3 Questions That Fix Your Finances

3 Questions That Fix Your Finances

Author: Millo August 27, 2026 Duration: 16:15
Growth sounds great until you realize you can't actually explain your own finances. That's where Parker finds himself—profitable, but nervous about scaling without a handle on his numbers. George Thomas, a financial coach with 15 years of experience, walks through the exact order of operations: get a CPA, forecast your revenue monthly, and routinely interrogate your expenses. It's a practical roadmap for any freelancer wondering if they're ready for the next level. 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

There’s a common gap between working for yourself and truly building something that lasts, and Freelance to Founder lives in that space. This isn’t just theory; it’s a daily conversation for freelancers who are tired of the unpredictable income and ready to create a real business. Host Preston Lee draws from his own journey from freelancer to someone who has built and sold companies, and he brings that grounded perspective to every episode. Nearly every weekday, Preston is joined by other founders and entrepreneurs who’ve navigated the same path, breaking down the practical steps you can take to scale your solo operation. The call-in format means you’re hearing real questions from people in the trenches, facing the same client issues, pricing dilemmas, and growth plateaus you might be. Listening to this podcast feels like having a direct line to a supportive and experienced mastermind group, one that focuses on actionable strategies over vague inspiration. It’s for the designer, writer, developer, or consultant who’s ready to move beyond the feast-or-famine cycle and lay the foundation for something more substantial and sustainable. The discussions are candid, the advice is tested, and the goal is always clear: helping you transition from a solo practitioner to the founder of a thriving business.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Freelance to Founder
Podcast Episodes
From Solo to 12 Employees... Now What? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:47
Layla went from working solo to leading a team of 12 — but her website and socials still tell the old story. Preston and PR consultant Haley Raymond dig into how fast-growing service businesses should rebrand without los…
Becoming "The Expert" in Your Niche [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:25
Andre knows he needs to position himself as the expert in his field, but he's stuck on how. More social media? More speaking gigs? Preston and Haley Raymond break down the real playbook: why LinkedIn tends to be the firs…
Free Marketing? Here's the Catch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
Haley Raymond spent years in newsrooms before becoming a publicist, so she knows exactly what makes a journalist say yes and what gets deleted on sight. Preston sits down with her to unpack earned media: the free but far…
The Mindset Shift Nobody Tells You About [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
Fatima has been running solo for years and finally feels ready to lead a team—but she's stuck on how to actually think like a CEO instead of a freelancer doing everything herself. Preston and Vijay Rajendran break down t…
Daily Grind Keeping You From Growing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Lucas runs a freelance business he knows has real potential — but every time he tries to think bigger, the daily grind of client work pulls him back in. He wants a genuine roadmap for growth, not just more hustle. Presto…
10X Your Freelance Income [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:24
Freelance writing can feel like a financial rollercoaster, with many creators struggling to price their services confidently. In this revealing conversation, Preston and Amy Suto crack open the complex world of freelance…
Perfecting Your Weekly Schedule [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:02
Malik is juggling client work, marketing, and admin—and he's running on fumes. Preston and Amy Suto, creator of the bestselling Substack Make Writing Your Job and author of the upcoming Write for Money and Power, dig int…
Can You AI-Proof Your Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
Amy Suto has built a seven-figure freelance writing career in an era when most writers are watching AI erode their client base. Her secret? Memoir ghostwriting — a niche so deeply human, so dependent on trust and storyte…
Of Everything to Automate, This Matters Most [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
Jonas runs a solo service business and feels buried under tasks he can barely keep up with. He knows systems and automation are supposed to be the answer—but with everything on his plate, he has no idea where to even beg…
You Hired. But Now You Just Fix Their Errors All Day. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:34
Lucia has hired her first subcontractors—a milestone worth celebrating. But now she's spending more time correcting their work than she is on her own, and she's starting to wonder if the whole thing is worth it. Preston…