#360: You’re the Bottleneck — Here’s the Fix | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series
As you scale past $100k as a creative freelancer, something starts to break:
YOU become the bottleneck.
You’re managing every email.
Sending every invoice.
Doing every project from scratch.
Waking up at 3am remembering something you forgot to send.
No wonder things feel chaotic.
But here’s the good news: You can fix this without hiring a team.In this episode of the 6FC Podcast, I walk you through the 3 systems that multiply your output (and your income) — without adding a single person to your payroll.
✅ Client onboarding systems
✅ Project delivery systems
✅ Communication systems
Set these up once, and you’ll never look back.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/360
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#359: The 5-Step Client Filter Every High-Earning Freelancer Needs | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series
At first, every new lead feels like a win.
(Finally, people want to work with me!)
But if you actually want to break into multi-six figures? You need to say "no" more than ever.
Because every bad-fit client you say yes to drains your creativity, clogs your calendar, and burns you out before you even realize it’s happening.
In this week’s episode, I'm breaking down The 5-Step Client Filter Every High-Earning Freelancer Needs — so you can stop wasting time on the wrong projects and start building the freelance business you actually want.
Because getting clients isn’t the finish line. It’s where we really need to start protecting our time, our creativity, and our sanity.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/359
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#358: Building A Demand Engine That Takes You From $100k to $250k+ | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series
Every freelancer knows the feeling…
One week, you’re slammed with work.
The next? Crickets.
And in those quiet weeks, you’re either putting out fires or you panic and slash your rates to get anything booked.
But here’s the truth:
Those “lulls” are the reason you’re stuck under $200k.
Not your talent.
Not your pricing.
Not the economy.
If you want to consistently hit multi-six figures, you need what I call a Demand Engine — a 4-part system that keeps your inbox full and your calendar booked before the slow weeks hit.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to build it — using tools, automations, and strategies we’ve battle-tested across dozens of six-figure+ freelancers.
Let’s fix your “calendar problem” once and for all.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/358
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#357: Designing A Service That Scales | The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Series
If you're trying to break into multi-six figures as a freelancer, this might sound familiar:
You're good at what you do.
You’ve got clients.
You’ve raised your rates.
But somehow… you’re still stuck around $100k–$150k.
The problem? It’s not your pricing. It’s not your marketing.
It’s that your service isn’t built to scale.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to package what you already do into a clear, repeatable service that sells easier, delivers faster, and actually scales.
No more reinventing the wheel every project
No more delivery chaos
No more guessing at what to charge
This is the path to breaking through the $200k, $300k, even $500k+ ceiling - without burning out.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/357
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#356: The Multi 6-Figure Freelancer Playbook Series | Part 1
Most freelancers plateau at $50K.
You start by getting a few clients
Those clients turn into a few more referrals
You get just enough referrals to hover in the $50k plateau
Some break six figures "by accident". Same thing as $50k, but you just stay a bit busier (usually because you have a larger network or are in a better niche).
But multi six-figures? No one stumbles in a $300k+ per year freelance business. That takes a whole new approach.
In this new podcast series, I’m breaking down what separates the $50K freelancer from the $300K+ business owner.
It starts with 7 hard-hitting mindset shifts.
Like:
→ The overlooked reason most freelancers never hit $200K
→ The silent killer keeping most freelancers stuck at average income
→ The “business owner lens” that multiplies your revenue without working more hours
→ Why “doing great work” isn’t the thing that gets you paid more
This is Part 1 of The Multi-6-Figure Freelancer Playbook, and if you're stuck at a plateau, this is your next move.
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/356
6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
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