Double Your Freelancing Podcast
Better Clients. More Money. A Happier Life.
Episodes
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 clients.
🚀 What You'll Learn:
- The “lead-gen first” system that let her niche down with less risk
- How to build a predictable client-acquisiti...
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) as the filter in the process.
🚀 What You'll Learn:
- How to build a repeatable hiring funnel so you can confidently hire the right team mem...
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 in 2025.
🚀 What You'll Learn:
- Why pricing per task keeps you stuck at low rates
- How to anchor your pricing to client outcomes
- When performan...
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 burned-out developer stuck in commoditized pricing to someone with real control over her business—without sacrificing her desire for a chill,...
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 rates, and attract better clients.
You'll discover how to shift from being a "keyboard for hire" to a problem-solving expert that businesses w...
👉 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 episode, we’ll discuss what paid roadmapping is, why freelancers should consider doing it, and common mistakes to avoid.
This is a valuable episod...
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…
☑️ Getting a client’s sales page from 3% → 12% application rate (a.k.a. 4x’ing it)
☑️ Doubling open rates for her long-term retainer client wh...
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 episode:
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$200k Freelancer
Build a machine that generates clients – predictably and controllably – and grow your freelance income to $200k/yr+
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 potential clients and helping you command higher prices.
You'll learn how to differentiate between demonstrable, subjective, and commoditized se...
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, turning a traditionally spammy approach into a value-driven method that gets results.
You'll learn how to build outreach campaigns that not...
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 AI-generated text.
They discuss the importance of fine-tuning AI models to produce high-quality content, the challenges of using ChatGPT, and how to enh...
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 increase your earnings and how to structure your services to cater to both high-end clients and newcomers without compromising your income.
T...
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 to avoid them.
This episode will help if you're struggling to get consistent clients or want to improve your business efficiency and profita...
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 time.
This episode will help if you’re new to delegation or making one of these mistakes and want to delegate effectively.
I also talk about:
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 you can make the right decision based on your lifestyle and business goals.
I also talk about:
- Creating effective strategies that work for ...
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.
And if you want to earn more, have more lifestyle freedom, or scale your business, you’ll want to listen to this episode.
I also talk about:
Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode137
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Today, I’m talking to Taylor Jacobson From Focusmate.
Taylor is the founder of Focusmate.com, the platform for virtual coworking sessions designed to help you focus and get anything done.
(Focusmate is also Zach’s secret superpower for doing crap he reeeallly doesn’t want to do 😂)
I...
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:
- Reflecting on Maia’s journey to success and achieving a 6-figure business
- Starting small and the power of minimalism in birthing impactful v...
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:
- Planning a vacation and being able to take time away from work
- Maia reflects on the growth of her business, from initially having zero leads...
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:
- Adjusting her coaching program to include more coaching calls and tailored homework assignments
- Potential challenges of working with clients...
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