Revenue Strategies for Freelancers: Stay Close to the Money

Do you know what the most profitable levers and high leverage activities are in your business?  The answer might surprise you - especially when you are consumed with the day to day operations, so busy with clients & delivery that you've lost focus on your ROI. In this episode, Ella Hoyos gets chatty with Frenchie Ferenczi, a seasoned revenue strategist and business consultant. Frenchie has some brilliant insights on optimising revenue pathways for copywriters and business owners.   She shares strategies that will keep your eyes on the money so you can grow a sustainable business.  This one's for you if you're ready to maximise your financial impact without the hustle and grind. We delve into: The concept of "staying close to the money" and how it can revolutionise your business approach Common financial pitfalls creatives face and strategies to avoid them The importance of tracking income streams and planning for future business health Utilising marketing levers beyond lead generation to enhance business growth Setting up pricing and business models to maximise profitability Frenchie also shares practical tips on leveraging existing networks and customer relationships, allowing you to work smarter, not harder. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these insights will help you navigate the complexities of running a successful business. About Frenchie  Frenchie Ferenczi is a business consultant and advisor who helps founders, creatives, and business leaders optimize their path to revenue and impact. Frenchie’s mission is to build thriving business leaders who get meaningful results, leave a mark on others, and feel proud of their work daily. In her career, Frenchie has scaled $100 million businesses like The Wing, managed teams of over 50 people, and mentored 1000+ entrepreneurs. Frenchie has been featured in Forbes and Fast Company, among others and lives in New York City. Contact Frenchie: Website: https://www.frenchieferenczi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchie.ferenczi/ Resources: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/ More... Explore Frenchie's programmes and workshops, including "Revenue School," which provides actionable strategies to enhance your financial outcomes.  Connect with Frenchie on social media or drop her a message to learn more about staying close to the money. She also has no nonsense podcast called Strategy Snacks - short and punchy 5-10 min episodes with no fluff titles like “F*ck manifesting!” Contact us Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover. Twitter @cracking_copy Facebook @crackingcopy ➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful You can also find us at: Instagram: Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes LinkedIn: Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business. Support this podcast! If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :) Buy me a coffee