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You've never heard a podcast like Freelance to Founder: a unique call-in show featuring coaching sessions with real-life freelancers trying to grow their business and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. Co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own. Binge the SHORTS, dive deep with the sessions, or even join in yourself and take the next step on your journey from ... Freelance to Founder. New shows twice a week.
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[SHORT] Can I Ask For More Money?
Today's question comes from Mel in our Facebook Mastermind Group. You can join here.
Mel says, "I've worked freelance for the same company for three years. The company is growing, but the boss doesn't do salaried positions. My workload is increasing, so we need another person to assist me part-time, and I'll supervise them. So, would I be justified in asking for more money?"
I think it's an interesting question for Mel, and today I will answer it with a very special co-host: Christine Olivas from Co-Conspirators Agency.
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 Episode Sponsors:
Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place.
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs.
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
Freelance to Founder is made in partnership between Millo, Dripify, and The Podglomerate.
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Six-Figure Upwork Profile in 90 Days
On today’s show, Preston has a one-on-one conversation with freelance podcast expert Noah Tetzner who built a six-figure Upwork profile in under 90 days. Noah has studied the Upwork algorithm in order to find success quickly and together we discuss getting jobs on Upwork, achieving “Top-Rated Plus” status (and why you want it), plus how to replicate his success even if you're just getting started on Upwork.
If you’ve wondered if Upwork is worth your time—or your Upwork profile needs a boost, this is a must-listen episode for you.
This episode originally aired on August 26, 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 airing new episodes:
Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place.
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs.
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
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:
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[SHORT] Will ChatGPT Kill Freelancing?
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.
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 Episode Sponsors:
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
Freelance to Founder is made in partnership between Millo, Dripify, and The Podglomerate.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Your Pitch: from "yawn" to "YES!"
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.
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 airing new episodes:
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs.
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
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 -
[SHORT] Where Do I Store Client Files?
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 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."
Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com
Support our Episode Sponsors:
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
Freelance to Founder is made in partnership between Millo, Dripify, and The Podglomerate.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Are You Stealing From Future You?
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.
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 airing new episodes:
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs.
SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs
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
Customer Reviews
A new favorite for freelancers!
The secret is officially out: Freelancing is your way to build skills, run your own business, and give yourself the flexibility you deserve! Clay and Preston absolutely being the heat on this podcast!! Providing listeners with nuggets of information, tips, and insider advice on how to dive head-first into the world of freelancing!
Legit guidance for Freelancers looking to elevate their game
I discovered this podcast a few weeks ago and couldn’t get enough…so much so that I signed up and just finished a coaching session with Preston and Clay.
Most Freelancer podcasts feel more about the host or their already ‘famous’ (in freelance circles) guests, and often just a rehash of stuff they’ve said many times.
Not only does this podcast break through that by featuring a relative newcomer (mostly) each episode, but the hosts are witty, engaging and most importantly, empathetic to their guests.
This is the first review I’ve ever taken the time to leave on a podcast, and even had to do so on my phone since I don’t have a Mac. If you’re looking for something refreshing that’ll give you actionable insights you should give this podcast a listen.
Refreshingly Different
Freelance to Founder is THE treasure among a sea of business podcasts. The show set up is unique in that it features founder hopefuls who are in the midst of growing their businesses. The questions are real and the feedback is authentic and actionable. This is also one of the few podcasts that regularly features service providers. Preston and Clay are patient, seemingly sincere in their desire to help, and intentional in helping guests get to the root of the problem. 10/10 would recommend.
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