How to Get Paid as a Freelancer and Make More Money

Mike Janda and Brad Hussey (aka B-Dog from the C-Dog 🐶🍁) are back with another insightful and entertaining episode of Two Pixels Off! This podcast is the ultimate resource for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and agencies seeking actionable advice and a touch of humor to brighten their day. 🚀 🎙️ What’s in Today’s Episode? We’re talking about payment terms—a make-or-break topic for freelancers and creative agencies. From the pros and cons of 50/50 billing to why invoicing based on project phases is a lifesaver, this episode is packed with advice to help you get paid what you’re worth without unnecessary stress. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 📌 Hot Takes on Payment Terms: Why 50/50 billing sucks and alternative models that work better. 📌 Brad’s Bold Move: Charging 100% upfront and why it works for him. 📌 Mike’s Rules for Invoicing: Balancing invoices with work completed and why the biggest invoice should always come last. 📌 Funny Tangents: From Game of Thrones endings to Brad’s "extra fingers" (don’t search it, seriously). 💡 Key Takeaways for Freelancers & Agencies: 📌 The importance of adapting payment terms to suit your project and client. 📌 Why you, as the seller, should always dictate the terms. 📌 Practical tips for balancing risk and cash flow in your creative business. 00:00 Welcome to Two Pixels Off 01:52 Today's Topic: Payment Terms 03:32 Brad's Hot Take on Payment Terms 09:12 Mike's Rules for Payment Terms 10:17 Horror Stories of 50/50 Billing 11:47 Balancing Invoices with Work Completed 20:56 Handling Payment Terms with Friends 21:10 Adapting Payment Terms to Different Clients 21:21 Real-Life Example: Trust-Based Payment 22:15 Risks of Delayed Invoicing 24:18 Guidelines vs. Gospel in Freelancing 27:58 The Toolbox of Payment Models 29:28 Rules for Safe Invoicing 31:10 Standing Your Ground as a Seller ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔍 Video Tags: how to get paid as a freelancer How do I make sure I get paid as a freelancer? How do I become a paid freelancer? How do I earn as a freelancer? What if I am not getting paid as a freelancer? How do freelance graphic designers get paid? How Can I make money as a freelance graphic designer? how to get paid faster as a freelancer how to negotiate payment terms with clients how to avoid late payments as a freelancer how to build trust with clients regarding payments how to deal with difficult clients about payments how to get paid upfront as a freelancer how to adapt payment terms to different clients how to handle project delays and payment terms how to set expectations with clients about payments how to negotiate payment terms for long-term projects how to handle partial payments as a freelancer ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ****** 🎙️ About Two Pixels Off (Podcast) Learn how to run a successful creative business. Two Pixels Off hosts, Mike Janda and Brad Hussey, share actionable strategies and tips to help creative entrepreneurs market their services, sell effectively, execute projects, price profitability, and more. Get out your notepad! 🎧 Listen to Two Pixels Off on your favorite podcast platform! Learn More: https://twopixelsoff.com ******* 💻 Powered by Wix Studio. The ultimate no-code website platform built for agencies and enterprises. Learn More: https://wixstudio.com ******* Connect with Mike Janda 🌎 Website: https://michaeljanda.com 🏘️ Community: https://morecreativeacademy.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/morejanda 🔗 YouTube: https://youtube.com/morejanda 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/morejanda 💻 Courses: https://morejanda.teachable.com ******* Connect with Brad Hussey 🌎 Website: https://www.bradhussey.ca/ 🏘️ Community: https://creativecrewcommunity.com/ 🔗 X: https://twitter.com/bradhussey 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/bradhussey 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bradhussey 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradhussey 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeCrewCommunity .