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Episode 138: 3 Components of a Successful Freelance Business and Common Bottlenecks Within Them
Today, I’m sharing the 3 “pillars” of a successful freelancing business and the common areas where I see bottlenecks in each pillar. If you’re feeling stuck in your freelancing business,…
Episode 137: How to Grow Your Dream Business & Do Things You Never Thought Possible, with Taylor Jacobson
Today, I’m talking to Taylor Jacobson From Focusmate. Taylor is the founder of Focusmate.com, the platform for virtual coworking sessions designed to help you focus and get anything done. (Focusmate…
[Coaching: Maia #24] Maia’s Final Episode + Reflecting on the Journey to 6 Figures
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…
[Coaching: Maia #23] Vacation Planning Win and New Client Acquisition Model + Reflecting on Business Growth
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…
[Coaching: Maia #22] Building a Social Media Community, Coaching Program Improvements + KPIs and Checklists for Engagement
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…
[Coaching: Maia #21] Maia’s Team Development Success and Creating Business Plans for the Future
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…
[Coaching: Maia #20] Funnel for a High-Ticket Offer, Nurturing Community Members + the Balance Between Free vs Paid Content
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…
[Coaching: Brad #19] Job Offer Accepted, Shifting Beliefs + Aligning Career With Long-Term Goals
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…
[Coaching: Maia #19] $11,000 Month! Success With Referrals + Refining Service Offering
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…
[Coaching: Brad #18] Full-Time Job Offer! Plus Negotiating Side Projects With an Employer
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…
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Episode 148: How To Get Paid For Project Discovery, with Laura Elizabeth
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Episode 147: “I can't get past €10k/month Freelancing…” — Solving $100k→$200k/yr Bottlenecks, With Delia Monk
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Episode 146: How To Use “Runway Reduction Anchoring” To Charge More
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Episode 145: Mastering Your Freelance Offers: A Guide to Creating High-Impact Freelance Services
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Episode 144: How To Get to $200K/Yr With Automated, Value-First Outreach at Scale
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Episode 143: SEO & AI Content Creation for Freelancers, with Tim Davidson
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Episode 142: Transforming Client Selection and Crafting an Effective Offer Ladder
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Episode 141: 2 Big Marketing Mistakes Freelancers Make - Expecting Free Clients & Not Knowing Your Numbers
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Episode 140: The Delegation Mistakes Freelancers & Agency Owners Make
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Episode 139: Freelancer vs Agency: Understanding Differences & Choosing What's Right for You
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Episode 138: 3 Components of a Successful Freelance Business and Common Bottlenecks Within Them
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Episode 137: How to Grow Your Dream Business & Do Things You Never Thought Possible, with Taylor Jacobson
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[Coaching: Maia #24] Maia’s Final Episode + Reflecting on the Journey to 6 Figures
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[Coaching: Maia #23] Vacation Planning Win and New Client Acquisition Model + Reflecting on Business Growth
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[Coaching: Maia #22] Building a Social Media Community, Coaching Program Improvements + KPIs and Checklists for Engagement
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[Coaching: Maia #21] Maia’s Team Development Success and Creating Business Plans for the Future
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[Coaching: Maia #20] Funnel for a High-Ticket Offer, Nurturing Community Members + the Balance Between Free vs Paid Content
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[Coaching: Brad #19] Job Offer Accepted, Shifting Beliefs + Aligning Career With Long-Term Goals
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[Coaching: Maia #19] $11,000 Month! Success With Referrals + Refining Service Offering
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[Coaching: Brad #18] Full-Time Job Offer! Plus Negotiating Side Projects With an Employer
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[Coaching: Maia #18] Updated Offers and Pricing, Team Empowerment + Streamlining Project Management
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[Coaching: Brad #17] Setting Boundaries with Clients and Time Management + Open Communication
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[Coaching: Maia #17] Boosting Profitability and Tracking Finances + Membership Model Planning
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[Coaching: Brad #16] Successful New Client Meeting, Setting Clear Expectations + Dealing With Overwhelm
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[Coaching: Maia #16] Managing Finances and Fears, Brand Outreach Strategy + Preparing To Scale
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[Coaching: Brad #15] Reliant on One Client, Progress Made So Far + Getting Quick Wins for Clients
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[Coaching: Maia #15] Hiring a Social Media Manager and Instagram Success + Documenting the Journey
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[Coaching: Brad #14] Navigating Burnout and Embracing Setbacks + the Value of a Community
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[Coaching: Maia #14] Building a Paid Community and Pricing Strategy + Dual-Purpose Content
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[Coaching: Brad #13] Overcoming Burnout, Affiliate Management Growth + Establishing Authority
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[Coaching: Maia #13] Converting Instagram Followers to Clients and Email Marketing Strategy + Onboarding Automation
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[Coaching: Brad #12] Affiliate Management Success, Checklist for Client Outcomes + Launching Beta Tests
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[Coaching: Maia #12] Rate Increased to $3K! Live Workshop Success + Revenue From Creating Content
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[Coaching: Brad #11] Demonstrating Skills Publicly, Short-Form Content Service + Using Social Media To Find Clients
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[Coaching: Maia #11] Effective Hourly Rate, Lead Gen Focus + Starting a Podcast and the Importance of Time Tracking
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[Coaching: Brad #10] First $2.5K Month! Nurturing Current Client Relationships + Testing a New Offer
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[Coaching: Maia #10] Growing the Agency and Managing Multiple Projects + Packaging Services To Raise Rates
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[Coaching: Brad #9] Best Week Yet on Upwork! New Outreach Strategy + Confronting Reality From Time Tracking
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[Coaching: Maia #9] Raised Rates to $2.6K! Fully Booked Out With New Clients + How To Handle Discount Requests
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[Coaching: Brad #8] Making Client Outreach Fun, Comprehensive Client Services + Valuable Insights From Time-Tracking
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[Coaching: Maia #8] Upselling Clients, Performance-Based Coaching + the Power of Documenting Real-Time Progress
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[Coaching: Brad #7] New Client in a Different Niche! 🎉 Trying a Cold Outreach Strategy + Upskilling with Video Editing
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[Coaching: Maia #7] Bundling Services and Having the Self-Belief To Charge More + Managing Multiple Projects
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[Coaching: Brad #6] Networking With Podcasts, Creating a YouTube Strategy + Using “Blueprint Style” Freelancer Podcast Interviews
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[Coaching: Maia #6] Success From Organic Marketing, Raising Effective Hourly Rate + Launching New Services
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[Coaching: Brad #5] — First Freelancer Podcast Episode Completed!!! 🎉 + Perfecting Upwork Approach & Boosting Income
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[Coaching: Maia #5] — Booked Out a Month in Advance!!! 🎉 + Case Study Interview Updates + How to Delegate Tasks to Staff
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[Coaching: Brad #4] — Building Authority and Lead Generation with YouTube Marketing + Performance-based agreements
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[Coaching: Maia #4] — New Clients From Instagram, Writing Newsletters + Where To Find Ideal Clients Online
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[Coaching: Brad #3] — Repurpose Existing Content to Attract High-Paying Clients + Brand Name Change
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[Coaching: Maia #3] — Hiring a Junior Designer, Using Case Studies To Attract Clients + Focus on One Service Offering
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[Coaching: Brad #2] — Niching Down and Using Case Studies + Getting Off Upwork To Find Clients
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[Coaching: Maia #2] — Prioritization, Concerns of Raising Rates + Focusing on Marketing and Tracking Time
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[Coaching: Brad #1] 6 Months to 6 Figures Series Kickoff — Can Zach Get This Newbie Freelancer (Brad) to a $100,000/yr Income in 6 Months?
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[Coaching: Maia #1] 6 Months to 6 Figures Series Kickoff — Can Zach Get This Designer (Maia) to a $100,000/yr Income in 6 Months?
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Episode 93: Josh Starr’s 7-Figure Cold Outreach Strategy for Freelancers & Agencies
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Episode 92: How Freelancers & Agency Owners Can Make the Most of AI, with Bo-Peter Laanen
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Episode 91: Going From Employee → 6-Figure Freelancer → Productized Service Provider → Selling Digital Products — In the TINY Dutch Market! With Kim Swagemakers
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Episode 90: Lessons Learned Going From Solo Freelancing → Scaling an Agency → Selling It → Founding a SaaS Startup, with Jesse Hanley
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Episode 89: Networking Strategies + Scaling a Small, Lean Agency, with Joana Galvão
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Episode 88: How Delia Monk earned $100,000 in *Her First Year Freelancing* (!!) From Cold Agency Outreach
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Episode 87: How Prerna & Mayank Malik Do $600k/yr – and Have a $1k/hr EHR – with No Full-Time Employees!
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Episode 86: How Nicolas Cole Scaled a 7-Figure Ghostwriting Agency on Cold Outreach
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Episode 85: Scaling a Bespoke Agency & Transitioning Into Products, With Brennan Dunn
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S03 Episode 5: Building Trust Through Roadmapping with Lionel Martin
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S03 Episode 4: Onboarding and Roadmapping Tailored Around Video with Ian Servin
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S03 Episode 3: How Meteoric Growth Impacts Sales with Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein
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S03 Episode 2: Why Roadmapping is a Priority with Matty McLain
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S03 Episode 1: Roadmapping Strategies with Gabi Logan
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S02 Episode 6: Drip Automation Software with Dustin Robertson
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S02 Episode 5: Automating for Sustainable Revenue with Jason Resnick
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S02 Episode 4: Reaching Your Comfort Zone Through Automation with Joel Hooks
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S02 Episode 3: How to Value Your Funnel with Greg Hickman
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S02 Episode 2: Leveling Up Your Automation Skills with Jennifer Nelson
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S02 Episode 1: Automating Your Sales Funnel with Franz Sauerstein
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S01 Episode 6: Lead Generation Wrap Up
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S01 Episode 5: How to Master SEO With Simple Changes with Matt Olpinski
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S01 Episode 4: Why You Need Paid Ads in Your Mix with Kev Kaye
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S01 Episode 3: How to Optimize for Opt-Ins and Conversions with Josh Doody
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S01 Episode 2: Lead Generation via Content Marketing with Benji Hyam
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S01 Episode 1: Lead Generation via Podcasts with Matt Inglot
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 64: Kelsey Kreiling on Client Happiness
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 63: Joanna Wiebe on The Rule of One
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 62: Meryl Johnston on Growing a Six-Figure Productized Service
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 61: Barry O'Kane on How He Chose a Niche and Went Location Independent
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 60: Todd Tresidder on Financial Independence
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 59: Michael Port on Offline Marketing Strategies
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 58: Jonathan Raymond on Leadership
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 57: Ryan Waggoner on Feast and Famine
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 56: Diana Huff on Variable Cash Flow
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Double Your Freelancing Podcast, Episode 55: Introducing the Double Your Freelancing Academy
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 54: Reuven Lerner on Selling Training To Your Clients
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 53: Budi Voogt on Finding Points of Leverage
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 52: Eric White on Jobs To Be Done
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 51: Bryce Bladon on Avoiding "Clients From Hell"
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 50: Jane Portman on Designing Highly-Effective Sales Websites
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 49: Alex Mathers on Kickstarting Your Audience
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 48: Karl Sakas on Maximizing Your Revenue
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 47: Jesse Strauss on the Legalities of Freelancing
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 46: Keith Perhac and Building a Global Business
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 45: Mandi Ellefson on Scaling Businesses
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 44: Bart Mroz on What He's Learned Growing His Business from 2 to 20 Employees
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 43: Liston Witherill on Reading Your Clients' Minds
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 42: Naveen Dittakavi On Applying All The Info You Consume
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 41: Jeffrey Shaw on Creating an Iconic Brand
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 40: Julia Kelly On How She Charges $300 an Hour To Draw Cartoons
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 39: Sean D'Souza on Why Clients Buy (Part 2)
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 38: Sean D'Souza On Why Clients Buy (Part 1)
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 37: DYFConf Roundtable
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 36: Paul Jarvis on Finding a Match between Products and Audience
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 35: Paul Kortman on Location Independence as a Business Owner with a Family
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 34: Nick Disabato on Using Productized Consulting to Scale Your Agency
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 33: Kai Davis on How to Build an Audience as a Freelancer, and Why You Should Start Today
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 32: Dave Nevogt of Hubstaff on Effective Virtual Team Communication
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 31: Mojca Mars on Getting Clients through Social Media
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 30: Trajan King on Building Processes and Procedures to Scale Your Business
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 29: Marcus Blankenship on Managing Subcontractors
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 28: How Matt Olpinski 15x His Project Income and Quit His Job
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 27: Jeff Steinmann on How to Quit Working
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 26: John Sonmez on Marketing Yourself as a Developer
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 25: Jonathan Stark on Risk Mitigation through Fixed Bid Pricing
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 24: Ed Gandia on Positioning Yourself as a High End Freelancer Writer
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 23: Kurt Elster on How He 8x'd his Revenue by Niching
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 22: Philip Morgan on Positioning
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 21: Brian Casel on Productized Services
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 20: Scott Yewell On His First $100k+ Project
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 19: Kurt Elster On The RIGHT Way To Followup With Prospects, Leads, and Clients
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 18: How Mike Taber Funds His Software Company Via Consulting
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 17: Steli Efti On Getting Referrals
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 16: Growing (And Shrinking) An Agency With Matt Inglot
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 15: Battling Burnout with Dennis Field
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 14: Working From The Middle Of Nowhere, Part 2
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 13.5: Freelancing Minute, Add Context To Your Proposals
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 13: Establishing A Work-Life Balance With Sherry Walling
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 12: Transitioning From Consulting To Products With Rob Walling
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 11: Working From The Middle Of Nowhere
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 10: What Sets You Apart?
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 9: 4 Ways To Productize Your Consulting Business
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 8: Dealing With Clients Who Want Upfront Quotes
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 7: How Obie Fernandez Used A Book To Grow An Agency
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 6: Establishing A Sales Pipeline
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 5: Content Marketing For Freelancers
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 4: Selling Through Teaching With Nathan Barry
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 3: Understanding Pricing
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 2: Making An ROI On Your Marketing
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The Business of Freelancing, Episode 1: Welcome!