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With 1,000+ articles and podcast episodes, it can be tough to know where to start. Here's some of our best content.
Preston LeeGiving discounts to clients or customers via email can be a great marketing strategy to spark a little energy into your business and drive sales...
Preston LeeProper accounting software can elevate your freelance work from a hobby to a real business. Without it, tracking finances becomes a nightmare. Trust me, I’ve...
Preston LeeHello Bonsai bills itself as an all-in-one freelancing solution for the world’s best creative freelancers (actually, their name is simply Bonsai, but their website is...
Darya TroncosoBeing a freelancer can be a liberating experience. It gives you the potential to work anywhere in the world, from your couch or a park...
Kylie BurgenerPeople start freelancing for all kinds of reasons using different methods to get clients. Some use referrals, some scour freelance job sites. There are definitely...
Alex SkinnerFreelance skills are more sought after today than ever before. The days when people saw freelance skills as less important than regular 9-to-5 job skills...
If you’re serious about growing your freelance business, you’re going to need the right tools. For starters, we’ve rounded up some of the best and favorite freelance business tools we’ve discovered over the last 10+ years below:
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Phil PortmanIn marketing, capturing and nurturing leads is the golden ticket to business growth. Two powerful tools in your arsenal are drip SMS and drip email...
Vaja KunalBeing a freelancer, I have been a one-person show. Maintaining client relationships, meanwhile, is an entirely different ball game. What has helped me over the...
Preston LeePicture this: It’s 2017, and I’ve just been laid off. Instead of panicking, I decided to take my side hustle full-time. Little did I know,...
Emma ScottSo, you have a talent for design, and you have transformed it into a small side project. Well done! However, let’s be realistic; there is...
Preston LeeWhen I started freelancing, I wasted hours on manual invoicing. Then I discovered invoicing software—a game-changer for my business. Now there are countless options, making...
James RiddleA CRM (customer relationship management) tool isn’t just for big companies; it’s valuable for freelancers too. It can help you manage clients, track interactions, and...
Preston LeeAre you sick of hearing about AI yet? I kindof am. But the truth is: it’s changing EVERYTHING. From how we work, to how we...
Karen BradfordIt’s no secret freelancing requires extreme self-discipline. With no one but you cracking the whip, it can be tricky to stay focused throughout the day....
Alex RiveraGetting a mortgage as a freelancer can feel like navigating a maze. With changing income levels and non-traditional employment, many lenders see freelancers as risky...
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Preston & ClayAs a freelancer, getting to work with major brands like Nike, Spotify, and Stripe may seem like a distant dream. But Kate Mrozowski Lim has...
Preston & ClayFor subject matter experts with decades of niche experience, freelancing or consulting can be lucrative ways to capitalize on your hard-won knowledge. But it often...
Preston & ClayIf you’re trying to go from freelancer to agency, hiring outside support often sparks anxiety. Can you really trust others to deliver for your clients?...
Preston & ClayIn this episode, data scientist Aurélie shares her journey shifting beyond ad-hoc gigs into retained engagements. We explore pricing approaches that capture the immense ROI...
Preston & ClayIf you’ve been listening to Freelance to Founder for long you’ve probably heard us harp on proposals. We think they are usually a waste of...
Preston & ClayAs freelancers scale into agency owners and hire subcontractors, business model changes often become necessary. Our recent episode tackled a common scaling question from listener...
