About this episode

The episode explores the discomfort freelancers feel about selling and reframes it as a natural part of marketing oneself.

Noah loves his work — but the moment it comes to promoting it, something freezes up. He knows he needs to market himself, yet every attempt feels either pushy or performative. Preston and George Azar, CPA and founder of Bright Budget, dig into why that discomfort is actually a signal worth paying attention to — and what to do about it. From understanding your real value, to finding the clients who genuinely need what you offer, this episode reframes the whole act of selling as something that can feel completely natural. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Preston

Guest: George Azar

Topics covered

• sales discomfort
• freelancing
• marketing
• client relationships
• self-promotion

Keywords

• freelancer
• sales
• marketing
• self-worth
• client acquisition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bright Budget

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