Freelance to Founder
Millo / The Podglomerate
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.
Episodes
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Dec 19, 2023 • 16min
[Q&A] Predicting Income
Learn how to predict and project cash flow over time for freelancers and agency builders. Discover how to track income using Google Sheets and set income goals. Explore the advantages of using spreadsheets and software in business. Find out about Cushion, a product that helps freelancers equalize their income.
Dec 14, 2023 • 48min
Trapped
Guest Morgan shares her experience of feeling trapped by her business decisions, particularly in prioritizing social media marketing over writing. The podcast discusses scaling a freelance business, transitioning from content writing to social media management, managing clients and uncertainty about managing a team, and finding the balance between money and time. The speakers emphasize the importance of following passion, relying on a support network, and making decisions that align with personal and business goals.
Dec 12, 2023 • 17min
[Q&A] Best Tools as I Grow?
The hosts discuss the best tools to use as a freelance business grows, including cold outreach and email campaign management. They emphasize the importance of finding tools that facilitate work instead of creating additional processes. They also explore the challenges of using tools not designed for small business owners, and the importance of selecting software that meets your requirements and avoiding constant switching.
Dec 7, 2023 • 20min
[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?
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.
Dec 7, 2023 • 57min
If Not Proposals, What?
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.
Dec 7, 2023 • 53min
Okay, Fine. Hourly Can Work.
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.
Nov 28, 2023 • 17min
[Q&A] Rich Client Treats Me Like a Therapist
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.
Nov 23, 2023 • 56min
When To Call Yourself an Agency
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.
Nov 21, 2023 • 15min
[Q&A] Can You Sell a Freelance Business?
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.
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
Why Your Messaging is Everything
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.
