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Ditch the Feast-Famine Lifestyle.

Freelance to Founder is a unique call-in show helping real-life freelancers grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. The podcast is co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own. If you enjoy content fromThe Futur, Being Freelance, The Accidental Creative, Smart Passive Income, or The Side Hustle Show, then you'll love Freelance to Founder. Catch the Tuesday Q&A episodes, dive deeper with Thursday's call-in episodes, or join us on the air and take the next step on your journey from ... freelance to founder.

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Finding Rockstar Subcontractors

53 min

Jun 12, 2025

On today’s show, have you ever thought: if I could just find the right person to hire, I could scale up my business.

That’s how ⁠Virginia⁠ from Argentina feels about her unique content marketing company.

The challenge? Virginia’s company develops content around witchcraft and spiritualism—so she needs teammates who speak fluent English, write well, and understand her unique niche.

It’s a tall order, but Clay and I offered solid advice for ⁠hiring the best freelancers⁠

This episode was originally aired on September 28, 2023.

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[Q&A] Best Tools as I Grow?

18 min

Jun 10, 2025

On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows?

That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is outgrowing tools like Google Drive. 

So, Clay and I launch into our best advice on what makes a good business tool and what makes your business worse… 

It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!

This episode was initially aired on September 12, 2023.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

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Superhero Leadership

46 min

Jun 09, 2025

Sharing an episode of the Superhero Leadership podcast, hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week, Peter is joined by top performers from business, media, and beyond, leaders who have mastered the art of impact, resilience, and vision. Together, they explore Peter’s 32 leadership essentials, revealing what it really takes to rise, inspire, and lead with purpose. In this episode, Jon Harris, CEO of AthLife, explores how leaders create lasting impact by empowering others, fostering empathy, and embracing lifelong learning. From his journey as DePaul basketball captain to building programs that support athlete development off the field, Harris shares insights on creating a service-driven culture, learning from failure, and making space for others to lead— on the court, in business, and beyond. Listen to more Superhero Leadership at https://link.mgln.ai/freelancetofounder.

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Good Idea? Freelancing as a Family...

58 min

Jun 05, 2025

Is freelancing as a family a good idea? Can it actually work?

That’s part of what we get into with our call-in guest, Dave.

Dave is the father of 3 talented young developers. Together, they’ve started an agency.

Well… sort of.

As we talked with Dave, we uncovered this: family dynamics are not the same as business dynamics. And sometimes, managing both can present a real challenge. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not to go into business with family, today’s episode of

Freelance to Founder is for you. Here we go!

This episode was originally aired on September 21, 2023.

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[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?

21 min

Jun 03, 2025

On today’s Q&A episode, if a client is willing to pay by the hour or by the project, which one should you choose?

That’s part of Pennygoo’s question, and our answer might surprise you… Here we go!

This episode was originally aired on September 5, 2023.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: ⁠http://freelancetofounder.com⁠

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Can You Ever Step Away?

51 min

May 29, 2025

On today’s show: Can you ever step away from your business? Or are you doomed as an entrepreneur to never enjoy a vacation or time off ever again?

That’s just part of what we talk about with our guest Jim, who’s calling back for a second time on today’s episode.

Jim has quit his job and taken his business full-time. But now he wonders: how do I take the next step so I can work more ON my business than IN my business.

If you’re wondering the same, then stay tuned because we answer that and lots more on today’s episode of freelance to founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on April 18, 2024.

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[Q&A] Client-Converting Portfolio Tips

20 min

May 27, 2025

In 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 I are real marketing geeks, we have quite a few ideas for turning your sleepy portfolio into a client-converting machine. It’s all in today’s show, and it starts right now.

This episode was originally aired on August 29, 2023.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: ⁠http://freelancetofounder.com⁠

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Too Busy to Grow?

61 min

May 22, 2025

On today’s show: Do you ever feel like you’re just way too busy to actually spend time growing your business?

If so, you’re not alone. We chatted with Will Gibbons, who works with cool clients like Peloton, 3M, and Vizio. 

But Will’s got a problem. A great problem. He’s got too much work. Which means he’s busy.

And he’s worried he doesn’t have time to grow.

Clay and I help him punch through those barriers in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

This episode was originally aired on September 14th, 2023.

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[Q&A] Should I hire a CPA or use a tax software?

16 min

May 20, 2025

Today’s question comes from our ⁠free Mastermind group⁠ on Facebook.

Anna Keith asks: "I’m getting ready to do my taxes and am considering trying software rather than hiring a CPA.

What insights or pros/cons about using software vs. hiring a professional do you have?"

This episode was originally aired on May 3, 2022.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

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Should I Even Try?

34 min

May 15, 2025

On today’s show: is it even worth trying to grow your freelance business?

That’s where Rakesh finds himself. He gets most of his clients from freelancing platforms like Upwork. 

And the market for web designers and developers is just so saturated, he doesn’t even know if he should continue with his business. 

If you’ve ever felt this way, today’s show is for you. It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder.

Oh, and really quickly before we start: the audio on this episode is a bit rough. We’ve done our best to clean it up. But between the audio and Rakesh’s very thick accent, you may have to focus extra to follow along. But we believe it’s important to share stories from all over the world whether a guest has a quality mic setup or a flawless accent. Thanks for supporting us as we support freelancers around the world. Ok, now on to the show.

This episode was originally aired on April 8, 2024.

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[Q&A] Can I Put In-House Work in My Portfolio?

13 min

May 13, 2025

This episode's question came in via email.

Nico works as a designer for a company right now, and he wants to start freelancing on the side and build a business.

He said, “I was thinking of creating a portfolio, including the projects I've completed in my current company, but in a fictitious way (use different names, organizations, etc.) Also, state that this is a fictional project but that the process and outputs are the same. Do you think this will work to close deals?

If you were a company that would be reviewing my portfolio, would you think that I'm experienced or just someone trying to fool you?”

Note: we are not attorneys, and we will not even touch the question of if it’s something legal or not. We are not providing legal advice in any way. This type of advice should be provided by a certified professional, and we are not.

This episode was originally aired in July 5th, 2022.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: ⁠http://freelancetofounder.com⁠

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Is a VA a Good First Hire?

47 min

May 07, 2025

On today’s show: Is a VA a good first hire in your company?

We’re joined by call-in guest Nils, who wants to know when and how to hire a VA—a virtual assistant.

But Clay and I slam on the brakes and force Nils to answer the question: Is a VA even the best first hire to make?

The answer might surprise you. It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!

This episode was originally aired on September 7th, 2023.

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[Q&A] Best Software for Getting Paid Faster?

12 min

May 05, 2025

Today’s question comes from our ⁠free Mastermind group⁠ on Facebook.

Darielle asks: "What's the BEST Software for getting paid faster?"

Getting paid for your work FAST is key, but how do you make it happen?

You'll get the answer here!

This Q&A episode was originally aired on August 8th, 2023.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

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Disrespectful Clients

60 min

May 01, 2025

On 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 questions we got today from our guest, Cathal, calling in from Germany.

A few times now, Cathal has been hired by a manager only to later have that manager’s team give him pushback once he gets to work.

So, we work with him on a few ideas on how to get everyone on board with the outside help of a freelancer or agency.

That and lots more questions are just ahead on THIS episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on August 31st, 2023.

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[Q&A] Best Tools as I Grow?

18 min

Apr 29, 2025

On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows?

That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is outgrowing tools like Google Drive. 

So, Clay and I launch into our best advice on what makes a good business tool and what makes your business worse… 

It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!

This episode was initially aired on September 12, 2023.

To submit your question, visit ⁠FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK⁠, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: ⁠http://freelancetofounder.com⁠

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The Risk of Referrals

60 min

Apr 24, 2025

On today’s show, if you get most of your clients from referrals, is that a good thing? Or is your business at risk of failing?

You’re about to hear a coaching call with Dwaynia, who’s calling in from Alabama in the USA. Dwaynia has a great writing business going. She’s working with clients she loves and has a small team to support her.

But, Dwaynia literally lies awake at night worried about not having a client generation system in place to bring in predictable new work. Her annual goals are literally pulled out of thin air, and she’s not sure how to fix it.

Clay and I share a few of our best ideas for building a predictable client referral system, as well as other ways to get clients in the door in a more predictable way. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on January 13, 2022.

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We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here.

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[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?

21 min

Apr 22, 2025

On today’s Q&A episode, if a client is willing to pay by the hour or by the project, which one should you choose?

That’s part of Pennygoo’s question, and our answer might surprise you… Here we go!

This episode was originally aired on September 5, 2023.

To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

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Do Lead Magnets Work?

53 min

Apr 17, 2025

On today’s show: Do lead magnets really work? Like, can you actually get new clients by giving away something for free first? Or are they a waste of your time?

I’m flying solo today on a coaching call with Garrett—who has questions about using AI to generate lead magnets, how to price his work when he has a unique offering and non-traditional clients, and more.

It’s all in today’s episode of ‘Freelance to Founder.’ Thanks for joining. Here we go!

This episode was originally aired on August 17, 2023.

PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

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Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.

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[Q&A] Client-Converting Portfolio Tips

20 min

Apr 15, 2025

In 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 I are real marketing geeks, we have quite a few ideas for turning your sleepy portfolio into a client-converting machine. It’s all in today’s show, and it starts right now.

This episode was originally aired on August 29, 2023.

To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

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You're Dead Without a Vision

55 min

Apr 10, 2025

On today’s show: you’re dead without a vision for your business.

That’s because without a vision—or a north star—to guide your business, you can very easily end up chasing the wrong things.

In today’s episode, we chat with Alan, who’s ready to grow his family business, but he’s not sure

where to start when it comes to strategy and processes.

If you find it hard knowing where to start, this episode is for you. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on February 29, 2024

PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

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[Q&A] Should I hire a CPA or use a tax software?

16 min

Apr 08, 2025

Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook.

Anna Keith asks: "I’m getting ready to do my taxes and am considering trying software rather than hiring a CPA.

What insights or pros/cons about using software vs. hiring a professional do you have?"

This episode was originally aired on May 3, 2022.

To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.

Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

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Client Tool Craziness

52 min

Apr 03, 2025

On today’s show: should you spread yourself across each of your client’s project management tools? Or should you make them join yours?

It’s a question Taylor’s facing as she grows her business. 

We spoke with Taylor about a year ago, and things are going great. 

But she works with so many clients now; they each have their preferred project management tool. 

So, should she keep going from tool to tool? Or make her clients join a single platform that she manages?

We’ll discuss that and more on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder.

This episode was originally aired on February 22, 2024.

PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

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[Q&A] Can I Put In-House Work in My Portfolio?

13 min

Apr 01, 2025

This episode's question came in via email.

Nico works as a designer for a company right now, and he wants to start freelancing on the side and build a business.

He said, “I was thinking of creating a portfolio, including the projects I've completed in my current company, but in a fictitious way (use different names, organizations, etc.) Also, state that this is a fictional project but that the process and outputs are the same. Do you think this will work to close deals?

If you were a company that would be reviewing my portfolio, would you think that I'm experienced or just someone trying to fool you?”

Note: we are not attorneys, and we will not even touch the question of if it’s something legal or not. We are not providing legal advice in any way. This type of advice should be provided by a certified professional, and we are not.

This episode was originally aired in July 5th, 2022.

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Where Is Your Business Going?

53 min

Mar 27, 2025

Have you ever felt like you don’t know where you’re going in your business? It can be debilitating and frustrating. Not only that, but it can leave you spinning your wheels and wishing you knew what to do next to finally get some traction. That’s the situation Bernadette finds herself in.

Today, she calls in from New Zealand with questions about how to restart her business and build something she can actually get excited about. It’s one of the most raw, personal sessions we’ve had to date, which leads us to some real breakthroughs for Bernadette’s business. Stick around for this fun brainstorming session on today's episode of Freelance to Founder.

This episode was originally aired on August 10, 2023.

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[Q&A] Best Software for Getting Paid Faster?

12 min

Mar 25, 2025

Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook.

Darielle asks: "What's the BEST Software for getting paid faster?"

Getting paid for your work FAST is key, but how do you make it happen?

You'll get the answer here!

This Q&A episode was originally aired on August 8th, 2023.

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