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. Today's question comes from our Facebook Mastermind Group (it's completely free. Join +11,000 freelancers and agency builders helping each other). Jay opened a discussion there that made us come up with the following question: When a client asks you, "Ca...
Aug 23, 2022•17 min
On today’s show, we talk with Karl who’s holding on tight while his writing business is growing fast. After writing for a few highly technical development blogs, Karl’s business exploded and he now works with 50 writers to deliver articles for his clients. And while Karl is crushing it by some standards (his writing business has quadrupled since January), he’s naturally feeling like a bottleneck in his fast-expanding business. Clay and I have a fiery chat with Karl where we uncover what has done...
Aug 18, 2022•55 min•Season 17Ep. 2
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. Today's question comes from our Facebook Mastermind Group (it's completely free. Join +11,000 freelancers and agency builders helping each other). Robert posted there, "Has anyone found or utilized a virtual assistant to handle communications with client...
Aug 16, 2022•14 min
This is our mega-productivity episode. It’s nearly an hour of our best tips, tricks, tools, and advice for getting more done and making more money with less time and effort. That’s the dream right: keep growing your business without working yourself to death. And in today’s show, that’s exactly what you’ll get! (This episode originally aired Dec 2021) PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 17Ep. 1
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, we’ll cover 4 powerful ways you can build passive income into your freelance business. Passive income is the holy grail of any business. And the reason why is pretty obvious. Who doesn’t want to make money on autopilot instead of clocki...
Aug 09, 2022•12 min
On today’s show: how can you delegate without upsetting clients or sacrificing quality? It’s a problem today’s guest Michael is facing in his young freelance business. He’s been working for himself for a while, but can’t seem to solve the delegation piece. So, with a little role playing, Clay and I help Michael see exactly what he should say to clients about his need to delegate and grow. PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a questio...
Aug 04, 2022•54 min•Season 16Ep. 10
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 this SHORT: Have you ever sent the wrong amount on an invoice? Laura has. And she’s not sure exactly what to do next. We’ve got her covered with some great advice. Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Epi...
Aug 02, 2022•17 min
On today’s show, we chat with Carey from PodcastFastTrack.com where his business has taken off over the years. Carey is a bit further along in life than many of our guests and is contemplating retirement. But instead of just selling his business, he wonders: can he just hire the right people to keep the business running smoothly and send him a paycheck each month? The answer is “yes” and by the end of the show, Carey admits he wished he’d considered this question much earlier in his career. PS: ...
Jul 28, 2022•58 min•Season 16Ep. 9
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. On today's show, our friend Chris calls in with a question: when's the right time to hire a project manager and how can I do it without killing our creativity? Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Episode Sp...
Jul 26, 2022•15 min
On today’s episode, Clay and I dive deep into one question: should you get a business loan to grow your freelance business or agency? I’ve never taken out a loan for my business. And Clay recently decided to. So we go back and forth answering questions like: When’s the right time to get a loan? Should you ever go into debt in business? What are some reasons you might want a loan? And more PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a questio...
Jul 21, 2022•55 min•Season 16Ep. 8
On today’s episode, we have a coaching call with Eva—a branding expert from Portugal. Eva has gained some nice traction on Instagram and delivers her clients a highly customized service when it comes to her entire on-boarding process. But her attention to detail and propensity for perfectionism could lead to burnout as she tries to scale. So today, we explore how to scale your business without losing your personal connection with clients and your flare for perfectionism. PS: Get featured in an u...
Jul 14, 2022•55 min•Season 16Ep. 7
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. Today's question comes from our Free Mastermind Group on Facebook. Kevin asks this question, "Two years ago, I did a rebrand for an old work colleague and his company. It went down well and was well received. Yesterday, their Marketing Manager got in tou...
Jul 12, 2022•17 min
On today’s show, our guest Nouman slams us with more questions than any guest before and we do our best to deliver some good answers. Nouman has quickly grown his agency from 3 partners to over 20 employees in just a couple years. But most of Nouman’s clients still come from Upwork or Fiverr and he’s unsure how to break into more legitimate, bigger clients—particularly in countries where cultures are so different. We talk about how to hire the right people, how to overcome cultural barriers, whe...
Jul 07, 2022•51 min•Season 16Ep. 6
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. 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...
Jul 05, 2022•14 min
On today’s show: are you leaving money and clients on the table? If you’re not tapping into the gold-mine we’re going to talk about on today’s show, then you’re probably missing out. It’s one of the best-kept secrets to blowing up your lead pipeline with new clients and tons of high-paying projects. PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. About our guest: Alexander Lewis is a SaaS copywriter and executive ghostwriter in Austi...
Jun 30, 2022•52 min•Season 16Ep. 5
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. Today's question comes from our FREE Mastermind Group on Facebook. Anne asks, "I've been working with a client for several years, and it's been an excellent relationship. However, the spouse is now interfering with the design of printed marketing materia...
Jun 28, 2022•15 min
Today we’re joined by Chad who’s working on building his agency in Utah, USA. Chad works with clients all over the world. They hire him because they like and trust him. But what’s a freelancer to do when it’s time to pass the client trust along to your team? That’s the question we answer together on today’s episode: how can I get my clients to trust my team. Building trust in your team can help take some work off your shoulders and free you up to continue growing your business. But transferring ...
Jun 23, 2022•55 min•Season 16Ep. 4
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, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get a passion for her business back. She shares her personal feeling of anxiety and disappointment after losing clients with COVID-19 and getting burned out w...
Jun 21, 2022•17 min
On today’s show: is scaling your business really worth it? It’s a question that makes you think. I mean, if you’re making pretty good money working as a solopreneur, what are the advantages to growing your business? And do those advantages outweigh the headache and stress of hiring, training, and paying people on your team? It’s a question we’ve never tackled before, but our guest Sarah poses toward the end of the episode. Also on this call: How to narrow down your many business interests How to...
Jun 16, 2022•54 min•Season 16Ep. 3
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, 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...
Jun 14, 2022•18 min
On today’s show: How can you confidently delegate to your team, knowing things will actually get done the right way? It’s a tough question. That’s because, as a solopreneur it can be easy to want to do everything yourself. But soon you’ll find that mentality burns you out and holds back your business. Instead, listen to our conversation with Peter, where we share our best advice for setting up systems and processes to make delegating a breeze. PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visi...
Jun 09, 2022•50 min•Season 16Ep. 2
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, we'll answer a question that comes from our YouTube channel. Lupin says, "We understand the riches are in the niches however, many of us have multiple skills and feel it is wasted when it comes to niching down. How can I capitalize from...
Jun 07, 2022•13 min
Have you ever thought: “if I can just get the attention of more people, I could close more clients and grow my business” That’s where we find today’s guest, Jay. He’s a web developer and SEO expert in Kentucky USA. And Jay’s only been freelancing for a few months. He’s off to a great start having already closed a half-dozen monthly recurring clients. Jay’s biggest question is how to get more volume. Or more awareness. So, of course, as marketing geeks Clay and I jump in with some of our best adv...
Jun 02, 2022•54 min•Season 16Ep. 1
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, we'll answer a question that comes from our Facebook group. Haley says, "I'm looking for advice on selling my files to a client that I've decided to stop working with. How would you go about pricing this for the client?" Click play NOW ...
May 31, 2022•11 min
On today’s show, Clay and I are on our own to discuss something we’ve seen a lot of freelancers and agency builders struggle with. The question…? When selling your services which is better: focusing on deliverables or results? After a quick discussion, the answer we come up with might surprise you. It turns out there’s an even deeper issue that has to be addressed if you want to be successful. We’ll share all the details here, so don't miss out! PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just vi...
May 26, 2022•41 min•Season 15Ep. 10
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, I want to answer one of the most common questions we get in our Facebook group. Multiple times a week, we have freelancers ask about pricing. What should I charge for a specific service? How much should I charge to send files? Am I char...
May 24, 2022•13 min
Have you ever wondered if you’re doing too much in your business? For those of us who are multi-talented, it can be hard to know when to stop doing everything in our business. That’s just one question we tackle with today’s guest, Grant. As he explains it, one of his biggest problems is he has the ability to do all kinds of things—from writing, to design, to founding businesses. But there must be a point at which doing everything yourself is not the best option. So how do you identify that momen...
May 19, 2022•50 min•Season 15Ep. 9
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. Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook. Maja asks: "What are your best tips for writing proposals as a freelancer?" Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com Support our Episode Sponsors: Sendinblu...
May 17, 2022•18 min
On today’s show: maybe you’ve heard expert advice saying you should hire a VA—a virtual assistant. You might have even heard that advice from us, on this show. But what exactly should you hire a VA for? And is hiring a VA really worth the money? Those are two questions we explore on our coaching call with Ben Marcoux who lives in Rhode Island, USA. Ben found himself wondering why in the world he would want to hire a VA in the first place. Then, after taking the leap, he wishes he had done it yea...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 8
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. 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! Listen to our full-le...
May 10, 2022•12 min
