Double Your Freelancing Podcast

By Brennan Dunn, Zach SwinehartBusiness Technology

Double Your Freelancing Podcast episodes

February 09, 2024[Coaching: Brad #10] First $2.5K Month! Nurturing Current Client Relationships + Testing a New Offer
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode113
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’s highest revenue month so far!
Solidifying niche to work with course creators
Nurturing current leads and stopping new cold outreach
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Identifying prospects to test new service offering for free
Using a top-of-funnel offer to attract new leads
When to stop doing new cold client outreach and focus on current clients
Original coaching call recording date: 09/01/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
1 hr 8 min
February 07, 2024[Coaching: Maia #10] Growing the Agency and Managing Multiple Projects + Packaging Services To Raise Rates
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode112
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:
Focusing on agency growth vs creating products
Managing multiple open client projects and staying on top of work
Creating coaching and done-for-you services as a path to raise rates
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Write SOPs for repetitive tasks that can be delegated
“Blueprint style” client interviews for feedback on new service offering
Use pricing tiers for client services and raising rates
Original coaching call recording date: 08/01/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
1 hr
February 02, 2024[Coaching: Brad #9] Best Week Yet on Upwork! New Outreach Strategy + Confronting Reality From Time Tracking
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode111
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’s best earning week yet on Upwork
Confronting the data from time tracking and where time was used
Learning new skills to expand service offerings and professionalism
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Facing the struggles of productivity and addressing underlying causes
The importance of testing different outreach methods to find the most effective approach
Building organic relationships by providing upfront value
Original coaching call recording date: 08/24/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
43 min
January 31, 2024[Coaching: Maia #9] Raised Rates to $2.6K! Fully Booked Out With New Clients + How To Handle Discount Requests
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode110
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:
Maia is fully booked out with client work from her effective online marketing
Raising the rate of her service offering to $2.6K
Plans to launch a premium membership service
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
How to create the most impactful testimonials
Handling requests for discounts and offering bonuses instead
Choosing work that aligns with long-term objectives
Original coaching call recording date: 07/19/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
50 min
January 26, 2024[Coaching: Brad #8] Making Client Outreach Fun, Comprehensive Client Services + Valuable Insights From Time-Tracking
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode109
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:
Growing Brad’s business through short-form video content
Reviewing the data on how much time is being dedicated to income generating activities
Making lead gen enjoyable by aligning with skills and interests
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Give clients valuable comprehensive services like scheduling content
Focus on personal growth and development over just meeting financial targets
Allocate time for things that are immediately valuable to the business
Original coaching call recording date: 08/18/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
43 min
January 24, 2024[Coaching: Maia #8] Upselling Clients, Performance-Based Coaching + the Power of Documenting Real-Time Progress
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode108
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:
Maia’s roadmap and retainer strategy for upselling clients
Creating a performance-based coaching program with a client
Launching a podcast or public coaching series to document client journeys and successes
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Get commitment from clients to ensure dedication and consistent progress
The value of documenting real-time progress from early-stages to success
A performance-based pricing model should align with tangible outcomes
Original coaching call recording date: 07/05/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
1 hr 5 min
January 19, 2024[Coaching: Brad #7] New Client in a Different Niche! 🎉 Trying a Cold Outreach Strategy + Upskilling with Video Editing
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode107
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 expands his service offerings on Upwork and lands a new client outside his usual niche
Starting a cold outreach strategy off Upwork
Brad commits to improving video editing skills to offer higher-quality services
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Integrate CTAs into fun personal projects to attract clients
Diversifying with outreach approaches outside of Upwork
Reflecting on progress and staying motivated is important, even in the face of challenges
Original coaching call recording date: 08/10/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
51 min
January 17, 2024[Coaching: Maia #7] Bundling Services and Having the Self-Belief To Charge More + Managing Multiple Projects
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode106
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:
Maia implements a new pricing strategy for bundled services
Her 4-phase client process: onboarding, discovery, design, and handoff
The importance of client discovery and collaboration in the design phase
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Effective hourly rates and having the self-belief to charge more
Journaling about past projects to delegate future projects to junior designers
Use timeboxing to avoid project delays
Original coaching call recording date: 06/28/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
25 min
January 12, 2024[Coaching: Brad #6] Networking With Podcasts, Creating a YouTube Strategy + Using “Blueprint Style” Freelancer Podcast Interviews
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode105
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:
Using podcasts for networking and to reach new clients
Dealing with an increased workload
Developing a YouTube channel strategy
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Pricing services based on the impact for a client’s business
How to use “Blueprint Style” freelancer podcast interviews to develop service offering
Expanding opportunities in adjacent niches
Original coaching call recording date: 07/31/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator community at dyf.link/community
1 hr 35 min
January 10, 2024[Coaching: Maia #6] Success From Organic Marketing, Raising Effective Hourly Rate + Launching New Services
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode104
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:
Success from organic marketing
Importance of time tracking
Developing new core services
Coaching highlights from today’s episode:
Clarify service offering to calculate effective hourly rate
Avoiding low paying client work
How to use scarcity as a marketing hook
Original coaching call recording date: 06/21/2023
Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community
28 min