#13 - Călin Balea - How to go from Freelancer to 6-figure Design Studio Founder

23/08/2024 52 min

Listen "#13 - Călin Balea - How to go from Freelancer to 6-figure Design Studio Founder"

Episode Synopsis

Welcome back to Free Founders, where we share actionable lessons from successful, under-the-radar solopreneurs & small business owners.

This is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want proven strategies to go from zero → 1st sale → scale (& unlock financial freedom & freedom of time in the process).

My guest today is Călin Balea

He's…
More than 10 years experience in UX/UI design
Was a Toptal freelancer, who only accepts the top 3% of freelancers
Now runs Contrast Studio, a design studio he’s scaled to $20k/month in a year

There are a lot of design agencies. Building one that stands out & creates a great lifestyle is tough. Calin has managed to do it, which is why I wanted to hear his story…

Expect to learn…
How to transition from freelance to launching an agency
How to define success as your business grows

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