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The Double Your Freelancing podcast brings you fluff-free deep dives & actionable strategies to grow your freelancing business or agency.

We interview seasoned experts alongside freelancers "in the trenches" to find out what's working now.

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Brennan Dunn, Zach Swinehart, & Laura Elizabeth Co-Owners, DoubleYourFreelancing.com

Latest Episodes:

[Coaching: Maia #3] — Hiring a Junior Designer, Using Case Studies To Attract Clients + Focus on One 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 #2] — Niching Down and Using Case Studies + Getting Off Upwork To Find Clients

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 #2] — Prioritization, Concerns of Raising Rates + Focusing on Marketing and Tracking Time

Coaching series: Can Zach get 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:…

[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?

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Hint: Yes! This kickoff interview for the series was actually shot AFTER it…

[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?

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Hint: Yes! This kickoff interview for the series was actually shot AFTER it…

Episode 93: Josh Starr’s 7-Figure Cold Outreach Strategy for Freelancers & Agencies

In this episode, Zach talks to Josh Starr from https://joshstarr.co Josh has started several different agencies, each of which gets clients from cold email. (He also has an agency where he…

Episode 92: How Freelancers & Agency Owners Can Make the Most of AI, with Bo-Peter Laanen

In this episode, Zach talks to Bo-Peter Laanen from https://blaanen.com/ Bo-Peter is a marketing coach and founder of Growth Marketing Hub. He helps course creators grow their businesses by leveraging…

Episode 91: Going From Employee → 6-Figure Freelancer → Productized Service Provider → Selling Digital Products — In the TINY Dutch Market! With Kim Swagemakers

In this episode, Zach talks to Kim Swagemakers from Kimpact, about her experience going from employee to freelancer to a productized agency owner. On this episode Kim shares her insights…

Episode 90: Lessons Learned Going From Solo Freelancing → Scaling an Agency → Selling It → Founding a SaaS Startup, with Jesse Hanley

In this episode, Zach talks to Jesse Hanley from Bento – the email marketing tool. In today’s episode, you’ll find out how Jesse went from solo freelancer to scaling a…

Episode 89: Networking Strategies + Scaling a Small, Lean Agency, with Joana Galvão

In this episode, Zach talks to Joana Galvão from Gif Design Studios. Joana Galvão is the co-founder of award-winning design agency Gif Design Studios and a leading business coach for ambitious…

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Episode 148: How To Get Paid For Project Discovery, with Laura Elizabeth

Episode 147: “I can't get past €10k/month Freelancing…” — Solving $100k→$200k/yr Bottlenecks, With Delia Monk

Episode 146: How To Use “Runway Reduction Anchoring” To Charge More

Episode 145: Mastering Your Freelance Offers: A Guide to Creating High-Impact Freelance Services

Episode 144: How To Get to $200K/Yr With Automated, Value-First Outreach at Scale

Episode 143: SEO & AI Content Creation for Freelancers, with Tim Davidson

Episode 142: Transforming Client Selection and Crafting an Effective Offer Ladder

Episode 141: 2 Big Marketing Mistakes Freelancers Make - Expecting Free Clients & Not Knowing Your Numbers

Episode 140: The Delegation Mistakes Freelancers & Agency Owners Make

Episode 139: Freelancer vs Agency: Understanding Differences & Choosing What's Right for You

Episode 138: 3 Components of a Successful Freelance Business and Common Bottlenecks Within Them

Episode 137: How to Grow Your Dream Business & Do Things You Never Thought Possible, with Taylor Jacobson

[Coaching: Maia #24] Maia’s Final Episode + Reflecting on the Journey to 6 Figures

[Coaching: Maia #23] Vacation Planning Win and New Client Acquisition Model + Reflecting on Business Growth

[Coaching: Maia #22] Building a Social Media Community, Coaching Program Improvements + KPIs and Checklists for Engagement

[Coaching: Maia #21] Maia’s Team Development Success and Creating Business Plans for the Future

[Coaching: Maia #20] Funnel for a High-Ticket Offer, Nurturing Community Members + the Balance Between Free vs Paid Content

[Coaching: Brad #19] Job Offer Accepted, Shifting Beliefs + Aligning Career With Long-Term Goals

[Coaching: Maia #19] $11,000 Month! Success With Referrals + Refining Service Offering

[Coaching: Brad #18] Full-Time Job Offer! Plus Negotiating Side Projects With an Employer

[Coaching: Maia #18] Updated Offers and Pricing, Team Empowerment + Streamlining Project Management

[Coaching: Brad #17] Setting Boundaries with Clients and Time Management + Open Communication

[Coaching: Maia #17] Boosting Profitability and Tracking Finances + Membership Model Planning

[Coaching: Brad #16] Successful New Client Meeting, Setting Clear Expectations + Dealing With Overwhelm

[Coaching: Maia #16] Managing Finances and Fears, Brand Outreach Strategy + Preparing To Scale

[Coaching: Brad #15] Reliant on One Client, Progress Made So Far + Getting Quick Wins for Clients

[Coaching: Maia #15] Hiring a Social Media Manager and Instagram Success + Documenting the Journey

[Coaching: Brad #14] Navigating Burnout and Embracing Setbacks + the Value of a Community

[Coaching: Maia #14] Building a Paid Community and Pricing Strategy + Dual-Purpose Content

[Coaching: Brad #13] Overcoming Burnout, Affiliate Management Growth + Establishing Authority

[Coaching: Maia #13] Converting Instagram Followers to Clients and Email Marketing Strategy + Onboarding Automation

[Coaching: Brad #12] Affiliate Management Success, Checklist for Client Outcomes + Launching Beta Tests

[Coaching: Maia #12] Rate Increased to $3K! Live Workshop Success + Revenue From Creating Content

[Coaching: Brad #11] Demonstrating Skills Publicly, Short-Form Content Service + Using Social Media To Find Clients

[Coaching: Maia #11] Effective Hourly Rate, Lead Gen Focus + Starting a Podcast and the Importance of Time Tracking

[Coaching: Brad #10] First $2.5K Month! Nurturing Current Client Relationships + Testing a New Offer

[Coaching: Maia #10] Growing the Agency and Managing Multiple Projects + Packaging Services To Raise Rates

[Coaching: Brad #9] Best Week Yet on Upwork! New Outreach Strategy + Confronting Reality From Time Tracking

[Coaching: Maia #9] Raised Rates to $2.6K! Fully Booked Out With New Clients + How To Handle Discount Requests

[Coaching: Brad #8] Making Client Outreach Fun, Comprehensive Client Services + Valuable Insights From Time-Tracking

[Coaching: Maia #8] Upselling Clients, Performance-Based Coaching + the Power of Documenting Real-Time Progress

[Coaching: Brad #7] New Client in a Different Niche! 🎉 Trying a Cold Outreach Strategy + Upskilling with Video Editing

[Coaching: Maia #7] Bundling Services and Having the Self-Belief To Charge More + Managing Multiple Projects

[Coaching: Brad #6] Networking With Podcasts, Creating a YouTube Strategy + Using “Blueprint Style” Freelancer Podcast Interviews

[Coaching: Maia #6] Success From Organic Marketing, Raising Effective Hourly Rate + Launching New Services

[Coaching: Brad #5] — First Freelancer Podcast Episode Completed!!! 🎉 + Perfecting Upwork Approach & Boosting Income

[Coaching: Maia #5] — Booked Out a Month in Advance!!! 🎉 + Case Study Interview Updates + How to Delegate Tasks to Staff

[Coaching: Brad #4] — Building Authority and Lead Generation with YouTube Marketing + Performance-based agreements

[Coaching: Maia #4] — New Clients From Instagram, Writing Newsletters + Where To Find Ideal Clients Online

[Coaching: Brad #3] — Repurpose Existing Content to Attract High-Paying Clients + Brand Name Change

[Coaching: Maia #3] — Hiring a Junior Designer, Using Case Studies To Attract Clients + Focus on One Service Offering

[Coaching: Brad #2] — Niching Down and Using Case Studies + Getting Off Upwork To Find Clients

[Coaching: Maia #2] — Prioritization, Concerns of Raising Rates + Focusing on Marketing and Tracking Time

[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?

[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?

Episode 93: Josh Starr’s 7-Figure Cold Outreach Strategy for Freelancers & Agencies

Episode 92: How Freelancers & Agency Owners Can Make the Most of AI, with Bo-Peter Laanen

Episode 91: Going From Employee → 6-Figure Freelancer → Productized Service Provider → Selling Digital Products — In the TINY Dutch Market! With Kim Swagemakers

Episode 90: Lessons Learned Going From Solo Freelancing → Scaling an Agency → Selling It → Founding a SaaS Startup, with Jesse Hanley

Episode 89: Networking Strategies + Scaling a Small, Lean Agency, with Joana Galvão

Episode 88: How Delia Monk earned $100,000 in *Her First Year Freelancing* (!!) From Cold Agency Outreach

Episode 87: How Prerna & Mayank Malik Do $600k/yr – and Have a $1k/hr EHR – with No Full-Time Employees!

Episode 86: How Nicolas Cole Scaled a 7-Figure Ghostwriting Agency on Cold Outreach

Episode 85: Scaling a Bespoke Agency & Transitioning Into Products, With Brennan Dunn

S03 Episode 5: Building Trust Through Roadmapping with Lionel Martin

S03 Episode 4: Onboarding and Roadmapping Tailored Around Video with Ian Servin

S03 Episode 3: How Meteoric Growth Impacts Sales with Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein

S03 Episode 2: Why Roadmapping is a Priority with Matty McLain

S03 Episode 1: Roadmapping Strategies with Gabi Logan

S02 Episode 6: Drip Automation Software with Dustin Robertson

S02 Episode 5: Automating for Sustainable Revenue with Jason Resnick

S02 Episode 4: Reaching Your Comfort Zone Through Automation with Joel Hooks

S02 Episode 3: How to Value Your Funnel with Greg Hickman

S02 Episode 2: Leveling Up Your Automation Skills with Jennifer Nelson

S02 Episode 1: Automating Your Sales Funnel with Franz Sauerstein

S01 Episode 6: Lead Generation Wrap Up

S01 Episode 5: How to Master SEO With Simple Changes with Matt Olpinski

Episode 88: How Delia Monk earned $100,000 in Her First Year Freelancing (!!) From Cold Agency Outreach