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- 1 weeks ago16 min
Why Clients Ignore Your Portfolio
Meg has been freelancing for eight months and can't figure out why inquiries keep going cold. Her skills are solid, her rates are fair—but her portfolio just isn't closing the deal. Preston and Christine crack open what actually makes a portfolio convert, from the way you frame past work to what potential clients are really looking for when they land on your page. If your portfolio exists but isn't working, this episode will show you exactly where it's breaking down. 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
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Are Networking Groups Actually Worth Joining?
Clay knows firsthand that the wrong networking group doesn't just waste your time — it drains your energy and kills your momentum. After building his agency through intentional, high-quality connections, he's developed a sharp eye for spotting the groups worth joining and walking away from the rest fast. This episode breaks down the framework Clay uses to find communities built on genuine value, and how the right room can quietly become one of your most powerful growth engines. 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
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Who's Actually the Client Here?
Sarah delivered exactly what her client asked for—until the spouse entered the chat. Now the feedback is contradictory, the timeline is slipping, and the relationship feels like it's unraveling. This episode breaks down how to protect your process, set boundaries without burning bridges, and get a project back on track when an unexpected voice starts calling the shots. 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
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Is Your Proposal Tool Actually Costing You Clients?
Clay is buried in proposals and contracts—jumping between tools, second-guessing every software decision, and wondering why nothing ever feels quite right. Preston and Clay pull back the curtain on the client management tool conversation freelancers keep getting wrong. It turns out the search for perfect software is actually the problem—and what really moves the needle has nothing to do with features or pricing plans. 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
- 2 weeks ago14 min
The Invoice You're Too Scared to Send
Laura completed the work, sent the proposal, and then froze. The invoice is sitting there — unsent — because she's convinced this is the moment she loses a client she can't afford to lose. Clay and Preston dig into the freelancer's oldest enemy: the story you tell yourself before anything has actually gone wrong. They walk through exactly why she should send that invoice, how to respond if the client pushes back, and how to break the habit of catastrophizing before you've even given reality a chance. 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
- Apr 17, 202624 min
Pay Gap: Freelancers vs. Agencies
Amy Bridges posed a simple question in the Milo Mastermind community and it sparked a conversation Preston and Clay couldn’t let go: does presenting yourself as a freelancer or as an agency actually make a difference in closing clients? The answer turns out to be more nuanced than a simple either/or. In this episode, Preston and Clay dig into the psychology of the sales pitch, why individual trust almost always drives the buying decision, and how the structure you choose—solo or team—should match the kind of client you actually want to work with. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 16, 202614 min
Letting Go of Source Files = Good Idea?
Kevin did a brand redesign for an old colleague two years ago — got paid, and moved on. Now the client's new marketing manager is asking for the original InDesign source files to update the brand guidelines internally. Kevin knows the owner, considers him a friend, and doesn't want to damage the relationship. But he also doesn't want to just hand over his work and forfeit any future opportunities. Preston and Clay dig into who really owns those files, what the law says versus what good business sense says, and how to turn a potentially awkward situation into goodwill — maybe even a Google review. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 15, 202614 min
Love Your Craft, but Tired of Business?
Rachel Stone King still loves design and branding—but the business side of freelancing has started to feel like a weight she can't shake. The thought of networking, hunting for clients, and staying motivated has left her feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Preston and Clay dig into what's really going on beneath that feeling, why losing your passion isn't always a crisis, and what practical steps you can take to reconnect with the reason you started in the first place. Support our show sponsors → https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question → https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Check out Clay's business → https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Freelance to Founder
Freelance to Founder is a call-in show helping real-life freelancers grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. The podcast is hosted by Preston Lee, a former freelancer who has started, built, and even sold successful businesses of his own. Preston is joined nearly every weekday by other expert founders, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to help you take your solo business to the next level.You can submit your questions at FreelanceToFounder.com/askIf you enjoy content from shows like The Futur, Being Freelance, The Accidental Creative, Smart Passive Income, or The Side Hustle Show, then you'll love Freelance to Founder. Join us every weekday to take the next step on your journey from ... freelance to founder.
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