If you want to be the best freelancer in your niche, one of the main things you need to focus on is how you deal with criticism from clients. In this episode, we'll discuss how to respond when a client gives you negative feedback.  ..read more

I discuss a few key concepts I learned early on that are vital for any man, especially dads, who want to become self-employed or already are but struggling. I share how I learned these lessons during my becoming self-employed, quitting, and then returning. If your goal is to provide for your family without your wife having to work, you must understand and accept these principles of self-employment or you'll have a much harder time taking the leap or sticking with it.  ..read more

The show is back with episode 1 of season 2, introducing a wider perspective on the world of self-employment. In this episode I discuss what I've been learning over the last few months about the labor side of self-employment, specifically the construction industry and how the digital freelancers and labor freelancers can learn from each other.  ..read more

I'n this episode, Aaron Rubin walks you through what you need to know about budgeting, financial planning and taxes when you're self-employed.  ..read more

In this episode, we discuss how to create packages for your freelance services. How do you get more clients? You give them options. I teach you how to create packages for your freelance business. Whether you're charging hourly or flat rates, you need to create offers for your clients so they know what deliverables to expect. And when you do this right, you could end up doubling your hourly rate based on how you structure your services.  ? Freelancer Foundations Course: https://freelancefamilyman.com/courses ..read more

If you’re wondering what’s going on with the workforce lately, you’re not alone. Some people have dubbed it, “The Great Resignation” and there’s a lot of reasons why it’s happening. Nearly 25% of employees who quit are looking into freelancing as a way to solve these career issues without compromising their values. If you’re thinking about quitting your job, and you’re a parent, it’s time to seriously consider freelancing as your next career move. Learn More: https://arrowlight.tv ..read more

In this interview with Marc Mawhinney, we discuss how to start and build a coaching or consulting business. There's many types of work you can do as a freelancer, but coaching and consulting is a really great option for dads looking to work from home and run their own business. Listen in to hear Marc discuss parenting, entrepreneurship, and his tips for building your business with consistency so you can charge what you're worth ..read more

Work life balance is a huge part of why freelancing is a benefit as a parent. Sam Kabert has used the principles of work-life balance to build million dollar businesses with the help of VA’s by monetizing content creation and building strategic relationships. In this interview with Sam, we talk about not only work life balance, but soul life balance, and how to build a business that supports your goals. Because when you can work less and earn more, you can spend the time with your family that they deserve. 0:00 Intro 3:05 Working with VAs 7:35 Doing what you love 9:00 Making money with cont ..read more

Businesses save a LOT of money by hiring freelancers. Don't pay mind to that hourly rate being higher than a traditional employee's rate. The real cost lies in benefits and those hourly salaries. Here, I'll explain to you why freelancers are not only more affordable to hire, but they're actually better qualified and easier to train. This is because they focus solely on their trade and they come in with expertise. When you hire a freelancer, all you have to do is let them know what your business needs specifically, rather than having to show them the ins and outs of their skill ..read more

If you're wondering how to make money freelancing as a stay-at-home dad, I've got you covered. I've already made all the mistakes that you don't have to make. I know the ins and outs of turning 1 dollar into 10, and 10 dollars into 100, and so on. My story is proof that you don't have to work an in-person 9 to 5 to be a good provider for your family. I'm making over $100,000 annually and only working 20 hours a week. This way, I can spend time with my family while having a stable income. It's the perfect work/life balance that at one point felt impossible. Today, I can teach you how to make t ..read more