

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.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 17min
[Q&A] Am I Offering Too Many Services?
In today's SHORT, Brittany says, "I'm a freelance designer and a marketer located in New York. My question is, how do you keep clients engaged once they've signed on? I have a few clients that have signed up for monthly marketing support, etc, but the problem is, I can't get anything out of them. I need content and updates. I've tried emails, I've tried setting up monthly check in meetings, but nothing seems to really work. And because of this, I feel I'm failing them. They're paying their bills. But at the end of the day, I don't feel good about it, because my results aren't what they could be. I would love any advice."We've chatted about this in a full length episode previously, but it's been a while. We've probably learned something since then. So, we'll do our best to answer Brittany's question.This episode originally aired on August 09, 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 Episode Sponsors:
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Overwhelmed w/ Marketing? Start Here.
Have you ever looked at all the marketing options out there and felt so overwhelmed you just don’t do any marketing at all?You’re not alone. That’s exactly where we find our guest, Matt—calling in today from the UK.Matt’s growing his new business and has taken courses, listened to podcasts, and read blogs all about lead generation.But there are so many marketing ideas out there, Matt’s feeling a bit overwhelmed. Some quote-unquote experts say you have to “be everywhere” with your marketing.If that feels a little too overwhelming, try using the methods we explain today. One involves a helpful venn diagram and the other a very fitting analogy of a bike and a car.PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes:
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Apr 11, 2023 • 10min
[Q&A] Passive Income for Freelancers: Myth or Reality?
In today's short, we’ll cover 4 powerful ways to build passive income into your freelance business.Passive income is the holy grail of any business. And the reason why is pretty obvious. Who doesn’t want to make money on autopilot instead of clocking in and out daily to earn a paycheck?So in today’s episode, we’ll share 4 of the most successful ways we’ve seen real freelancers grow their passive income.The audio for this episode was actually pulled from our YouTube channel, which we’ve been working really hard on recently. We partner with freelancing expert—like Josh who you’ll hear today—to release new videos every week. You can subscribe at millo.co/youtube, by searching “millo for freelancers” on Youtube, or clicking the link in this episode’s description.This episode originally aired on August 09, 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 Episode Sponsors:
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Apr 6, 2023 • 46min
This Episode is Worth $10,000+
On today’s show: this episode is worth at least $10,000—maybe even more. Why? Because today I’m chatting with Hooman. He’s the CEO and founder of Collective—A company that helps freelancers and agency builders like you save thousands of dollars on taxes every year.I’m a customer, and I’m not exaggerating when I say they’ve saved me probably close to $100,000 since taking my business full-time.It all comes from a few small, simple changes you can make for almost free. Or you can hire Hooman’s company to do it for you.This episode is not an ad—even though you’ll hear me recommend Collective throughout the show. And we do have an affiliate code.Use the code "Millo" to get 50% off during your first month.If you sign up, please use our link, and we’ll get a small payout to support this show at no extra cost.Now on to the episode that may save you $10,000+ this year alone.PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes:
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Apr 4, 2023 • 17min
[Q&A] The Art of Niching Down
Today's question comes from Gielizza in our Facebook Mastermind Group. You can join here.Gielizza said, "I'm a visual identity designer, but I also have social media content retainers from different industries.And this 2023, I want to have more focus by having a niche or niching down. Did you figure out what projects or clients you wanted to work with? Did you check the pattern of the projects or clients you've been getting and focused on that? Please share your tips regarding niching down or finding your niche".Today I will answer this question with a special co-host: Christine Olivas from Co-Conspirators Agency.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 Episode Sponsors:
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
Building 200 websites that make $1/day?
Spencer Haws is an SEO master. He also knows scale. Because plenty of people have built singular niche websites and monetized them, but this is a guy you can safely follow and learn from at NichePursuits because he's built over 200 highly focused websites that do extremely well in Google.In this episode, you'll get to know Spencer—why he escaped the world of finance (and a pretty secure job by all external accounts) to build these niche websites.You'll find out how he got going with niche websites and how he discovered the formula (and he shares it with us!) for starting a blog that can actually make you money.This episode originally aired on September 26, 2019.PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes:
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Mar 28, 2023 • 17min
[Q&A] Can I Become a Freelance Translator?
Today's question comes from Joshua in our Facebook Mastermind Group. You can join here.Joshua says, " is it completely unrealistic to try setting up as a freelance translator with only one second language and no formal translation qualification?"Today I will answer this question with a special co-host: Christine Olivas from Co-Conspirators Agency.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 Episode Sponsors:
Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place.
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Mar 23, 2023 • 60min
Monetizing a New Skill from Scratch
On today’s show, we catch up with Sara Noel, a freelancer with a pretty interesting journey. Sara didn’t study copywriting or marketing at school but now has a six-figure freelancing business doing just that: copywriting and marketing.In our conversation, Sara shares exactly what she did to decide on a skill, teach herself that skill, and then monetize her brand-new skill into a full-fledged business.Whether you want to learn a new skill to offer your current clients or pivot to a new industry altogether, this episode will motivate you to take action and give you a road map you can use to get there.This episode originally aired on September 02, 2021.PS: Get featured in an upcoming FTF SHORT! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. Support our sponsors so we can keep airing new episodes:
Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place.
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Mar 21, 2023 • 14min
[Q&A] Can I Ask For More Money?
Today's question comes from Mel in our Facebook Mastermind Group. You can join here.Mel says, "I've worked freelance for the same company for three years. The company is growing, but the boss doesn't do salaried positions. My workload is increasing, so we need another person to assist me part-time, and I'll supervise them. So, would I be justified in asking for more money?"I think it's an interesting question for Mel, and today I will answer it with a very special co-host: Christine Olivas from Co-Conspirators Agency.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 Episode Sponsors:
Hectic - Everything you need to start, manage, and grow your freelance business — in one place.
LinkedIn Jobs - Find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.
Moneygram - Fast, Simple, Reliable: Send Money Direct to a Bank Account.
Stellar -an open network for storing and moving money.
Ampla - Providing capital, banking, bill pay, cards, and insights to omnichannel businesses.
Sendinblue - Use promo code FOUNDER for 50% off your first three months on a premium account at https://www.sendinblue.com/founder/
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

Mar 16, 2023 • 56min
Six-Figure Upwork Profile in 90 Days
Freelance podcast expert, Noah Tetzner, shares tips on achieving six-figure success on Upwork, including getting jobs, reaching 'Top-Rated Plus' status, and replicating his success. They also discuss the importance of avoiding red flags, building a strong profile, and understanding the algorithm. A must-listen for Upwork freelancers!