Love Your Craft, but Tired of Business?

Love Your Craft, but Tired of Business?

Author: Millo April 15, 2026 Duration: 14:27
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

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
Podcast Episodes
Too Busy to Grow? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
On today’s show: Do you ever feel like you’re just way too busy to actually spend time growing your business? If so, you’re not alone. We chatted with Will Gibbons, who works with cool clients like Peloton, 3M, and Vizio…
[Q&A] Do Freelancers Need College? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
On today’s Q&A Episode: Do you really need to go to college in order to be a successful freelancer? Listener Evan writes in to ask if he should invest in a master’s degree or skip the extra college. And we’ve got our bes…
Should I Even Try? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
On today’s show: is it even worth trying to grow your freelance business? That’s where Rakesh finds himself. He gets most of his clients from freelancing platforms like Upwork. And the market for web designers and develo…
[Q&A] But...Should I Hire By the Hour? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
On today’s Q&A episode, A former guest on the show, Jim, writes in with an important question: I know I shouldn’t charge by the hour, but shouldn’t I pay my subcontractors by the hour? You might be able to guess our answ…
Is a VA a Good First Hire? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:47
On today’s show: Is a VA a good first hire in your company? We’re joined by call-in guest Nils, who wants to know when and how to hire a VA—a virtual assistant. But Clay and I slam on the brakes and force Nils to answer…
[Q&A] Free Money [Part 1] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
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 ab…
Disrespectful Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:08
On today’s show: What should you do when you’re not getting the kind of respect you deserve from your clients? That’s just one of many questions we got today from our guest, Cathal, calling in from Germany. A few times n…
[Q&A] Growing a Network from Scratch? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:18
On today’s Q&A episode, Luqman writes in with a question. He’s a brand-new freelancer and wants to know exactly how to build a freelance network and attract more clients. We all know your network can lead to massive grow…
The Risk of Referrals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
On today’s show, if you get most of your clients from referrals, is that a good thing? Or is your business at risk of failing? You’re about to hear a coaching call with Dwaynia, who’s calling in from Alabama in the USA.…
[Q&A] Team Size to Call Yourself an Agency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
On today’s show: how many people does it take to call yourself an agency officially? Is it one, two, or more than that? This question got us thinking a bit about what it actually means to be an agency. Plus, we talk abou…