Double Your Freelancing Podcast

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode123 

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Significant progress in networking and niche selection since starting the training
• The stress of relying on a single client and his aim to diversify his client base
• Understanding potential clients' needs through direct conversations for service tailoring

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Using an initial quick win to transition clients into longer-term services
• Keep options open with multiple potential clients to leverage scarcity and exclusivity in discussions
• The value of treating early clients as beta testers, asking for honest feedback, and using their experience to refine and improve a service offering

Original coaching call recording date: 10/13/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode122

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Instagram marketing strategy for generating leads and closing deals
• Hiring a social media manager to help streamline and scale social media efforts
• Risks and rewards of starting a new social media channel from scratch

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Calculating cost per lead is crucial for understanding the effectiveness of marketing strategies
• Leverage existing audiences through partnerships and collaborations can be a powerful marketing tactic
• Document the planning and execution of content creation to provide valuable insights and showcase thought leadership

Original coaching call recording date: 09/08/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode121

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Struggle with burnout and the importance of addressing it for sustainable freelancing
• The valuable lessons learned from freelancing including the setbacks and disappointments as part of the journey
• Being part of a freelance community is a crucial support system to stay committed and navigate the ups and downs

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• The importance of taking time off to restore energy and prevent burnout
• Manage client expectations by communicating proactively, especially when feeling overwhelmed or needing a break
• Focus on actions in our control, like preparation and effort, rather than outcomes, which are often outside of direct control

Original coaching call recording date: 10/06/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode120

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Exploring the transition from one-on-one consulting to building a community-based offering
• Considering the options between high-touch coaching at a higher price or a more inclusive community model at a lower price
• Creating educational content, workshops, and resources that serve both her one-on-one clients and community members

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Validate the interest in her community offering with a minimum number of sign-ups before officially launching
• Focus on activities that offer the highest value to potential clients such as high-touch coaching or targeted content
• How to leverage existing clientele and audience for the initial seeding and growth of the paid community

Original coaching call recording date: 09/01/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode119 

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Brad deals with exhaustion, overwork, and the impacts on his life and business
• Establishing authority as an affiliate manager
• Testing and proving the model to offer affiliate management services

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Define in detail the steps involved in delivering a service to clients
• The attributes potential clients need to have to be confident in achieving success with them
• The importance of not always pushing out of the comfort zone to prevent burnout

Original coaching call recording date: 09/29/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode118

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Converting engaged Instagram followers into clients for Maia’s design studio
• Leveraging email marketing to re-engage leads with free resources and valuable content
• Segmenting leads for efficient lead conversion and content utilization

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Personalizing the content of individual emails to engage leads instead of a general invitation
• The use of paid ads or an "ad spot" in newsletters to promote Maia’s design studio
• Save time by automating the onboarding process for new clients with a pre-recorded onboarding video or a detailed guide

Original coaching call recording date: 08/24/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode117

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Defining which clients will benefit most from Brad’s service offering
• Outlining the step-by-step process of his service, from initial email planning to execution
• Creating a plan to find beta clients to test and validate his affiliate management service model

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Start with a manageable number of beta clients to test and refine your service before trying to scale up
• The importance of setting specific goals and KPIs to ensure measurable outcomes
• Leverage warm contacts in your network to find your first beta clients, as this can lead to more receptive participants

Original coaching call recording date: 09/21/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode116 

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Launched a free workshop with 48 attendees
• Increased rates to nearly $3K per project
• Hired additional designer to delegate and increase project work

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Potential revenue generation from creator content
• Setting goal to increase client work by 50%
• Which software to use for a simple, streamlined operation

Original coaching call recording date: 08/18/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode115

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• Refined service offering to create short-form content for social media
• Brad improved his video editing skills and is using his channel to showcase his abilities
• Using social media to find clients and demonstrate skills publicly

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• Specialize in one specific service to establish a clear niche in the market
• Identify target clients who are creating long-form content but struggling with short-form content
• Tag potential clients in social media posts to demonstrate skills and get their attention

Original coaching call recording date: 09/08/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode114

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

• How time tracking has helped effectively pricing services
• Exploring different channels for lead gen, including starting a podcast
• Choosing which tasks to simplify or delegate

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

• The importance of tracking time for profitability
• Testing higher price points for different services
• Creating a monthly recurring revenue stream

Original coaching call recording date: 08/09/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community