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Preston Lee is the founder of Millo where he and his team can help you get started as a freelancer and build your business in a sustainable, reliable way. For support and accountability, you can join their free community of freelancers on Facebook.

When and how to raise prices for your web design business

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When and how to raise prices for your web design business

Determining when to raise prices for your web design business can be a truly difficult task for a number of reasons. First, there’s fear (completely… Read More

Preston Lee - August 19, 2022
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6 must-have processes to scale your web design business

Have you seen that 2016 movie called The Founder? It’s about Ray Croc, the guy who built McDonald’s into a fast-food giant in America. While… Read More

Preston Lee - January 19, 2021
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How (and how not) to feature client testimonials on your website

Featuring client testimonials on your website is a powerful way to give potential clients a boost of confidence when they’re considering hiring you. In fact,… Read More

Preston Lee - August 31, 2020
The client-converting portfolio: 17-point checklist

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The client-converting portfolio: 17-point checklist

There are primarily two philosophies regarding portfolios I’ve seen among agencies and freelancers in my experience over the last decade. First are agencies who have… Read More

Preston Lee - July 9, 2020
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How to keep your agency afloat during COVID-19

Depending on who you talk to, we’re either on the tail-end of the COVID-19 pandemic or we’re just ramping up to a second outbreak. Regardless… Read More

Preston Lee - May 27, 2020
How to turn one-time clients into monthly recurring revenue

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How to turn one-time clients into monthly recurring revenue

A few days ago, I was on a call with a friend of mine who built a web design agency from scratch. He started as… Read More

Preston Lee - April 27, 2020
How to get 10 new freelance clients in 30 days (or less)

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How to get 10 new freelance clients in 30 days (or less)

I was recently on a coaching call with a freelancer who seemed to have everything together. Her business was humming along, she had regular work,… Read More

Preston Lee - March 31, 2020
Why less-experienced freelancers are making more money than you (and how to fix it)

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Why less-experienced freelancers are making more money than you (and how to fix it)

There’s a myth floating around in the world of freelancing that I want to bust right now.  Most freelancers believe that the better they get… Read More

Preston Lee - January 20, 2020

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