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Freelance to Founder[Q&A] Free Money [Part 2]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...2025-03-0427 minFreelance to Founder[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...2025-02-1124 minFreelance to Founder[Q&A] Free Money [Part 2]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...2024-09-2427 minFreelance to Founder[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...2024-09-0324 minFreelance to Founder[Q&A] Free Money [Part 2]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...2024-04-1727 minFreelance to Founder[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...2024-03-2624 minFreelance to FounderSix-Figure Upwork Profile in 90 DaysOn today’s show, Preston has a one-on-one conversation with freelance podcast expert Noah Tetzner who built a six-figure Upwork profile in under 90 days. Noah has studied the Upwork algorithm in order to find success quickly and together we discuss getting jobs on Upwork, achieving “Top-Rated Plus” status (and why you want it), plus how to replicate his success even if you're just getting started on Upwork.If you’ve wondered if Upwork is worth your time—or your Upwork profile needs a boost, this is a must-listen episode for you.This episode originally aired on August...2023-03-1658 minFreelance to Founder[Q&A] Should I Make This Big Leap Into a Different Industry?You're listening to our brand-new Freelance to Founder SHORTS, 5-10 minute episodes answering one (or two) questions from listeners like you.To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.In today's SHORT, Preston asks Clay for advice in regards to a new business opportunity, that while enticing, would require Preston and his wife to make a leap into an unknown industry.Join us to learn more about the deal that Preston is considering and also how you can approach big leaps in...2023-01-0317 minFreelance to Founder[Q&A] Should I Make This Big Leap Into a Different Industry?You're listening to our brand-new Freelance to Founder SHORTS, 5-10 minute episodes answering one (or two) questions from listeners like you.To submit your question, visit FreelanceToFounder.com/ASK and we'll feature you on an upcoming episode.In today's SHORT, Preston asks Clay for advice in regards to a new business opportunity, that while enticing, would require Preston and his wife to make a leap into an unknown industry.Join us to learn more about the deal that Preston is considering and also how you can approach big leaps in...2022-06-1417 minFreelance to FounderThe Power of AutomationOn today’s “best of” episode which originally aired in Oct 2020, Preston has a one-on-one conversation with James Rose. James is a total rockstar when it comes to automating tasks in your business. In fact, as you’ll hear by the end of this conversation, in order to accomplish everything James automates in his business, he’d have to hire a full-time employee. Instead, he leverages affordable tech and brilliant workflows to save money and get more done.If you find yourself bogged down, short on time, or hoping to save money as you scale your business, then this...2022-01-061h 05
The Agency ShowEP 14 | Common Mistakes New Freelancers Make & How to Avoid Them | Ft. Preston LeeIf you have just started your freelance career, listen to this episode.In this episode of The Agency Show Podcast, we hosted Preston Lee, Founder at Millo. Preston talks about the common mistakes new freelancers make and how they can avoid them.We all might make mistakes but if you wish to avoid some common mistakes as a beginner freelancer, give this talk a listen and in case you like it, do consider sharing it with your peers as well.Millo's Website: https://millo.co/Millo's Blog Page: https://millo.co...2021-11-1835 minFreelance to FounderIf We Had to Start Over from Scratch...Today, I (Preston) got a text from Clay. "I just let my entire team go." It took me completely by surprise, but also got me thinking about what it would take to start all over.On today’s episode, Clay and I answer the question: “what would we do differently if we had to start freelancing from scratch today?”We think you'll be pleasantly surprised by some of what we share. Have a listen.ATTENTION: We Need YOU!We're currently casting new guests for our upcoming season and we want to featur...2021-11-0453 minFreelance to FounderSix-Figure Upwork Profile in 90 DaysOn today’s show, Preston has a one-on-one conversation with freelance podcast expert Noah Tetzner who built a six-figure Upwork profile in under 90 days. Noah has studied the Upwork algorithm in order to find success quickly and together we discuss getting jobs on Upwork, achieving “Top-Rated Plus” status (and why you want it), plus how to replicate his success even if you're just getting started on Upwork.If you’ve wondered if Upwork is worth your time—or your Upwork profile needs a boost, this is a must-listen episode for you.Get your own on-air coaching c...2021-08-2658 minFreelance to FounderHow to Unlock a Floodgate of Client LeadsOn today’s episode, Caroline calls in from one of my favorite places on Earth: the Netherlands.Caroline is building a graphic and web design business and has already hired quite a few contractors. She gets a decent amount of work every month, but each new month leaves her with the frightening question:Will we get enough new business this month?With some good lead generation in place, a team working at about 20% capacity, and a desire to grow, she’s in a perfect place to make fast progress.Today’s episod...2021-07-011h 03
The First 10 PodcastUnderstanding your value with Preston Lee [#21]Send us a textOn this episode of The First 10 Podcast, I talk to Preston Lee, founder of Millo, where he and his team help freelancers get more freelance jobs and grow their client list.Key PointsThe skills you need to be a successful freelancer aren't taught in schoolFreelancers need to develop the habit of selling to avoid feat and famine cyclesWhen starting out, don't be too picky about your clients. You are there to learn so take all the work you can get.Be careful of throwing in the towel...2021-04-0634 minFreelance to Founder12 Mo. of Revenue in 30 DaysOn today’s show, it’s just Preston and Clay. That’s because in early January, Preston asked Clay how things were looking for the new year and his response was something like:"I’ve already hit my 6 month revenue goal."Yeah, it was January 7th. NUTS!A couple weeks later—Before January was even over—Clay shared that he hit his complete revenue goal for 2021. That’s 12 months of revenue just in January.Naturally, Preston had to get clay on a call and find out what he had been doing. It’...2021-02-1149 minFreelance to FounderMake Art, Make MoneyOn today’s show I (Preston) have a really great conversation with James O-Reilly, an indie artist who’s working on making the transition from freelancer to founder.James has had heaps of work come in over the last year which is good because he's making good money as an artist, but he’s not exactly sure where to go next with his business.Should he hire more artists?Should he hire a project manager or a sales person?And if he hires now, will work dry up and he’ll be in a...2020-11-1957 minFreelance to FounderThe Power of AutomationOn today’s episode, Preston has a one-on-one conversation with James Rose. James is a total rockstar when it comes to automating tasks in your business. In fact, as you’ll hear by the end of this conversation, in order to accomplish everything James automates in his business, he’d have to hire a full-time employee. Instead, he leverages affordable tech and brilliant workflows to save money and get more done.If you find yourself bogged down, short on time, or hoping to save money as you scale your business, then this episode is for you.Reso...2020-10-1559 min
Agency Highway105 – Creating a portfolio that actually converts with Preston LeeMany agency portfolios end up as a dumping ground for previous projects. In this interview, Preston Lee from Millo.co describes how you can create a portfolio that prospects actually want to look at and that helps convert them to clients. Resources mentioned in the episode Honeybook post on optimizing your portfolio Related resources Check out […]2020-07-2139 min
Agency Highway105 - Creating a portfolio that actually converts with Preston LeeMany agency portfolios end up as a dumping ground for previous projects. In this interview, Preston Lee from Millo.co describes how you can create a portfolio that prospects actually want to look at and that helps convert them to clients. Resources mentioned in the episode Honeybook post on optimizing your portfolio Related resources Check out […]2020-07-2139 minFreelance to FounderCold Pitching vs. Content MarketingOn today’s call, we chat with Mihai Zamfir who has done some incredible work in building a presentation design company.Mihai gets a fair amount of new clients using sites like Upwork and other freelance marketplaces, but he’s ready to start finding better clients in more intentional ways. All of this leads us to an answer-rich coaching session all about short-term vs. long-term sales strategies. Cold-pitching vs. Content marketing. On the one hand, cold-pitching is hard and has notoriously bad conversion rates. On the other hand, content marketing is very time and la...2020-06-1858 minFreelance to FounderAn Audience is Not a BusinessOn this week’s episode, Clay and Preston have a heart-to-heart chat with Rodney Little, a UX/UI designer who wants to build an audience-first business.But Rodney, a side-hustler with a full-time job, has been kicking this idea around in his mind for a whopping five years—so in this episode, Clay and Preston call him out. They dive into what’s been holding him up and what it’s really going to look like to build an audience-first business.It’s a very personal conversation for Preston especially—since his business began when he started a...2020-06-0341 min
Freelance to FounderIntroducing: 'Freelance to Founder' [TRAILER]Freelance to Founder is a unique call-in show with real-life freelancers trying to grow their businesses and escape the feast-famine lifestyle. Co-hosted by Clay and Preston, two former freelancers who have started, built, and even sold six- and seven-figure businesses of their own.Binge the Q&A episodes, dive deep with the coaching sessions, or even join in yourself and take the next step on your journey from ... Freelance to Founder.Subscribe at FreelanceToFounder.com, in Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. New shows twice a week. Learn more...2020-04-0601 min
Scaling Freelance002: Generating consistent income as a freelancer w/ Preston LeeJoining me on today’s episode of Scaling Freelance is Preston Lee. Preston is the founder of Millo.co where he and his team have been helping freelancers thrive for over a decade. His advice has been featured by Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, Adobe, and many more.
Preston and I discuss:
How to get consistent income as a freelancer
Finding your first client
68 Freelance Job Sites to find your first gigs
How to get to the next level of income while freelancing
How to leverage past clients to generate more revenue
How to successfully structure a retainer co...2019-11-1331 min
Predictable B2B SuccessThe best ways to secure podcast sponsorshipsIn this episode we talk to Preston Lee, Founder of millo.co.
He shares the best ways to address 5 key challenges businesses face with their podcast sponsorships:
How to position your business to get the attention of potential podcast sponsorsHow to offer value in exchange for podcast sponsorshipHow manage your growing list of relationshipsHow to use cold email outreach to secure podcast sponsorshipsHow to do outreach when you are getting started with a podcast2019-07-0825 min
Project FreelanceCreating a Place For Freelancers | Preston Lee Of Millo And SolidgigsPreston Lee, founder of Millo, wanted to create a site where he could help freelancers and solopreneurs figure out how to be better freelancers by teaching them how to improve their business and thrive in saturated freelancing market. He hopes to help freelancers build a sustainable and reliable business.
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*64 Freelance job sites to help you find work and quit your day job: https://millo.co/freelance-job-sites
2019-01-2126 min
The Six Figure Freelancer Audio-CourseBuilding a Business Instead of a Job - Preston Lee, Founder Millo.coPreston Lee is the founder of Millo.co, a leading interest blog to help designers and creatives build successful businesses that make them more money. Preston is a web designer, content marketer and entrepreneur by trade. Prior to founding Millo, Preston worked in lots of different niches in the freelance creative industry.
In this episode, Preston teaches us:
How to set up business processes and systems for success - And how this will bring you consistent revenue over the long-term.
The processes you can use for prospecting, fulfilling, and turning each client into more clients - Do...2019-01-0629 min
The Side Hustle ProjectMillo’s Preston Lee on Driving Traffic to Your Blog, Getting Sponsorships and Launching Products.In today’s episode, we’re talking to Preston Lee, the founder of Millo.co—a blog, community and
phenomenal resource hub for all things freelancing. Preston and I also co-host another podcast
together called The Side Gig Show (along with Ian Paget) where we take turns diving deep into
the tactics, strategies, ups, downs and decisions we’ve made.2018-11-2900 min
My Freelance Life000 "Dear friends, I have decided to leave the company." (Trailer)New from Millo, 'My Freelance Life' is a weekly check-in with Andy, a desk-jobber-turned-full-time-freelancer. Every week, show host Preston will pick Andy’s brain and discover the truth behind what really happens when you decide to quit your job and pursue freelancing full-time.
Show notes and details at http://freelancelifepodcast.com
Listen to more of Millo's podcasts at http://millo.co/podcasts
2018-01-1902 minThe Side Hustle ProjectHow to Get $15,000/mo in Blog Sponsorships (on the Side) and Grow a Community with Preston LeeIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Preston Lee, the founder of Millo.co - a blog, community and phenomenal resource hub for all things freelancing.
Preston and I, along with Ian Paget, also co-host another podcast together called The Side Gig Show where we take turns diving deep into the tactics, strategies, ups, downs and decisions we’ve made - that have helped us grow our own side businesses into FT endeavors over the past couple of years.2017-12-1400 min