Freelance to Founder

Today's question comes from Laura Bean. Laura submitted a question at freelance to founder.com/ask. And I love this question because it's been on my mind lately. Clay and I talked before we hit record about this AI and artificial intelligence and how it impacts our freelancer jobs.

She said, "The recent launch of chat GPT and other AI advances have led me to question how I future-proof my business." So just for context, she's a copywriter. And I think I think writers are mainly concerned right now, but I digress. She says, "How do I future-proof my business in a world where I am in a profession that AI could completely take over? I don't think it's there yet. But it means significant changes to my industry. I'm sure I'm not the only copywriter with concerns. However, despite concerns, I also want to learn how to embrace this technology. Have you any thoughts about how you future proof of service-based business potentially competing with AI, or how we as copywriters integrate AI into our services?"

This episode was originally aired on February 21, 2023.

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On today’s episode: how do people react when you give them your elevator pitch—you know, that 30-second pitch about what you do as a freelancer or agency? Is it with a “yawn” or a “YES”?

In today’s episode, we coach Miljan through some improvements he can make to perfect his pitch.

Sometimes, we’re just too close to our own work to realize that our jargon-heavy pitch explains too much about the “how” and not enough about the “why”—or the result our clients need.

This episode is fire. One of my personal favorites to date.

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Today's question comes from Laura Atwood Dueker, from our Mastermind Group on Facebook. You can join here.

Laura says, "I've been freelancing for a long time and normally send my design files to my clients via email. However, I have a lot of repeat clients, and I would love to set up a file infrastructure so they can always access their files without them having to ask me for them. My website is on WordPress, so bonus if it integrates with WordPress."

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On today’s show: are you stealing from future you?

See, there are two ways to build a freelance business: focusing on revenue right now or on future revenue.

And while it’s hard to see past the “right now” revenue, it can be critical when it comes to growing your business.

That’s where we find our guest Angela. Some weeks she’s so busy working on client deliverables she forgets to work on her actual business.

It’s the classic tale of quitting your job to create another job for yourself.

So Clay and I coach her through a few things, including managing her time more efficiently and staying accountable to the schedule and tasks she sets for herself.

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Today's question comes from an anonymous poster at our Facebook Mastermind Group. She has done some design work for a company, and due to her pregnancy, she couldn't bill her client on time.

Since some time has passed, the client seems to be trying to avoid paying the invoice. Can they really do that?

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On today’s show: what if you’re burned out? Is there a cure?

Our guest Dan finds himself working too many hours and feeling the pressure of being the sole income provider in his home.

Being parent entrepreneurs ourselves, Clay and I help Dan see how he can simplify his work life—making more money while working fewer hours and finding more balance in his life.

If you’ve ever felt burned out while barely making ends meet, this episode is for you.

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Today's question comes from Laura Bean. Laura submitted a question at freelance to founder.com/ask. And I love this question because it's been on my mind lately. Clay and I talked before we hit record about this AI and artificial intelligence and how it impacts our freelancer jobs.

She said, "The recent launch of chat GPT and other AI advances have led me to question how I future-proof my business." So just for context, she's a copywriter. And I think I think writers are mainly concerned right now, but I digress. She says, "How do I future-proof my business in a world where I am in a profession that AI could completely take over? I don't think it's there yet. But it means significant changes to my industry. I'm sure I'm not the only copywriter with concerns. However, despite concerns, I also want to learn how to embrace this technology. Have you any thoughts about how you future proof of service-based business potentially competing with AI, or how we as copywriters integrate AI into our services?"

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On today’s show: Can you clearly explain your value to potential clients in 10 seconds or less?

It’s not easy to do. And while today’s guest Joshua was technically able to do it, the more we spoke with him, the more we weren’t sure exactly what he offered his clients.

And this can be a significant problem. Particularly if, like Joshua, you’re trying to release a new product to a new audience in a new city. In this conversation, we advise Joshua on clarity, selling, and building a brand within his community.

Let's dive in!

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Today's case comes from Tristan Brewer.

Tristan is involved in many things, including going on the road as a performer and Upwork gigs.

Tristan feels he can add value to his clients, but to make freelancing worth it and still be able to follow his other passions, he needs to raise his rates.

Should he do it not to leave money on the table?

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On today’s show - Have you ever found yourself asking: "Can I really make this work?"

I’m joined by Travis today, who has a successful side hustle and a full-time job he loves.

But Travis has questions like “should I ever consider quitting his job and taking the business full time?"

“What should I know about business to grow his company?”

And “what kind of safety net might I need if I DO take the business full time?"

We chat through these questions and lots more to help Travis move up the Freelance to Founder scale and build the business he wants. Join us now!

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Today's question comes from Dan Gilbert.

How can I take that jump from zero employees to one employee?

He said, "the last five years, I've made the same amount of revenue per year, and I've decided I want to change that. Between production work, selling, marketing, and accounting. I have a lot going on, but I don't make enough to hire someone yet." And so then he asks the question, "How can I take the jump from zero employees to one? Should I hire contractors instead? So I can focus more on selling and less on doing production work?

We'll have some awesome things to share with Dan here!

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On today’s show: we’re visited by a former coaching call guest: Sarah Kleist.

It’s been about nine months since Sarah was on the show, and she’s been hustling to grow her business!

In this off-the-cuff episode, we talk with Sarah about her changes, allowing her to make more money and work fewer hours—including her very-intriguing “website in a day” offer.

Sarah is the perfect example of what you can accomplish with some direction and focus in a short amount of time. So if you’re ready to be inspired by a true success story, stay tuned.

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Robert shared this question in our Millo Mastermind Group.

It's a free Facebook group, and it has like 11k freelancers in it. And we love bouncing questions back and forth with each other and learning from one another.

Robert asks, "Can you share your path on how you started freelancing and what you focused on to build up your skills and confidence?"

Join my special guest Adam and me as we do our best to answer Robert's question.

This episode originally aired on November 1st, 2022.

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On today’s show: how many services do you offer to clients?

Some coaches might say you should offer as many services as possible—hiring sub-contractors to complete any work you aren’t an expert at.

That’s where today’s guest, Dan, finds himself: sorting through hundreds of Upwork applications to find sub-contractors to grow his business.

There’s just one problem: he’s burning out. All the time he spends on hiring is time he doesn’t spend on client work. 

And think about this: how can Dan passionately sell a service if he doesn’t know much about it?

So, in today’s episode, we take a step back, identify Dan’s strengths, and help develop a plan for scaling up in his area of expertise.

That’s the power of specializing. Join us for the full details!

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Our interview with Adam Palmer, author of the book “Upwork Changed My Life”

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On today's show, Dwaynia calls in with a question: How can I introduce a retainer option to people who inquire about services?

This episode originally aired on March 29, 2022.

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On today’s show: what if you could turn your laptop into an ATM—basically printing money whenever you need it from anywhere in the world?

Well, that’s how today’s guest felt when he first discovered freelancing. And you can feel that way too.

Adam Palmer is the author of the book “Upwork Changed My Life,” and in today’s episode, he shares with us some of his best advice for getting started and thriving on Upwork.

Adam started freelancing one weekend on Upwork and now runs a 50-person agency making more money than he could have ever imagined. 

Stick around to hear more from Adam, along with advice from Clay and me too. 

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Today's question comes from Travis Hostetter. He says, "I'm only a month into freelancing. I've just made $95 with another $500 on the way. The flexibility I have with my time is amazing. But losing a strong W-2 income has been hard. I'm in a position financially where I can be patient, but there are also operating opportunities to earn significant income as an employee. What are some of the biggest pros or positives of being a 1099 freelancer. How can being a 1099 outweigh the W-2 when the taxes are so high?"

He's basically struggling to decide if really this freelancing thing is worth it when there's so many higher-paying opportunities out there.

Today I'm joined by my friend, Adam Wright, and we're ready to answer.

This episode aired originally on November 15, 2022.

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On today’s show: have you ever felt overwhelmed with so many marketing options?

First, there’s picking the right target client. Then there’s understanding the pain points of your client. Then there’s deciding what to actually sell to your client that solves their pain. Add to that all the possible marketing channels: social, organic, search, paid, and on and on.

It’s no wonder today’s guest, Ben, asked for a little help in nailing down his marketing for 2023. 

If you’d like help too, stay tuned because we’re going be giving our best advice.

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In today's SHORT, Chris calls in with another question: How do I build a marketing plan that is impressive to big-brand clients?

This episode aired originally on April 12, 2022.

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Today we have a coaching call with Joseph, a digital nomad working in Mexico. Joseph is building his Wordpress development company on the side of his day job with dreams of becoming a full-time entrepreneur.

But there’s one major thing standing in Joseph’s way. As you’ll hear him explain during the show, Joseph is charging what he calls “employee” prices which just doesn’t give him enough cashflow to scale.

Clay and I are up to the challenge as we spend the full second half of the episode tackling the question: how to do I raise my prices?

Here’s a hint: it’s all about demand and value. If you don’t have those dialed in, you’ll never be able to raise your prices.

If you’ve wanted to raise your rates for a long time, but were unsure how to do it, then this episode is for you.

This episode aired originally on June 14, 2022.

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In today's SHORT, Preston asks Clay for advice in regards to a new business opportunity, that while enticing, would require Preston and his wife to make a leap into an unknown industry.

Join us to learn more about the deal that Preston is considering and also how you can approach big leaps in your own business.

This episode aired originally on June 14, 2022.

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Today, you'll hear the story of Krista Stryker, founder of 12 Minute Athlete. Krista is living a comfortable life. She's married, lives in Los Angeles, California. She’s got her own fitness app, an incredible YouTube channel. Blogs for days on healthy living and activities featuring High Intensity Interval Training (HTIT). Life is good.

Her business is doing well into the six figures and she's recently added numerous contributors to 12 Minute Athlete in a variety of capacities. But it wasn't always this way.

After college she got married, she moved overseas, where Krista dabbled in writing and took a lot at teaching English to the Dutch...who, unfortunately, she discovered and you may already know...already speak English quite well, thank you very much. Things just weren't panning out. Meanwhile, she wasn't particularly happy with her health either.

In this episode, you're going to hear about the Aha moment that turned things around and transformed her into a founder. You're going to hear how she went from personal trainer to app developer, to online course builder. You're going to hear how she struggles with what content to give away vs. what content she should charge for. And you're going to hear her future vision for 12 Minute Athlete, and how what you see on the home page and in other content will change.

This episode aired originally on May 17, 2022.

Tools/Resources in this episode:

- Chris Guillebeau’s “The $100 Startup”

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You're listening to our brand-new Freelance to Founder SHORTS, 5-10 minute episodes answering one (or two) questions from listeners like you.

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Today's SHORT was a surprise. I usually read these to Clay beforehand, but I totally blindsided him with this one. It came from our Mastermind Group. It's free Facebook group, with 12,000 of us in there. It's a blast, and we learn a ton from each other. This person submitted their question anonymously, so that's exciting. They said, "have you guys tried coming back as a different brand?".

For me, the question is, "have you ever tried to rebrand your business?" Or "should you ever rebrand your business?" Let's do our best to reply!

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On today’s show: we all know client referrals can be a great way to grow your business. In fact, most service businesses still identify word of mouth marketing as their #1 source for new clients. But if you never know when that next referral is coming, it can be a bit nerve-racking.

Today’s guest, Erik Jensen, shares how to find and leverage high quality referral partners for your business. Referral partners who can send you consistent leads on a predictable basis.

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You're listening to our brand-new Freelance to Founder SHORTS, 5-10 minute episodes answering one (or two) questions from listeners like you.

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

In today's SHORT, Brittany says, "I'm a freelance designer and a marketer located in New York. My question is, how do you keep clients engaged once they've signed on? I have a few clients that have signed up for monthly marketing support, etc, but the problem is, I can't get anything out of them. I need content and updates. I've tried emails, I've tried setting up monthly check in meetings, but nothing seems to really work. And because of this, I feel I'm failing them. They're paying their bills. But at the end of the day, I don't feel good about it, because my results aren't what they could be. I would love any advice."

We've chatted about this in a full length episode previously, but it's been a while. We've probably learned something since then. So, we'll do our best to answer Brittany's question.

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