
Freelance to Founder
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Why Clients Ignore Your Portfolio
Are Networking Groups Actually Worth Joining?
Who's Actually the Client Here?
Is Your Proposal Tool Actually Costing You Clients?
The Invoice You're Too Scared to Send
Pay Gap: Freelancers vs. Agencies
Letting Go of Source Files = Good Idea?
Love Your Craft, but Tired of Business?
The Power of Saying "No" To Crazy Clients
Don't Charge by Hour or Project. Do this...
Remove Pain from Recurring Revenue
The Best Marketing Tactic to Get New Clients
Overcoming the Fear of Networking
Things Are Getting Messy
The Power of Trusting Subcontractors
Omar has built something worth protecting—a roster of loyal clients who hired him as a freelancer and trust him personally. Now he’s growing Vision Craft Studios into a full agency, and the hardest part isn’t finding new clients. It’s handing off the old ones. Preston and Christine Olivas, founder and CEO of No Single Individual, dig into what it really takes to transition client relationships to your team without breaking the trust it took years to build. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is This Cheating?
Layla from Bright Horizon Media has built something real — a small social media marketing agency with two part-time team members and real momentum. Now she's facing the question every growing agency owner hits: how much of your client revenue should you give to your sub-contractors? Is it cheating to charge high and pay low? Preston and Christine Olivas dig into the art of agency pricing, the mindset shift around articulating value, and why who you target matters just as much as what you charge. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drowning? Here's the Fix.
Christine Olivas scaled from solo freelancer to leading a 24-person operation—but the path wasn't as simple as just "hire when you're busy." Preston and Christine dig into one of the most misunderstood decisions in freelancing: when to bring someone on, who to bring on first, and how to avoid trading one grind for another. If you're turning down work and losing sleep, this episode will help you figure out whether you're ready to grow—or just ready to burn out faster. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Clients Care About 'Expertise'?
CodeCrafter is talented, working hard, and building something real—but a nagging voice keeps whispering that he's not expert enough to charge more, land better clients, or call himself a professional. Preston digs into one of the most common mental traps freelancers fall into: waiting to feel ready before they act. This episode breaks down how to reframe what expertise actually means, why your clients don't need the world's best—they need someone who can solve their specific problem, and how to start building confidence not by knowing more, but by doing more. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subcontracting = Invisible?
Subcontracting can feel like a smart move—until you realize your business is quietly disappearing into someone else's brand. Sound familiar? In this solo episode, Preston digs into a question from Garrett, a 30-year-old nonprofit consultant who's starting to wonder: am I building my business... or just theirs? He's been subcontracting for a seasoned consultant, and the lines between "partnership" and "being swallowed up" are getting blurry fast. Merge, stay, or go solo? Preston walks through how to test your market without blowing up a valuable relationship, set real boundaries before resentment kicks in, and make the leap from subcontractor to independent consultant—without burning the bridges that got you here. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Client, No Team...Do You Say Yes?
<p>Dream client. Huge project. Zero team. Do you say yes and figure it out later—or build the team first and hope they stick around? Preston and Austin break down the classic chicken-and-egg trap every growing freelancer hits... and reveal a third option that could save your reputation, your sanity, and your shot at finally making the leap from solo to agency.</p><p><strong>Support our show sponsors</strong> → <a href="https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors">https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors</a></p><p><strong>Submit your own question</strong> → <a href="https://freelancetofounder.com/ask">https://freelancetofounder.com/ask</a></p><p><strong>Join Austin's Premium Community → </strong>https://www.freelancecake.com/community</p><p><strong>Get Austin's Book, Free Money →</strong> https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27</p><p>This episode has been aired previously.</p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Non-US Freelancers Actually Get US Clients?
Does your zip code actually matter to American clients? Dieter's freelancing from Europe and wondering if the US market is even worth chasing. The answer might surprise you. Preston and Austin break down why being "foreign" isn't the handicap you think it is — and how to flip your location into a competitive edge that US-based freelancers simply can't match. If geography's been your excuse, this episode pulls the rug right out from under it. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hiring a VA? Here's What Actually Matters
Think you're ready to hire a VA... but have no idea where to start? You're not alone. Every growing freelancer hits that wall — a million tasks, not enough hours, and zero clue who to trust with the work. In this episode, Preston sits down with Austin Church (founder of Freelance Cake Community) to break it all down. Austin brings 4+ years of real VA experience and shares the one thing most freelancers get wrong when hiring — plus his dead-simple framework for knowing exactly what to hand off first. Character vs. skills. Freedom vs. burnout. This one might change how you run your business. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are You Charging Enough to be an Agency?
Still leaving money on the table? Here's the uncomfortable truth: most freelancers underprice themselves—not because they lack skill, but because they're scared of what clients will say. In this episode, Preston and Austin Church dig into the fear of raising rates and what's really holding freelancers back from charging what agencies charge. Austin breaks down the psychology behind client decisions, why replacing you costs them more than you think, and how higher prices can actually make clients trust you more. If you're ready to stop trading time for too little money and start positioning yourself like the authority you already are... this one's for you. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When You Just Need More Clients...
Lana runs Homewear Designs and has built a steady stream of home staging clients through real estate agent referrals in New York and the Hamptons. It's working — but she wants to scale up. Is it smarter to double down on those existing relationships, or start exploring new channels to reach a wider audience? Preston and Austin break down how to grow what's already working while branching out strategically through visual content and key partnerships. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Premium Community → https://www.freelancecake.com/community Get Austin's Book, Free Money → https://austin-l-church.kit.com/cf0feb3e27 This episode has been aired previously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Proposals = Waste of Time?
Melissa is spending hours on custom proposals—and she knows something is off. The pricing second-guessing, the laborious back-and-forth, the sinking feeling that all those unbillable hours may not even convert. Preston and Austin dig into why the traditional proposal process might be the problem itself, and lay out smarter, faster alternatives that can actually win more work with less wasted time. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling Major Guilt
Mark has built something real—a growing agency with contractors doing solid work and clients getting results. But success has come with an unexpected side effect: guilt. He’s making money from other people’s labor, and it doesn’t sit right with him. Preston and Austin Church unpack where that guilt actually comes from, why it’s often a sign of good character rather than bad business, and how to think clearly about fair pay, profit, and what you truly owe the people on your team. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is an S-Corp Election a Smart Move?
A question from Austin Church's Freelance Cake community puts tax strategy center stage: is taking an S-Corp election actually worth it? Preston and Austin break down the real mechanics behind this often-misunderstood move—how splitting your income between a salary and shareholder distributions can save you tens of thousands of dollars a year, why your state tax laws matter more than you might think, and exactly when it stops being worth the extra paperwork. If your freelance or agency revenue is approaching six figures, this is the conversation that could change how you run your business. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scared to Hire Overseas
Hannah is ready to make her first hire and is seriously considering looking beyond U.S. borders — but she doesn't know what she doesn't know. In this episode, Preston is joined by Brian Samson, a three-time founder who has scaled recruiting agencies to $4 million ARR by building teams across Latin America and beyond. Together they walk Hannah through exactly how to approach international hiring for the first time: where to start, which regions tend to excel at what, how to think about time zones, and the blind spots that trip up most first-time international managers — including the costly "follow-the-sun" communication trap that can burn a full week on a single misunderstood task. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Way to Handle Scope Creep
Andre is getting pulled in every direction by his clients — new requests keep piling on top of the original project, and he doesn't know how to push back without risking the relationship. Preston and Austin Church, founder of the Freelance Cake Community, dig into exactly how to handle scope creep with confidence: from crafting airtight contracts and expectations docs, to the subtle language shifts that remind clients you're a business partner — not an employee on the payroll. Plus, when to just say yes anyway. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Sell High-Ticket Services
Maya has a clear goal: charge more. She's doing solid work, she's got clients, but she knows she's leaving money on the table—she just doesn't know how to structure a premium offering that actually feels worth the price tag. Preston and Austin dig into the real psychology behind high-ticket packages, from learning to charge for your thinking (not just your deliverables) to using the "magic wand" question to uncover what clients will actually pay a premium for. If you've been wondering how to move upmarket, this episode is the practical push you need. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stuck with One-Time Clients
Victor is a freelancer based in Berlin doing solid project work—delivering results, getting paid, and then watching clients disappear into the void. No follow-up, no next project, just silence. He wants to know how to build real, lasting client relationships instead of one-and-done engagements. Preston and Austin Church, founder of Freelance Cake, break down why clients go quiet (hint: it's almost never about you), how to build an offboarding process that keeps doors open, and how to plant the seeds of a long-term relationship before you even send the final deliverable. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Freelancing Freedom a Lie?
Dana in Seattle went freelance for the freedom—and now she's drowning in deadlines and client expectations she can barely keep straight. Sound familiar? Preston and Austin Church unpack the promise that draws most people into freelancing in the first place, and whether the "no boss, no calendar" dream was ever really the point. Along the way, they share three dead-simple systems for keeping projects organized without the suffocation—including a one-page brief that replaces a hundred scattered emails and a counterintuitive trick involving more deadlines that actually sets you free. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What To Systemize First?
Dave's agency is humming along, but everything — how he prices, how he delivers, how he handles problems — lives entirely in his head. It's worked so far, but he can feel it starting to strain. So he's asking the question every growing agency owner eventually faces: if I had to pick just one or two things to systemize first, what would they be? Preston, Sabrina, and Jesse P. Gilmore from Niche in Control dig into exactly that — walking through a practical, priority-ordered approach to getting out of your own head without turning your business into a corporate machine. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Jesse: - Website - https://www.nicheincontrol.com - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepgilmore/ - SAA trial - https://nicheincontrol.com/triangle - Book - https://www.nicheincontrol.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Real Freedom vs. Another "Job"
Priya left her full-time job to build an agency on her own terms — and now finds herself buried under client obligations she can't seem to escape. Every new project feels like a trap, and turning down work feels like a risk she can't afford. Preston and Sabrina sit down with Jesse P. Gilmore of Niche in Control to map out exactly how agency owners can build for freedom instead of accidentally building another job — covering time systems, ideal client selection, offer design, and the mindset work that makes all of it stick. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Jesse: - Website - https://www.nicheincontrol.com - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepgilmore/ - SAA trial - https://nicheincontrol.com/triangle - Book - https://www.nicheincontrol.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop Doing Everything Yourself...Here's Why
Marcus built his agency the hard way—doing everything himself until the clients came, the revenue got steady, and the team grew. But now, with real momentum on his side, he's still the one making every call, reviewing every deliverable, and firefighting every problem. He suspects this habit that once made him successful might now be the very thing capping his growth. Preston and Sabrina sit down with Jesse P. Gilmore from Niche in Control to help Marcus understand the difference between scrappy resourcefulness and a founder bottleneck—and what to actually do about it. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Jesse: - Website - https://www.nicheincontrol.com - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepgilmore/ - SAA trial - https://nicheincontrol.com/triangle - Book - https://www.nicheincontrol.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Mistake Cost Me $30,000
Lena is a new freelancer staring down one of the most universally dreaded moments in self-employment: tax season. She knows taxes are confusing, but she's not sure whether to invest in an accountant from the start or try to handle it herself. Preston and Austin Church—both of whom learned the hard way—share what they wish someone had told them earlier, including the costly mistake that set Preston back $20,000 to $30,000, and the simple mindset shift that makes all the difference. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Matters Less Than You Think
Rashid wants to land clients outside his home country, but the unknowns are holding him back — different governments, tricky payment terms, and contracts that feel impossible to enforce across borders. Preston and Austin Church dig into exactly how to protect yourself when working with international clients, and their answer might surprise you: where a client lives matters far less than most freelancers think. The real work is learning to read the room early, set airtight expectations before a project begins, and build habits that filter out bad-actor clients no matter what country they're in. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are You Missing Out on Money?
Aisha is just starting out as a freelancer and wrestling with the question that trips up almost everyone in the early days: what should I actually charge? She knows she doesn't want to undersell herself, but she also has no idea where to set her rates. Preston and Austin Church—veteran freelancer and author of Free Money—unpack three different pricing approaches, make the case for building your rate around what your life actually costs, and explain why anchoring high (and negotiating scope, not price) is the move that separates confident freelancers from the ones who always feel underpaid. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Join Austin's Community for Advanced Freelancers -> Freelance Cake Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do I Have to Sacrifice Family for Growth?
Jenna finds herself wanting to build a successful business without sacrificing her values or family time. Preston Lee and Dawn Andrews share what it takes to design a leadership role that truly fits your life, offering compassionate insights for ambitious professionals navigating the complex terrain of work-life integration. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Dawn on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/freerangethinking/ Listen to Dawn's Podcast -> https://open.spotify.com/show/5tFfxkHltyeAeetz9ao4pu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Real Power of SOPs
For Nicole, what started as a quest for freedom through freelancing has morphed into a complex leadership challenge—managing a team that seems to consume more time than the work itself. Preston Lee and Dawn Andrews explore the art of creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) that transform team management from a headache into a strategic advantage. They reveal the secrets to empowering your team, reducing management overhead, and reclaiming the entrepreneurial freedom you originally sought. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Dawn on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/freerangethinking/ Listen to Dawn's Podcast -> https://open.spotify.com/show/5tFfxkHltyeAeetz9ao4pu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Amanda is standing at a pivotal moment in her leadership journey—wrestling with the internal doubts that plague many first-time team leaders. As she steps into her new role, the weight of proving herself feels overwhelming. Preston and Dawn Andrews dive deep into the psychology of leadership, revealing how vulnerability, communication, and embracing risk can transform imposter syndrome from a paralyzing force into a catalyst for growth and confidence. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Dawn on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/freerangethinking/ Listen to Dawn's Podcast -> https://open.spotify.com/show/5tFfxkHltyeAeetz9ao4pu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Paperwork = Death
Jason from our listener community is stuck in a common entrepreneurial trap—feeling overwhelmed by the administrative demands of maintaining his LLC. Preston Lee and Bobby Casey dive deep into why business structure matters, how to manage compliance without losing your mind, and the critical steps every business owner needs to know about protecting their assets. Bobby Casey, founder of Business Anywhere and an international tax lawyer, breaks down the essential reasons why entrepreneurs should never shy away from proper business structuring. From liability protection to strategic asset management, this episode is your roadmap to understanding the sometimes mundane but critically important world of business administration. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask George's Freedom Builders Academy -> www.freedombuildersacademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Money, 'Just Surviving" Isn't Enough
Parker is stuck navigating the murky waters of freelance finance, desperate to transform his business from a mere survival mode into a strategic growth machine. Preston and George Thomas dive deep into the critical financial strategies that separate struggling freelancers from successful business owners. From understanding revenue forecasting to building a financial support team, this episode cracks open the playbook for freelancers ready to take control of their financial future and scale their businesses with confidence. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask George's Freedom Builders Academy -> www.freedombuildersacademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will You Actually Have Retirement Money?
Lana has built a successful freelance career but finds herself paralyzed by the complexities of retirement planning. Preston Lee and financial expert George Thomas unpack the essential strategies for independent professionals to build sustainable wealth. Diving deep into retirement accounts, investment opportunities, and wealth-building tactics, this episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for freelancers looking to secure their financial future without the safety net of traditional employment. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask George's Freedom Builders Academy -> www.freedombuildersacademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Family vs. Business
Lauren is navigating a pivotal moment in her entrepreneurial journey—her business has taken off since becoming a parent, but she's struggling to find harmony between her family's needs and her business ambitions. Preston and Lindsay dive deep into the messy, beautiful reality of being a parent-entrepreneur, sharing hard-earned wisdom about energy management, setting boundaries, and creating a life where both your family and your business can thrive. This episode is a raw, honest look at how to grow your dreams without losing sight of what matters most. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Lindsay -> https://www.DearFoundHer.com Follow Lindsay on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/DearFoundHer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should I Give Up and Go Back to Corporate?
Nicole is standing at a critical crossroads in her entrepreneurial journey. After leaving corporate America to start her own business, she's wrestling with doubts and financial uncertainty. Preston and Lindsay dive deep into the crucial strategies for new entrepreneurs facing this make-or-break moment: understanding that business success is a marathon, not a sprint, and learning how to navigate the challenging early stages of building your own venture. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Lindsay -> https://www.DearFoundHer.com Follow Lindsay on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/DearFoundHer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Should You Spend Your Money?
Amanda is standing at a critical crossroads in her entrepreneurial journey, wrestling with one of the most challenging questions every bootstrapper faces: How do I strategically spend my limited funds without taking on investors? In this powerful episode, seven-figure entrepreneur Lindsay Pinchuk breaks down the exact playbook for making smart financial decisions that can transform a bootstrapped business from surviving to thriving. With candid insights from her own entrepreneurial path—building a multi-million dollar company from just a $500 investment—Lindsay reveals the nuanced art of investing in your business, from strategic hiring to game-changing software and network opportunities that actually move the needle. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Lindsay -> https://www.DearFoundHer.com Follow Lindsay on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/DearFoundHer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Manager to Solopreneur
Kevin is standing at a pivotal crossroads in his professional journey—transitioning from managing teams to becoming a solopreneur. Preston Lee and Moe Choice dive deep into the mental and strategic shifts required when moving from leading groups to leading yourself. With insights from Moe's extensive background as a six-time co-founder and leadership coach, this episode unpacks the emotional landscape of going solo, building support networks, finding the right mentors, and discovering the unique freedom of being your own boss. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Moe on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/moechoice/ Join Moe's FREE webinar -> https://moechoice.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why You Still Don't Feel "Free"
Daniel is trapped in a calendar packed with work, questioning the true meaning of a "freedom-based business." Preston and Moe dive deep into the nuanced world of solopreneurship, unpacking what freedom really means—and it's not just about having an empty calendar. From passionate contribution to strategic positioning, this episode reveals how to create a business that doesn't just provide income, but fuels your daily excitement and purpose. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Moe on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/moechoice/ Join Moe's FREE webinar -> https://moechoice.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 'Freelancer Trap'
Alex has built a solid freelance income but feels trapped in a cycle of trading time for money. Seeking to transform his business from a job-like grind to a strategic growth engine, he asks a critical question: How do you know when it's time to completely redesign your business or just keep working harder on what you've already got going? Preston and Moe dive deep into the strategies that help freelancers break free from the "bricklayer" mentality and become true business owners who sell transformative outcomes. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Connect with Moe on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/moechoice/ Join Moe's FREE webinar -> https://moechoice.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices