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13 Essential tools to start (& grow) your freelance business

13 Essential tools to start (& grow) your freelance business

There was a time when people could only dream of having a job in which they could pick their own working hours and location. Today,...

WordPress freelancer builds $1M business in 6 months

WordPress freelancer builds $1M business in 6 months

Adam Preiser was enjoying an early retirement in his 30’s. That was until he started experimenting with YouTube—showing non-developers how to rapidly build sophisticated websites...

How I reached six-figures in my first year of freelancing

How I reached six-figures in my first year of freelancing

Freelancing is a great way to make a living. You get to spend your career working on interesting and rewarding projects, working flexible hours and...

What to do if you hate your boss (but can’t quit yet)

What to do if you hate your boss (but can’t quit yet)

It’s a pretty common complaint among desk-jobbers: “I hate my boss.” Most people, unfortunately, do not have the luxury of choosing who they report to....

How to get a professional email address that matches your company brand

How to get a professional email address that matches your company brand

In today’s business world there’s one form of communication that surpasses phone calls, face to face meetings, instant messaging, and traditional mail — it’s email!...

How to gracefully tell a client you’re raising your rates

How to gracefully tell a client you’re raising your rates

“How do I gracefully tell a client I am increasing my rates? I’m upping my hourly rate by about 35%, which is approximately a $12...

Building a $30K/month company with podcaster-turned-CEO, Matt Johnson

Building a $30K/month company with podcaster-turned-CEO, Matt Johnson

Welcome to a brand new season of Freelance to Founder and a new era for the show! We embrace a new, more casual and long-form...

15 Best WordPress alternatives for your next website (How to choose)

15 Best WordPress alternatives for your next website (How to choose)

Whether you’re interested in starting a blog or building your online portfolio you’ve probably had at least one person recommend WordPress as the website builder...

51 Best Business Books for Thriving at Solopreneurship

51 Best Business Books for Thriving at Solopreneurship

If you’re looking to gain knowledge, motivation, or just some good business advice — look no further. We’ve asked 5 people to share with us...

How to communicate your value and get paid what you’re worth

How to communicate your value and get paid what you’re worth

During my days as an agent for creative directors, art directors and copywriters, I was asked by a large national brand to provide an estimate...

From 3rd-grade teacher to six-figure photography blogger with Courtney Slazinik of Click it Up a Notch (FTF 5.5)

From 3rd-grade teacher to six-figure photography blogger with Courtney Slazinik of Click it Up a Notch (FTF 5.5)

We have a super founder to introduce to you today. A great story of a military wife. An extremely busy and motivated mother and wife...

11 Best smartphone apps for freelance designers

11 Best smartphone apps for freelance designers

With the emergence of more powerful smartphone devices, there is a wide range of tools available for freelance designers. Many of these apps are free,...

This proposal template will help you win more freelance clients

This proposal template will help you win more freelance clients

Landing projects can be a tough nut to crack regardless of whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned freelancer. Stiff competition is always out there,...

Over $500K/year working just a few hours a week with Brian Casel of Audience Ops

Over $500K/year working just a few hours a week with Brian Casel of Audience Ops

We interview Brian Casel: entrepreneur, product designer, writer, trainer at flagship training program Productize, host of ProductizePodcast and Founder of AudienceOps, a done-for-you content marketing...

From financial freelancer to $300K+ in revenue with Pam Capalad of Brunch and Budget

From financial freelancer to $300K+ in revenue with Pam Capalad of Brunch and Budget

In today’s episode, we’re in New York City to join Pamela Capalad, a certified financial planner who’s blended her expertise in financial planning with her...

How to Write a Price Increase Letter to Get Paid More (Free Template)

How to Write a Price Increase Letter to Get Paid More (Free Template)

An effective price increase letter can be the difference between barely making ends meet each month and having more than enough. The idea of sending...

Self employment tax calculator to help you estimate what you might owe

Self employment tax calculator to help you estimate what you might owe

Even though most people who are self employed really love it, there are some things that they also hate about it — most notably, self...

Freelance data scientist: how to become one and why you should consider it

Freelance data scientist: how to become one and why you should consider it

The term “data scientist” has recently been coined and is considered a new breed of analytical expert. At its simplest, a data scientist understands how...

From freelance writer to million-dollar BBQ blog and a Guinness Record with Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey (FTF 6.4)

From freelance writer to million-dollar BBQ blog and a Guinness Record with Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey (FTF 6.4)

When grown-ups used to ask Susie Bulloch what she would be when she grew up, she didn’t stand a chance of guessing correctly. That’s because,...

Client onboarding guide for building a strong relationship from the get-go

Client onboarding guide for building a strong relationship from the get-go

They said ‘yes’! Landing a new client is easily one of the most exciting moments in a freelancer’s workflow. So good, in fact, that you...

3 Ways to bring more freedom to your freelance business (without sacrificing income)

3 Ways to bring more freedom to your freelance business (without sacrificing income)

FREEDOM. Isn’t that one of the reasons you decided to go into business for yourself? Freedom to: Work with whom you want Work when you...

From freelance writer to $300K/year with Chelsea Baldwin of Copy Power (FTF 6.3)

From freelance writer to $300K/year with Chelsea Baldwin of Copy Power (FTF 6.3)

For this episode, we’re heading into the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, where Chelsea Baldwin moved with her family after her early childhood years...

25 Things to write about when you’re feeling stuck

25 Things to write about when you’re feeling stuck

A common scene in movies is this of a miserable writer with no idea what to write about who struggles for days or months to...

Chris Do: From immigrant childhood to millions in revenue & winning an Emmy

Chris Do: From immigrant childhood to millions in revenue & winning an Emmy

After his family immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam, Chris Do never imagined his artistic interests could eventually propel him into a successful life-long career....