6 Figure Creative

Tough love for freelancers in survival mode. Emotions vs business decisions, 12 crucial roles, and responsibilities for success. Transform struggles into triumphs. Say no to feast-or-famine cycles. Treat business growth like physical fitness. Personalized coaching for accountability.

For two grueling years in my early 20s, I poured my heart into a day job at Gamestop, never missing a day and always showing up on time.Despite the love from regulars and kudos from my boss, my financial reward after all that hustle? A laughable jump from $5.15/hr to $5.50/hr. That's right, a whole $0.35/hr raise after two years.Sound painfully familiar? Unfortunately, many of us have been undervalued at some point, struggling to secure that well-deserved raise.But here's the flip side... when you're self-employed, you call the shots on your "salary".No more waiting years for a significant raise - freelancers can see substantial income increases in a matter of weeks or months if you play your cards right.Ready to find out how? Check out this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast for a super-tactical and engaging session where we explore four actionable steps to give yourself a raise this year. In this episode you’ll discover: How to "get a raise" as a freelancer The limits on our businesses as freelancers Overcoming the constraints on your business Keeping your clients happy - and tracking repeat clients Eliminating a constraint to give yourself a pay bump Why whales are a risk to your business Improving your skills, beliefs, and character traits Finding the answers to your roadblocks For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/308

Freelancers explore the benefits and challenges of shifting to subscription pricing models. Strategies include value-based pricing, monthly options, bundling services, onboarding fees, and contract incentives. Tips on managing client workload, increasing prices over time, and retaining profitable clients for sustainable growth.

Learn how freelancers can transition to recurring subscriptions for stable income. Explore success stories in photography, music, and design. Shift focus from one-off projects to ongoing relationships for financial stability. Discover the benefits of high-quality brand videos in legal services. Dive into the transformative journey of a boxer turned yogi and the power of offering recurring services.

Navigating life as a creative freelancer is all about balancing what you love doing with what pays the bills.It's often framed as "selling your soul", but really, it's about making tough choices: do you follow your passion or chase the cash?For creatives, this dilemma is pretty intense. You've got the classic 'starving artist' on one side. They're rich in satisfaction but often struggle financially.Then there's the other side - the freelancers who focus mainly on what brings in money. Sure, they might be doing better financially, but at what cost?This week's episode explores each side in a search for finding a healthy balance between money and passion or the seasons of life that may be the right time to focus on money instead of passion.Whether you're the classic "starving artist" or the money-focused freelancer, this episode is worth a listen.In this episode you’ll discover: Hobbies vs businesses Are you motivated by passion or profit? The importance of focusing on what your clients want Giving yourself more free time by being profit-driven Reducing your stress by becoming a profit-driven creative Why passion-driven creatives need to change For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/305

Client acquisition is obviously an important part of running a freelance business because it’s how you make sure you keep getting paid every month.Despite how obvious this is, many freelancers don’t take this seriously enough... and it shows when work dries up and you're back into the dreaded feast-or-famine cycle.If you worked in a day job that decided to stop paying you for weeks or months at a time, you'd probably do something about it. However, many freelancers never do anything about this in their own business.They just keep showing up to "work" week after week, month after month, accepting their fate.If you'd like to be a better "boss" to yourself and actually make sure you get paid every month, this week's episode is all about avoiding some of the most common client acquisition mistakesIf you stop making these mistakes and start taking client acquisition seriously, you’ll have more stability, better projects, and fewer dry spells. What’s not to like about that?In this episode you’ll discover: Avoiding the basic mistakes that you make during client acquisition Adding value as a freelancer Why a high close rate is dangerous for your business How to increase your sales with a high-quality follow-up sequence Fix your pricing model! For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/304

In the final episode of this 4-part series, we're diving into one of the most powerful but often misunderstood methods of standing out from the crowd.I saved the best for last.This has been the "secret sauce" behind my all of my successful businesses, from freelancing, to Airbnb, to multiple software companies, and even podcasting.Without this last piece of the puzzle, nothing I've tried would have worked, and I'd likely still be working at Gamestop for minimum wage (missing out on millions of $ in the process)If you're ready to become absolutely indispensable to your clients, listen to this week's episode to the 6 Figure Creative Podcast.In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of specialization Why niches work better than others Conversion-focused web design as a differentiation method Niching down vs. niching out The advantages of pushing bad leads away For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/303

Learn how to set yourself apart from the competition in the freelancing world by focusing on adding value, making your stand-out factors visible, and keeping it simple. Discover the power of social proof in building trust and credibility with potential clients through testimonials and endorsements. Differentiation and building credibility are essential in a crowded freelancing market to attract clients and stand out.

Learn how to set yourself apart from the 500 million freelancers in the world with 5 'Brute Force Differentiators'. Discover why lowering your price won't help, the importance of standing out to close deals, and why gear is not a good differentiator. Focus on building a strong network and find out why being the best doesn't always matter.

Learn how to stand out among 500,000,000 freelancers by differentiating yourself. Discover why low pricing hurts creatives, the dangers of appealing to everyone, and how to maintain creativity while running a business. Differentiation is key to success in freelancing, allowing you to attract ideal clients and charge premium rates.