The Guidebook

Author: Rachel Meltzer

This is the Guidebook. Were sharing tips for freelancers, raw conversations with risk-takers, how to become a digital nomad, and the emotions behind it all. On the show, Rachel Meltzer shares everything she's learned in the past five years of freelancing and living nomadically showing you how you can work to live instead of living to work. She's interviewing some of her favorite digital nomads and entrepreneurs to help you unlock your bravest self. Were unveiling the challenges and joys of adventure to inspire you to TAKE THE RISK.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Business, Careers

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Freelance Office Hours: Pricing, Contracts, and Getting Clients in 2025
Thursday, 26 June, 2025

Whether you're just getting started freelancing or you're already a few years in, this Ask Me Anything (AMA) is packed with real talk, actionable tips, and honest answers to your biggest questions.We talked about:✅ How to get freelance clients without relying on Upwork✅ The exact follow-up system Rachel uses on LinkedIn✅ What to include in your contract to protect your time and income✅ How to price your services using the baseline/goal/reach model✅ The pros and cons of cold pitching on LinkedIn vs Instagram…and so much more.I'm Rachel Meltzer — business coach for freelancers and founder of Pop Club, a supportive, strategy-filled membership for freelancers at all stages. These office hours are normally exclusive to my paid clients, but I'm offering them free during the Get Started Freelancing Bootcamp. Come hang out, take notes, and get unstuck.👀 Want more support?→ Join Pop Club: https://meltzerseltzer.com/pop-club→ Sign up for the Get Started Freelancing Bootcamp: https://rachelhmeltzer.myflodesk.com/get-started-freelancing→ Book a 1:1 Coaching Intensive: https://meltzerseltzer.com/1-1-coaching→ Explore Done-For-You Notion Websites: https://meltzerseltzer.com/shop/website-done-for-you→ Check out my Free Resource Library: https://meltzerseltzer.com/shop/the-freelance-resource-library-frl🛠️ Resources mentioned in this video:→ Rates Calculator: https://meltzerseltzer.com/shop/shop-all/rates-calculator→ Client Tracker (Notion): https://meltzerseltzer.com/free-notion-templates/ideal-clients-tracker→ Packages Workbook: https://pop-club.circle.so/c/freelance-resource-library-365155/sections/331772/lessons/1230651→ Freelance Resource Library: https://meltzerseltzer.com/shop/the-freelance-resource-library-frl→ Pop Club Membership: https://meltzerseltzer.com/pop-club→ LinkedIn Profile Critique: https://meltzerseltzer.com/shop/linkedin-profile-critiques🎥 Replays of past workshops: https://meltzerseltzer.com/get-started-freelancing/get-started-freelancing-lessons