This podcast discusses the inefficiency of proposals and explores a more efficient way of pitching services to new clients. They cover topics such as setting up an LLC, generating recurring revenue for freelancers, creating a tiered system for product offerings, and the importance of focusing on the offer and closing deals. They also touch on pricing strategies for startups and pursuing your passion in your business.

Topics covered include the disadvantages of charging by the hour, understanding value and pricing in freelancing, and the perception of value-based pricing and sales tactics in the industry.

Exploring the concept of charging clients hourly and its effectiveness, gaining clients through the one-to-mini strategy, making connections and expanding business goals, the issue of hourly rates and tracking time, and the debate between hourly billing vs. fixed pricing for freelancers.

Noah Tetzner shares his struggle with a high-paying client who treats him like a therapist, discussing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health. They explore the expectations freelancers have for clients based on payment, the difference between high maintenance and paying for access, and the power of clear communication in resolving issues. Honest conversations and clear communication are highlighted as essential tools for problem-solving.

The hosts discuss the timing for a freelance company to start calling themselves an agency, the challenges of finding clients and pricing software development projects, transitioning from freelancer to agency, the potential benefits of social media for the business, the importance of messaging in marketing, and identifying problems and building software solutions.

Can you sell a freelance business? The podcast discusses the possibility of selling a freelance business while maintaining its charm. They explore the factors that determine the saleability of a freelance business and the importance of monthly recurring revenue. They also discuss the factors that make a company attractive to buyers and the importance of establishing systems in a freelance business.

The podcast discusses the importance of effective messaging for freelancers to attract new clients. They have a casual conversation and introduce Tiana from TA Consulting. The speakers emphasize the significance of project management and communication for artists. They discuss the power of brand messaging and the demand for project management in the creative industry. Different strategies for pricing freelance services are explored. The podcast ends with contact information and closing remarks.

The podcast debates whether freelancers need a college degree, discussing the importance of self-learning, the potential benefits of formal education, and the relevance of degrees in various fields. Personal experiences are shared, emphasizing the importance of making the right decision when it comes to education.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of being a control freak with freelance social media manager and online educator, Silvia. They delve into topics such as delegation, managing time and prioritizing projects, revenue breakdown, and the struggle with letting go. The chapter also includes sponsored ads for Greenlight, LinkedIn Jobs, and obtaining a dot bio domain from pork bun.

The hosts discuss whether it is advisable to pay subcontractors by the hour, exploring various methods for determining freelance pricing and suggesting negotiating a flat fee per project. They also discuss the importance of marketing oneself online as a freelancer and highlight a lead generation tool called Solid Gigs. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of pricing freelancer services based on the cost of subcontracting the work and allowing for future growth and flexibility in adjusting rates.