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Double Your Freelancing PodcastAuthor: Brennan Dunn, Zach Swinehart
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How Calista Solved The “Waiting For Referrals” Problem (As a New Freelancer!)
Episode 150
Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
Full shownotes at https://dyf.link/episode150In 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, creative lifestyle.You’ll hear how she overcame the unique challenges of freelancing from Indonesia, figured out a niche that actually excites her (gaming), and landed qualified leads through her very first outreach campaign.Zach and Calista also dig into:Why starting with the problem, not your skills, is key to crafting a high-value offerHow to stay motivated through the messy, uncomfortable phases of business buildingThe mindset shift that helped Calista stop underinvesting in herselfA sneak peek at her early client wins—and how she’s validating a brand-new serviceWhat to expect (and avoid) if you're a new freelancer just starting outIf you’re early in your freelancing journey or struggling to land clients without slashing your rates, this episode will give you both inspiration and a practical roadmap to move forward.You can learn more about 200KF course at https://dyf.link/200kf
