Freelance to Founder

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.

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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!

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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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
• It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
• Rework
• Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business

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Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook.

Maja asks: "What are your best tips for writing proposals as a freelancer?"

This episode was originally aired on May 17, 2022.

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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.

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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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Keap
• CRMs for Freelancers

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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)

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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…

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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.

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In today's Q&A, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get a passion for her business back. She shares her personal feeling 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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

For more info on this subject, read:

7 Steps to Hire a Freelancer (Who Won’t Disappoint)

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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!

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Is freelancing as a family a good idea? Can it actually work?

That’s part of what we get into with our call-in guest, Dave.

Dave is the father of 3 talented young developers. Together, they’ve started an agency.

Well… sort of.

As we talked with Dave, we uncovered this: family dynamics are not the same as business dynamics. And sometimes, managing both can present a real challenge. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not to go into business with family, today’s episode of Freelance to Founder is for you. Here we go!

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On today’s Q&A episode, "Can you grow without hiring?"

It’s a pretty tricky question we got from Tony—a freelance videographer in Paris, France.

He wants to add graphic design, web design, SEO, social media, and many other services. And he wants to hire freelancers to do it.

Is this a good strategy? Stick around through this episode to find out. 

You’re listening to Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

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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…

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On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows?

That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is outgrowing tools like Google Drive. 

So, Clay and I launch into our best advice on what makes a good business tool and what makes your business worse… 

It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!

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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!

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On today’s Q&A episode, if a client is willing to pay by the hour or by the project, which one should you choose?

That’s part of Pennygoo’s question, and our answer might surprise you… Here we go!

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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.

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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.

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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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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: 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!

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