My Freelance Life
'My Freelance Life' is a year-long 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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2018
029 “It's time to wrap up my story…”
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 g…
028 “How do I take some time off of work?”
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 of…
027 “This new project is like solving a complex puzzle”
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…
026 “Are fixed-priced freelance projects worth pursuing?”
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 …
025 “I’m recording this from inside a coworking space!”
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…
024 “This is shaping up to be my best month as a freelancer”
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…
023 “Yesterday, I recorded my highest earnings ever 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 …
022 “I’ve just passed the 1 year anniversary of leaving my full time job!”
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 …
021 “How do I justify my ‘above market’ rate to clients?”
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 i…
020 “As a freelancer, my biggest advantage is only needing a handful of clients to succeed”
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 …
019 “The easiest way to get paid more is to raise my rates”
Andy’s biggest challenge isn’t convincing his clients to pay him more money or chasing after payments. Rather it’s internal - convincing himself that he’s worth the rate he wants to charge. In today’…
018 "Problem-solving every single day feels like a dopamine hit!”
Waking up every morning to a fresh set of challenges and satisfying little puzzles, is what keeps keeps Andy determined. It’s a dream come true. No more hours of commuting, feeling stuck in a cubicle…
017 “My clients treat me like a teammate”
The key to long-term freelance success isn’t just your work output - it’s also nurturing great working relationships with your clients. In this episode, Andy talks about his strategy to maintaining a…
016 “How do I avoid working for low-quality clients?”
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-…
015 "I’m fortunate enough to hand-pick projects I work on”
Part of the attraction of switching to full-time freelance is the ability to hand-pick what to work on and to have multiple project possibilities - comapred to working for just one company.
This week…
014 “I realized the work proposal in my email was from a very prominent client!”
“Hey Andy, I’m impressed, can we start on this today?” - and that’s how Andy’s landed an amazing new gig right after returning back home from a 3-week long trip to Europe.
It’s been months since Andy…
013 "I recorded my highest earned amount last week!"
Andy has been working the same hours lately while gradually raising his hourly rates. The result? He’s setting new records every day in terms of highest revenue earned!
In today’s episode, Andy talks…
012 "I'm working less hours each day and having more time for relaxing"
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 rea…
011 “I use a spreadsheet dashboard to keep track of my billable hours!”
Full show notes at https://millo.co/use-spreadsheet-keep-track-billable-hours-freelance-life-011
Time is money - particularly when you freelance. In today’s episode, we explore how Andy keeps track o…
010 "How do I handle my freelancer taxes?"
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 figur…