I went from a $65K salary to $115K in my first year freelancing as a brand and marketing strategist. After 10+ years and making over $2M in freelance revenue alone, I created the guide I wish I had when I started — how to monetize your skills, land clients, set your rates, and deal with taxes & LLS. Plus, the exact templates I use to run my own business.

Build a six-figure freelance career

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$2M+

earned freelancing

175+

creatives coached 1:1

grace abbott - the founder of how to go freelance

👋 I’m grace :) I’ve been self employed fulltime since 2017 – and actually enjoy my life and work!

A how to go freelance student made $27k in a month and is plowing through their debt thanks to the course

"I quit my agency job and now make $30k a month from this workshop!"

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"I quit my agency job and now make $30k a month from this workshop!" ✺ testimonials ✺

  • "Grace single-handedly gave me the confidence to face my fears, quit my job, and go full-time freelance. I have now more than doubled my previous salary, work with absolute dream clients, and take multiple vacations a year."

    — HTGF Student, Copywriter + Creative Director

  • "I can confirm I made 100x the cost of the course on this project. And I HAVE turned it into a monthly retainer of 10x the course price. Life changing, thank you for your expansion."

    — HTGF Student + Marketing Consultant

  • "I had my baby 5 months ago and just landed my first consulting client. 15 hours/week, $125 an hour. I went back to your advice when writing proposals — and I think I'll go up to $150/hour for the next one."

    —HTGF Student, Operations + Finance Consultant

  • "Within a week of completing the course, I had the confidence and tools to ask a client if they could meet my new, higher rate — and they said yes."

    — HTGF Student, Consultant

  • "HTGF laid out exactly what to do and more importantly, gave me the confidence to actually do it. The Scope of Work template alone helped me start signing clients faster."

    —HTGF Student, Agency Owner

Grace Abbott • Creative & Marketing Consultant

I was never someone who could be productive at a desk for eight hours, and I was certainly not incentivized by a capped corporate salary. After realizing that I was so multi-hyphenate that no traditional role would ever suit me, I quit my job to go full-time freelance—and now I’ve made millions in revenue doing what I love. I live a beautiful life in California, enjoy daily Pilates, go to Erewhon too much, take spontaneous trips, and have time to nurture my relationships and spirituality. All of this has been afforded to me through a flexible and abundant freelance lifestyle.

A few years ago, I coached one of my close friends out of her agency job and into a full-time freelance career—she went from making $150K on salary to $30K a month doing copywriting and creative direction with brands she loves. Based on this success, we knew we needed to put everything I taught her into a workshop that anyone could follow… and How To Go Freelance was born! To get to know me more deeply, read my Substack or stalk me on LinkedIn. For daily video tips follow on TikTok or IG.

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Free Scope of Work template

“I just won my first $1,000 client using this scope of work template!”

Get access to our free scope of work template. It’s a Google doc that you can copy and customize for your projects!

Great for any freelancer or small business owner who is pitching a client and needs to create a professional and comprehensive proposal and estimate.

everything you need to know

  • Yes, and I'm proof. I went from a $65K salary to $115K in my first year, and have had years grossing over $300K. Students of the How to Go Freelance course have reported going from agency jobs to $30K a month. Your income depends on your services, your rates, and how many clients you work with. All things you control.

  • That's exactly who the How to Go Freelance course is for. It walks you through everything from scratch: how to turn your skills into services, set your rates, find your first client, and set up your business legally and financially. You don't need experience. You just need to start.

  • 13 written and audio lessons plus a full template library you can use immediately. Lessons cover everything from setting your rates and landing clients to contracts, invoices, taxes, and LLCs.

    The template library includes a Scope of Work, Rate Sheet, Client Services Agreement, Client Outreach Tracker, Living Expenses Calculator, Business Expense Tracker, Invoice Template, and 10 Cold + Client Email Templates. All Google Docs, ready to customize and send.

  • No, and I'd actually recommend starting on the side. Build your first clients while you still have a paycheck coming in, stack your savings, and make the leap when you're ready. The How to Go Freelance course shows you exactly how to do that.

  • Yes. I've seen the How to Go Freelance course work for graphic designers, copywriters, photographers, marketers, PR pros, personal trainers, life coaches, nutritionists, bookkeepers, and beyond. The frameworks are intentionally applicable to any skill set.

  • It's built from 10+ years of actually doing it. I've made millions in revenue freelancing, coached 175+ creatives 1:1, and every template in the course is one I personally use in my own business. It's also been audited and approved by my lawyer.

  • One student made 100x the cost of the course on a single project and turned it into a monthly retainer. Another went from scraping by to a $12K month just by updating her packages, scope, and rate. Think of $149 as an investment with a very fast return. And it's a business expense you can write off.

  • Yes! Submit your questions and I'll answer them inside your membership, on social, and in emails. You can also book a 1:1 session with me directly for personalized support.