6 Figure Creative Brian Hood

Ever felt trapped in the feast-or-famine cycle as a freelancer? I've been there, and it's brutal. But what if I told you there's a way out?
I just got back from Alex Hormozi’s amazing workshop in Vegas. Spending two days at Acquisition.com HQ with Alex, Leila, and their leadership team was nothing short of eye-opening.
Surrounded by business owners of all types, from an 18-year-old with a $250K landscaping business to people bringing in $10M+, I soaked in anything and everything that's working in business today.
My big takeaway?
Hormozi and his team harped on one core principle – finding and fixing the root cause of business bottlenecks.
And for 95% of freelancers, this boils down to one thing... lead generation.
In our latest podcast episode, I break down Hormozi's method that helped scale businesses to millions.
Don't let the feast-or-famine cycle continue for the rest of your life. Learn how to generate a steady stream of leads so you get to take control of your income.
In this episode you’ll discover:

What I learned from the Hormozi's retreat

Why it's important to find and eliminate bottlenecks in your business

The things holding your business back

Using paid ads for your business

Testing ads the way the Hormozi's do

Why this is all worth the effort

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/312

I'm super excited to share this with you today because this is the stuff that really moves the needle in your business.
This is how you can charge more without losing clients or getting rejected.
This is how you make your clients SO happy that they refer all their friends to you.
This is how you become more attractive to your "dream clients".
And this framework comes from a business owner earning over $100,000,000 per year... so you know this stuff works.
Today's episode breaks down the 4 BEST ways to become more valuable, and if you get this right, you'll completely transform how you show up to clients.
99% of the freelancers I know neglect all 4 of these areas to their own detriment. As a result, they're losing gigs to their competitors, they get constant pushback on pricing, and they're not generating nearly enough referrals to keep their calendars full.
In this episode you’ll discover:

Focusing on the end goal, not the short term

The value exchange

The importance of social proof and perceived likelihood of achievement

How to close bigger deals

How time delay affects pricing and client acquisition

The expert wins: why experts get the job 9 times out of 10

Why adding friction is a recipe for losing clients

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/311

Ever had a $20k month followed by a $1,200 month? Freelancing can be a wild ride. Even with solid client acquisition, those feast-or-famine cycles can stress anyone out.
In our latest podcast episode, we're diving into something called dynamic budgeting.
This is the secret to turning chaos into consistency.
This is what creates a financial buffer in your business.
This is what gives you the breathing room to say no to bad projects and yes to those projects you love.
Listen now to learn:

How to create a realistic budget as a freelancer

The best tools for tracking expenses without the headache.

Strategies to build an "oh sh*t" fund

No more financial roller coasters. Let’s make freelancing sustainable and stress-free.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/310

Ready for some tough love? This week's episode of the Six Figure Creative Podcast is a wake-up call for freelancers stuck in "survival mode".
Here's the big question... are you letting your emotions run your business? If the answer is yes, it’s time to change that.
In this episode, I break down:

The 12 things you can't ignore to build a thriving freelance business.

The brutal truth about why most freelancers fail.

A powerful mindset shift to turn your business struggles into triumphs.

Stop letting feast-or-famine cycles dictate your life. It's time to build a sustainable, fulfilling freelance business that doesn't crumble at the first sign of trouble.
🎧 Listen to Episode 309 Now
In this episode you’ll discover:

Why emotions are ruining our businesses

How running a business adds tasks to your plate

The 12 roles and responsibilities of any business owner

Why Brian almost passed out during his first gym session

Your choices if you can't go back to a day job

Getting a personal trainer for your business

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/309

For two grueling years in my early 20s, I poured my heart into a day job at Gamestop, never missing a day and always showing up on time.
Despite the love from regulars and kudos from my boss, my financial reward after all that hustle? A laughable jump from $5.15/hr to $5.50/hr. That's right, a whole $0.35/hr raise after two years.
Sound painfully familiar? Unfortunately, many of us have been undervalued at some point, struggling to secure that well-deserved raise.
But here's the flip side... when you're self-employed, you call the shots on your "salary".
No more waiting years for a significant raise - freelancers can see substantial income increases in a matter of weeks or months if you play your cards right.
Ready to find out how? Check out this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast for a super-tactical and engaging session where we explore four actionable steps to give yourself a raise this year.

In this episode you’ll discover:

How to "get a raise" as a freelancer

The limits on our businesses as freelancers

Overcoming the constraints on your business

Keeping your clients happy - and tracking repeat clients

Eliminating a constraint to give yourself a pay bump

Why whales are a risk to your business

Improving your skills, beliefs, and character traits

Finding the answers to your roadblocks

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/308

For freelancers, subscription pricing is like finding the holy grail. It changes the feast & famine nature of project-based work into a steady, reliable income stream.
Last week, we kicked off this conversation, exploring how freelancers could shift from one-time gigs to recurring revenue models. The topic struck a chord, leading to an influx of interest and discussions.
This week we’re going deeper into why this approach is also notoriously challenging for freelancers, and what you can do to have the best shot of making it work.
Without knowing what you're doing, you might try to move to recurring packages only to find yourself overworked and underpaid.
On top of that, clients are often hesitant to commit to recurring packages, fearing long-term commitments when they're used to paying for specific, one-off tasks.
While the transition might be difficult, the payoff is absolutely worth it. Check out this week's podcast where I dive into 7 Pricing Strategies For Recurring Subscription Freelance Clients.
In this episode you’ll discover:

Why subscription packages are the holy grail for freelancers

The advantages of value-based pricing

Understanding that value isn't always financial

Monthly pricing options to protect yourself

Creating bundles for your pricing

When (and how) to charge an onboarding fee

Price increases over time

Should you have a contract or not?

How to offer incentives for clients to sign up for a subscription

Safeguarding yourself from becoming overworked

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/307