Discover the key habits of million-dollar freelancers, how to transition from hourly work to scalable income, and the mindset shifts needed to grow a successful solo business on your terms 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

In this episode, we speak with Elaine Pofeldt, an independent journalist, content strategist, writer, and author of two game-changing books for freelancers and entrepreneurs—The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business and Tiny Business, Big Money 🤩

With Elaine, we talked about how freelancers can effectively grow their million-dollar businesses while doing it solo, in particular:

✅ The habits of successful solopreneurs.

✅ How to transition from hourly rates to scalable income.

✅ The secret to saying no to bad clients.

Join us to learn from Elaine's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Elaine on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainepofeldt/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Elaine Pofeldt

(00:56) Inspiration Behind the Books

(03:51) Secrets of Successful Solopreneurs

(08:20) Elaine's Personal Journey

(14:03) Balancing Freelance Work and Family

(20:10) Financial Strategies for Freelancers

(23:05) Transitioning to Scalable Income Streams

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Discover how understanding your energy type can help you attract the right clients, make smarter decisions, and avoid burnout 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

In this episode, we speak with Nicoline Huizinga, a human design coach who helps service-based business owners unlock their full potential and create a fully customized business tailored to them without the exhaustion or frustration 🤩

With Nicoline, we talked about what human design is and how it can help freelancers succeed, in particular:

✅ Human Design energy types and how they impact freelancing.

✅ Why some marketing strategies work better for certain types.

✅ How to make aligned business decisions with ease.

Join us to learn from Nicoline's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Nicoline on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolinehuizinga/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Nicoline Huizinga: Human Design Coach

(00:49) Understanding Human Design

(07:12) Energy Types in Human Design

(12:32) Human Design and Freelancing

(14:30) Client Acquisition Strategies by Energy Type

(24:00) Actionable Steps to Align with Human Design

#FreelanceThrive #freelancing #futureofwork

Learn how to manage freelancing to fund your business, find inspiration from clients, and juggle the challenges of building a startup while staying financially and emotionally balanced 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

In this episode, we speak with Gabriella Yan, a freelance social media & community manager, who's passionate about travel, sustainability, and making a positive impact, and founded TRAppe - the platform that offers sustainable travel options 🤩

With Gabriella, we talked about how to freelance while being a founder and connect investment searching with working on freelance projects, in particular:

✅ How to find a balance between client work and building a business.

✅ Why storytelling matters for both freelancing and pitching to investors.

✅ How to manage financial stress and emotional well-being as a freelancer-founder.

Join us to learn from Gabriella's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Gabriella on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellayan/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Gabriela Yan

(00:43) The Inspiration Behind TRAppe

(02:49) Balancing Freelance Work and Building a Business

(03:41) The Reality of Work-Life Balance

(04:59) Freelancing and Founding: The Perception Challenge

(09:28) Connecting Freelance Projects with Business Goals

(15:37) Practical Tips for Aspiring Freelancer-Founders

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How to maximize your chances of landing a job, how to get the most out of social media, why you must follow up with people, and many-many more - check out the 10 nuggets of wisdom from experienced freelancers! 🤩

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

Welcome to the 9am.works freelance knowledge-sharing series, where experienced freelancers share their thoughts on critical freelancing topics!

And today, it's a quick summary of what experts shared during 10 episodes of the Season 8 of the Freelance Thrive Podcast! 💪

Sign up to the 9am platform and join the community: https://www.9am.works/freelancer

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Learn how to turn awkward conversations into meaningful client connections! Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you land more clients and build authentic connections 🚀

Check out the 9am Freelance Academy - a live ecosystem that gives you all you need to kick-start and improve your freelancing journey 💪

https://www.9am.works/freelance-course

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Rozen, a networking coach, professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and founder of Connection Catalyst on a mission to help professionals build authentic connections and turn networking challenges into lasting relationships 🤩

With Rachel, we talked about how freelancers can start new professional relationships and maintain old ones to ensure they have a constant stream of clients, in particular:

✅ What are the essential networking skills.

✅ "NATO" (Not Attached to Outcome) mindset to focus on relationship-building.

✅ How to maintain the right connections to get jobs.

Join us to learn from Rachel's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Rachel on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rozen/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Rachel Rozen

(01:00) Rachel's Journey to Networking Mastery

(05:06) Essential Networking Skills

(07:31) Overcoming Networking Anxiety

(09:46) Strategic Networking for Freelancers

(12:05) Tips for Introverted Freelancers

(19:14) Maintaining and Improving Relationships

#FreelanceThrive #freelancing #futureofwork

Discover the power of processes, when to hire your first team member, and how to build a pipeline of recurring clients 🚀

In this episode, we speak with Sam Kim, a freelance full-stack developer and fractional CTO who helps creative marketing design agencies with process-driven, white-label development & client management services 🤩

With Sam, we talked about what steps freelancers should take to transition from a freelancer to an agency owner, in particular:

✅ 3 essential processes you need to build.

✅ Transitioning from freelancer to manager.

✅ When and who to hire for your team.

Join us to learn from Sam's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Sam on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellosamkim/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Sam Kim

(00:50) What's an Agency

(01:45) First Steps to Starting an Agency

(03:06) Essential Processes for Early Stages

(05:48) Roles and Delegation in an Agency

(08:29) Hiring the Right Team

(12:04) Client Onboarding Process

(15:30) Common Mistakes and Advice

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Discover how aligning your freelancing career with your personal values can open new opportunities, attract like-minded clients, and make your work more meaningful 🚀

In this episode, we speak with Maja Nenadov Webster, a co-founder of Freelancing For Good, a community of impact-driven freelancers who use their careers to make the world a better place, and a marketing consultant who helps charities, non-profits, and social enterprises amplify their impact 🤩

With Maja, we talked about how aligning freelancing with your values opens up new opportunities, helps you stand out, and creates more meaningful connections with clients, in particular:

✅ How to incorporate your values into your freelancing.

✅ The benefits of sharing your values publicly to attract aligned clients.

✅ Handling challenges, like criticism or lowball offers, while staying true to your goals.

Join us to learn from Maja's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Maja on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maja-nenadov/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Maja Nenadov Webster

(00:56) Maya's Journey to Freelancing for Good

(06:41) Aligning Freelancing with Personal Values

(11:30) The Impact of Values on Client Relationships

(20:37) Challenges in Impact-Driven Freelancing

(25:02) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers

#FreelanceThrive #freelancing #futureofwork

Discover actionable strategies to master pricing, communicate your value to clients, and refine your rates as you grow 🚀

In this episode, we speak with Lizzie Davey, a freelance writer for SaaS and E-com tech digital brands who grows their authority, visibility, and conversions with engaging, search-inspired content and a keen advocate for creative freelancers on a mission to add transparency around rates and pay in the sector 🤩

With Lizzie, we talked about how freelancers should develop their rates throughout their careers, in particular:

✅ Common mistakes freelancers make early on.

✅ Importance of knowing your value and maintaining a solid portfolio.

✅ Strategies for handling imposter syndrome and communicating your rates.

Join us to learn from Lizzie's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career 🚀

Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! 🔥🚀💪

https://www.9am.works/freelancer

Connect with Lizzie on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-davey-4a85b575/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Lizzie Davey

(00:49) Common Mistakes in Setting Freelance Rates

(01:44) Transitioning from Employment to Freelancing

(02:46) Growing Your Online Presence

(03:17) Calculating Initial Freelance Rates

(04:44) Adjusting Rates with Experience

(11:20) Communicating Rate Increases to Clients

(14:14) Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Benchmarking Rates

(16:06) Competing with Lower Rates from Other Countries

(17:24) Handling Feast and Famine Cycles

(19:37) Hourly vs. Value-Based Rates

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