Start Freelancing Today

My freelancing journey started before I even knew what freelancing was.
I was 14 years old, a budding web designer and developer, eager to find additional opportunities to apply my newly formed skills. As luck would have it, my dad had a friend who owned a hunting supply store without a web presence. Fast forward a few months and this business was now online and I received my first payment as a freelancer.
This t-shirt.
No, seriously. I was paid a t-shirt! Like I said, I really didn’t know what I was doing. While that project wasn’t going to pay any bills (thankfully most 14-year-olds don’t have bills to pay), it was the start of what led me to where I am now. Today I’m running an agency with a 12 person team. I’ve been featured in Business Insider, Mailchimp, and on the Shopify blog numerous times. I want to teach you everything I know so you can start freelancing and be paid more than a t-shirt for your hard work.
(The shirt is missing a sleeve and was used as a dust rag for years before my dad re-discovered it. This is as clean as we could get it.)

Start your freelancing journey today.
By the time you finish this book, you'll have the tools you need to form your business, find your first freelance client, know how to navigate the project from contract to completion, and provide you with a plan of action to navigate the hurdles you will likely encounter along the way.
Being my own boss isn’t always easy, but it’s the most rewarding decision I’ve made. I want you to feel empowered to start your own business – whether your goal is to earn extra income on the side, begin working for yourself full-time, or just learn a little more about the world of freelancing, I hope you find value in this book.
What will you learn?
Starting your freelance journey
Why freelance?
Choosing your business name
Finding your niche
Establishing your rates
Finding your first client
The freelance lifestyle
Navigating the project
Creating a questionnaire
Beginning discussions with the lead
Preparing a proposal
Receiving your first payment
The project management process
Closing out a project
Scaling your freelance business
How to handle difficult client situations
Navigating scope creep
Subcontracting work
Partnering with other freelancers
Increasing your rates
Hiring an employee
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eBook
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Audiobook
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About Me
I'm Kelly Vaughn, a web developer who turned years of freelancing into a full-time agency, The Taproom.
I've worked with hundreds of brands over the past ten years to improve their web presence. My work and freelance career have been featured on Business Insider, Mailchimp, and Shopify.
My goal for this book is to share with you everything I have learned throughout my career so you can begin your own freelancing journey and become a more confident freelancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're brand new to freelancing or you've been freelancing for a little while and are wanting to scale your business, there's something in this book for you.
For those brand new to freelancing, you'll learn the basics of setting up your business, establishing your rates, finding your first client, and how to conduct the project from start to finish.
If you're a more seasoned freelancer, you'll learn how to optimize your business, manage cash flow, and grow your revenue through means of collaboration, subcontracting, and passive income opportunities for freelancers.
This isn't a full list of topics, so expect even more greatness than just what's listed above!
You'll receive it (almost) immediately upon purchase - check your email once you place your order!
Nope! It's only available via eBook and audiobook.
Not at all! While I based my freelance career around web development, the topics discussed in this book can be applied to any freelance career, whether you decide to focus on building websites or apps, being a virtual assistant, copywriting, or being a magician.
Nope! I'm keeping the content as general as possible so you'll learn what you need to do regardless of where you're located. There are cultural and regional differences especially in terms of handling contracts and pricing, but I walk you through how to navigate this based on your own location.
The eBook is delivered in PDF, ePub, and Mobi formats.
You'll receive the audiobook in both MP3 and M4B formats. (The M4B format is separated out by chapter.)
Yes! Send me an email with your order number and the email address you used to purchase the book, and I'll provide you with a discount code to purchase the audiobook for $10.
Send me an email! I'd love to hear from you.