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

029 “It's time to wrap up my story…”

Dec 19th, 2018 55m 54s

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 free

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

Dec 14th, 2018 28m 44s

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!” - A

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

Nov 16th, 2018 34m 7s

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 l

Bonus

The Elephant in the Room…

Nov 15th, 2018 2m 38s

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 busine

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

Nov 9th, 2018 42m 17s

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 whic

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

Nov 2nd, 2018 34m 51s

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

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

Oct 26th, 2018 41m 59s

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

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

Oct 19th, 2018 43m 12s

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

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

Oct 12th, 2018 36m 28s

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 fre

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

Sep 21st, 2018 36m 44s

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 min

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

Sep 14th, 2018 36m 40s

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 fluctuati

019 “The easiest way to get paid more is to raise my rates”

Sep 7th, 2018 30m 12s

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’s episode, Andy dives in deep and share with

018 "Problem-solving every single day feels like a dopamine hit!”

Aug 31st, 2018 31m 23s

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, listening to that ever dull hum of fluoresc

017 “My clients treat me like a teammate”

Aug 17th, 2018 34m 4s

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 steady income thanks to his ‘alternative’ ap

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

Aug 10th, 2018 31m 19s

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 fre

015 "I’m fortunate enough to hand-pick projects I work on”

Aug 3rd, 2018 41m 5s

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, Andy runs us through his routine after comi

014 “I realized the work proposal in my email was from a very prominent client!”

Jul 20th, 2018 42m 50s

“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 said sayonara to his full-time job to dive o

013 "I recorded my highest earned amount last week!"

Jul 4th, 2018 43m 36s

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 about how frequently should freelancers be t

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

Jun 27th, 2018 34m 44s

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

011 “I use a spreadsheet dashboard to keep track of my billable hours!”

Jun 15th, 2018 37m 29s

Full show notes at https://millo.co/use-spreadsheet-keep-track-billable-hours-freelance-life-011Time is money - particularly when you freelance. In today’s episode, we explore how Andy keeps track of every single minute of every day, his billa

010 "How do I handle my freelancer taxes?"

Jun 6th, 2018 1h 5m

Full show notes at https://millo.co/handle-freelancer-taxes-freelance-life-010Earning 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 pa

009 "My life flows in a different cadence"

May 16th, 2018 33m 16s

It's been months since Andy started freelancing full-time. Which means he now has time to do a lot more things he cares about outside of work. For starters, he freelances full-time, he's moving to France, he's in a local musical, and more.As A

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

Apr 4th, 2018 27m 7s

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

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

Mar 21st, 2018 37m 41s

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