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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Running a Business
Jessica PerkinsRunning a business is about a lot more than profit margins and market dominance. Client communication skills, social media savvy, and staying up to date...
The hidden deadly cost of saying “yes” to a new client
Ian VadasIn order to really grow your freelance business, you should take on FEWER clients. It seems counter-intuitive at first. Fewer clients = more revenue and...
[Q&A] Freelancer to Millionaire?
Preston & ClayOn today’s show, we receive an intriguing question from Suman: “Can I become a millionaire as a freelancer?” On the surface, this seems like a...
monday.com Review 2023: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons
Alex SkinnerManaging projects and collaborating effectively within a team can be challenging, especially as organizations grow and tasks become more complex. To address these challenges, project...
Is Freelancing with Family a Good Plan?
Preston & ClayAs entrepreneurs, we often romanticize the idea of running a family business. Working alongside loved ones and building something meaningful together sounds incredible. But blending...
5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit
Preston LeeUpselling your freelance services to clients you’ve already closed can be a great way to boost your profit without having to find new clients. So...
How to Make Your Social Media Approval Process Easier
Alex SkinnerSocial media management is not as easy as some people might imagine. You might have a sudden burst of inspiration and creativity—you’ve come up with...
10 Ways to Improve Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Alex SkinnerCross-cultural collaboration is a factor to consider if you’re looking for success in today’s business environment. Business leaders and employees must engage with clients and...
How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)
Preston LeeBreaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say...
How to Scale a Freelance Business (the Right Way)
Alexa LemzyOne thing is clear: the future is freelance. By 2027, freelancers are expected to become the majority workforce in the U.S. This makes the present...
[Q&A] Best Tools to Grow from Freelancer to Agency?
Preston & ClayOn your journey from freelancer to agency-owner, your business tools and software inevitably need to evolve too. But with so many options out there, how...
6 Tips for Acing Virtual Interviews in the Age of Remote Work
Karen BradfordAs a freelancer, finding new work is an ongoing process. Even if you have the best portfolio, excellent reviews, and great experience, you’ll often find...
Is a VA a Good First Hire?
Preston & ClayWhen growing, many founders default to hiring a VA (virtual assistant) before anyone else in order to offload administrative tasks. But in this episode, we...
[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?
Preston & ClayFiguring out your pricing is one of the biggest struggles for new freelancers and solopreneurs. Do you charge hourly? By the project? What if a...
5 Stages of Growth for a Long-Lasting Freelance Career
Kruti ShahIf being your own boss sounds appealing to you, then choosing freelancing as your career might be the best solution. Did you know there are...
What is ‘Contract to Hire’? Everything You Should Know
Preston Lee‘Contract to Hire’ is a common term you may hear as you search for part-time, full-time or freelance employment. But if you don’t quite understand...
How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled
Preston LeeFor anyone who depends on clients to keep their business going, the feast-famine struggle is all too real. This classic (almost cliché) problem facing freelancers...
Disrespectful Clients
Preston & ClayOn 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...
How to Start a Podcast and Make Money in 2023
Alex SkinnerPodcasting has come a long way from its origins in the 1980s (when it was originally called audio blogging) and has become a highly-accessible medium...
[Q&A] Client-Converting Portfolio Tips
Preston & ClayIn 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...
What’s a Rush Fee? And How to Calculate it
Preston LeeMany freelancers, agencies, or service providers utilize a rush fee in order to avoid last-minute panicked requests from clients. If you run a service business...
Lili Bank Review: Good Business Banking Option in 2023?
Preston LeeSince its launch in 2018, Lili Bank has offered innovative banking solutions to small business owners and freelancers. For starters, Lili offers a business checking...
Do Lead Magnets Work?
Preston & ClayDo lead magnets really work? Like, can you actually get new clients by giving away something for free first? Or are they a waste of...
How To Use AI For Your Freelance Work
Dominique VatinIn today’s dynamic work environment, freelancing has gained immense popularity among professionals in a variety of fields. This rise in demand is in part due...