Solopreneur Life

How Colin Graves Earns $12k Per Month As A Freelance Writer

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In this inspiring Solopreneur Life segment, Andy Hill sits down with Colin Graves—a former bank manager turned full-time freelance writer and editor. Colin shares how a toxic workplace pushed him to reevaluate his career and ultimately build a thriving solo business making over $150,000 per year.

Listeners will learn how Colin transitioned from a 9-to-5 job into solopreneurship, the steps he took to scale his business, and how he now enjoys a flexible lifestyle that prioritizes family, freedom, and fulfillment.

If you're a parent looking to escape the corporate grind and design a business on your own terms, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement.


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      • CHAPTERS

      00:00 – Life after corporate: Embracing flexibility

      00:16 – Meet Colin Graves: From bank manager to solopreneur
      01:40 – A toxic boss sparked the journey
      03:22 – Starting with blogging and side hustles
      05:20 – Defining a vision with his wife
      06:30 – Turning freelance writing into a real business
      08:45 – Putting in the hours and finding "comfortable torture"
      10:18 – Landing multiple clients at FinCon
      12:45 – Making the leap to full-time solopreneur
      14:30 – Life after quitting the 9-to-5
      16:30 – How freelance writers earn income
      17:25 – Income breakdown: $150K/year as a solopreneur
      18:20 – Time management and weekly hours
      20:33 – Taking spontaneous family trips
      22:00 – What new freelance writers can expect to earn
      24:15 – Why $500/month from freelancing is powerful
      26:07 – Favorite solopreneur tool: Wise
      27:30 – Outsourcing help and using ChatGPT
      30:27 – His biggest mistake: Getting too comfortable
      32:50 – Life outside work: music, biking, and disc golf
      34:23 – Rethinking retirement as a solopreneur
      36:29 – How to connect with Colin and get coaching


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              • CREDITS:

              • Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves
                • Editor: Johnny Sohl
                  • Podcast Support: Nev Maraj
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                    Solopreneur LifeBy Andy Hill