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Freelance to Founder is a unique call-in show helping real-life freelancers grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. The podcast is co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own. If you enjoy content fromThe Futur, Being Freelance, The Accidental Creative, Smart Passive Income, or The Side Hustle Show, then you'll love Freelance to Founder. Catch the Tuesday Q&A episodes, dive deeper with Thursday's call-in episodes, or join us on the air and take the next step on your journey from ... freelance to founder.

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    • 4.6 • 65 Ratings

Freelance to Founder is a unique call-in show helping real-life freelancers grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. The podcast is co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own. If you enjoy content fromThe Futur, Being Freelance, The Accidental Creative, Smart Passive Income, or The Side Hustle Show, then you'll love Freelance to Founder. Catch the Tuesday Q&A episodes, dive deeper with Thursday's call-in episodes, or join us on the air and take the next step on your journey from ... freelance to founder.

    Too Busy to Grow?

    Too Busy to Grow?

    On today’s show: Do you ever feel like you’re just way too busy to actually spend time growing your business?
    If so, you’re not alone. We chatted with Will Gibbons, who works with cool clients like Peloton, 3M, and Vizio. 
    But Will’s got a problem. A great problem. He’s got too much work. Which means he’s busy.
    And he’s worried he doesn’t have time to grow.
    Clay and I help him punch through those barriers in this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go…
    This episode was originally aired on September 14th, 2023.

    PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    [Q&A] Do Freelancers Need College?

    [Q&A] Do Freelancers Need College?

    On today’s Q&A Episode:
    Do you really need to go to college in order to be a successful freelancer?
    Listener Evan writes in to ask if he should invest in a master’s degree or skip the extra college. 
    And we’ve got our best answers on this episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go!
    This episode was originally aired on November 14, 2023

    To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
    Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

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    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
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    • 14 min
    Should I Even Try?

    Should I Even Try?

    On today’s show: is it even worth trying to grow your freelance business?
    That’s where Rakesh finds himself. He gets most of his clients from freelancing platforms like Upwork. 
    And the market for web designers and developers is just so saturated, he doesn’t even know if he should continue with his business. 
    If you’ve ever felt this way, today’s show is for you. It all starts right now on this episode of Freelance to Founder.
    Oh, and really quickly before we start: the audio on this episode is a bit rough. We’ve done our best to clean it up. But between the audio and Rakesh’s very thick accent, you may have to focus extra to follow along. But we believe it’s important to share stories from all over the world whether a guest has a quality mic setup or a flawless accent. Thanks for supporting us as we support freelancers around the world. Ok, now on to the show.

    PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors

    Get your own on-air coaching call
    We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here.
    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:
    If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review.
    More Recommended Listening:
    This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter.
    We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 34 min
    [Q&A] But...Should I Hire By the Hour?

    [Q&A] But...Should I Hire By the Hour?

    On today’s Q&A episode, A former guest on the show, Jim, writes in with an important question: I know I shouldn’t charge by the hour, but shouldn’t I pay my subcontractors by the hour?
    You might be able to guess our answer. Or it might just surprise you. 
    Let’s find out on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Here we go!
    This Q&A episode was originally aired on November 7th, 2023.

    To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
    Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors
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    • 18 min
    Is a VA a Good First Hire?

    Is a VA a Good First Hire?

    On today’s show: Is a VA a good first hire in your company?
    We’re joined by call-in guest Nils, who wants to know when and how to hire a VA—a virtual assistant.
    But Clay and I slam on the brakes and force Nils to answer the question: Is a VA even the best first hire to make?
    The answer might surprise you. It’s all on today’s episode of Freelance to Founder. Let’s go!
    This episode was originally aired on September 7th, 2023.

    PS: Get featured in an upcoming Q&A! Just visit http://freelancetofounder.com/ask and submit a question. 

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors

    Get your own on-air coaching call
    We'd love to feature your business and offer some free on-air advice for growing your business. To see if you're a good fit, click here.
    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts:
    If you enjoy the show, can you do us a favor and leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts? We'll love you forever. Click here to leave a review.
    More Recommended Listening:
    This show is a part of the Podglomerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter.
    We suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about entrepreneurship, business, and creativity, such as Rocketship.fm and Creative Elements.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 47 min
    [Q&A] Free Money [Part 1]

    [Q&A] Free Money [Part 1]

    I am joined by special guest co-host Austin Church on today's show.
    He is a very talented freelancer and the author of the new book, Free Money.
    It's all about growing your revenue as a freelancer, and we talked today about calculating your survival rate. That's the rate you need to stay in business as a freelancer. What's the minimum amount you need to make to stay in business? So, if you've wondered how to calculate that rate best, stay tuned for today's Q&A episode with Austin Church and me, Preston Lee. Here we go.


    Learn more about Austin's new book, Free Money.

    Sign up for Austin's free workshop, "Genius 5-minute freelancing hacks"


    To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK, and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.
    Listen to our full-length coaching calls: http://freelancetofounder.com

    Support our Sponsors
    Our generous sponsors make this show 100% free to you. Support them at the link below.
    https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
65 Ratings

65 Ratings

Wayne Pelletier ,

Approchable

I’ve been listening to this show for a couple of years and it’s been key to improving my business. The hosts are excellent. Both Preston and Clay are experienced, reasonable, and inquisitive. It generates colorful conversations across several industries. I’m better and my business is better because of this show.

cynbalog ,

Drives me insane

I would listen to this show a lot more if the show info appeared at the top of the page when I clicked on it in my Apple Podcasts. Unfortunately, the most recent show is always at the bottom! This is the only podcast that does it that way and I’m not a fan of scrolling!

dorothyholla ,

A new favorite for freelancers!

The secret is officially out: Freelancing is your way to build skills, run your own business, and give yourself the flexibility you deserve! Clay and Preston absolutely being the heat on this podcast!! Providing listeners with nuggets of information, tips, and insider advice on how to dive head-first into the world of freelancing!

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