Freelance to Founder

On today’s Q&A episode, let’s talk about money. Exactly how much should you save before you can start your agency?

We do our best to answer this question, and it got us wondering: What in the world are we spending all of our money on these days in our own businesses?

So, as a bonus, we break down our finances a bit more to round out the episode. 

It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 5, 2024.

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On today’s show, will you attract bigger and better clients if you treat yourself like an agency?

That’s part of what we discussed with our call-in guest, Kate, who’s living and working in London.

With Kate, we talk a lot about marketing, positioning, branding, and lots of other stuff she’ll need on her journey from a “4” on the freelance to founder scale to a “10”...

Stick around to the end, where we get Kate thinking—and maybe you’ll have a breakthrough, too.

It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

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In today's Q&A episode, Travis writes about a problem: a few years ago, he moved from Australia to the U.S. to grow his video business.

While things went well at first, work has really slowed down, and he's wondering if there's something about the U.S. market he's completely missing. 

Clay and I have never lived "down under," but we have a few things to consider for anyone looking to break into the US market.

It's all on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

This episode was originally aired on February 27th, 2024.

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On today’s show, how can you possibly hire other freelancers to help grow your business when it’s hard to know if you can trust them?

After all, if someone you hire misses a deadline, you’re on the hook with your client.

That’s where Tina finds herself on today’s call. 

She’s thinking about hiring and is willing to trust other freelancers' creative processes. 

But what about their ability to deliver on time? Can she overcome that somehow?

We tackle that question and lots more on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder.

This episode was originally aired on January 11, 2024.

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On today’s show, we’ve got the longest Q&A episode we’ve ever published—coming in at a whopping 50 minutes plus.

Why so long? Well, I asked Clay a question that really got him riled up. 

It has to do with his experience using the software GoHighLevel—which has exploded in popularity lately.

But Clay’s experience was anything but ideal. You’ll see what I mean in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on October 24, 2023.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Keap
• CRMs for Freelancers

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On today's show, we get called out by our call-in guest, Erik. Here's the thing: Clay and I are always talking about finding referral partners—other freelancers or businesses who can send you new clients as a sort of trade. You'll refer them to clients, and they'll refer you. It sounds magical. But Erik's question is this: how do you actually FIND these kinds of partners? So we get into it on today's episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on March 17, 2022.

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On today’s show: if you work with a sub-contractor, something we highly recommend—how much extra should you charge your client? And do they have to sign two different contracts?

That’s what Kiki asks us in this Q&A episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022.

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On today’s show, Molly Cox calls in with questions about the freelance business she started just six months ago. Top of mind for her:

Should she stay a sole–proprietor or form an LLC?

Before the legal terms tempt you to click away, consider this. This single question could save you thousands of dollars a year in taxes. So keep listening.

That’s just part of what we chat about with Molly.

This episode was originally aired on July 20, 2023.

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In today's Q&A, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get the passion for her business back. She shares her personal feelings of anxiety and disappointment after losing clients with COVID-19 and getting burned out with everything around it. "How do you overcome these negative feelings and connect back with the passion for your business?"

We'll learn a lot from this difficult BUT important question.

This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022.

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On today’s show, how do you escape the trap of one-time projects and convince your clients that they need what you have to offer on a repeat basis?

That’s part of the hurdle Aurelie faces as she aims to grow her 3-year-old freelance business. 

Aurelie has worked with some huge clients like Wendy’s and the United Nations. 

But almost all of her work has been on one-time projects. 

Which naturally has its limitations.

So we walk Aurelie through a few options for building repeat client work into her business in order to make her company more scalable and predictable. 

It all starts right now on Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on December 21, 2023.

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On today’s show, where do you start when it comes to making a marketing plan for your business?

That’s what Thomassina asks us and—since Clay and I both have extensive marketing backgrounds—we end up having a lot to say about it.

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to marketing, then this episode is for you.

This is Freelance to Founder. Here we go!

This episode was originally aired on January 23, 2024.

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On today’s show: do you ever feel trapped by the decisions you make in your business?

Our guest Morgan loves to write. But, early on, she took on quite a few social media clients. Then, those clients referred more clients. And suddenly, most of her client work is focused on social media marketing — not writing.

So what do you do when your former choices have boxed you into a future you don’t necessarily want?

It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…

This episode was originally aired on December 14, 2023.

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On today’s show: can you become a millionaire as a freelancer?

Podcast listener Suman wrote in with that simple yet not-so-simple question, and we do our best to reveal whether or not you can get rich working as a freelancer.

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

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On today’s show: have you ever wondered when is the right time to start calling yourself an agency?

It can be a bit awkward early on. So Clay and I coach our call-in guest Austin through the right timing. Austin has many other questions as he grows his 6-month-old business. Thanks for joining us.

This episode was originally aired on July 13, 2023.

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On today’s Q&A episode, if you give your client full ownership of your creative work, how much should that cost, and how exactly do you even do that?

That’s the question Nicole hits us with, and it opens up another discussion on who should own your work in the first place.

It’s all in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

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On today’s show, your messaging matters.

And when it comes to getting new clients, it probably matters more than anything else.

So then, why do so many of us miss the mark when explaining our business to potential clients?

It’s something we tackle on today’s episode with call-in guest Tianna. It’s happening right here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on November 16, 2023.

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In today’s Q&A episode, how can you know what revenue your business will make in the coming months or years?

It’s called forecasting. 

And forecasting as a freelancer or agency builder can be a real challenge. 

This may be why Garrett asks: what tool/template do you use to project cash flow over time?

We give our two-part answer in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go.

This Q&A episode was originally aired on December 19, 2023.

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On today’s show: are you a bit of a control freak?

To be honest, most freelancers and entrepreneurs we meet are.

But if you never hand off smaller tasks, you never free yourself up to be a founder in your own business.

We talk about that today with our call-in guest, Silvia. 

It’s all happening today on freelance to founder. Here we go.

This episode was originally aired on May 5, 2022.

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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.

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On today’s show, can you grow without embracing hustle culture? 

That’s just part of what we talk about with return guest: Travis Boyco.

A few months ago, Travis was trying to decide if he could actually quit his job and take his business full-time.

Now, he’s back, freelancing full-time and hitting us with some of his biggest learnings from going full-time, plus questions he’s run into since.

It’s a fun episode today, and it’s all here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go.

(This episode was originally aired on November 11, 2023).

Mentioned in this episode:

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
• It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
• Rework
• Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business

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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.

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On today’s show, which comes first: hiring to free up time to land big clients or landing big clients to pay for hiring. 

It’s a chicken and egg situation that our guest Zach has been stuck on.

We do our best to answer that question, plus a few others he has, including how to combine two completely different offerings into one killer monthly recurring offer.

It’s all in this episode of ‘Freelance to Founder’—here we go.

(This episode was originally aired on October 26, 2023).

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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.

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On today’s show, we talk with Mannat, a student calling from India, with questions about her freelance business.

Mannat is a typographer—she works with lettering and fonts.

But every time Mannat posts her work on social media, she gets packaging design clients and others who don’t match her target audience.

This leaves Mannat asking, “what exactly should I be posting on social media to attract my ideal client?"

We walk her through a few key social media strategies that’ll also help you build your online presence and attract the right clients on social media.

(This episode originally aired May 20, 2021)

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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.

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