why talented freelancers like you stay broke

You just got a message out of the blue from a potential client…

So you drop everything to respond ASAP, right?

Then you refresh your email every 8 minutes for days waiting for their response.

Sound familiar?

That's not a freelancing business. 

That’s an anxiety factory that occasionally produces income.

And it’s a tell-tale sign that you’re a broke freelancer. 

It’s got nothing to do with your talent or skill…

You're just playing a completely different game than successful freelancers.

While you're hoping and praying for clients to find you, successful freelancers have built systems that make clients come to them.

And while you're treating every inquiry like a lottery ticket, they're treating business development like... 

Well, like a business.

Most freelancers think the problem is inconsistent income.

That's not the problem → That's the symptom.

The real problem is that you've accidentally built a business model where other people control whether you eat this month.

Every potential client holds your financial future in their hands. 

The freelancers making $15K+ months figured out something you haven't:

How to reverse the power dynamic.

  • Instead of chasing clients, clients chase them.

  • Instead of competing on price, they set the price and clients pay it.

  • Instead of hoping for referrals, they have a system to generate qualified leads.

Most freelancers think the solution is working harder, delivering better work, being more "professional”...

None of that matters if you're still playing the same broken game.

You could be the most talented freelancer in your field, but if you don't understand how to reverse the power dynamic, you'll always be one "no" away from panic.

The opportunity in front of you right now is staggering:

While 95% of freelancers are still playing the client lottery, you could be the one who:

  • figures out how to make clients compete for your attention

  • gets to choose between multiple qualified prospects

  • is planning your next rate increase

Every day you stay stuck in the broken game is another day of watching less talented freelancers build the business you want. 

How much longer can you afford to let other people control your income?

Think about it…

Best,
Jamie

p.s. most people will read this email, nod along, then do absolutely nothing

If you're NOT most people and you want early access to The Freelancing Program before we open to everyone else next week (and be the first to see our new, lower pricing structure 👀), reply with "NOT MOST PEOPLE" and I'll send you the link.