Freelance to Founder

This podcast explores the challenges of expanding a freelance business by adding new services and hiring freelancers. It discusses the importance of specialization, having proper systems in place, and selecting services in high demand. The financial implications of adding a new service and working with multiple freelancers are also explored.

On today’s show: Do you ever feel like you’re just way too busy to actually spend time growing your business?If so, you’re not alone. We chatted with Will Gibbons, who works with cool clients like Peloton, 3M, and Vizio. But Will’s got a problem. A great problem. He’s got too much work. Which means he’s busy.And he’s worried he doesn’t have time to grow.Clay and I help him punch through those barriers 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. Factor - Fresh, Ready-Made Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep. Use the code FREELANCE50 to get 50% off your first order! Babbel - Learn a new language and see where it takes you. Our listeners get up to 55% off at this link. 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. 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

Discover the hosts' advice on finding and using the best tools for a growing freelance business, including recommendations for sales pipeline processes, cold outreach, and email finding. Learn about the features and drawbacks of High Level marketing software and the importance of choosing software that aligns with your processes. Explore the complexities of project management with Jira and Trello and the significance of simplification. Hear about the transition to using Notion as an organizational tool and the challenges of preparing for back to school while working from home.

Nils joins the conversation seeking advice on hiring a virtual assistant. The hosts challenge him to consider if a VA is truly the best first hire. They discuss critical early hiring strategies and the importance of finding the right fit for your business needs. The dialogue touches on streamlining workloads, the challenges of delegation, and administrative tasks' vital role in growth. They also cover the importance of clear communication and establishing solid processes before scaling to ensure effective management and increased revenue.

On today’s Q&A episode, if a client is willing to pay by the hour or by the project, which one should you choose?That’s part of Pennygoo’s question, and our answer might surprise you… Here we go!To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.comSupport 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. Factor - Fresh, Ready-Made Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep. Use the code FREELANCE50 to get 50% off your first order! HubSpot - The Science of Scaling - Talks with the most successful tech sales leaders to discover the science behind scaling a company’s revenue and sales. Babbel - Learn a new language and see where it takes you. Our listeners get up to 55% off at this link. 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. Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs. SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs Freelance to Founder is made in partnership between Millo, Dripify, and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show: What should you do when you’re not getting the kind of respect you deserve from your clients?That’s just one of many questions we got today from our guest, Cathal, calling in from Germany.A few times now, Cathal has been hired by a manager only to later have that manager’s team give him pushback once he gets to work.So, we work with him on a few ideas on how to get everyone on board with the outside help of a freelancer or agency.That and lots more questions are just ahead on 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: Factor - Fresh, Ready-Made Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep. Use the code FREELANCE50 to get 50% off your first order! HubSpot - The Science of Scaling - Talks with the most successful tech sales leaders to discover the science behind scaling a company’s revenue and sales. Babbel - Learn a new language and see where it takes you. Our listeners get up to 55% off at this link. 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. 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

Learn the strategies for creating an effective portfolio that attracts new long-term clients. Topics discussed include showcasing different styles, branding and value add, attracting clients through revamping logos, fixing poorly designed graphics, using free work to attract potential clients, and the cost-effectiveness of offering free graphics.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the risks of relying solely on client referrals for business success. They offer practical tips and alternative strategies for attracting clients in a more predictable way. The episode also includes discussions on the joys of fatherhood, creating engaging content for brands, and the importance of paying for results. They provide advice on improving client acquisition and stress the significance of having a system in place to bring in new clients. They also emphasize the importance of tracking client referrals and exploring new avenues for potential clients.

Today’s question comes from our free Mastermind group on Facebook.Anna Keith asks: "I’m getting ready to do my taxes and am considering trying software rather than hiring a CPA.What insights or pros/cons about using software vs. hiring a professional do you have?"This episode was originally aired on May 3, 2022.To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.comSupport our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes: Factor - Fresh, Ready-Made Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep. Use the code FREELANCE50 to get 50% off your first order! HubSpot - The Science of Scaling - Talks with the most successful tech sales leaders to discover the science behind scaling a company’s revenue and sales. Babbel - Learn a new language and see where it takes you. Our listeners get up to 55% off at this link. 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. Dripify - Premium learning platform for entrepreneurs. SolidGigs - Get more freelance jobs Freelance to Founder is made in partnership between Millo, Dripify, and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can lead magnets really attract new clients? The podcast explores the use of AI to generate lead magnets and unique pricing strategies. It also discusses finding the perfect developer on LinkedIn and the benefits of language learning with Babbel. Creating effective lead magnets, using AI to streamline work, and building rapport with clients are also covered. The value of long-term engagements and building relationships with clients are emphasized.