Millo Freelance Blog
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How I hacked my way to $20K of AngelList jobs in 7 Days
Danielle ThompsonI’ve tried almost every method of finding clients, short of busking on the street. I even met a client in line for coffee once! I...
13 Essential tools to start (& grow) your freelance business
Bilal IbrarThere 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
Millo TeamAdam 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
Rob PalmerFreelancing 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)
Natalia RabenIt’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
Adam WrightIn 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
Ian Vadas“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
Millo TeamWelcome 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)
Stephen RoeWhether 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
Millo TeamIf 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
Justine ClayDuring 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)
Millo TeamWe 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
Alex TchablakianWith 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
Connor GillivanLanding 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
Millo TeamWe 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
Millo TeamIn 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)
Adam WrightAn 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
Stephen FishmanEven 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
Danielle CanstelloThe 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)
Millo TeamWhen 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
Sophie McAulayThey 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)
Justine ClayFREEDOM. 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)
Millo TeamFor 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
Mania MavridouA common scene in movies is this of a miserable writer with no idea what to write about who struggles for days or months to...