The Entrepreneurial Translator Reveals the Secret Systems Behind Six-Figure Freelancing (Jason Willis Lee)
Description
What if the only thing standing between you and a thriving, burnout-proof freelance business is a single mindset shift? In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Jason Willis Lee—medical translator, business strategist, and host of the Freelance Training podcast—to uncover the hidden frameworks that separate struggling freelancers from industry leaders.
From the power of lead magnets to the art of productizing your expertise, Jason shares the hard-won lessons and emotional turning points that fueled his evolution from service provider to sought-after thought leader. If you’re ready to attract better clients, earn more, and finally break free from the time-for-money trap, this conversation is your blueprint.
What You'll Learn:
Discover why “standing out in a sea of sameness” is the #1 skill for freelancers—and how to do it.
Learn the lead magnet strategies that build trust and fill your pipeline with high-quality clients.
Find out how virtual assistants and automation can buy back your time and scale your business.
Uncover the secrets to productizing your expertise and making the leap to six figures.
Get Jason’s advice for building a resilient content machine that keeps working—even when you’re not.
Timestamps:
00:01 – Welcome & Jason’s Evolution: From translator to thought leader
00:42 – The #1 Mistake Freelancers Make (and how to fix it)
02:24 – Lead Magnets That Actually Work: Glossaries, cheat sheets, and more
05:07 – The Power of Teams: Why virtual assistants are a game-changer
05:41 – Packaging Your Expertise: Moving beyond time-for-money
08:13 – Automation & Newsletters: Building a business that runs itself
11:11 – What to Build First: Jason’s advice for stuck freelancers
Guest Links:
LinkedIn: Search “Jason Willis Lee” or “Entrepreneurial Translator”
Podcast: Freelance Training (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts)
Book Reference: “How to Find Modern Clients” (featured in episode)
Instagram: (Not provided; recommend searching guest’s name)
If you want to go deeper, connect with Jason on LinkedIn or visit his website for more resources, courses, and his acclaimed podcast.
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