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Feb 2, 2024 • 42min
[Coaching: Brad #9] Best Week Yet on Upwork! New Outreach Strategy + Confronting Reality From Time Tracking
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode111Coaching 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 best earning week yet on UpworkConfronting the data from time tracking and where time was usedLearning new skills to expand service offerings and professionalismCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Facing the struggles of productivity and addressing underlying causesThe importance of testing different outreach methods to find the most effective approachBuilding organic relationships by providing upfront valueOriginal coaching call recording date: 08/24/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 31, 2024 • 49min
[Coaching: Maia #9] Raised Rates to $2.6K! Fully Booked Out With New Clients + How To Handle Discount Requests
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode110Coaching 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 is fully booked out with client work from her effective online marketingRaising the rate of her service offering to $2.6KPlans to launch a premium membership serviceCoaching highlights from today’s episode:How to create the most impactful testimonialsHandling requests for discounts and offering bonuses insteadChoosing work that aligns with long-term objectivesOriginal coaching call recording date: 07/19/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 26, 2024 • 43min
[Coaching: Brad #8] Making Client Outreach Fun, Comprehensive Client Services + Valuable Insights From Time-Tracking
Brad, a beginner freelancer aiming for a 6-figure income within 6 months, discusses topics like growing his business through short-form video content, making lead gen enjoyable, giving clients valuable comprehensive services, and the importance of time tracking for business goals.

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
[Coaching: Maia #8] Upselling Clients, Performance-Based Coaching + the Power of Documenting Real-Time Progress
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode108Coaching 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 roadmap and retainer strategy for upselling clientsCreating a performance-based coaching program with a clientLaunching a podcast or public coaching series to document client journeys and successesCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Get commitment from clients to ensure dedication and consistent progressThe value of documenting real-time progress from early-stages to successA performance-based pricing model should align with tangible outcomesOriginal coaching call recording date: 07/05/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 19, 2024 • 51min
[Coaching: Brad #7] New Client in a Different Niche! 🎉 Trying a Cold Outreach Strategy + Upskilling with Video Editing
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode107Coaching 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 expands his service offerings on Upwork and lands a new client outside his usual nicheStarting a cold outreach strategy off UpworkBrad commits to improving video editing skills to offer higher-quality servicesCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Integrate CTAs into fun personal projects to attract clientsDiversifying with outreach approaches outside of UpworkReflecting on progress and staying motivated is important, even in the face of challengesOriginal coaching call recording date: 08/10/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 17, 2024 • 24min
[Coaching: Maia #7] Bundling Services and Having the Self-Belief To Charge More + Managing Multiple Projects
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode106Coaching 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 implements a new pricing strategy for bundled servicesHer 4-phase client process: onboarding, discovery, design, and handoffThe importance of client discovery and collaboration in the design phaseCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Effective hourly rates and having the self-belief to charge moreJournaling about past projects to delegate future projects to junior designersUse timeboxing to avoid project delaysOriginal coaching call recording date: 06/28/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 35min
[Coaching: Brad #6] Networking With Podcasts, Creating a YouTube Strategy + Using “Blueprint Style” Freelancer Podcast Interviews
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode105 Coaching 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:Using podcasts for networking and to reach new clientsDealing with an increased workloadDeveloping a YouTube channel strategyCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Pricing services based on the impact for a client’s businessHow to use “Blueprint Style” freelancer podcast interviews to develop service offeringExpanding opportunities in adjacent nichesOriginal coaching call recording date: 07/31/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Jan 10, 2024 • 28min
[Coaching: Maia #6] Success From Organic Marketing, Raising Effective Hourly Rate + Launching New Services
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode104 Coaching 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:Success from organic marketingImportance of time trackingDeveloping new core servicesCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Clarify service offering to calculate effective hourly rateAvoiding low paying client workHow to use scarcity as a marketing hookOriginal coaching call recording date: 06/21/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
[Coaching: Brad #5] — First Freelancer Podcast Episode Completed!!! 🎉 + Perfecting Upwork Approach & Boosting Income
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode103Coaching 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:Upwork success from utilizing personalized videosFirst freelancer podcast episode completed and Brad’s simple Twitter strategy for booking guestsIncreased rates on Upwork and focusing on strategic vs commoditized workCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Importance of processes and systemization in business, especially client outreachWhen to raise rates and creating a plan to increase incomeTools for effectively managing time and focus with ADHDOriginal coaching call recording date: 07/05/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at https://dyf.link/community

Jan 3, 2024 • 23min
[Coaching: Maia #5] — Booked Out a Month in Advance!!! 🎉 + Case Study Interview Updates + How to Delegate Tasks to Staff
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode102 Coaching 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:Booked out 1 month in advance while fine-tuning services for better client engagementOnboarded two new designers and aligning them with the studio's style and ethosCoaching highlights from today’s episode:Leveraging Instagram interactions to build potential client relationshipsImportance of outsourcing repetitive tasks to focus on impactful activitiesStrategies for upskilling new designers to fit the studio’s unique design languageOriginal coaching call recording date: 06/14/2023Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at https://dyf.link/community