Every freelancer faces this dilemma: A dream client wants to hire you for a project that's bigger than anything you've tackled solo. Do you hire help first and risk the overhead, or do you say yes and scramble to build a team afterward? Preston and Austin dive deep into this classic chicken-and-egg problem, offering a surprising third option that could save your reputation and your sanity. They break down exactly how to de-risk those make-or-break moments when you're ready to level up from solo freelancer to agency owner.

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