problem. He’s got too much work. Which means he’s busy.
And he’s worried he doesn’t have time to grow.
Clay and I help him punch through those barriers in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…
This episode was originally aired on September 14th, 2023.
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Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook.
Anna Keith asks: "I’m getting ready to do my taxes and am considering trying software rather than hiring a CPA.
What insights or pros/cons about using software vs. hiring a professional do you have?"
This episode was originally aired on May 3, 2022.
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On today’s show: is it even worth trying to grow your freelance business?
That’s where Rakesh finds himself. He gets most of his clients from freelancing platforms like Upwork.
And the market for web designers and developers is just so saturated, he doesn’t even know if he should continue with his business.
If you’ve ever felt this way, today’s show is for you. It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder.
Oh, and really quickly before we start: the audio on this episode is a bit rough. We’ve done our best to clean it up. But between the audio and Rakesh’s very thick accent, you may have to focus extra to follow along. But we believe it’s important to share stories from all over the world whether a guest has a quality mic setup or a flawless accent. Thanks for supporting us as we support freelancers around the world. Ok, now on to the show.
This episode was originally aired on April 8, 2024.
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This episode's question came in via email.
Nico works as a designer for a company right now, and he wants to start freelancing on the side and build a business.
He said, “I was thinking of creating a portfolio, including the projects I've completed in my current company, but in a fictitious way (use different names, organizations, etc.) Also, state that this is a fictional project but that the process and outputs are the same. Do you think this will work to close deals?
If you were a company that would be reviewing my portfolio, would you think that I'm experienced or just someone trying to fool you?”
Note: we are not attorneys, and we will not even touch the question of if it’s something legal or not. We are not providing legal advice in any way. This type of advice should be provided by a certified professional, and we are not.
This episode was originally aired in July 5th, 2022.
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On today’s show: Is a VA a good first hire in your company?
We’re joined by call-in guest Nils, who wants to know when and how to hire a VA—a virtual assistant.
But Clay and I slam on the brakes and force Nils to answer the question: Is a VA even the best first hire to make?
The answer might surprise you. It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!
This episode was originally aired on September 7th, 2023.
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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.
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On today’s show: What should you do when you’re not getting the kind of respect you deserve from your clients?
That’s just one of many questions we got today from our guest, Cathal, calling in from Germany.
A few times now, Cathal has been hired by a manager only to later have that manager’s team give him pushback once he gets to work.
So, we work with him on a few ideas on how to get everyone on board with the outside help of a freelancer or agency.
That and lots more questions are just ahead on THIS episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on August 31st, 2023.
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In today’s Q&A episode, Noah Tetzner finds himself in a tight spot. He’s got a high-paying client on a monthly retainer. And while this makes a ton of financial sense for his business, this client is starting to go way over scope by treating Noah a bit like a BFF or even a therapist at times.
What’s a guy to do? We’ll help Noah out on this episode. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on August 1, 2023.
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On today’s show, if you get most of your clients from referrals, is that a good thing? Or is your business at risk of failing?
You’re about to hear a coaching call with Dwaynia, who’s calling in from Alabama in the USA. Dwaynia has a great writing business going. She’s working with clients she loves and has a small team to support her.
But, Dwaynia literally lies awake at night worried about not having a client generation system in place to bring in predictable new work. Her annual goals are literally pulled out of thin air, and she’s not sure how to fix it.
Clay and I share a few of our best ideas for building a predictable client referral system, as well as other ways to get clients in the door in a more predictable way. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on January 13, 2022.
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On today’s Q&A episode - Nafeesa is wondering if there’s any way to keep the small, solo charm of her freelance business while also planning for an eventual exit.
The real question: can you actually sell a freelance business?
We’ve got the answer on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on November 21, 2023.
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On today’s show: Do lead magnets really work? Like, can you actually get new clients by giving away something for free first? Or are they a waste of your time?
I’m flying solo today on a coaching call with Garrett—who has questions about using AI to generate lead magnets, how to price his work when he has a unique offering and non-traditional clients, and more.
It’s all in today’s episode of ‘Freelance to Founder.’ Thanks for joining. Here we go!
This episode was originally aired on August 17, 2023.
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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 episode was originally aired on April 25, 2024
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On today’s show: you’re dead without a vision for your business.
That’s because without a vision—or a north star—to guide your business, you can very easily end up chasing the wrong things.
In today’s episode, we chat with Alan, who’s ready to grow his family business, but he’s not sure
where to start when it comes to strategy and processes.
If you find it hard knowing where to start, this episode is for you. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on February 29, 2024
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On today’s Q&A Episode:
Do you really need to go to college in order to be a successful freelancer?
Listener Evan writes in to ask if he should invest in a master’s degree or skip the extra college.
And we’ve got our best answers on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go!
This episode was originally aired on November 14, 2023
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On today’s show: should you spread yourself across each of your client’s project management tools? Or should you make them join yours?It’s a question Taylor’s facing as she grows her business. We spoke with Taylor about a year ago, and things are going great. But she works with so many clients now; they each have their preferred project management tool. So, should she keep going from tool to tool? Or make her clients join a single platform that she manages?We’ll discuss that and more on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder.This episode was originally aired on February 22, 2024.PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsorsGet your own on-air coaching callWe'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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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.
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Have you ever felt like you don’t know where you’re going in your business? It can be debilitating and frustrating. Not only that, but it can leave you spinning your wheels and wishing you knew what to do next to finally get some traction. That’s the situation Bernadette finds herself in.
Today, she calls in from New Zealand with questions about how to restart her business and build something she can actually get excited about. It’s one of the most raw, personal sessions we’ve had to date, which leads us to some real breakthroughs for Bernadette’s business. Stick around for this fun brainstorming session on today's episode of Freelance to Founder.
This episode was originally aired on August 10, 2023.
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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.
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In today’s episode, we learned that working with agencies is a great way to fill your client pipeline regularly.
But how does the money work if an agency will “white label” your services? Who gets what? How much? And when?
These are the types of questions Nathan asks himself as he grows his business.
He’s got a few partnerships in the works, but he’s unsure how to set up the money side.
Naturally, we have a few ideas for him to try. Plus, we talk about how much to charge in your particular market and more.
It’s all in this episode of ‘Freelance to Founder.’ Let’s go.
This episode was originally published on August 3, 2023.
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