#388: The 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Wipe Out a 6-Figure Freelance Business

#388: The 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Wipe Out a 6-Figure Freelance Business

You can spend years building a wildly successful six-figure (or multi-six-figure) freelance business... Only to watch it crumble to dust. Not because you sucked at your craft. Not because you weren't talented enough. But because you didn't defend yourself properly against a handful of silent killers. One of these silent killers once cost me five weeks of work I had to make up for free. (Could've been prevented. Wasn't. Sucked.) So in this week's episode, I'm breaking down the five hidden dangers that can wipe out a six-figure freelance business (and more importantly, exactly how to defend yourself against each one). Here's what we're tackling: How to prevent burnout (you know, when you basically hate your clients and want to burn down your entire business) and recognize the warning signs before that happens. The “give-a-mouse-a-cookie” problem that sucks away your profit (and one simple phrase that stops it). The simple systems that keep you safe from the tax man (no, you can’t outsmart the system. Don’t try). Legal essentials that protect your business (rare, but when they strike, they can wipe you out completely. Here’s how to stay out of the danger zone). And the #1 completely preventable “silent killer” - payment issues. You've worked too hard to build your business to let it get taken down by something completely avoidable. Let's make sure that doesn't happen. For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/388

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#368: BANT For Freelancers | The Secret BS Detector For Bad Leads

#368: BANT For Freelancers | The Secret BS Detector For Bad Leads

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#367: You’re Marketing Like A Big Dumb Stupid Idiot… Please Stop

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#366: Stop Pricing Like A Big Dumb Stupid Idiot

#366: Stop Pricing Like A Big Dumb Stupid Idiot

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#365: How to Not Sell Your Services Like a Big, Dumb, Stupid Idiot

You ever say things like… "Let me know if there's anything I can do" Or "Just keep me in mind"? Then you might be selling your services like a big, dumb, stupid idiot. (Yes, those were ...

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#364: Your Portfolio Looks Like a Cheesecake Factory Menu and It’s Embarrassing | The Portfolio Paradox

#364: Your Portfolio Looks Like a Cheesecake Factory Menu and It’s Embarrassing | The Portfolio Paradox

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#363: If You're Giving Your Client Options, You're Losing Gigs (Here's What To Do Instead)

#363: If You're Giving Your Client Options, You're Losing Gigs (Here's What To Do Instead)

Ever been to a spa?   You get a menu with 12 fancy options… and no idea which one you actually need.   Do you need the Ocean Quartz Detox Wrap for $149 or the Rejuvenating Himalayan Sound Bath Exp...

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#362: The Ultimate Playbook for Risk Reversal & Guarantees That Close Clients (Without Getting Burned)

#362: The Ultimate Playbook for Risk Reversal & Guarantees That Close Clients (Without Getting Burned)

Most freelancers aren’t selling to strangers. They’re stuck relying on referrals and word-of-mouth… So they never realize how fragile their business actually is. Because when that word-of-mouth ...

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#361: He Had 20,000 Website Visitors and A Broken Sales Process | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series

#361: He Had 20,000 Website Visitors and A Broken Sales Process | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series

One of my clients has the dream setup: A solid YouTube following Tens of thousands of people visiting his site every month A clean, self-checkout flow for his freelance services Sounds awe...

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