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Can You Raise Rates w/out ‘Scaring’ Away Clients?

Can You Raise Rates w/out ‘Scaring’ Away Clients?

Preston Lee >Oct 31, 2025
As a freelancer, the journey from securing your first clients to building a sustainable business can be challenging. One of the most critical decision...
FreelancingGrowthMoneyPodcast
Charge More (Yes, Really)

Charge More (Yes, Really)

Preston Lee >Oct 28, 2025
As a freelancer, one of the most challenging aspects of running your business is knowing when and how to increase your rates. Many professionals strug...
FreelancingGrowthMoneyPodcast
Did I Just Lose Money?

Did I Just Lose Money?

Preston Lee >Oct 20, 2025
Laura found herself in a situation many freelancers dread: she completed extra work for a client but forgot to send an updated price quote beforehand....
MoneyPodcast
Is It Just Me? Or…

Is It Just Me? Or…

Preston Lee >Oct 17, 2025
One of the most persistent questions in the freelance-to-agency journey is whether clients prefer working with individual freelancers or established a...
AgenciesMoneyPodcast
The Secret Weapon of Pricing

The Secret Weapon of Pricing

Preston Lee >Oct 10, 2025
Lanya’s question is one we hear constantly: should I charge hourly or by the project? She’s identified the work, estimated the hours, and ...
MoneyPodcast
Am I Ripping Off My Freelancers?

Am I Ripping Off My Freelancers?

Preston Lee >Oct 2, 2025
Growing from solo freelancer to agency owner is an exciting milestone. You’ve made those first crucial hires, built a small team, and now you&#8...
AgenciesMoneyPodcast
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
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
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
Should You Charge by the Hour or by the Project?

Should You Charge by the Hour or by the Project?

Preston Lee >Aug 7, 2025
Figuring out your pricing is one of the biggest struggles for new freelancers and solopreneurs. Do you charge hourly? By the project? What if a job ta...
FreelancingMoney
Can Freelancers Get Rich Working with Agencies?

Can Freelancers Get Rich Working with Agencies?

Preston Lee >Jul 26, 2025
On today’s episode: working with agencies is a great way to fill your client pipeline on a regular basis. But if an agency is going to “white labe...
FreelancingGrowthMoney
[Q&A] Extra Fee for Crazy Client?

[Q&A] Extra Fee for Crazy Client?

Preston Lee >Jul 14, 2025
Today’s question comes from Kirsty. She says, “Do you charge a rush fee? For example, it’s 5:22 pm, and a client asked if I could do an ad tonig...
ClientsMoney
Does ROI Always Matter?

Does ROI Always Matter?

Preston Lee >Jun 29, 2025
When growing your business, should you worry about getting a positive ROI on every penny you spend? It’s an interesting question for me while talkin...
GrowthMoney
Turn Your Laptop Into an ATM

Turn Your Laptop Into an ATM

Preston Lee >Jun 20, 2025
On today’s show: what if you could turn your laptop into an ATM—basically printing money whenever you need it from anywhere in the world? Well, th...
MoneyProductivity
Charge Like a Founder—Not an Employee

Charge Like a Founder—Not an Employee

Preston Lee >Jun 17, 2025
Today we have a coaching call with Joseph, a digital nomad working in Mexico. Joseph is building his WordPress development company on the side of his...
Money
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