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Category: Freelancing

Breaking Free from Subcontracting: How to Build Your Own Brand Without Burning Bridges

Breaking Free from Subcontracting: How to Build Your Own Brand Without Burning Bridges

Preston Lee >Sep 29, 2025
Subcontracting can be a lucrative way to build your freelance business, especially when you’re working with experienced consultants who provide ...
ClientsFreelancing
Should I Commit to a Freelance Project I Can’t Complete Alone?

Should I Commit to a Freelance Project I Can’t Complete Alone?

Preston Lee >Sep 26, 2025
Picture this: You’re a freelancer hitting your stride when suddenly a dream client approaches with a project that’s twice the size of anyt...
FreelancingGrowthProductivity
Will American Clients Even Hire Me to Freelance?

Will American Clients Even Hire Me to Freelance?

Preston Lee >Sep 25, 2025
As freelancers, we often focus on what we think makes us less attractive to potential clients. Location outside your target market is one of those per...
ClientsFreelancing
What to Look for in a Virtual Assistant (And What to Delegate First)

What to Look for in a Virtual Assistant (And What to Delegate First)

Preston Lee >Sep 24, 2025
As your freelance business grows, you’ll inevitably hit that point where there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. You’re jugglin...
FreelancingGrowthProductivity
How To Charge Agency Rates as a Freelancer

How To Charge Agency Rates as a Freelancer

Preston Lee >Sep 23, 2025
One of the most paralyzing questions freelancers face is this: “How do I raise my rates without losing all my clients?” It’s a fear ...
FreelancingMoney
How Do I Get More Clients … Faster?

How Do I Get More Clients … Faster?

Preston Lee >Sep 22, 2025
Every successful freelancer eventually hits this crossroads: you’ve found a client acquisition method that works, but you want to grow faster. D...
ClientsFreelancingGrowth
How to Freelance for Nike, Spotify, Stripe and Other Big Clients

How to Freelance for Nike, Spotify, Stripe and Other Big Clients

Preston Lee >Sep 18, 2025
As a freelancer, getting to work with major brands like Nike, Spotify, and Stripe may seem like a distant dream. But Kate Mrozowski Lim has turned tha...
ClientsFreelancingGrowth
Do Agencies Get Bigger Clients?

Do Agencies Get Bigger Clients?

Preston Lee >Sep 15, 2025
For subject matter experts with decades of niche experience, freelancing or consulting can be lucrative ways to capitalize on your hard-won knowledge....
ClientsFreelancingGrowth
Can You Really Trust Other Freelancers to Deliver?

Can You Really Trust Other Freelancers to Deliver?

Preston Lee >Sep 12, 2025
If you’re trying to go from freelancer to agency, hiring outside support often sparks anxiety. Can you really trust others to deliver for your c...
FreelancingGrowth
How to Escape One-Time Projects & Get Repeat Business

How to Escape One-Time Projects & Get Repeat Business

Preston Lee >Sep 9, 2025
In this episode, data scientist Aurélie shares her journey shifting beyond ad-hoc gigs into retained engagements. We explore pricing approaches that ...
ClientsFreelancingGrowth
Proposals Are a Waste of Time (Here’s What Works Better)

Proposals Are a Waste of Time (Here’s What Works Better)

Preston Lee >Sep 6, 2025
If you’ve been listening to Freelance to Founder for long you’ve probably heard us harp on proposals. We think they are usually a waste of...
ClientsFreelancingGrowthProductivity
Should You Pay Freelance Subcontractors by the Hour?

Should You Pay Freelance Subcontractors by the Hour?

Preston Lee >Sep 3, 2025
As freelancers scale into agency owners and hire subcontractors, business model changes often become necessary. Our recent episode tackled a common sc...
ClientsFreelancingGrowthMoney
Do You Have to ‘Hustle’ to Be Successful?

Do You Have to ‘Hustle’ to Be Successful?

Preston Lee >Aug 31, 2025
Have you ever found it hard to find the right balance between growing your business and not burning out? Chasing bigger clients and more revenue can c...
ClientsFreelancingGrowthProductivity
Is It Ethical to Upcharge a Client for Subcontracting?

Is It Ethical to Upcharge a Client for Subcontracting?

Preston Lee >Aug 25, 2025
When freelancers expand their services, we often bring on subcontractors to handle work outside our wheelhouse. In fact, we recommend this to call-in ...
ClientsFreelancingLegal
How to Create a Solid Freelance Marketing Plan

How to Create a Solid Freelance Marketing Plan

Preston Lee >Aug 22, 2025
As freelancers, nailing down your marketing is crucial for attracting clients and growing your business. But where do you start? And how detailed does...
FreelancingGrowth
Can You Freelance Your Way to Being a Millionaire?

Can You Freelance Your Way to Being a Millionaire?

Preston Lee >Aug 19, 2025
On today’s show, we receive an intriguing question from Suman: “Can I become a millionaire as a freelancer?” On the surface, this se...
FreelancingMoney
Is Freelancing with Family a Good Plan?

Is Freelancing with Family a Good Plan?

Preston Lee >Aug 16, 2025
As entrepreneurs, we often romanticize the idea of running a family business. Working alongside loved ones and building something meaningful together ...
Freelancing
10 Best Tools to Grow from Freelancer to Agency

10 Best Tools to Grow from Freelancer to Agency

Preston Lee >Aug 13, 2025
On your journey from freelancer to agency-owner, your business tools and software inevitably need to evolve too. But with so many options out there, h...
FreelancingGrowthProductivity
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