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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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    • 4.8 • 11 Ratings

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.

    Good Idea? Freelancing as a Family...

    Good Idea? Freelancing as a Family...

    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.

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

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    • 58 min
    [Q&A] Can You Sell a Freelance Business?

    [Q&A] Can You Sell a Freelance Business?

    On today’s Q&A episode - Nafeesa is wondering if there’s any way to keep the small, solo charm of her freelance business while also planning for an eventual exit.
    The real question: can you actually sell a freelance business?
    We’ve got the answer on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
    This episode was originally aired on November 21, 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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    • 17 min
    Can You Ever Step Away?

    Can You Ever Step Away?

    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.

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

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors

    Get your own on-air coaching call
    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.
    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:
    If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review.
    More Recommended Listening:
    This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter.
    We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements.
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    • 51 min
    [Q&A] Free Money [Part 2]

    [Q&A] Free Money [Part 2]

    I am joined by special guest co-host Austin Church on today's show.
    He is a very talented freelancer and the author of the new book, Free Money.
    It's all about growing your revenue as a freelancer, and we talked today about calculating your survival rate. That's the rate you need to stay in business as a freelancer. What's the minimum amount you need to make to stay in business? So, if you've wondered how to calculate that rate best, stay tuned for today's Q&A episode with Austin Church and me, Preston Lee. Here we go.


    Learn more about Austin's new book, Free Money.

    Sign up for Austin's free workshop, "Genius 5-minute freelancing hacks"


    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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    • 27 min
    Too Busy to Grow?

    Too Busy to Grow?

    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.

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

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors

    Get your own on-air coaching call
    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.
    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:
    If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review.
    More Recommended Listening:
    This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter.
    We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 hr 1 min
    [Q&A] Do Freelancers Need College?

    [Q&A] Do Freelancers Need College?

    On today’s Q&A Episode:
    Do you really need to go to college in order to be a successful freelancer?
    Listener Evan writes in to ask if he should invest in a master’s degree or skip the extra college. 
    And we’ve got our best answers on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go!
    This episode was originally aired on November 14, 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

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
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    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Rehana_M ,

Great advice

Clay and Preston are both very experienced in this field so understand what to avoid and what to embrace. They make the podcast entertaining and lighthearted so it’s always a good listen and full of practical advice.

Mungo, RB ,

Very helpful podcast

I found this podcast very useful when i was a listener, then i became a guest on it! Preston had a really great balance of friendliness and professionalism. He is passionate about helping people in their businesses and it shows. For me, a person who is not particularly business-minded, it's a really rare and wonderful thing to be able to meet someone like Preston and receive their advice, for free no-less! The experience of being on the podcast also acted as a sounding board for my own thoughts surrounding my business, and just discussing it really helped me to develop a clearer picture in my own mind of where I'm at and what I want. This was further compounded by the responses and suggestions I was given. I'm very pleased to have been a part of the podcast. Thank you Freelance to Founder!

The Real Green ,

Every episode is an inspiration

The Millo team have put together a great podcast here. I've taken something away from every episode. They ask the right questions to get the best information from the guests so that we get to hear what it takes to build a successful business. Well done guys!!

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