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Browse our best business advice for freelancers, agency-builders, and solopreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. Real-world advice from actual entrepreneurs in the trenches learning this stuff the hard way so you don’t have to.
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Can You Grow an Agency by “Hiring” A.I. Bots?
PJ HowlandDo more with less. It’s a mantra every marketer is well aware of. Less budget. Less time. Less buy-in. Fewer team members. Equally cringe-worthy is...
Proposals Are a Waste of Time (Here’s What Works Better)
If 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...
33 Freelance Ideas You Can Start Today (From Home, For Free)
Daniel MartinThis past year the world has had to embrace a new normal. Which means millions of people have been left to explore freelance ideas as...
A 2025 Guide to Backup Internet for Businesses
Smridhi MalhotraMost businesses today rely heavily on the Internet. What do you do if you lose your internet connection? If your business has backup internet it...
[Q&A] Hourly Pay for Subcontractors?
As freelancers scale into agency owners and hire subcontractors, business model changes often become necessary. Our recent episode tackled a common scaling question from listener...
How to Write a Discount Offer Email + 3 Copy/Paste Templates
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...
Do You Have to ‘Hustle’ to Be Successful?
Have you ever found it hard to find the right balance between growing your business and not burning out? Chasing bigger clients and more revenue...
Hire First? or Get Clients First?
Expanding beyond solopreneur capacity often requires hiring help. But should you wait until you land bigger clients, or bring on support early to free up...
8 Freelance Money Terms You Must Understand to Get Rich
Preston LeeWhen it comes to business, let’s face it: most of us freelancers are kindof making it up as we go. If we went to college...
How to Make Money on Facebook as a Freelancer (May 2025)
Alex SkinnerFor freelancers looking to boost their income or create new revenue streams, Facebook is a potential gold mine. This stalwart of the social media scene...
6 Ways Freelancers Can Expand Their Reach Online
Annie ButtonExpanding your reach and establishing a local presence is critical for freelancers looking to consistently get new clients and grow their business. While word-of-mouth referrals...
I’m Failing as a Freelancer … Should I Give Up?
Preston LeeWhen you start freelancing, everything feels so exciting. You’re finally working for yourself! You say goodbye to having a boss, attending boring meetings, and commuting...