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Double Your Freelancing Podcast

by Brennan Dunn, Zach Swinehart

Better Clients. More Money. A Happier Life.

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Episodes

  1. How Virginie is Scaling From Solo Freelancer To 100 Active Clients

    In This Episode: Zach talks to one of his students, Virginie, who went from relying on word of mouth referrals → to signing 10 new clients in the past few months. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Virginie diversified her client revenue and is well on her way to her goal of 100 active...

  2. How Freelancers Can Fix the “Forced-Hire” Scaling Mistake

    In This Episode: Zach breaks down how to escape the “panic hire” cycle by building a simple hiring funnel you can use before you hit capacity. This includes evaluating candidates in a standardized way, using structured rubrics to protect your client work, and using your project manager (not you)…

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  3. How To Price Your Freelance Services in 2025

    In This Episode: Zach breaks down a real-life pricing mistake and shows how a simple shift in positioning can lead to higher fees without changing the service offering. If you’ve ever priced “by the hour” or “per deliverable,” this video gives you actionable pricing tips to attract higher rates…

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  4. How Calista Solved The “Waiting For Referrals” Problem (As a New Freelancer!)

    Full shownotes at https://dyf.link/episode150 In this episode, Zach talks to Calista from nimblecrafted.com about how she went from relying on low-paying referrals to building a confident, repeatable system for landing freelance clients. Over the past five months, Calista has transformed from a...

  5. How Devs Can Escape Commoditization in an AI Vibe Coder’s World

    Full show notes at https://dyf.link/episode149 In this episode, Zach dives into how developers can escape commoditized pricing by aligning their skills with high-value business problems. Learn how positioning your expertise around solving specific problems can help you stand out, charge higher...

  6. How To Get Paid For Project Discovery, with Laura Elizabeth

    👉 Full show notes at https://dyf.link/episode148 In this episode, Zach talks to Laura Elizabeth, co-owner of Double Your Freelancing and creator of Project Pack. Laura is talking about how she does “paid roadmapping” for her clients, often charging upwards of $6,000 for ONE roadmap. In this...

  7. “I can't get past €10k/month Freelancing…” — Solving $100k→$200k/yr Bottlenecks, With Delia Monk

    Full show notes at: https://dyf.link/episode147 In this episode, Zach talks with copywriter Delia Monk about some of the “bottlenecks” she’s been running into as she tries to scale from a low-six-figure soloist to a small agency. Delia has great stats about the efficacy of her skills, including……

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  8. How To Use “Runway Reduction Anchoring” To Charge More

    Full show notes at: dyf.link/episode146 n this episode, Zach talks about a sneaky positioning technique freelancers can use to instantly charge more. 👉 Learn how to raise your rates and work with better clients in our free “Charge What You’re Worth” course: https://dyf.link/offer Links from the...

  9. Mastering Your Freelance Offers: A Guide to Creating High-Impact Freelance Services

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode145 In this episode, Zach dives into the key elements of crafting irresistible freelance service offerings that drive high-value outcomes. Discover how to structure your service offerings to emphasize measurable ROI, making your work more appealing to...

  10. How To Get to $200K/Yr With Automated, Value-First Outreach at Scale

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode144 In this episode, I share the strategy of Automated, Value-First Outreach at Scale and how it can help freelancers reach $200K/year. Discover how you can balance the scalability of automated cold outreach with the personal touch that clients appreciate,...

  11. SEO & AI Content Creation for Freelancers, with Tim Davidson

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode143 In this episode, Zach talks to Tim Davidson from https://cleancommit.io about effective AI content creation for freelancers. Tim shares his innovative approach to using AI for content that stands out, avoiding the common pitfalls of generic…

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  12. Transforming Client Selection and Crafting an Effective Offer Ladder

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode142 In this episode, I explore a critical mistake many freelancers make — targeting newbie business owners , and how to build a profitable freelance offer ladder. You'll learn why focusing on clients with established, profitable businesses can drastically...

  13. 2 Big Marketing Mistakes Freelancers Make: Expecting Free Clients & Not Knowing Your Numbers

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode141 In this episode, I discuss two major marketing mistakes freelancers often make — expecting clients to be free and not knowing your numbers. You'll learn how these misconceptions can drastically impact your business and the actionable steps you can take...

  14. The Delegation Mistakes Freelancers & Agency Owners Make

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode140 In this episode, I talk about the big mistakes freelancers and agency owners make when they delegate work to team members — and how to fix them. You’ll also learn the things you can (and should) delegate to other team members to free up your valuable...

  15. Freelancer vs Agency: Understanding Differences & Choosing What's Right for You

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode139 In this episode, I explain the differences between being a freelancer or an agency owner and why it’s important to choose one of these business models. Both options have their pros & cons, and it depends on which path suits you best. I’ll show you how...

  16. 3 Components of a Successful Freelance Business and Common Bottlenecks Within Them

    Full show notes: https://dyf.link/episode138 Today, I’m sharing the 3 “pillars” of a successful freelancing business and the common areas where I see bottlenecks in each pillar. If you’re feeling stuck in your freelancing business, in this episode I’ll show you how to navigate these bottlenecks....

  17. How to grow your dream business & do things you never thought possible, with Taylor Jacobson

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode137 Check out Focusmate (3 free sessions a week): https://dyf.link/focusmate Today, I’m talking to Taylor Jacobson From Focusmate. Taylor is the founder of Focusmate.com, the platform for virtual coworking sessions...

  18. [Coaching: Maia #24] Maia’s Final Episode + Reflecting on the Journey to 6 Figures

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode136 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  19. [Coaching: Maia #23] Vacation Planning Win and New Client Acquisition Model + Reflecting on Business Growth

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode135 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  20. [Coaching: Maia #22] Building a Social Media Community, Coaching Program Improvements + KPIs and Checklists for Engagement

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode134 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  21. [Coaching: Maia #21] Maia’s Team Development Success and Creating Business Plans for the Future

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode133 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  22. [Coaching: Maia #20] Funnel for a High-Ticket Offer, Nurturing Community Members + the Balance Between Free vs Paid Content

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode132 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode: A...

  23. [Coaching: Brad #19] Job Offer Accepted, Shifting Beliefs + Aligning Career With Long-Term Goals

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode131 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  24. [Coaching: Maia #19] $11,000 Month! Success With Referrals + Refining Service Offering

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode130 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  25. [Coaching: Brad #18] Full-Time Job Offer! Plus Negotiating Side Projects With an Employer

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode129 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  26. [Coaching: Maia #18] Updated Offers and Pricing, Team Empowerment + Streamlining Project Management

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode128 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  27. [Coaching: Brad #17] Setting Boundaries with Clients and Time Management + Open Communication

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode127 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today's episode:...

  28. [Coaching: Maia #17] Boosting Profitability and Tracking Finances + Membership Model Planning

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode126 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  29. [Coaching: Brad #16] Successful New Client Meeting, Setting Clear Expectations + Dealing With Overwhelm

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode125 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  30. [Coaching: Maia #16] Managing Finances and Fears, Brand Outreach Strategy + Preparing To Scale

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode124 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  31. [Coaching: Brad #15] Reliant on One Client, Progress Made So Far + Getting Quick Wins for Clients

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode123 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  32. [Coaching: Maia #15] Hiring a Social Media Manager and Instagram Success + Documenting the Journey

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode122 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  33. [Coaching: Brad #14] Navigating Burnout and Embracing Setbacks + the Value of a Community

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode121 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  34. [Coaching: Maia #14] Building a Paid Community and Pricing Strategy + Dual-Purpose Content

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode120 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  35. [Coaching: Brad #13] Overcoming Burnout, Affiliate Management Growth + Establishing Authority

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode119 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  36. [Coaching: Maia #13] Converting Instagram Followers to Clients and Email Marketing Strategy + Onboarding Automation

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode118 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  37. [Coaching: Brad #12] Affiliate Management Success, Checklist for Client Outcomes + Launching Beta Tests

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode117 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  38. [Coaching: Maia #12] Rate Increased to $3K! Live Workshop Success + Revenue From Creating Content

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode116 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  39. [Coaching: Brad #11] Demonstrating Skills Publicly, Short-Form Content Service + Using Social Media To Find Clients

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode115 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  40. [Coaching: Maia #11] Effective Hourly Rate, Lead Gen Focus + Starting a Podcast and the Importance of Time Tracking

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode114 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode…

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  41. [Coaching: Brad #10] First $2.5K Month! Nurturing Current Client Relationships + Testing a New Offer

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode113 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  42. [Coaching: Maia #10] Growing the Agency and Managing Multiple Projects + Packaging Services To Raise Rates

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode112 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  43. [Coaching: Brad #9] Best Week Yet on Upwork! New Outreach Strategy + Confronting Reality From Time Tracking

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode111 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  44. [Coaching: Maia #9] Raised Rates to $2.6K! Fully Booked Out With New Clients + How To Handle Discount Requests

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode110 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  45. [Coaching: Brad #8] Making Client Outreach Fun, Comprehensive Client Services + Valuable Insights From Time-Tracking

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode109 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  46. [Coaching: Maia #8] Upselling Clients, Performance-Based Coaching + the Power of Documenting Real-Time Progress

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode108 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  47. [Coaching: Brad #7] New Client in a Different Niche! 🎉 Trying a Cold Outreach Strategy + Upskilling with Video Editing

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode107 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  48. [Coaching: Maia #7] Bundling Services and Having the Self-Belief To Charge More + Managing Multiple Projects

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode106 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  49. [Coaching: Brad #6] Networking With Podcasts, Creating a YouTube Strategy + Using “Blueprint Style” Freelancer Podcast Interviews

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode105 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Brad) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

  50. [Coaching: Maia #6] Success From Organic Marketing, Raising Effective Hourly Rate + Launching New Services

    Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode104 Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months? Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow! Milestones from today’s episode:...

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Better Clients. More Money. A Happier Life.

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Brennan Dunn, Zach Swinehart

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