Double Your Freelancing Podcast

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode133Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Process optimization and streamlining the flow of potential customersBuilding a strong team and trusting team members to take on more responsibility within the businessThe positive business impact of investing in and coaching her teamCoaching highlights from today’s episode:The gradual approach to delegation, allowing team members to take on increasing levels of responsibility over timeA clear framework for determining when team members are ready to take on greater responsibilitiesThe significance of establishing authority with clientsOriginal coaching call recording date: 11/17/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode132Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:A minimalist approach to offerings, focusing on providing valuable resources and services while keeping things simpleMaia discusses her long-term plans of nurturing community members toward high-ticket offersThe balance between offering valuable content for free and creating paid offeringsCoaching highlights from today’s episode:The value of paid offerings and charging for services can lead to a greater commitment from clientsOffering lifetime access to workshop recordings and additional resources as a valuable upsellPromoting high-ticket coaching offers while maintaining transparency about limited availabilityOriginal coaching call recording date: 11/10/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode131Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Brad accepted a job offer that initially conflicted with his identity but aligned with his long-term goals for growth and stabilityRecognizing prior limitations in thinking and embracing a broader vision for career and personal growthBrad’s new job supports his ambitions for family, stability, and pursuing his passionsCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Current roles or jobs should fit into the broader vision of our lives, and roles should evolve as our vision and goals changeThe value of being in a job that is challenging and allows for continuous learning is crucial for long-term satisfaction and growthBuild your own assets, such as authority through content creation, alongside or within the context of employmentOriginal coaching call recording date: 11/10/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode130Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Maia’s achieved an income of $11,000 per month in less than 6 monthsReceiving business through referrals, indicating growing trust and recognition in her networkRefining and differentiating her service packages to better cater to the specific needs of her clientsCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Clearly outline the specific services provided for each client in a pitch deckExplore Facebook ads for retargeting highly qualified leads who have engaged with contentThe importance of explicitly stating who each service package is designed for to aid client decision-makingOriginal coaching call recording date: 11/03/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode129Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Brad receives a full-time job offer from a company he freelanced forThe importance of managing finances for stability and making better business decisionsA new approach to time management recognizing finite weekly work hoursCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Calculate the true effective hourly rate by considering taxes, prospecting time, and other unpaid tasks to compare freelancing income to salary offersInvest time in activities that offer both immediate returns and potential exponential long-term benefitsNegotiating with employers about working on side projects to support personal and long-term growthOriginal coaching call recording date: 11/03/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode128Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Maia streamlined her services and pricing, focusing her business model on greater profitabilityEnhanced project management efficiency through better task delegation and team coordinationPrioritizing building a strong case study portfolio over immediate social media expansionCoaching highlights from today’s episode:The importance of a focused branding offer to help Maia in service streamliningMarketing alternatives to social media, suggesting diversification for better ROIDelegating non-strategic tasks and considering a road mapping service to engage clientsOriginal coaching call recording date: 10/11/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode127Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today's episode:Brad's significant change in mindset, strategic client acquisition, and effective time managementSetting clear boundaries for work availability and communication expectations with clients, especially concerning Slack and work hoursThe complexities of billable hours versus personal development time, and distinguishing between client-serving activities vs business growth tasksCoaching highlights from today's episode:Setting expectations with clients to prevent misunderstandings and maintain a healthy client-contractor relationshipBalancing the need for personal development and fulfilling client expectations without sacrificing business growth or personal well-beingMoving from thinking like an employee to thinking like a business owner, focusing on independence, making choices, and the feelings involved in freelancingOriginal coaching call recording date: 10/27/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode126Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Maia confirms her business's profitability and the positive impact of recent staffing and financial management adjustmentsIntroduction of detailed financial and client data organization in Notion for improved project profitability trackingPlans for a beta group membership model to enhance her coaching offerings, focusing on tangible benefits and scalabilityCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Zach critiques Maia's Notion setup for financial tracking, suggesting enhancements for better management and scalabilityEmphasis on the need for detailed project cost tracking to optimize staff workload and project pricing for increased profitabilityAdvice on balancing coaching client engagement and expectations, with a strategy for integrating group memberships with other offerings for a comprehensive client journeyOriginal coaching call recording date: 09/21/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode125Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Brad’s successful meeting with a potential client for an affiliate manager roleRealizing the importance of choosing clients with a minimum monthly income to ensure worthwhile ROIFocus on a simple action plan while working through the overwhelmCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Concentrate on actionable steps and not obsess over outcomes beyond your controlSet clear expectations with clients regarding ROI and project timelinesFocus on manageable tasks and self-care during challenging timesOriginal coaching call recording date: 10/20/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode124Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!Milestones from today’s episode:Finding the balance between fair pay for her team and maintaining scalability in her business modelDifficulties in managing finances and team costs as her business growsVision for transitioning from service provider to focusing on leadership and product developmentCoaching highlights from today’s episode:The need for a more predictable, scalable compensation and business modelTargeted outreach strategy to potential clients by offering specific improvements for their businessThe importance of having a financial safety net and careful budgeting during scalingOriginal coaching call recording date: 09/15/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community