

Freelance to Founder
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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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Aug 14, 2025 • 48min
Trapped
On today’s show: do you ever feel trapped by the decisions you make in your business?
Our guest Morgan loves to write. But, early on, she took on quite a few social media clients.
Then, those clients referred more clients. And suddenly, most of her client work is focused on social media marketing — not writing.
So what do you do when your former choices have boxed you into a future you don’t necessarily want?
It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…
This episode was originally aired on December 14, 2023.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 22min
[Q&A] Cost of Starting an Agency?
On today’s Q&A episode, let’s talk about money. Exactly how much should you save before you can start your agency?
We do our best to answer this question, and it got us wondering: What in the world are we spending all of our money on these days in our own businesses?
So, as a bonus, we break down our finances a bit more to round out the episode.
It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
This Q&A episode was originally aired on March 5, 2024.
To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 52min
When To Call Yourself an Agency
On today’s show: have you ever wondered when is the right time to start calling yourself an agency?
It can be a bit awkward early on. So Clay and I coach our call-in guest Austin through the right timing. Austin has many other questions as he grows his 6-month-old business. Thanks for joining us.
This episode was originally aired on July 13, 2023.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 16min
[Q&A] How Do I Get US Clients?
In today's Q&A episode, Travis writes about a problem: a few years ago, he moved from Australia to the U.S. to grow his video business.
While things went well at first, work has really slowed down, and he's wondering if there's something about the U.S. market he's completely missing.
Clay and I have never lived "down under," but we have a few things to consider for anyone looking to break into the US market.
It's all on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…
This episode was originally aired on February 27th, 2024.
To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 4min
Why Your Messaging is Everything
On today’s show, your messaging matters.
And when it comes to getting new clients, it probably matters more than anything else.
So then, why do so many of us miss the mark when explaining our business to potential clients?
It’s something we tackle on today’s episode with call-in guest Tianna. It’s happening right here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on November 16, 2023.
PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 57min
[Q&A] Is GoHighLevel Worth the Hype?
On today’s show, we’ve got the longest Q&A episode we’ve ever published—coming in at a whopping 50 minutes plus.
Why so long? Well, I asked Clay a question that really got him riled up.
It has to do with his experience using the software GoHighLevel—which has exploded in popularity lately.
But Clay’s experience was anything but ideal. You’ll see what I mean in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on October 24, 2023.
To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 39min
Control Freak? Do This
On today’s show: are you a bit of a control freak?
To be honest, most freelancers and entrepreneurs we meet are.
But if you never hand off smaller tasks, you never free yourself up to be a founder in your own business.
We talk about that today with our call-in guest, Silvia.
It’s all happening today on freelance to founder. Here we go.
This episode was originally aired on May 5, 2022.
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.
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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.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 15min
[Q&A] Upcharge a Client for Subcontracting?
On today’s show: if you work with a sub-contractor, something we highly recommend—how much extra should you charge your client? And do they have to sign two different contracts?
That’s what Kiki asks us in this Q&A episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…
This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022.
To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 58min
Anti-Hustle Culture
On today’s show, can you grow without embracing hustle culture?
That’s just part of what we talk about with return guest: Travis Boyco.
A few months ago, Travis was trying to decide if he could actually quit his job and take his business full-time.
Now, he’s back, freelancing full-time and hitting us with some of his biggest learnings from going full-time, plus questions he’s run into since.
It’s a fun episode today, and it’s all here on Freelance to Founder. Here we go.
(This episode was originally aired on November 11, 2023).
PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question.
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Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
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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:
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Jul 15, 2025 • 14min
[Q&A] Lost Your Passion?
In today's Q&A, Rachel Stoneking, from our free Facebook Mastermind Group asked how she could get the passion for her business back. She shares her personal feelings of anxiety and disappointment after losing clients with COVID-19 and getting burned out with everything around it. "How do you overcome these negative feelings and connect back with the passion for your business?"
We'll learn a lot from this difficult BUT important question.
This episode was originally aired on June 21, 2022.
To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
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