Podcast Episodes

The 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Wipe Out a 6-Figure Freelance Business

Season 2 Episode 388

You can spend years building a wildly successful six-figure (or multi-six-figure) freelance business...

Only to watch it crumble to dust.

Not because you sucked at your craft.

Not because you weren't…

Published on 10 hours ago

How to Build a Portfolio That Attracts High-Paying Clients

Season 2 Episode 387

Most freelancers think: "The more work I show, the more clients I'll attract."

But if you have a level 10 skillset working with level 5 clients…

Your portfolio is gonna look level 6 at best.

And it’s…

Published on 1 week ago

The Goldilocks Pricing Rule for Freelancers (Not Too High, Not Too Low)

Season 2 Episode 386

“Raise your gosh darn rates.”

I literally have a podcast episode with this title.

But that advice is not for everyone because raising your prices isn’t always the answer.

Every freelancer has a “Gold…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Booked Solid? Here’s What Comes Next for (Some) Serious Creatives

Season 2 Episode 385

The vast majority of freelancers want one thing: more clients.

But what if that’s not your biggest problem?

What if you’re booked solid…

And now the “good problem to have” is that you can’t ever take…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The “Power Hour” Method (How Smart Freelancers Work)

Season 2 Episode 384

We all get the same 24 hours in a day.

So why can some people get more done in that 24 hours than others?

It’s not ALWAYS about doing more.

In many cases it’s about doing the RIGHT things consistentl…

Published on 4 weeks ago

What Are You Willing to Give Up to Grow Your Freelance Business?

Season 2 Episode 383

“I'd love to be jacked.”

“I'd love to be great at pottery.”

“I’d love to be a scratch golfer.” ← this one’s me.

You can say you wanna be good at something, but if you’re not willing to do what it tak…

Published on 1 month ago

The Top 5 Ways Freelancers Land Clients (And What Actually Works)

Season 2 Episode 379

If you've ever thought to yourself, "I need more clients, please God, rain them down out of the sky" - I'm probably gonna piss you off today.

Hopefully in a good way.

Some numbers I found interesting…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Steal These 8 Business Lessons From WAY Smarter Industries

Season 2 Episode 381

The average freelancer is often absolutely clueless when it comes to running a business.

And I can only say this because I did some of the dumbest possible things for the first five years that I was …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

What I Use Instead of Proposals (And Why It Works Better)

Season 2 Episode 380

Traditional proposals are a massive waste of time.

You put all this time and effort into a long, fancy 10-page proposal that you THINK is going to impress your clients…

When in reality, there’s a bet…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The 6‑Star Client Experience That Doubles Referrals & Repeat Work

Season 2 Episode 379

Let me make something clear:

Referrals aren’t BAD.

Just don’t rely on them as your ONLY source of leads.

But a client is a client, and if people are sending them your way, you’re not gonna say no!

An…

Published on 2 months ago