Good Idea? Freelancing as a Family...

Good Idea? Freelancing as a Family...

Author: Millo June 5, 2025 Duration: 55:25
Is freelancing as a family a good idea? Can it actually work? That’s part of what we get into with our call-in guest, Dave. Dave is the father of 3 talented young developers. Together, they’ve started an agency. Well… sort of. As we talked with Dave, we uncovered this: family dynamics are not the same as business dynamics. And sometimes, managing both can present a real challenge.  If you’ve ever wondered whether or not to go into business with family, today’s episode of Freelance to Founder is for you. Here we go! This episode was originally aired on September 21, 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

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: 100

Freelance to Founder
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Hire First? or Get Clients First? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:50
On today’s show, which comes first: hiring to free up time to land big clients or landing big clients to pay for hiring. It’s a chicken and egg situation that our guest Zach has been stuck on. We do our best to answer th…
[Q&A] Marketing Plan Help? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:05
On today’s show, where do you start when it comes to making a marketing plan for your business? That’s what Thomassina asks us and—since Clay and I both have extensive marketing backgrounds—we end up having a lot to say…
These Social Posts Get the Best Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
On today’s show, we talk with ⁠Mannat⁠, a student calling from India, with questions about her freelance business. Mannat is a typographer—she works with lettering and fonts. But every time Mannat posts her work on socia…
[Q&A] Freelancer to Millionaire? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:55
On today’s show: can you become a millionaire as a freelancer? Podcast listener Suman wrote in with that simple yet not-so-simple question, and we do our best to reveal whether or not you can get rich working as a freela…
Drumming Up More Attention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:32
Have you ever thought: “if I can just get the attention of more people, I could close more clients and grow my business” That’s where we find today’s guest, Jay. He’s a web developer and SEO expert in Kentucky, USA. And…
[Q&A] Giving Client Ownership? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:43
On today’s Q&A episode, if you give your client full ownership of your creative work, how much should that cost, and how exactly do you even do that? That’s the question Nicole hits us with, and it opens up another discu…
Networking Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
On today’s show: do you keep hearing how important networking is, but you really just don’t enjoy it? In this episode, we chat with Morgan, a freelancer from Chicago. Morgan can see the potential in networking with local…
[Q&A] Best Software for Getting Paid Faster? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Today’s question comes from our ⁠free Mastermind group⁠ on Facebook. Darielle asks: "What's the BEST Software for getting paid faster?" Getting paid for your work FAST is key, but how do you make it happen? You'll get th…
Finding Rockstar Subcontractors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:16
On today’s show, have you ever thought: if I could just find the right person to hire, I could scale up my business. That’s how ⁠Virginia⁠ from Argentina feels about her unique content marketing company. The challenge? V…
[Q&A] Best Tools as I Grow? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:45
On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows? That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is outgrowing tools like Google Drive. So, Clay and I launch into our best advice on…