Freelance to Freedom: Freelancing Strategies to Get More Clients and Build Financial Freedom

Hosted by Kiri Mohan | Inspired by Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown

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Oct 2026

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Are you an early freelancer eager to grow but struggling with burnout and charging below your worth? This podcast helps early freelancers learn how to get more clients with clear strategies to help your freelance business make more money in less time. Listen to discover exactly how to brand your business so you are seen as an expert, create value with your services so you can price your fees at a premium, and market effectively to attract clients organically, gaining flexibility and freedom in your personal life. Kiri Mohan is a business coach who started as a freelancer and quickly grew her online business to over six-figures as a solopreneur while working 25 hours a week. Tune in every Tuesday for Kiri’s powerful coaching insights that will help you implement the changes needed to accelerate your business growth.

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October 22, 20265 min

How to Build a Freelance Business That Gives You MORE Freedom Than Your Corporate Job [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if leaving your corporate job doesn’t actually give you the freedom you’ve been dreaming of? Building a freelance business should mean more control over your time, not recreating the same 9-to-5 schedule you wanted to escape. If you’re ready to work on your own terms without sacrificing your income, energy, or personal life, this episode will help you design a business around how you actually want to live. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Identify your most productive working hours so you can get more done with less stress. Determine how many client hours you need to feel financially secure and fulfilled. Design a weekly schedule that leaves room for personal time, family, and the freedom you started freelancing for. Play this episode now to discover how to build a freelance schedule that works for you, supports your clients, and gives you more freedom to enjoy life outside of work. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 20, 202613 min

5 Freelance Business Rules I BROKE That Helped Me Get Clients and Quit Corporate Faster [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if breaking the “rules” of freelancing is exactly what helps you quit your corporate job faster? If you're trying to grow your freelance business while working a corporate job, you might feel pressured to have perfect pricing, a solid network, a specific niche, and every business detail figured out before you begin. But what if experimenting, trusting your instincts, and being willing to do things differently could help you land clients and build momentum sooner? In this episode, you'll discover how to: Find clients and grow your freelance business without relying on an existing network or locking yourself into a niche too soon. Make smarter decisions about pricing, deposits, and bartering services so you can attract better clients and build a more profitable business. Embrace experimentation and have more fun in your business while using the safety net of your corporate income to grow with confidence. Play this episode now to discover five unconventional business rules you can rethink to accelerate your freelance growth and move closer to leaving your corporate job. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 15, 20265 min

The ONE Corporate Habit You Need to Keep to Create More Freedom in Your Freelance Business [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if the secret to having more freedom in your freelance business is actually giving yourself more rules? When you leave corporate, you gain control over your schedule, but without managers, meetings, and deadlines, it’s easy to procrastinate, lose focus, and put off the work that grows your business. Learn how to use simple constraints to stay productive, get more clients, and build a thriving freelance business without sacrificing your freedom. In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Set weekly goals and deadlines so you can consistently complete the activities that bring in new freelance clients. Beat procrastination and prioritize income-generating tasks so you can spend less time on busywork and more time booking discovery calls. Create structure in your schedule in order to finish client work on time, make room for business growth, and enjoy more guilt-free time off. Press play now to discover the one corporate habit worth keeping so you can get more done, grow your freelance income, and enjoy the freedom you left corporate to find. Mentioned on the Show Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 13, 202617 min

5 Things I’d Do If I Had to Start Freelancing From ZERO to Quit Corporate Faster And Get Financial Freedom [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

How do you build a successful freelance business in 2026 so that you can quit your corporate job quickly and get that freedom you’ve dreamed of? If you’re ready to escape the 9-to-5 corporate life, gain more control over your time, and start earning money as a freelancer, you don’t have to risk everything to make it happen. Discover how to build your business while keeping your paycheck as a safety net, using the skills you already have, and developing the mindset to become a confident business owner. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Build the right support system so you can stay accountable and keep making progress, even when freelancing gets tough. Set stronger client boundaries to avoid scope creep, protect your income, and work fewer hours. Turn your existing skills into paying services so you start earning money before quitting corporate and transition to freelancing with confidence. Press play now to discover how to build your freelance business from zero with less risk, start landing clients using the skills you already have, and move closer to leaving corporate on your own terms. Mentioned on the Show 3 Crazy Manifestation Techniques I Use to Get My Ideal Freelance Clients FAST Apple Spotify I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 8, 20263 min

Why You Need To Ditch THIS Corporate Mindset to Earn MORE as a Freelancer Without Waiting On Your Clients [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

Are you still waiting for a promotion or a client to decide when you deserve to make more money? If you’re a freelancer or business owner who feels stuck at the same income level, this episode will help you rethink where your earning power actually comes from. Instead of waiting for clients to recognize your value, you’ll learn how to take ownership of your income growth and make intentional decisions about your rates, offers, and clients. By the end of this episode, you will: Learn the mindset shift that moves you from waiting for income growth to creating it yourself. Discover how raising your rates and creating higher-value offers can increase your earning potential. Understand why pursuing better-fit, higher-value clients can be another path to growing your income. Play the episode now to learn how to stop waiting for a promotion and start taking control of your income growth. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 6, 202627 min

How My Client Went From Laid Off By Her Corporate Job & Desperate To Earning More Than Her Corporate Salary In Her Freelance Business [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if getting laid off from your corporate job could be the turning point that helps you build a business that pays more, gives you more freedom, and lets you be more present with your family? If you’re an executive assistant or freelancer who feels stuck trading hours for money, constantly tied to your laptop, or unsure how to turn your skills into a sustainable business, Caitlin Colon’s story will give you a relatable roadmap. After being laid off, Caitlin built a fractional EA business, transitioned from hourly billing to monthly packages, surpassed her corporate salary, and created the flexibility to work on her own terms. By the end of this episode, you will: Learn how moving from hourly rates to monthly packages helped Caitlin dramatically increase her income. Discover how defining your ideal clients and choosing the right clients can create a more profitable, sustainable business. See how changing your employee mindset can help you reclaim your time, set healthier boundaries, and build greater freedom into your work. Play the episode now to hear how Caitlin transformed a career setback into a flexible, higher-income business—and discover what could change when you start treating your freelance work like a real business. Connect with Caitlin Instagram LinkedIn I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

October 1, 20263 min

The ONE Thing You Need to Practice While Still Having a Corporate Paycheck for Massive Freelance Success [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if the one skill you mastered before quitting your corporate job could make the difference between confidently landing clients and desperately chasing them? Leaving a corporate job can feel exciting—until you realize your income now depends on your ability to find and close clients. This episode shows you how to start practicing sales while you still have a paycheck, so you can build confidence, learn what works, and make the transition without every “no” feeling financially terrifying. By the end of this episode you will learn how to: Build confidence in sales conversations before you leave your corporate job. Practice finding, pitching, and closing clients while you still have financial security. Create the opportunity to land a client and build a side hustle before making the leap. Play the episode now to start practicing sales while you still have a paycheck, so your first client conversations don’t happen when your financial future is already on the line. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

September 29, 202612 min

The REAL Freelance Income You Need to Replace Your Corporate Salary and Quit With Confidence [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What would your freelance income actually need to be to replace a $100,000 corporate salary? If you're thinking about leaving corporate life for freelancing, simply matching your old salary may not be enough. Once you account for health insurance, business expenses, taxes, time off, retirement savings, and a cash cushion, your real monthly income target can look very different. This episode helps you reverse-engineer that number so you can approach freelancing with a concrete financial target instead of guessing. By the end of this episode, you will: Calculate the minimum monthly revenue you need to replace a $100,000 corporate salary as a freelancer. Understand how health insurance, business expenses, and taxes affect your actual income needs. Learn how to structure your client load and monthly pricing to build in paid time off, retirement savings, and a cash cushion. Play the episode now to calculate your own freelance income target and see exactly how many clients and what monthly rates could get you there. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

September 24, 20262 min

What You REALLY Need to Earn Before Quitting Corporate to Make Freelancing Financially Sustainable [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

What if quitting your corporate job without knowing your minimum freelance income number is the very thing keeping you stuck or putting your financial security at risk? If you’re dreaming about leaving your corporate job and going freelance, it can be tempting to quit based on burnout, emotion, or a few promising clients in the pipeline. But knowing exactly how much you need to earn each month can give you a realistic target and help you make the leap with greater confidence instead of risking a feast-or-famine cycle. By the end of this episode, you will: Determine the minimum monthly income you need so you can confidently decide when you’re financially ready to leave corporate. Account for taxes, benefits, savings, and business expenses so you don’t underestimate what freelancing actually needs to provide. Set a clear financial target so you can leave corporate with a plan instead of quitting based on frustration, emotion, or guesswork. Play this episode now to calculate the income target you need before you make your move from corporate to freelance. I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~

September 22, 202611 min

Why Comparing Freelance Income to Your Corporate Salary Could Keep You From Earning MORE and What You Need to Be Observing Instead [ Freelancing to Financial Freedom ]

Are the freelance income statistics you’ve been using to plan your future actually making you underestimate what’s possible? If you’ve ever searched for stats on freelancers and felt discouraged by the numbers, this episode will help you put that into perspective. Instead of letting broad, misleading statistics determine what you think you can earn, you’ll learn to focus on the business you actually want to build: your ideal income, workload, flexibility, and definition of success. By the end of this episode, you will: Understand why freelance income statistics can be misleading so you don’t let industry averages limit your earning potential. Learn how to STOP comparing your business to other freelancers so you can focus on the goals and progress that actually matter to you. Discover how to reverse-engineer your business around your desired income and working hours so you can build a freelance career that supports the life you want. Play the episode now to stop letting inaccurate freelance statistics put a ceiling on your ambitions and start seeing what your business could actually make possible. Mentioned on the Show: Monthly Speed Networking I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call. Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper . ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~