Freelance Friday: 5 Fast Ways to Make More Money as a Freelancer

Hey Freelancer 👋

Let’s talk about something that every freelancer wants but many are afraid to admit:
More money.

And no—you don’t need to take on more hours or clients to make it happen.
This week, I’m sharing five simple, strategic ways to boost your income—without burning out, chasing lowball gigs, or reinventing your entire business.

1. Offer a Premium Version of What You Already Do

Look at your current service. Now ask: What would make this worth 3x more?

✅ Add faster turnaround, 1:1 calls, a strategy session, or implementation support.
✅ Bundle deliverables into a “done-for-you” package.
✅ Position it as a VIP or concierge-level service.

👉 Many clients are willing to pay more—if you give them the option.

2. Turn One-Off Projects into Monthly Retainers

If you’ve already earned a client’s trust, don’t stop at the first gig.

✅ Propose a monthly service (maintenance, updates, reporting, coaching, etc.)
✅ Offer a “lite” retainer for continued support.
✅ Pitch it as a way to keep them moving forward—without starting over.

👉 The easiest money to make is from clients who already said yes.

3. Productize a Service

Instead of custom quotes for everything, create 2–3 clear packages with fixed pricing.

✅ Define the scope, timeline, and price upfront.
✅ Give each package a name and a result-focused description.
✅ Make it easy for clients to understand—and buy.

👉 Productized offers = faster closes + higher perceived value.

4. Raise Your Rates (Yes, It’s Time)

If you haven’t raised your rates in 6–12 months… it’s time.

✅ Start with new clients.
✅ For current clients, give notice and explain the value you’re providing.
✅ Add something extra to soften the transition.

👉 If you're fully booked and still underpaid, the math doesn’t add up.

5. Upsell Strategically

When you wrap up a project, don’t disappear—offer the next logical step.

✅ If you designed a website, offer SEO or ongoing support.
✅ If you wrote a blog, pitch a newsletter strategy.
✅ If you ran ads, offer conversion optimization.

👉 Clients already trust you—make it easy for them to keep working with you.

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✅ Action Step

Pick one of these five strategies and implement it this week.
Just one. Then watch how your income starts to shift—with no extra hours required.

Let’s build income that’s consistent, scalable, and stress-free.
Talk to you next Friday,
Michael Fleischner

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