6 Figure Creative
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 299 ratings6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
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#255: Marketing... WTF Is It, And Do Freelancers Even Need To Worry About It? | Back To Basics
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesWe're navigating a series right now that we've lovingly titled "Back to the Basics." I'm particularly excited about today's episode where we peel back the layers on a topic that's often shrouded in mystique, over-complication, or sometimes, just plain neglect: Marketing. You might ask, what exactly is marketing? Well, let's simplify it. As I've mentioned in previous episodes, the core of marketing is about presenting the right message, to the right person, at the right time. Yes, it really ca...
#254: Cash Flow Management: How To Never Run Out Of Money | Back To Basics
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutesWe all know that the freelancing world is thrilling, fulfilling, and at times, let's be real, a bit terrifying. One of the most daunting parts of freelancing (and one that I've grappled with myself) is cash flow management. In today's episode, we're diving deep into this crucial topic. The one thing I want you to take away from this episode is how to skillfully manage your cash flow so you never have to see your bank balance hit zero. I'm sure you've heard this saying before: "Businesses don'...
#253: The Freelancer's Guide to Automated Budgeting | Back To Basics
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesHere's how most freelancers manage their money... Step 1: They check their bank account Step 2: They wonder where all their money went. If that sounds like you, then I want to help you avoid running your business like that. I've taken the time to simplify the budgeting process for you, focusing on creating an easy, actionable system that you can actually use. This episode is short, sweet, and perfect for those who are looking to get a handle on where all your damn money is going. My goal is t...
#252: Choosing The Right Bank For Your Business (And Why Your Bank Probably Sucks) | Back To Basics
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesWe're continuing our "Back to Basics" series, and in this episode, we're diving into the not-so-exciting world of business banking for freelancers. But before you think about skipping this one, let me tell you why it's a must-listen. As someone who's gone through more than 10 different banks over my freelancing journey, I've learned a thing or two about what it takes to find the right bank for your freelance business. Why is this so important? Well, if you're unhappy with your current bank or...
#251: LLC vs Sole Proprietor: Which Is Best For Freelancers | Back To Basics
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutesIf you've ever wondered whether you should operate as a sole proprietor or form an LLC, this episode is just for you! We'll dive into my own personal journey, why I avoided LLCs for so long, and ultimately, how you can make the best decision for your freelance business. Now, I want to point out that this discussion is specifically for US-based freelancers. I wish I could cover every business entity in every country, but my knowledge is limited to what's available in the US. So, if you're base...
#250: Back To Basics: Avoiding The Common Mistakes of Self-Taught Freelancing
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutesI wanted to share something with you that's been on my mind lately... as a self-taught entrepreneur, I skipped SO many of the basics when it comes to running a healthy business. This dawned on me when I found myself looking up answers to things most people should know when they first start their businesses. This made me realize that the vast majority of freelancers probably have similar blind spots in their own businesses, so I've decided to do something to celebrate our 250th episode... We'r...
#249: Streamlining Your Freelance Workflow: How Mike Cervantes Manages Thousands of Projects Per Year
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutesThis week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative podcast is part 2 of my in-depth discussion with Mike Cervantes. Mike is a highly successful freelance mastering engineer who has collaborated with renowned artists such as Dolly Parton, Avril Lavigne, and Snoop Dogg. His impressive achievements include over 23 Billboard #1s and at least two gold records. In this episode, Mike shares his secrets on how he's built out systems to manage and fulfill thousands of projects per year. He also discusses th...
#248: Client Acquisition For Mastering Engineers: How To Win, Maintain, And Organize Thousands Of Clients | With Mike Cervantes Of The Foxboro
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutesEver felt like you're a tiny fish who's struggling to stand out in a vast ocean? Like you're drowning in the "sea of sameness" in an overcompetitive industry? If that's you, here's the good news: There's hope... You can still succeed... even when you're starting out as a "copycat" in a highly competitive market. This week's episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the audio industry (or any competitive industry, for that matter) Meet Mike, a multi-six-figur...
#247: The 3 Building Blocks of a Fine-Tuned Freelance Business
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutesDo you ever feel like your freelance business could be so much more, but you're missing a few key ingredients? Imagine a world where your perfect clients are eager to work with you, your rates keep climbing, projects run like a well-oiled machine, and clients keep coming back for more. We've got just the right insights for you in our latest podcast episode! In this episode, we'll explore the essential elements needed to create a thriving, successful freelance business. Just like a photographe...
#246: A Freelancer's Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder | Cracking the 80/20 Code
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutesEver stumbled upon someone who's basically a human ATM, overflowing with cash, and still living the dream without a care in the world? No? Well, neither have I, but let's talk about them for a sec. These super successful, carefree people seem almost mythical, don't they? It feels like people are either working 24/7, kissing their social lives goodbye, or they're partying non-stop, leaving their businesses to collect cobwebs. And then there's the majority whose lives are just a hot mess in gen...
#245: Unleash Your Freelance Superpowers: Revolutionize Your Creative Business with the TOTS Playbook Method
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutesAre you ready to make your freelance life more efficient, enjoyable, and, let's face it, less chaotic? Our latest podcast episode is the perfect companion for your creative journey! Discover the secrets to organizing your freelance business for more consistency and room to grow. Say goodbye to flying by the seat of your pants and welcome the magic of creating your very own "recipes" using the TOTS Playbook Method. In this episode, we explore: Starting small: Pinpoint the tasks that zap your ...
#244: Unlock Your Potential: How Defying Conventional Wisdom Leads to Unprecedented Success | With Paco de Leon
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutesWhat if breaking the rules and embracing your uniqueness could revolutionize an entire industry? 🤯 Meet Paco de Leon, a trailblazer who defied conventional wisdom and turned the world of finance on its head by being unapologetically herself. As the author of Finance for the People and founder of The Hell Yeah Group, Paco has leveraged her personal brand to create an irresistible appeal that sets her miles apart from the competition. Her unconventional approach has landed her features on TED, ...
#243: From Hourly to $10K: The Package Pricing Strategy That Will Revolutionize Your Freelance Business | With Brandi Mowles
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutesThe Freelancer's Guide to Escaping the Hourly Grind and Scaling to $10k Months with Package Pricing From Hourly to $10K: The Package Pricing Strategy That Will Revolutionize Your Freelance Business You’ve probably heard my rants on hourly vs. project-based pricing before… Yet you're still charging by the hour or day. I've heard all the excuses at this point" “Well yeah Brian, project pricing works for some people, but not me.” “What if I spend too much time and I lose money?” “What if my c...
#242: How To Turn Your Website Into A Lead Generation Machine | With Delia Monk
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesWriting all of the different elements for your website is one of the most painful things... especially if you're trying to create a website that turns strangers into clients. Unless you are a copywriter, typing out a persuasive sentence feels like: “Selling out” “Overstating your achievements” or “Being another sleazy salesperson” When these thoughts pop into our heads, it’s important to realize “persuasive” does not mean “sleazy.” Converting the strangers on your website into paying clients ...
#241: Why Freelancers Need to Stop Believing These Paid Ad Myths ASAP
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutesYou are AMAZING at what you do as a creative. You create stunning designs, produce incredible music, or breathe life into visual media like photos or videos. Paid ads aren’t for you, right? The truth is, paid ads can work for anyone, including freelancers. This has been proven time and time again, in industry after industry… Paid ads are one of the quickest ways to multiply your income and bring in more clients. The beauty of paid ads is that you have complete control over them. It’s not lik...
#240: Robots to the Rescue: How AI Can Help Freelancers Land More Clients
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutesI know the internet hasn't shut up about AI over the past couple of months, and you're probably thinking “dammit Brian, not another person talking about AI." But, hear me out... Right now, AI isn't something to be afraid of, but actually, a tool that can be used by freelancers in a bunch of ways... Having trouble figuring out how to fire a client politely after too many red flags? AI can help you. Are you struggling to come up with ideas for what to post on social media? Again, AI can help ...
#239: She Used Puppet Shows And Sea Shanties To Grow Her Agency To $500,000 Per MONTH | With Becca Kingsbury
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutesIf I were to ask you to think of the most bizarre marketing ideas you could think of to get clients, what would you say? I'd almost guarantee it doesn't include any of these: Fax machine marketing… Writing sea shanties… Performing puppet shows in client meetings… Cold outreach with homing pigeons??? These ideas are ridiculous, right? Well, the creative marketing agency Dingus & Zazzy doesn’t think so. Their mantra is "no idea is a bad idea until we try it". And you might say: “There is ...
#238: How One Cold Email Resulted In $60,000 Of Referral Work | With Joana Galvão
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutesI see a lot of creatives comparing themselves to their successful peers, saying things like: “Oh they have more experience than me, that’s why they can charge higher prices…” “They have a bigger network than me, that’s why they have more clients!” "They niched down, but I don't want to do that because it's not fun". While having experience, a network, and a niche are helpful to becoming a successful creative, I want to show you an example of how those things are NOT all required when you...
#237: The Creative Who Cracked The SEO Cheatcode (And Gets 1 Million Website Visitors Per Month) | With Jacob Cass
January 28, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutesI know, I know, as soon as you hear “SEO,” you throw your headphones across the room and continue on with whatever fluffy, fun creative task you’ve been working on the past eleven hours. While the technical jargon of SEO, marketing, and web traffic sounds boring as all hell, I’m here to suggest that you give it a chance. The reason you should take a second glance: Infinite… Money… OK, that's an over-exaggeration. But just think about how many problems would be solved for you if you had 1,000,...
#236: 5 Sets Of Skills Every Freelancer Should Be Improving | Full Stack Freelancer Pt. 2
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutesAfter covering the marketing, sales, and problem-solving skill stacks last week, we should be ready to knock our creative business out of the park, right? Not quite yet... There are a few more “non-creative” skill stacks that are essential to get right if you want to be a well-rounded and effective freelancer in 2023 and beyond. Some creatives may look at these skills and say… “These things don’t inspire me.” “I only need to get better at my craft.” “I’m bad at these, so I can’t improve ...
#235: Why You DON'T Need To Be A Better Creative in 2023 | Full Stack Freelancer Pt. 1
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutesEvery year, I'm going to bet that your niche is getting more and more competitive. There's always another music producer, photographer, designer, copywriter, developer, or videographer popping up out of nowhere... And the scary part is... They're actually really good at what they do. What can you do to stay ahead of the competition? Get better at your craft? Probably not... Instead, you need to become a "Full Stack Freelancer" if you want to be a successful freelancer in 2023 and beyond. Ther...
#234: 9 Lessons I Learned While Building A New 6-Figure Income Stream In 2022
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutesWhat did I learn building a BRAND new 6 figure income stream last year? Of course, the idea of building a new 6 figure income stream sounds great right?… until you’re a year in and still not making the progress you wanted to. It feels like paddling toward an island that never seems to get any closer. Why not chuck the paddle and give up? The good news is you’re not alone! I’ve been there, and no matter how bad it feels, slow and steady still wins the race. “But Brian, you’re already successfu...
#233: She Grew Her Freelance Business From $0 To $20k/mo In Under 4 Years | With Lydia Kerr
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt's officially 2023, and this is the time of year everyone starts looking to the future of what's possible. Is this the year you finally leave your day job behind? Is this the year you finally crack $100k in revenue? Is this the year you finally break $100k in profit? Whatever your goal, one of the most helpful things I can do as a podcaster is show you someone who's accomplished all of these things in a relatively short amount of time. Lydia Kerr of Telltale Design Co made the transiti...
#232: The 11 Must-Have Tools For Growing And Running A 6 Figure Creative Business In 2023
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutesI'm sure you already know how easy it is to get bogged down by the day-to-day tasks and admin work that comes with running a freelance business. You probably don't know all of the amazing tools out there that (when used correctly) will help you focus on what you do best... Create. By leveraging the right tools, you can increase profits, reduce frustration, and create a sense of calm in your workflow. From project management and invoicing tools to marketing platforms and collaboration apps, we...
#231: 6 Ways To Get More Clients In An EXTREMELY Competitive Industry
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesThe sad reality for most freelancers is that they're just offering the same "copycat" services as everyone else around them. Because of this, they're stuck in a competitive hell. This is called a "commoditized service". Think about how you buy a commodity like salt and pepper... You look at the shelf and buy the first thing you see that matches your pricing expectation. As far as you're concerned, all the options are pretty much the same. This is what it's like for freelancers. Anyone who's l...
#230: Dynamic Pricing: The Secret Weapon Clever Freelancers Are Using To Maximize Their Income
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutesHave you ever checked a price for a flight, only to come back later and see that the price increased (or decreased) significantly? This is something called "dynamic pricing", and it's what some of the largest businesses in the world do to maximize their profits. This is a technique I learned in 2015 when using a new "dynamic pricing" tool on my Airbnb, and it added a 20% boost to my rental income. It worked so damn well that I brought the same idea to my freelance business that same year. If ...
#229: Raise Your Gosh Darn Rates.
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutesThe message of this week's episode is simple... Raise your gosh darn rates. There are way too many dangers of perpetually undercharging for your services (which we discuss in this episode). There are also so many benefits to your life/business when you charge more that you can't keep putting off rate increases. You might even need to completely restructure your services so you can charge more, but the effort is worth the result. In this episode you’ll discover: Why low prices are a red flag...
#228: The Secret Ingredient To Higher Paying Gigs | The Client Acquisition Series
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIf you've been stuck at 4 or 5 figures per year as a freelancer, there's likely one ingredient that is holding you back from growth. Without this ingredient, it is 100% impossible to get clients, grow your income, and get past the 6 figure mark (if that's your goal). In this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast, my buddy Mark Eckert and I map out the path you can take to overcoming all of the hurdles between you and this incredibly important missing ingredient. In this episode you’...
#227: Your Feast-Or-Famine Roller Coaster: Three Reasons Why Freelancers Never Escape This Vicious Cycle
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutesIs your income in a constant feast-or-famine cycle? Some months might look great... But then all of your projects seem to dry up, and you're left scrambling for clients. This sort of cycle can be brutal for your business, personal life, and mental health, but this cycle doesn't have repeated for the rest of your life. There are likely 3 things keeping you trapped in this vicious cycle, and this episode breaks down how to finally break the cycle. If you're ready for more consistency, dependabi...
#226: 6 Client Boundaries To Keep You Healthy, Happy, Stress-free, And Profitable
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutesSo you made it to $100,000+ per year... Congrats. Too bad you made so many sacrifices that you're constantly stressed out, you're missing out on time with friends and family, and you resent your business. The irony is that you became a freelancer because you hated your day job and you wanted to work for yourself. Now, you feel like you have 50 "little bosses", and you hate your life a little bit more with each new client you gain. If this sounds like you, it may be time to put boundaries into...
#225: How To Build Your Own Client Acquisition Machine (And Make 2023 Your Best Year Ever)
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutesIf you've ever felt like your freelance life has been a neverending feast-or-famine roller coaster, chances are you're missing one (or more) pieces of a full client acquisition machine. You've likely "dabbled" with bits and pieces here and there, but you've never fully built each of the individual parts and refined them to the point where everything is working as a well-oiled machine bringing you high-quality clients every single month. In this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast,...
#224: Why Your High Sales Conversion Rate Is Actually A BAD Thing
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesDid you know that closing too many clients can be a bad thing? I know it sounds completely backwards, but a high sales conversion rate (70%+) is usually a sign of an unhealthy business. In episode 224 of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast, I break down the two reasons why a high sales conversion rate is a bad thing, and what two actions you can take to build a happier, healthier freelance business. In this episode you’ll discover: Why "winning" too many clients is a bad thing The ideal close rat...
#223: Shifting Your Clients From One-Time Projects To Monthly Recurring Subscriptions | With Annemie Tonken
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutesHow much is an average client worth to you? Whatever that number is, imagine how much more they'd be worth to you and your freelance business if they were paying you that amount every single year. Now imagine how successful you'd be if every single client you've ever had was paying you the amount every year for the rest of your career. That's the reality for those who run recurring subscription businesses, however, most freelancers only offer one-and-done packages. Whether you call it a ret...
#222: The Secret Weapon For 6 Figure Freelancers: Email Marketing
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutesLove it or hate it, email marketing is the closest thing there has ever been to a "magic pill" for anyone looking for stability in their month-to-month income. The sucky thing is...most of us "fall victim" to email marketing ALL THE TIME. You get tons of tons of emails from people offering their products and services, but you never make use of this powerful tool yourself. Most freelancers I see are making one (or more) of these mistakes: They think social media is the best long-term play (it...
#221: The 4 Major Missing Pieces Of Your Marketing Plan | The Client Acquisition Series
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutesHere are a few of the biggest lies when it comes to marketing your freelance business. "If I'm good enough, people will find me and hire me" "The only marketing I need is word-of-mouth" "If I market myself, I'll come across as desperate" "This sort of stuff doesn't work for freelancers" If any of that sounds like you, my guess would be you likely have very little predictability in your income. You might go from having more gigs than you can handle, followed by extreme famine periods wher...
#220: The Busy Freelancer's Guide To Getting Your Time Back (By Building Systems That Scale) | With Rachael Mueller
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutesEvery successful freelancer has hit that wall where you can't say yes to even ONE more project...this is usually the same time you start getting more inquiries than you've ever seen before. In these busy seasons of business, there are a few options you could take... You could turn down all those extra projects (and say goodbye to that extra $$$). You could say "yes" to those projects and just hate your life for the next few weeks or months while you scramble to deliver (this is the route mo...
#219: How To Land High-caliber Clients By Emailing Strangers | The Cold Outreach Masterclass With Colleen Welsch
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Colleen Welsch breaks down the cold outreach process she used to land some of the biggest brands in the beauty industry. This email process can work in any industry to start bringing in consistent clients no matter how much experience you have. If you've ever wanted to see a proven process for cold outreach, this interview is for you. In this episode you’ll discover: Why failure is not the end Starting fresh after your business collapses Working with major brands just by a...
#218: How To Use Social Media To Start ATTRACTING Clients (Instead Of Chasing Them) | With Chris Smith
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutesThe most difficult part of freelancing is attracting high-quality clients to you (especially early in your career). Most people resort to two main "desperation tactics" when their schedules thin out... Desperation Tactic 1: They start sending cold emails/DMs to people who don't have any idea who they are. Desperation Tactic 2: They start publishing desperate-looking "hire me" posts on their socials. Things like "50% off THIS MONTH ONLY. HMU". While they're chasing leads down like a starving t...
#217: Case Study: The Solo Freelancer Earning $1 Million Per Year (It's Not What You Think)
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesI recently came across one of the coolest freelance businesses I've ever seen, and I wanted to bring this to the 6 Figure Creative audience. I'm not going to spoil anything, but this freelancer is earning over $1 Million per year without a staff, without contractors, and he's able to accomplish this just by taking inspiration from a totally different industry than his own. If you're feeling stagnant, stuck, uninspired, or you're simply not earning what you think you should be in your own busi...
#216: How To Spend Less Time Doing The Stuff You Hate | The Easy Ates Framework
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutesNo matter how much you love doing what you do, there are always going to be things that you hate doing but still need to be done. This is the life of a business owner, and one of the root causes of burnout. What if I told you there was a way to spend less time doing the stuff you hate so you can spend more time doing what you love? There is, and it's something called the "Easy Ates" framework. This episode will break down how to use this framework in your own business so you can avoid burnout...
#215: How To Earn Up To $500,000 Per HOUR As A Designer | With Cat Coquillette
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutesBy FAR the easiest way to monetize your creative skills is by offering freelance services. The only issue with that approach is that it puts a cap on how much you could ever hope to earn per hour. $50 per hour? Sure. $500 per hour? Maybe... $5,000 per hour!? Possibly $500,000 per hour? As a freelancer? There's no way that I know of... The other issue with the freelance business model is that if you're not working, then you're not earning a dime (unless you know some secret hack to get p...
#214: How To Stop Trading Hours For Dollars By Creating An Ascension Ladder | With Rachel Brenke
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutesAnswer this question: If you don't work today, will you still make money? What if you take the whole week off? Or the whole month? This is the biggest drawback of being a freelancer. You have to work more if you want to earn more. There are a number of consequences for this, but the biggest issue for creatives like us is that the more we work, the more we face burnout. The more we face burnout, the higher the chance that we'll lose the initial passion that drove us to this business in the fi...
#213: The 4 BEST Ways To Become More Valuable To Your Clients (So You Can Charge More) | Takeaways From $100 Million Offers
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutesI'm super excited to share this with you today because this is the stuff that really moves the needle in your business. This is how you can charge more without losing clients or getting rejected. This is how you make your clients SO happy that they refer all their friends to you. This is how you become more attractive to your "dream clients". And this framework comes from a business owner earning over $100,000,000 per year... so you know this stuff works. Today's episode breaks down the 4 BES...
#212: How "Growth Hacking" Can Kickstart Your Freelance Business | With Ian Paget
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourAnswer this: What have you done this week to bring in new clients? 99% of freelancers would say "uhhhh....." and proceed to stare at me blankly with a distant look in their eyes. The sad reality is that most creatives sit around and wait for clients to find them. This is perfectly OK if your business is at the point where you're 100% booked up for the next 6 months with nothing but your ideal clients. For the rest of us, we have to put in work to fill our calendars. On this week's episode of...
#211: The Missing Skills You Need For Surviving (And Thriving) As A Freelancer | With Sarah Townsend
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourYou're finally out on your own as a freelancer... no more bosses, offices, fluorescent lights, and no more commute. 🥳 That also means you're now responsible for your own survival. No more regular paychecks, retirement accounts, paid time off, or coworkers who can cover for you. Do you have all of the skills that it takes to make survive as a freelancer? If not, this is going to be a rough ride on the entrepreneurial roller coaster... On this episode of 6 Figure Creative, I sat down to talk to...
#210: Annihilating Fear So You Can Step Into Your True Power As A Creative | With James Victore
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesIf you struggle with low self-worth, perfectionism, procrastination, or self-doubt, then you might be making the mistake of letting fear into the driver's seat of your business. Fear is a plague in our creative community. So many of us let fear... drive our rates down to pitiful levels (and keep us from ever raising them) drive us working extra hours for free (so we don't "ruffle feathers" by asking to be compensated) drive us to keep tweaking things for hours until they're "perfect" (even...
#209: Choosing A Niche That Attracts Your Best Clients (And Repels The Worst) | With Micah Woods
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourAre you one of those bland, boring, vanilla freelancers who are trying to appeal to everyone? Are you terrified of the thought of offending someone or pushing away "potential" clients? The problem with being a "Vanilla Freelancer" that is you're invisible to the vast majority of people because you have nothing interesting to say, and you likely stand for nothing. You're not alone. There's a massive chunk of the creative world that's fallen into the trap of trying to appeal to everyone, and i...
#208: Building A Flawless Experience For Your Clients | With Nicholas Di Lorenzo
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutesHave you obsessively perfected every single step of what your clients experience before, during, and after working with you? Most of the struggling freelancers I know have failed to do this, and it's costing them client, after client, after client, that they could have otherwise gained. The reason should be obvious: clients might forget the details of what it was like to work with you, but they will never forget how you made them feel. If you create a frustrating experience for them, you'll f...
#207: How Freelancers Can Use "The Rule Of 7" To Ethically Get More Clients | With Mike Janda
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutesEver felt like you wanted to reach out to someone, but didn't want to bother them? Maybe it was an old acquaintance, a past client, or even a prospective client you've had your eyes on for a while... Creatives typically have this voice inside our heads that say "don't do that... you'll just be bothering them". Here's something that may surprise you: That voice is usually a lying, thieving, horrible bastard who's simply holding you back from getting what you want... What's even worse is that t...
#206: Stuck With Low $$$ Projects? Here's How To Level Up To $50,000 Projects | With Ryan Koral
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThe dark side of freelancing (that no one wants to discuss) is the wasteland of low-dollar "Fiverr Freelancers" charging bottom-dollar rates for "butt-in-seat" projects. Whether you're on Fiverr or not, you may still be trapped in this low-dollar wasteland that is essentially just another soulless day job you've created for yourself. These projects tend to be unfulfilling and draining, and you end up in a horrible financial place. This is what so many newbies and struggling creatives do, and ...