Hey there! I'm James Sowers.About two years ago, I took over as the new owner of the My Freelance Life podcast. Since then...I've made zero progress.But that's okay, because I'm in a different place now and I'm feeling motivated to revisit the idea of launching MFL Season 2 and perhaps expanding the podcast into something more substantial.In this episode, you'll learn the following: Who I am, and how I took over the show Why I never did anything with it after buying What I'm up to now, and what I'd like to do this year How to get in touch with your ideas/feedback If you want to chat about your experience with My Freelance Life, what your current freelancing experience looks like, or what your goals are for the future, I'd love to hear from you!Send Me A Funny Gif on TwitterConnect With Me, Very Formally, On LinkedinOh! And if you're interested in joining the FREE community I started for freelancers who want a safe space to talk about life and business, you can apply at FreelanceMastermind.com and let us know that you came from the podcast. We'll send you an invite ASAP! 

Hey there! I'm James Sowers.About two years ago, I took over as the new owner of the My Freelance Life podcast. Since then...I've made zero progress.But that's okay, because I'm in a different place now and I'm feeling motivated to revisit the idea of launching MFL Season 2 and perhaps expanding the podcast into something more substantial.In this episode, you'll learn the following:<ul> <li>Who I am, and how I took over the show</li> <li>Why I never did anything with it after buying</li> <li>What I'm up to now, and what I'd like to do this year</li> <li>How to get in touch with your ideas/feedback</li> </ul>If you want to chat about your experience with My Freelance Life, what your current freelancing experience looks like, or what your goals are for the future, I'd love to hear from you!<a href="http://www.twitter.com/jamesrsowers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Send Me A Funny Gif on Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jrsowers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect With Me, Very Formally, On Linkedin</a>Oh! And if you're interested in joining the FREE community I started for freelancers who want a safe space to talk about life and business, you can apply at <a href="https://freelancemastermind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FreelanceMastermind.com</a> and let us know that you came from the podcast. We'll send you an invite ASAP!

Testing, testing...is this thing on?

Just over an year ago, Andy decided to quit his day job to go full-time into freelancing, travelling the world, and living life on his own terms. Today, we wrap up his freelance life journey... Our goal for this show was to document Andy's freelance journey and we hope we've been able to share some useful insights. You can listen to all the episodes at http://freelancelifepodcast.com We hope you enjoyed Andy's 1 year long journey of his freelance life. We'd love to hear from you @MilloTeam Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Just over an year ago, Andy decided to quit his day job to go full-time into freelancing, travelling the world, and living life on his own terms. Today, we wrap up his freelance life journey... Our goal for this show was to document Andy's freelance journey and we hope we've been able to share some useful insights. You can listen to all the episodes at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com</a> We hope you enjoyed Andy's 1 year long journey of his freelance life. We'd love to hear from you <a href="https://www.twitter.com/milloteam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MilloTeam</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

029 “It's time to wrap up my story…”

Everyone needs a vacation - a time to recharge batteries and give their brain a well deserved rest. This holds true even more so for freelancers like Andy. “It’s great to be able to take some time off when needed... I love the flexibility!” - Andy In today’s episode, Andy shares his tried and tested tips to taking some time off of work without really affecting his freelance income. Tools / Resources discussed in this episode - Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Everyone needs a vacation - a time to recharge batteries and give their brain a well deserved rest. This holds true even more so for freelancers like Andy. “It’s great to be able to take some time off when needed... I love the flexibility!” - Andy In today’s episode, Andy shares his tried and tested tips to taking some time off of work without really affecting his freelance income. Tools / Resources discussed in this episode - <a href="http://millo.co/co1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business</a> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

028 “How do I take some time off of work?”

Sometimes there comes along a freelance project that is stimulating, even frustrating to some extent - but at the end of the day is just the right mix. In today’s episode, Andy gives us insights into such a new project, keeping his motivation level up, and how using a coworking space is increasing his productivity. Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode  Trello WeWork  Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Sometimes there comes along a freelance project that is stimulating, even frustrating to some extent - but at the end of the day is just the right mix. In today’s episode, Andy gives us insights into such a new project, keeping his motivation level up, and how using a coworking space is increasing his productivity. Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode <ul> <li><a href="https://trello.com/prestondlee/recommend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trello</a></li> <li><a href="https://refer.wework.com/i/MyFreelanceLife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeWork</a></li> </ul> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

027 “This new project is like solving a complex puzzle”

We're excited to announce our partnership with 'House of Who' to bring you a brand new podcast called ArtistCEO - a podcast by women, about women in business... ArtistCEO is a podcast for creative entrepreneurs and anyone trying to make business and art live in harmony. Host Kerri Lowe documents Shannon's journey as she attempts to integrate her two selves (her "artist" self and her "professional" self) in order to become one self - an ArtistCEO. Listen in to enter the mind of a newly-minted CEO doing business sans MBA...but with a background in performance art and Zen Buddhist philosophy. Learn more &amp; sign up for weekly ArtistCEO experiment reports: http://www.helloartistceo.com Co-produced by House of Who, Inc (http://www.houseofwho.com) and Millo (http://www.millo.co).

We're excited to announce our partnership with 'House of Who' to bring you a brand new podcast called ArtistCEO - a podcast by women, about women in business... ArtistCEO is a podcast for creative entrepreneurs and anyone trying to make business and art live in harmony. Host Kerri Lowe documents Shannon's journey as she attempts to integrate her two selves (her "artist" self and her "professional" self) in order to become one self - an ArtistCEO. Listen in to enter the mind of a newly-minted CEO doing business sans MBA...but with a background in performance art and Zen Buddhist philosophy. Learn more &amp; sign up for weekly ArtistCEO experiment reports: <a href="http://www.helloartistceo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.helloartistceo.com</a> Co-produced by House of Who, Inc (<a href="http://www.houseofwho.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.houseofwho.com</a>) and Millo (<a href="http://www.millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.millo.co</a>).

The Elephant in the Room…

When you’re getting paid for project completion and not for being “on the clock”, it’s quite a different experience for you and the client. In today’s episode, Andy shares his thoughts on the hourly vs fixed debate and gives us insights on which pricing structure works best for him. Andy's recently took on-board two fixed priced projects; a change from his usual hourly based pricing. But are fixed-priced project worth pursuing? Are they better than hourly pricing in the long run? We find out in My Freelance Life episode 26. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

When you’re getting paid for project completion and not for being “on the clock”, it’s quite a different experience for you and the client. In today’s episode, Andy shares his thoughts on the hourly vs fixed debate and gives us insights on which pricing structure works best for him. Andy's recently took on-board two fixed priced projects; a change from his usual hourly based pricing. But are fixed-priced project worth pursuing? Are they better than hourly pricing in the long run? We find out in My Freelance Life episode 26. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

026 “Are fixed-priced freelance projects worth pursuing?”

Andy’s temporary relocation was the perfect opportunity to try out something new in his freelance life… like joining a coworking space. Working at a home office can be tough sometimes. You might find yourself not leaving the house for days and trying to talk to your cat just to feel sane. In this week’s episode of My Freelance Life, Andy reveals his decision to give coworking spaces a chance. So was it worth it? We discuss the takeaways so you can decide for yourself. Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode - WeWork Coworking Space Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Andy’s temporary relocation was the perfect opportunity to try out something new in his freelance life… like joining a coworking space. Working at a home office can be tough sometimes. You might find yourself not leaving the house for days and trying to talk to your cat just to feel sane. In this week’s episode of My Freelance Life, Andy reveals his decision to give coworking spaces a chance. So was it worth it? We discuss the takeaways so you can decide for yourself. Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode - <a href="https://refer.wework.com/i/MyFreelanceLife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeWork Coworking Space</a> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

025 “I’m recording this from inside a coworking space!”

Andy has relocated to California for a few months, to spend time with family, all while continuing his work in full gear - thanks to his freelance lifestyle. In today's episode, Andy also talks about the transition being easier than he expected and how this month is shaping up to his best yet. This and much more in episode 24 of My Freelance Life Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode:  - MacBook Alarm (Secure your laptop with an alarm) Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Andy has relocated to California for a few months, to spend time with family, all while continuing his work in full gear - thanks to his freelance lifestyle. In today's episode, Andy also talks about the transition being easier than he expected and how this month is shaping up to his best yet. This and much more in episode 24 of My Freelance Life Tools / Resources mentioned in this episode: - <a href="http://gum.co/MacBookAlarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MacBook Alarm</a> (Secure your laptop with an alarm) Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

024 “This is shaping up to be my best month as a freelancer”

It’s been a whole year since Andy decided to leave his full-time job for a full-time freelance career - and there's no stopping him. This week, he's recorded his highest earnings ever! In episode 23 of My Freelance Life, Andy shares his tips to getting testimonials, the possibility of acquiring a ‘non-Upwork’ client and the ability to relocate to a different city all thanks to his freelance work structure. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

It’s been a whole year since Andy decided to leave his full-time job for a full-time freelance career - and there's no stopping him. This week, he's recorded his highest earnings ever! In episode 23 of My Freelance Life, Andy shares his tips to getting testimonials, the possibility of acquiring a ‘non-Upwork’ client and the ability to relocate to a different city all thanks to his freelance work structure. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

023 “Yesterday, I recorded my highest earnings ever as a freelancer!”

Just over an year ago, Andy sent a memo to everyone at his full-time job, announcing that he was leaving his desk-job to pursue freelancing full-time. He is now a full year into his freelance career - and loving every bit of it. "Now, after freelancing for about a year, I can safely say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.", says Andy. A few weeks have passed by since the last time we talked to Andy, who’s been away on a trip to Trinidad. In today’s episode, he talks about the impact that vacations can have on your freelance work and how to deal with it. Also, will Andy ever consider going back to full-time job? This and much more in this episode of My Freelance Life. Tools mentioned in this episode   Google Sheets    Airtable    Zapier    Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Just over an year ago, Andy sent a memo to everyone at his full-time job, announcing that he was leaving his desk-job to pursue freelancing full-time. He is now a full year into his freelance career - and loving every bit of it. "Now, after freelancing for about a year, I can safely say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.", says Andy. A few weeks have passed by since the last time we talked to Andy, who’s been away on a trip to Trinidad. In today’s episode, he talks about the impact that vacations can have on your freelance work and how to deal with it. Also, will Andy ever consider going back to full-time job? This and much more in this episode of My Freelance Life. Tools mentioned in this episode <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.google.com/sheets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Sheets</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://airtable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airtable</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://zpr.io/NakU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zapier</a> </li> </ul> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

022 “I’ve just passed the 1 year anniversary of leaving my full time job!” 

New from Millo, 'My Freelance Life' is a weekly check-in with Andy, a desk-jobber-turned-full-time-freelancer. Every week, show host Preston will pick Andy’s brain and discover the truth behind what really happens when you decide to quit your job and pursue freelancing full-time.

I found this podcast on the same exact day that I told my boss that I am leaving the agency to move to Phoenix and become a freelancer. It&#39;s been an emotional day but this podcast gave me so much motivation and confirmation that this is the right thing to do. Thank you so much!

I quit my job today

My Freelance Life

When Andy signed up for UpWork around 8 months ago, he may not have imagined that it would eventually give him the ability to quit his job and freelance full-time. But that's exactly what happened. Now, Andy gets enough client inquiries each week via UpWork that he's not even searching anywhere else. Today, we peel back the curtain on how Andy has elevated his UpWork profile and built a small personal brand that attracts clients and brings him regular work. Shownotes for this episode are found here: http://freelancelifepodcast.com/3 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

When Andy signed up for UpWork around 8 months ago, he may not have imagined that it would eventually give him the ability to quit his job and freelance full-time. But that's exactly what happened. Now, Andy gets enough client inquiries each week via UpWork that he's not even searching anywhere else. Today, we peel back the curtain on how Andy has elevated his UpWork profile and built a small personal brand that attracts clients and brings him regular work. Shownotes for this episode are found here: <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/3</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

003 "How am I competing with people offering lower rates?" (The UpWork Episode)

Full show notes at https://millo.co/handle-freelancer-taxes-freelance-life-010 Earning money through freelancing does cost money and is taxed differently. You don’t have a full-time employer to figure out your taxes and give you a clear-shot paycheck, after all. And then you hear terms like “1099” and W-2”, which honestly can be quite hard to wrap your head around. In this very special episode (and our longest yet) of My Freelance Life, we take a deep dive with Andy and our special guest – Nathan D Lee, a professional accountant, to give us the insights on finances, bookkeeping and tax implications for freelancers. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ Thanks to Bench.co for sponsoring this episode. Take the stress out of bookkeeping. Try Bench completely FREE for 30 days at trybench.com plus save 20% on your first 6 months! Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

Full show notes at <a href="https://millo.co/handle-freelancer-taxes-freelance-life-010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://millo.co/handle-freelancer-taxes-freelance-life-010</a> Earning money through freelancing does cost money and is taxed differently. You don’t have a full-time employer to figure out your taxes and give you a clear-shot paycheck, after all. And then you hear terms like “1099” and W-2”, which honestly can be quite hard to wrap your head around. In this very special episode (and our longest yet) of My Freelance Life, we take a deep dive with Andy and our special guest – Nathan D Lee, a professional accountant, to give us the insights on finances, bookkeeping and tax implications for freelancers. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> Thanks to <a href="http://trybench.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bench.co</a> for sponsoring this episode. Take the stress out of bookkeeping. Try Bench completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://trybench.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trybench.com</a> plus save 20% on your first 6 months! Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

010 "How do I handle my freelancer taxes?"

To make it as a freelancer, you have to charge more than you were making as an employee. In today's episode we explore how Andy is handling his new freelance life including setting rates, pulling all-nighters, finding the right kinds of clients, setting your own deadlines and lots more. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/4 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

To make it as a freelancer, you have to charge more than you were making as an employee. In today's episode we explore how Andy is handling his new freelance life including setting rates, pulling all-nighters, finding the right kinds of clients, setting your own deadlines and lots more. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/4</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

004 “I charge more than double what I was making before”

Figuring out your freelance rate is one of the most challenging things a freelancer faces. Andy is no exception. The fear of selling himself short and the anxiety caused by setting the bar too high is a fine balancing act that Andy keeps in mind while quoting his clients. “My clients don't pay me for what I do, they pay me for the solution I have for their problem” In today’s episode, Andy discusses how he justifies his ‘above market’ rates to clients - so that the subject of money is never awkward or embarrassing. This and much more in episode 21 of My Freelance Life. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ This episode of My Freelance Life is brought to you by our own premium client-hunting service, Solidgigs - delivering the best freelance gigs into your inbox every week. Kill the feast/famine cycle of your business &amp; trade your worst clients for some of the best companies in the world. Get on the list. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Figuring out your freelance rate is one of the most challenging things a freelancer faces. Andy is no exception. The fear of selling himself short and the anxiety caused by setting the bar too high is a fine balancing act that Andy keeps in mind while quoting his clients. “My clients don't pay me for what I do, they pay me for the solution I have for their problem” In today’s episode, Andy discusses how he justifies his ‘above market’ rates to clients - so that the subject of money is never awkward or embarrassing. This and much more in episode 21 of My Freelance Life. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> This episode of My Freelance Life is brought to you by our own premium client-hunting service, <a href="http://solidgigs.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solidgigs</a> - delivering the best freelance gigs into your inbox every week. Kill the feast/famine cycle of your business &amp; trade your worst clients for some of the best companies in the world. <a href="http://solidgigs.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get on the list</a>. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

021 “How do I justify my ‘above market’ rate to clients?”

Sometimes, work is just work. As Andy said about the Freelance business, “It’s not always as pretty as it seems.” During this episode, we explore the ups and downs of the Freelance world. Andy’s honesty gives great insight and tips on what can be done to organize, manage and prioritize work. We will discuss the diligence required for freelancing, as well as organizing methods to manage your workload. Tune in to hear what Andy has to say about the behind-the-scenes of a flexible schedule and keeping a steady stream of work so pay is more reliable. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/8 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

Sometimes, work is just work. As Andy said about the Freelance business, “It’s not always as pretty as it seems.” During this episode, we explore the ups and downs of the Freelance world. Andy’s honesty gives great insight and tips on what can be done to organize, manage and prioritize work. We will discuss the diligence required for freelancing, as well as organizing methods to manage your workload. Tune in to hear what Andy has to say about the behind-the-scenes of a flexible schedule and keeping a steady stream of work so pay is more reliable. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/8</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

008 “It’s not always as pretty as it seems”

A big part of the reason Andy wanted to start freelancing full-time was to have more flexibility to travel. Now, he and his wife have booked one-way tickets to France! In this episode, we talk about his travel plans plus lots more including:  How to handle the ebb and flow of client requests Why you should have a vision for where your freelancing will take you Working for yourself vs. scaling your small business  Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/5 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

A big part of the reason Andy wanted to start freelancing full-time was to have more flexibility to travel. Now, he and his wife have booked one-way tickets to France! In this episode, we talk about his travel plans plus lots more including: <ul> <li>How to handle the ebb and flow of client requests</li> <li>Why you should have a vision for where your freelancing will take you</li> <li>Working for yourself vs. scaling your small business</li> </ul> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/5</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

005 "We bought one-way tickets to France"

If you're thinking about quitting your job to pursue freelancing full-time, consider Andys wise words: "The amount of savings you have is the amount of time you can afford before you have to look for a job again." In today's episode of My Freelance Life we answer a few critical questions that have come up as Andy has pursued his unique new career as a freelancer. We discuss how sick days—or vacation days—can impact you as a freelancer, how much money you should have saved before you quit your job, and lots more. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/6 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

If you're thinking about quitting your job to pursue freelancing full-time, consider Andys wise words: "The amount of savings you have is the amount of time you can afford before you have to look for a job again." In today's episode of My Freelance Life we answer a few critical questions that have come up as Andy has pursued his unique new career as a freelancer. We discuss how sick days—or vacation days—can impact you as a freelancer, how much money you should have saved before you quit your job, and lots more. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/6</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

006 "How long do you want to give yourself before you have to start looking for a job again?"

Taking a leap of faith into the freelance world can feel more like pushing yourself off a cliff. Andy knows, because he did exactly that a few months ago. In today’s episode, Andy talks about the realities of freelancing and his thought process to going from a ‘flexible’ day job to a full-time freelancing career. We also talk about the ‘burden’ of freelancing and how to keep a balance by working while on vacations. “Vacations are never quite the same after becoming a freelancer”, says Andy. While the full-time salaried workforce can take holidays and still get paid, freelancers like Andy have to tread carefully - taking time out means not making money. In this episode, we also talk about:  - How to deal with downtime as a freelancer - Full-time day jobs VS a freelancing career: Pros &amp; Cons - Reasons you should go freelance - and if it doesn’t work, you can always go back ;) Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ This episode is brought to you by Bonsai, the #1 freelance productivity suite in the world. Put your freelance business on auto-pilot with this all-in-one solution for the world’s best creatives. Try Bonsai today. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

Taking a leap of faith into the freelance world can feel more like pushing yourself off a cliff. Andy knows, because he did exactly that a few months ago. In today’s episode, Andy talks about the realities of freelancing and his thought process to going from a ‘flexible’ day job to a full-time freelancing career. We also talk about the ‘burden’ of freelancing and how to keep a balance by working while on vacations. “Vacations are never quite the same after becoming a freelancer”, says Andy. While the full-time salaried workforce can take holidays and still get paid, freelancers like Andy have to tread carefully - taking time out means not making money. In this episode, we also talk about: - How to deal with downtime as a freelancer - Full-time day jobs VS a freelancing career: Pros &amp; Cons - Reasons you should go freelance - and if it doesn’t work, you can always go back ;) Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/bonsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonsai</a>, the #1 freelance productivity suite in the world. Put your freelance business on auto-pilot with this all-in-one solution for the world’s best creatives. Try <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/bonsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonsai</a> today. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

012 "I'm working less hours each day and having more time for relaxing"

Andy is quite happy not to take on new clients at the moment. He doesn’t need to work 24/7 and only requires a handful of clients to match his target income. In today’s episode, Andy talks about the flexibility of choosing clients and fluctuating his own rates, calling it his ‘biggest advantage’ working as a full-time freelancer. In the second part of the show, Andy gives his thoughts on whether you should accept a lower paying gig if business is ‘slow’. “If the opportunity seems right, go for it and take that low-paying job. But when money comes on to the table, make sure you’re getting what you’re worth”, says Andy. We also talk about looking for ways that can help freelancers build up processes in their business. As your freelance career grows, you may look to virtual assistants or sub-contractors to take tasks off your plate and leave you free for higher-value work. This and much more in today’s episode of My Freelance Life. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ This episode is brought to you by .TECH Domains, Have an innovative idea? Build it on a .TECH domain! Visit www.get.tech and use code MILLO to get 90% off on 1 and 5 year domains. Also sponsored in part by: Bonsai, the #1 freelance productivity suite in the world. Put your freelance business on autopilot with this all-in-one solution for the world’s best creatives. Try Bonsai today. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Andy is quite happy not to take on new clients at the moment. He doesn’t need to work 24/7 and only requires a handful of clients to match his target income. In today’s episode, Andy talks about the flexibility of choosing clients and fluctuating his own rates, calling it his ‘biggest advantage’ working as a full-time freelancer. In the second part of the show, Andy gives his thoughts on whether you should accept a lower paying gig if business is ‘slow’. “If the opportunity seems right, go for it and take that low-paying job. But when money comes on to the table, make sure you’re getting what you’re worth”, says Andy. We also talk about looking for ways that can help freelancers build up processes in their business. As your freelance career grows, you may look to virtual assistants or sub-contractors to take tasks off your plate and leave you free for higher-value work. This and much more in today’s episode of My Freelance Life. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://go.tech/myfreelancelife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.TECH Domains</a>, Have an innovative idea? Build it on a .TECH domain! Visit <a href="https://go.tech/myfreelancelife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.get.tech</a> and use code MILLO to get 90% off on 1 and 5 year domains. Also sponsored in part by: <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/bonsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonsai</a>, the #1 freelance productivity suite in the world. Put your freelance business on autopilot with this all-in-one solution for the world’s best creatives. Try <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/bonsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonsai</a> today. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

020 “As a freelancer, my biggest advantage is only needing a handful of clients to succeed”

Flexibility isn't about working from your pajamas every day—it's about building the kind of life and career that you want. One that allows you to spend more time with people you care about, travel, exercise, or do whatever you'd rather be doing than working yourself to death climbing a corporate ladder. That's why in today's episode we get into the finer details of what it means to build a business—particularly a freelance business—around a bigger vision of what your life can look like. In many circles, this is known as lifestyle design—or building a lifestyle business. And it definitely has its perks. We reveal a few of them in episode 7. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/7 Thanks to Freshbooks for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at freshbooks.com/ANDY and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co

Flexibility isn't about working from your pajamas every day—it's about building the kind of life and career that you want. One that allows you to spend more time with people you care about, travel, exercise, or do whatever you'd rather be doing than working yourself to death climbing a corporate ladder. That's why in today's episode we get into the finer details of what it means to build a business—particularly a freelance business—around a bigger vision of what your life can look like. In many circles, this is known as lifestyle design—or building a lifestyle business. And it definitely has its perks. We reveal a few of them in episode 7. Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/7</a> Thanks to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> for sponsoring this episode. Try the all-new Freshbooks completely FREE for 30 days at <a href="http://freshbooks.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freshbooks.com/ANDY</a> and when they ask "how did you year about us?" just type "Andy". Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

007 “Flexibility doesn’t mean working from your pajamas every day”

Focusing on your brand identity and the type of clients you work with can make your freelance life much easier - and ultimately very successful. This week, Andy gives us his tips for attracting high-quality clients and becoming a profitable freelancer. How exactly does Andy avoid working for lower-quality clients? He attracts higher-quality ones - by simply adjusting his approach towards clients. It’s all about not compromising on what you’re worth and who you’re willing to work with. In this episode, we also discuss:   The steps involved in setting up your personal brand online and how easy it is to get caught up in it all - instead of moving forward with actually building your business. Is an .io domain name ‘good for business’? Should you setup a one-man freelance business or do you look for freelance partners to help you out with projects?  Show notes for this episode can be found at http://freelancelifepodcast.com/ This episode of My Freelance Life is brought to you by our own premium client-hunting service, Solidgigs - delivering the best freelance gigs into your inbox every week. Kill the feast/famine cycle of your business &amp; trade your worst clients for some of the best companies in the world. Get on the list. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from https://echopodmedia.com  Theme music by Joakim Karud (http://youtube.com/joakimkarud)  My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at http://millo.co 

Focusing on your brand identity and the type of clients you work with can make your freelance life much easier - and ultimately very successful. This week, Andy gives us his tips for attracting high-quality clients and becoming a profitable freelancer. How exactly does Andy avoid working for lower-quality clients? He attracts higher-quality ones - by simply adjusting his approach towards clients. It’s all about not compromising on what you’re worth and who you’re willing to work with. In this episode, we also discuss: <ul> <li>The steps involved in setting up your personal brand online and how easy it is to get caught up in it all - instead of moving forward with actually building your business.</li> <li>Is an .io domain name ‘good for business’?</li> <li>Should you setup a one-man freelance business or do you look for freelance partners to help you out with projects?</li> </ul> Show notes for this episode can be found at <a href="http://freelancelifepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancelifepodcast.com/</a> This episode of My Freelance Life is brought to you by our own premium client-hunting service, <a href="http://solidgigs.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solidgigs</a> - delivering the best freelance gigs into your inbox every week. Kill the feast/famine cycle of your business &amp; trade your worst clients for some of the best companies in the world. <a href="http://solidgigs.com/andy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get on the list</a>. Podcast mixed and edited by Danny Gilman from <a href="https://echopodmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echopodmedia.com</a> Theme music by Joakim Karud (<a href="http://youtube.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/joakimkarud</a>) My Freelance Life is a production of Millo. Learn more at <a href="http://millo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://millo.co</a>

016 “How do I avoid working for low-quality clients?”

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