Freelance Field Guide
Get more clients. Make more money. Have more fun.
The playbook that led me to $400k+ in 2026.
Hey - I'm Nick, a motion designer and content creator whose worked with clients like The NBA, Google, Meta, and many more.
Is this you?
Most freelancers have to figure things out the hard way with no real guidance. Nick has distilled years of personal experience and numbers into the guide I wish I had when I started freelancing."
Wish I had this 5 years ago. Legitimately great advice and very fun to read.
This is nuts. So well written!
Real techniques, outreach, and results.
Templates, prompts and methods from my own freelance career.
The cold email that booked me for nearly a month
The email itself, and how I write and send each one.
The prompt that builds your lead list
Finds studios that hire your niche, and who to contact.
The daily gig scanner
Scans job boards and social posts for freelance work every day.
How to find a client's budget
What to ask instead of “what's your budget?”
Building your brand
How to grow an audience become more attractive to brands.
Your 24/7 AI intern setup
Set AI up as an intern, not a creative director.
What's in this guide?
- 01IntroWhy I love money, and where I’m coming from.
- 02Should you bet on yourselfCareer vs freelance.
- 03How to start freelancingSocial proof, leverage, outreach and your first client.
- 04How to chargeFind your rates, price projects.
- 05How to be a good freelancerThe most important skills, and when to say no.
- 06Building an audienceSocial proof and a funnel that brings people to you.
- 07Social mediaHow algorithms work, which platforms, and if it’s worth it.
- 08Brand dealsHow to land your first one and how they pay.
- 09CompoundingSmall wins stacking up, and doubling down on what works.
- 10Luck & risksMaking luck more likely and taking smart bets.
- 11AIUsing it as a superpower, not a slop machine.
- 12The multiverseEvery decision branches your path.
- 13You are a businessBank accounts, expenses, tracking income, taxes.
FAQ
Is this another guru book?
No. All the lessons, mistakes, and income come from my own freelancing career. I've never made money from selling a guide prior to this.
Who is this for?
My experience is as a motion designer and content creator, but the lessons apply to any creative.
Do I need a following or social media?
No, but it helps and I will teach you how to grow it.
Is it step by step, or just ideas?
Both. Specific steps, prompts and examples, plus the thinking behind them.
Will it work outside the US?
The principles apply anywhere. Adapt rates and platforms to your market.
Ready to bet on yourself?
