Freelance to Founder

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.

Travis Boyco, a return guest who quit his job to freelance full-time, shares his biggest learnings on embracing hustle culture. Topics include making the leap to full-time business, finding motivation and setting realistic goals, exploring growth and scaling in freelancing, and implementing effective strategies on your website to convert site visitors into paying clients.

The podcast explores the worth of writing proposals as a freelancer, including the benefits of verbal communication and having a webpage with necessary information. It emphasizes the significance of clear expectations, communication, and unique value in proposals. The hosts discuss the importance of proposal structure, keeping proposals concise, and tailoring them to different audiences.

On today’s show, which comes first: hiring to free up time to land big clients or landing big clients to pay for hiring. It’s a chicken and egg situation that our guest Zach has been stuck on.We do our best to answer that question, plus a few others he has, including how to combine two completely different offerings into one killer monthly recurring offer.It’s all in this episode of ‘Freelance to Founder’—here we go.PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes: Shopify - The global commerce platform. Build your business with Shopify to sell online, offline, and everywhere in between. Fabric by Gerber Life - Life insurance, wills, and tools to organize your family’s finances. LinkedIn Talent Solutions - With access to 900M professionals and real-time data, you can find and hire the right people to grow your business and make it thrive. Babbel - Learn a new language and see where it takes you. Our listeners get up to 55% off at this link. Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs. SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs Get your own on-air coaching callWe'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