Unbreakable Business The freelancer’s guide to a sustainable and scalable business with Jamie Brindle
Oct 1, 2025
Jamie Brindle, a freelancing educator and founder, reveals how to redefine freelancing into a scalable business model through his concept of 'entrelancer.' He emphasizes the importance of building products in public and why effective communication often trumps technical skills in client acquisition. Jamie shares valuable insights on social media strategies for freelancers and discusses the transformative potential of AI in enhancing productivity. Discover the key opportunities freelancers are missing to elevate their businesses beyond mere survival.
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Freelancing Became Permissionless Entrepreneurship
- Freelancing has evolved into an entrepreneurial pathway where people use client work to fund scalable businesses.
- Jamie calls this new model the 'Entrelancer' and expects freelancers to form the majority workforce.
The $8,000 Email That Changed Everything
- Jamie realized he was an entrelancer when he subcontracted an animation and earned $8,000 by sending an email.
- That moment taught him to replicate the model by hiring subcontractors and focusing on lead generation.
Quit What You Hate And Reverse Engineer Offers
- If you feel trapped in your business, identify what you dislike and stop doing it.
- Reverse-engineer a new offer from a painful, costly problem and let that be your North Star.