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Nina SharpeWebsites like Upwork are a fast way to discover new clients and land freelance work. Initially, I doubted Upwork, believing it was filled with clients...
Preston LeeGetting paid as a freelancer can be extremely rewarding or terribly frustrating depending on your situation. Maybe it’s because most schools never teach students how...
Preston LeeBecoming a freelance graphic designer is no easy task—but it’s completely worth the effort. Of course you could just stay at your desk, hating your...
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...
Kylie BurgenerPeople start freelancing for all kinds of reasons using different methods to get clients. Some use referrals, some scour freelance job sites. There are definitely...
Ahmad BenguesmiaIf you’re looking for a way to start earning some extra money, start a side business or create a full-time income, you may want to...
If you’re serious about growing your freelance business, you’re going to need the right tools. For starters, we’ve rounded up some of the best and favorite freelance business tools we’ve discovered over the last 10+ years below:
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Preston LeeHello Bonsai bills itself as an all-in-one freelancing solution for the world’s best creative freelancers (actually, their name is simply Bonsai, but their website is...
Preston LeeWhen I started freelancing, I wasted hours on manual invoicing. Then I discovered invoicing software—a game-changer for my business. Now there are countless options, making...
Burkhard BergerBuilding a virtual creative agency feels daunting, and I felt the same when I started my SEO agency. But in 2024, having your own business...
Preston LeeClient management software is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Your success hinges on client relationships, both current and potential. Fortunately, there are many software...
James RiddleA CRM (customer relationship management) tool isn’t just for big companies; it’s valuable for freelancers too. It can help you manage clients, track interactions, and...
Preston LeeAs a consultant, a CRM is essential. It tracks all client interactions, from prospects to current and former clients. The more you understand your clients,...
Preston LeeProper accounting software can elevate your freelance work from a hobby to a real business. Without it, tracking finances becomes a nightmare. Trust me, I’ve...
Joanne CamarceWhen I first started freelancing, I wasn’t very strategic with my client choices. I’d often partner with red-flag clients (or scammers), which would either result...
Clay MosleyAs an agency owner for over a decade, I rely on software and automation to streamline operations and deliver results. So when GoHighLevel emerged on...
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Preston & ClayAs a freelancer, getting to work with major brands like Nike, Spotify, and Stripe may seem like a distant dream. But Kate Mrozowski Lim has...
Preston & ClayFor subject matter experts with decades of niche experience, freelancing or consulting can be lucrative ways to capitalize on your hard-won knowledge. But it often...
Preston & ClayIf you’re trying to go from freelancer to agency, hiring outside support often sparks anxiety. Can you really trust others to deliver for your clients?...
Preston & ClayIn this episode, data scientist Aurélie shares her journey shifting beyond ad-hoc gigs into retained engagements. We explore pricing approaches that capture the immense ROI...
Preston & ClayIf 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...
Preston & ClayAs freelancers scale into agency owners and hire subcontractors, business model changes often become necessary. Our recent episode tackled a common scaling question from listener...
