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Author: Preston D Lee

---Preston Lee is the founder of Millo where he and his team have been helping freelancers thrive for over a decade. His advice has been featured by Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, Adobe, and many more. Connect with Preston on Twitter.
  • Want to actually make progress on your side-hustle? Then you need some space. (Sidegig 2.1)
  • From flailing freelancer to $500,000/month with Russ Perry’s “unlimited design” agency, Design Pickle (FTF 3.8)
  • Free video guide: Understanding the basics of freelance contracts
  • From 8-yr-old computer whiz to selling his company to Stripe with Courtland Allen of Indie Hackers (FTF 3.6)
  • From financial analyst to million-dollar blogger with Michelle Schroeder-Gardner and ‘Making Sense of Cents’ (FTF 3.2)
  • How one woman is changing the lives of female solopreneurs in Nepal & India
  • How Bianca Board went from zero clients to millions in revenue
  • How an artist making pennies in royalties built a thriving business with his family
  • How this stay-at-home mom turned a hobby into multi-million dollar business
  • Finally—our podcast is ready for you: Season 1 of ‘Freelance to Founder’ starts now
  • Our 2 new podcasts: everything you want to know
  • What your invoicing habits say about you as a freelancer
  • Why “charge what you’re worth” is terrible advice
  • Robots are “designing logos” now—4 reasons why you should be happy about it
  • 14 Freelancing mistakes you might be guilty of
  • Artist vs. Entrepreneur: When should you wear each hat?
  • 4 Lies startup culture teaches you about running a business
  • What I learned from getting designer bids and being the client
  • 9 Ways you’re sabotaging your own business
  • Am I an entrepreneur?
  • 4 Red flags you’re being hired by a control freak
  • The #1 worst question you’re asking about your creative work
  • Why you should never say “can’t” to your clients (& what you should say instead)
  • Why we rebranded: answers to your 6 most common questions
  • How you can make $11K in extra income with tiny “tweaks” to your creative business
  • My secret to making steady money as a freelance designer
  • 3 Critical business tips I would share with ‘7-years-ago’ me if I had a time machine
  • How to rock at business without starving your creativity
  • 55+ Questions to ask when designing a logo
  • 4 Sales hacks for getting new clients, winning negotiations, and closing the deal every time
  • 6 Money hacks that will set your business up for massive success
  • You’re an expert to someone
  • 7 Signs you’re approaching business burnout & how to save yourself before it’s too late
  • Why I paused my revenue-positive membership site (and 3 business lessons you can learn from it)
  • Are client emails binding contracts?
  • 8 Ways to build your business fast with $4 per day (the cost of a daily coffee)
  • Hey entrepreneurs: you’re thinking too much
  • 6 Things Successful Freelancers Do Every Friday
  • How to start a successful business when you’re not an expert at anything
  • Should you bill your freelance clients for meeting time and other misc. work?
  • What freelancing is not.
  • How NOT to act when your client asks for revisions
  • Where will I see you in 6 months?
  • What to do when you can’t finish a project on time

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14 Point Freelance Business Plan Template for Creating Your Road to Success

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How to Get Paid As a Freelancer in 2021 (Apps & Advice That Work)

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17 Best Invoicing Apps for Freelancers to Get Paid Fast

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8 Top Freelance Job Sites to Get Clients in 2021

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11 Sites like Upwork for freelancers who need clients fast

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19 Remote Writing Jobs Sites that Post New Jobs Daily for Freelance Writers

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10 Fiverr Alternatives to Make More Money as a Freelancer

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FreshBooks vs QuickBooks: Which is Better in 2021?

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16 Awesome Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Sites to Find Clients Fast

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14 Sites with New Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners Every Day

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How to Get Freelance Clients (7 Ideas That Work in 2021)

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How to Get Jobs on Upwork in 7 Days (with No Experience)

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7 Freelance Marketing Strategies that Actually Work

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15 Must-Have Freelance Skills To Easily Get Freelance Work in 2021

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How to Become a Freelancer in 8 Steps (2021 Version)

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15 FlexJobs Alternatives To Fill Your Client Pipeline

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How To Legally Start A Freelance Business In 9 Steps

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Freelancer Invoicing 101: How to Create an Invoice & Get Paid

Freelancer Invoicing 101: How to Create an Invoice & Get Paid

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