Welcome back to Free Founders, where we share actionable lessons from successful, under-the-radar solopreneurs & small business owners. This is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want proven strategies to go from zero → 1st sale → scale (& unlock financial freedom & freedom of time in the process). My guest today is Călin Balea He's… More than 10 years experience in UX/UI design Was a Toptal freelancer, who only accepts the top 3% of freelancers Now runs Contrast Studio, a design studio he’s scaled to $20k/month in a year There are a lot of design agencies. Building one that stands out & creates a great lifestyle is tough. Calin has managed to do it, which is why I wanted to hear his story… Expect to learn… How to transition from freelance to launching an agency How to define success as your business grows