It’s Fine, I’m a Freelancer
Episodes
#041. Behind the scenes of my six figure freelance writing business
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm doing something a little different... I asked Claude to interview me about my six-figure freelance writing business, and then I a...
#0.40. How I accidentally launched a new freelance service
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something I haven’t done in years: I launched a brand new service. Aaaaand... It kind of happened...
#039. Is it you or the market? Why good freelancers still struggle to find clients
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m digging into one of the most frustrating questions freelancers face: is it you, or is it the market? And the honest answer is…...
Freelance debrief 17th Jan: Why 2026 feels different
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m easing back into the podcast with a very honest January debrief. I’m sharing how I actually felt wrapping up 2025, why last y...
#038. The chill outreach strategy that helps me get consistent work
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down the ridiculously simple nurturing system that helped me stop chasing hundreds of leads and start building real re...
Freelance Debrief 22nd Nov: The unsexy side of freelancing
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Freelance Debrief, I’m pulling back the curtain on the messy, unsexy backend of my business, from switching accountants to finally reviewing...
#037. The "easy" lead system I wish I knew when I started freelancing
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down the one framework that completely transformed the way I generate freelance leads... the idea that every opportuni...
Freelancer Debrief 4th Nov: My LinkedIn strategy this month
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Freelancer Debrief episode, I’m breaking down exactly what’s been happening behind the scenes in my business over the past couple of weeks...
#036. Here's what I'd do if I needed consistent income right now
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down exactly what I’d do if I were a freelancer struggling with inconsistent income and craving more stability. This topic ...
Freelance Debrief 17th Oct: Getting my spark back and my thoughts on AI
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s debrief, I chat about my freelancing retreat in Morocco, how it helped me shake off a creative rut, and why I’m leaning back i...
#035. How I've stayed fully-booked for the past 12 years
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down the two phases every freelancer cycles through: seeking work and maintenance mode. I’ll walk you through the le...
Weekly debrief 26/9: pricing tiers and proposal tips
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on It’s Fine, I’m a Freelancer, I’m kicking off a brand new segment: the Weekly Freelance Debrief. It's a short, behind-the-scenes bre...
#034. What I learned from sharing my freelance income with the world
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m unpacking the Metro article that shared my income as a freelance writer (yes, the one with the headline about me earning £232,...
#033. What high-earning freelancers do differently
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into a question that came up after a Reddit thread about me: what do high-earning freelancers do differently? I share my own...
#032. Why some freelancers are thriving and others are struggling
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I want to have an honest conversation about something I’ve been noticing in the freelance world: the growing gap between freelancer...
#031. How to recession-proof your freelance niche
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m diving into something I’ve been thinking about for months: is niching down still the smartest move for freelancers, or has it become our Achil...
#030. Why being "just a freelancer" isn't enough anymore
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started freelancing, I genuinely thought being great at my craft was enough. But in today’s landscape? That’s just the beginning. In ...
#029. The secret to my stable, consistent income as a freelancer
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer, I'm diving into client retainers—what they are, how they can stabilise your freelance income, and wh...
#028. How personal branding helped me build a six-figure freelance business
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm getting real about something that’s completely changed my freelance career: building a personal brand. I’m not talking about ...
#027. How to productise your freelance services for a better balance
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into how freelancers can start thinking more like a product studio to build a more sustainable, less burnout-y business. I sha...
#026. Freelancing in the age of AI
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI: terrifying dystopian nightmare or helpful assistant? In this episode, I dive headfirst into one of the biggest questions freelancers are facing ri...
#025. How to work less and do more of what you love
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tackle the crucial but often overlooked topic of working less while maintaining income and job satisfaction. Drawing from my person...
#024. How to stay in business when the market goes bonkers
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, the last couple of years have been wild in the freelancing world. We're contending with budget cuts, AI, and more competition than ever. So how ...
#023. Cold pitching isn't working anymore
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of sending cold pitches that get ignored? You’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack why cold pitching is falling flat in today’s freelance...
#022. Is AI deskilling us?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a writer who loves the creative process, I've watched AI transform our industry with mixed feelings. In this episode, I tackle the elephant in the ...
#021. How to maintain a consistent freelance income
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a full workload and a consistent income is one of the hardest things about freelancing. In this episode, I share why it's important to w...
#020. Is social media ruining freelancing?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I started freelancing 10 years ago, social media was basically brand new and wasn't a part of my promotion strategy. Today, it's almost a necessi...
#019. Is now even a good time to be a freelancer?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things are rough out there. Budget cuts, layoffs, fierce competition--they're all leading people to ask "is now even a good time to be a freelancer?" ...
#018. Why finding clients on LinkedIn is such a sh**show at the moment
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen those posts on LinkedIn looking for freelance writers, but they're really just full-time jobs in disguise? Yep, me too. Here's my hot ta...
#017. Breaking down the £100k narrative in freelancing
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like £100k has become the ultimate marker or success in the freelancing world? If you're constantly finding yourself bombarded with the ...
#016. Protecting yourself from the ups and downs of freelancing
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 10 years, my business has been through A LOT--including a global pandemic. In this episode, I talk about the ways I've managed to stay a...
#015. How to compete with ChatGPT
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever think you'd have to compete with a robot? No, me neither! In this episode, I discuss how ChatGPT and other conversational AI have rocked ...
#014. Revamping your biggest asset: your website
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your website is your online storefront. In this episode, host Lizzie Davey talks about why now is a great time to revamp your website and what tweaks ...
#013 The State of the Freelancing World 2023
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year has been.... weird, right? In this episode, host Lizzie Davey discusses why 2023 has been such a rollercoaster for freelancers, what the fut...
#012. How to find freelance clients quickly
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough. There, I said it. If everything feels a Bit Weird right now, I've got just the thing for you. Here are some practical ways you can ta...
#011. How to raise your freelancing rates in a non-scary way
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of everything is going up--so your rates should too! Discover how to tell if your rates are too low and learn some practical ways to increase...
#010. The Controversial Pitching VS Personal Brand Debate
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you pitch? Should you build a personal brand? Why are people so staunchly in one camp or the other? Here are my unfiltered thoughts on the deba...
#009. Freelancing Rates and Pricing Q&A
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing is such a controversial topic in the freelancing world. In this episode, pro writer Lizzie Davey answers real freelancer questions about prici...
#008. How to Streamline Systems and Processes as a Freelancer
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Processes!? Systems?! Aren't we just here to have fun? In this episode, pro freelancer Lizzie Davey shares her take on processes and how to make sure ...
#007. Inside the calendar of a busy freelancer
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what the schedule of a busy freelancer looks like? In this episode, host Lizzie Davey dives into what an average week looks like, how ma...
#006. How to make sure you’re still relevant
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niche is fluid--it's not fixed! In fact, it can--and should--change. In this episode, pro freelancer Lizzie Davey shares how you can evaluate your nic...
#005. The 3 phases of freelancing
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer, pro writer Lizzie Davey discusses the three key phases every freelancer goes through, including the qu...
#004. The future of freelancing: My thoughts on ChatGPT
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've heard of ChatGPT (and probably the shriek of panic from freelancers who are concerned robots are going ...
#003. The resources I’m creating for freelancers this year
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've created a TON of resources for freelancers over the past 10 years. Here's a breakdown of everything already available, plus what I'm going to be ...
#001. Introduction to It’s Fine, I’m a Freelancer
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer aims to highlight the good and not-so-good parts of freelancing hosted by pro writer Lizzie Davey. It will delve behind th...
#002. How I plan to find clients in 2023
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding clients: It's the topic on every freelancer's lips. This year, I'm shaking up my client acquisition methods. Learn what platforms I'll be usin...