“Should you choose a business model based on potential profit? Or one that aligns with your vision and your energy?”
Introduction
If this article piqued your interest, then you’re either weighing up which one description suits you or…
You’ve already made the leap—ditching the 9-to-5 in favor of autonomy, flexibility, and the promise of building something on your own terms.
Whether you’re about to leap or already in the world of independent work, two labels keep surfacing: freelancer and solopreneur.
They sound like the same thing, and perhaps they are interchangeable.
After all, both are independent (or so it seems), both answer to no ‘boss’, and both enjoy the freedom of self-employment (no one can retrench you!).
But beneath the surface, both paths diverge in ways that fundamentally shape the nuances of your ‘day job’. The way you and the outside world understand why you do ‘it’… that ‘thing’ you choose to do.
Sounds cryptic, but fear not, I explain further in the post.
Think of it like the difference between renting an apartment and building a home.
Or more relatably… if you’re someone people ‘know’ to call in times of need or you’re a brand everyone’s familiar with.
Both offer independence.
Except that one is transactional and the other, temporary.
One is strategic and the other, long-term.
Freelancers (by-the-hour) typically trade time for money and offer specialized services to clients on a project-by-project basis.
In the gig economy, freelancers are known and expected (often by cheeky, low-balling clients) to be agile and adaptable. It’s often assumed that they juggle multiple gigs all at the same time. Their income is directly tied to the number of hours they log and the tasks they manage to complete, usually under tight deadlines.
By contrast, the Solopreneur, adopts this model with the intent of building a brand. Under that brand, they build systems that scale, services as a product. Included in that offering is usually a range of digital assets as well. The whole intention is to create something that can earn while they ‘sleep’ as an antithesis to the solo service-providing of freelancing where you can only earn if you’re physically in the transaction. In other words, you are the product.
In my opinion, it’s a passive way of sticking it to the ‘gun-for-hire’, ‘I-can-work-all-hours’, ‘exploitable-resource’ expectation of prospective clients or companies.
Solopreneurs don’t just sell their time—they’re creating something that is supposed to grow beyond it.
Whether it’s an automated online course or subscription service, a solopreneur thinks and acts like an owner first.
Providing a service – valuable or not – comes second.
This distinction between the two matters.
It will influence how you structure your work, how and what you charge, who you attract (clients), and how you plan for the future.
It determines whether you’re creating a job for yourself—or building a business that could eventually run without you. No spoilers – read on to ‘suss’ out which one will be the trend for 2026.
The data always tells a story.
You might still be thinking “So which one is better?”.
That depends on your short and long-term goals, personality, and appetite for risk (a topic worth its own blog post).
So, do you constantly crave change and quick wins?
Or are you inclined toward a long-term view and autonomy – all done strategically of course.
Ask yourself: “Am I looking to earn immediately, or am I willing to invest upfront to scale eventually?”.
While you contemplate, let’s look at the data, which always paints a picture.
Let it help you decide what to do in 2026.
In this post
We’ll unpack the core differences between freelancers and solopreneurs. We’ll also explore the business models behind each, analyzing existing data between 2024-2025.
I posed 8 instinctive questions around each business model and researched how each scenario compared to the other:
- What’s the difference exactly?
- What is the kind of business setup and structure – how do they both make money?
- Do they handle clients differently and do they use the same marketing tactics because everyone assumes they’re the same?
- How do they grow, or do freelancers stay the same because that’s the way they like it?
- What are the operational and administrative nuances?
- How do they handle money – is the one richer than the other?
- How do you decide between the two if you’re about to quit your 9-to-5?
- What’s the psychology behind any of it – how to know which path is right for you?
Let’s begin by defining what each role truly entails—and why the distinction matters.
The core differences
Let’s take a look at the key differences, characteristics as well as any mindset shifts between the two:
| Characteristic | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Percentage Exhibiting Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Structure | Typically operates as independent contractors without formal business setup | Operates structured business with long-term strategic planning | About 80% of small business owners are solopreneurs (businesses without employees) |
| Revenue Model | Earns income primarily through specific client projects, paid per project or hour | Builds diversified revenue streams, possibly including passive income | Conferences indicate freelancers rely on short-term project revenue solopreneurs aim diversified streams but exact % varies |
| Scalability Focus | Generally limited scalability–income tied to personal time and skills | Focuses on building scalable business systems, brand development, potentially hiring others | 60% of solopreneurs plan to hire help or contractors within the year |
| Client Relationship | Project-based, transactional, short-term client engagements | Develops long-term client relationships and repeated business | 75% solopreneurs emphasize repeat clients and brand loyalty |
| Strategic Orientation | Tactical focus on executing current projects | Strategic mindset focused on business growth and brand | Solopreneurs adopt long term growth mindset vs freelancers focusing more on immediate income |
| Risk and Investment | Less upfront investment; income unpredictable with gaps | Higher financial risk and investment in branding, infrastructure | Solopreneurs take more financial risk for the potential of greater reward |
| Specialization | Can range from generalist to niche expertise | Usually deeply specialized niche experts | Niche specialization more common among solopreneurs |
| Evolution Over 5 Years | Freelancer role centered on piecemeal, skill-based work | Solopreneur role increasingly recognized as distinct business entity | Rise in solopreneurs as % of solo businesses increased from 76% to over 84% |
Gap analysis:
‘Solopreneurs take more financial risk for the potential of greater reward‘
Could this be a potential opportunity for the Freelancer?
The trend is toward generalism – ‘the generalist’ as we know them’. Is the jack-of-all-trades- mentality to do with survival or versatility?
If those two yield stagnant growth, isn’t it time to embrace niching-down?
A niche may be narrowing down to a singular topic or theme, but the upside is that it gets you to focus deeply on it. This might scream boredom! to versatility-addicted freelancers, but that focus allows you to be less ‘spread thin’. It also activates maximum creative thinking around a particular thing – opening up channels you never thought could be monetised.
Related reading: 41 Niche businesses I’ll never build, but maybe you will | Part 1
Sources
The year of the solopreneur: 2024 trends in self-employment
Why Solopreneurs Are Beating Large Agencies by 2025
Freelancer Study 2024
Pricing Model & Revenue Structure
Next, let’s review profit and income predictability and stability. As well as whether it is passive or active.
| Revenue Source Type | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Percentage / Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly/Project Rates | Primary source of income paid per project or hour | Still important but often complemented with other streams | 75-85% Freelancers rely mainly on hourly/ project fees |
| Products/ Subscriptions/ Passive Income | Less common but some offer digital products or packages | Significant source; courses, memberships, subscriptions | 40-60% Solopreneurs derive income from products & subscriptions |
| Average Number of Income Streams | Typically 2-3 streams (clients, small products, retainers) | More diversified: 4-6 streams including passive and active | Freelancers avg 2-3 streams; Solopreneurs 4-6 streams |
| Recurring Revenue Percentage | Lower percentage of recurring from retainers & subs | High recurring revenue through subscriptions, memberships | Freelancers 20-30% recurring; Solopreneurs 50-60% recurring |
| One-Time Payments | Predominantly one-time payments from projects | Mix of one-time and recurring payments | Freelancers 70-80% one-time; Solopreneurs 40-50% one-time |
| Passive Income Percentage | Generally low (<10%) | Moderate to high; solopreneurs focus on scaling passive income | Passive <10% Freelancers; Solopreneurs 30-50% |
| Typical Pricing Structures | Hourly, project fixed fee, milestone payments | Tiered pricing including subscriptions, bundles, consulting fees | Freelancers mostly hourly/project; Solopreneurs mixed tiered pricing |
| Median Monthly Revenue Volatility | High volatility, fluctuating 30-50% month-to-month | Moderate volatility due to diversified income, 15-25% | Freelancers 30-50%; Solopreneurs 15-25% |
Gap analysis:
Freelancers avg 2-3 streams; Solopreneurs 4-6 streams
Can freelancers play catch-up with solopreneurs?
If a freelancer can somehow acquire 2-3 extra revenue streams they could double their earnings. Except, they’re the ones physically making the ‘product’. So, how can they get 2-3 extra revenue streams without burning out – is there a gap to start experimenting with passive income streams?
Freelancers could invest the time and effort in making digital versions of their product upfront (once only), then selling it on repeat thereby avoiding burnout.
Two extra products?
Think: an ebook and a course on how to do a software related task a freelancer would normally have to do in-person. This could bring in two passive streams of income, while only investing one block of time upfront – leaving the freelancer available the rest of the time to get back to active business.
Sources
Understanding Solopreneur vs Freelancer: Key Differences
Relationship management and marketing
Freelancers may handle multiple project-based clients, while the solopreneur’s daily focus is business-to-customer relationships.
What then, are the marketing implications for each when both want to build long-term value?
| Revenue Source Type | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Percentage / Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly/Project Rates | Primary source of income paid per project or hour | Still important but often complemented with other streams | 75-85% Freelancers rely mainly on hourly/project fees |
| Products/ Subscriptions/ Passive Income | Less common but some offer digital products or packages | Significant source; courses, memberships, subscriptions | 40-60% Solopreneurs derive income from products & subscriptions |
| Average Number of Income Streams | Typically 2-3 streams (clients, small products, retainers) | More diversified: 4-6 streams including passive and active | Freelancers avg 2-3 streams; Solopreneurs 4-6 streams |
| Recurring Revenue Percentage | Lower percentage of recurring from retainers & subs | High recurring revenue through subscriptions, memberships, retainers | Freelancers 20-30% recurring; Solopreneurs 50-60% recurring |
| One-Time Payments | Predominantly one-time payments from projects | Mix of one-time and recurring payments | Freelancers 70-80% one-time; Solopreneurs 40-50% one-time |
| Passive Income Percentage | Generally low (<10%) | Moderate to high; solopreneurs focus on scaling passive income | Passive <10% freelancers 30-50% solopreneurs |
| Typical Pricing Structures | Hourly, project fixed fee, milestone payments | Tiered pricing including subscriptions, bundles, consulting fees | Freelancers mostly hourly/project; solopreneurs mixed tiered pricing |
| Median Monthly Revenue Volatility | High volatility, fluctuating 30-50% month-to-month | Moderate volatility due to diversified income, 15-25% | Freelancers 30-50%;solopreneurs 15-25% |
Gap analysis:
High recurring revenue through subscriptions, memberships, retainers
The key takeout is recurring income.
I tried this once many years when I adopted a freelance business model. I tried to get certain clients to buy into a fixed payment structure once I could prove that the service I was already delivering to them, had value.
Truth: Certain clients just didn’t ‘believe it’ – in other words, if I was an agency or business with a shop front, they would’ve taken me seriously. I got recurring clients, just no recurring income. They just weren’t willing to go that far with my service.
The story in the data tells us that memberships and subscriptions are the way to lock in a recurring income.
So, how can a freelancer do this convincingly?
Freelancers have an edge over solopreneurs (see above table), ie., they have less stress because they’re not managing teams.
Can a freelancer maximise that low-stress advantage by getting onto the membership/subscription train?
Perhaps a freelancer could offer a monthly membership for certain niche offerings – give clients or prospectives a taste of what they do without a big project commitment.
If you choose freelancing, let them in on who you are – because a freelancer is a highly personal service – before they commit to a bigger investment, while giving you space to breathe. This way you can let them into a self-serve membership volt, let them engage with your work in a passive manner, while you get back to active work. No client maintenance, just a bit of upfront work.
Create opportunities for self-service – it will allow you to maintain that low-stress edge over solopreneurs, while scaling in a way that solos‘ are winning at currently.
Collecting monthly subscription fees is a win as an extra income stream as well as a powerful marketing tool for both business models.
Sources
Upwork Revenue and Client Stats
Marketing for Solopreneurs: Guidelines and Strategies
Beating the Odds: U.S. Solopreneurs Find Success Amid Economic Challenges
Scalability – growth potential
Solopreneurs thrive on scalability, but freelancers need to grow their offering (in order to keep them in business) too. So, how are freelancers and solopreneurs:
- Leveraging and automating income opportunities?
- Building teams or are they outsourcing?
- Are both flipping their businesses or are they staying the course?
| Metric | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Data / Percentages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Revenue Growth Rate Year 1 | 5-8% annual growth | 7-10% annual growth | Freelancers ~8.27%, Solopreneurs 9.8-10% |
| Average Revenue Growth Rate Years 2-5 | Slightly declining growth | Continued steady growth | Solopreneurs maintain positive growth |
| Percentage Who Scale Beyond Solo | 15-25% | 40-50% hire contractors/employees | Solopreneurs more likely to grow teams |
| Typical Income Ceiling | $75,000-$120,000 | $100,000-$250,000+ | Solopreneurs higher income ceiling |
| Time to Reach Six-Figure Income | 2-4 years | 1-3 years | 90% Solopreneurs reach 6-figures faster |
| Percentage Using Automation Tools | ~60% | 70-85% | Solopreneurs lead in automation leverage |
| Average Business Valuation/Exit Values | Typically low few formal exits | Moderate valuations 2-4x revenue | Solopreneurs more frequently exit businesses |
Gap analysis:
90% Solopreneurs reach 6-figures faster
Solopreneurs build an asset (the business). That’s why they can exit more frequently.
A freelancer can also choose to flip their business. How? They basically sell their clients along with the projects (as a bundle) to a new owner who will carry on providing the same service and quality (or improved).
Solopreneurs do this faster because, they scale quicker and sell it as a turnkey business that is generic enough to pivot to a new name and management without any change in nuance.
A freelance business is more personal, so it’s harder to persuade existing clients to migrate to a new owner. Personal relationships are integral to the freelance experience.
With solopreneurship, dealing with an extended team is an expectation, not a surprise.
So, where’s the gap?
Freelancers should find ways of scaling faster. They should outsource more often as a way to balance out the intensive personal experience, thereby making a flip easier to transition into – it becomes less personal and more about the pivot and scale. This would offset stagnation and declining growth.
Conversely, solopreneurs could benefit from deeper client relationships because it can be used to facilitate engagement and build brand loyalty. It’s also a brilliant marketing tactic when it comes to human-design and personal storytelling. These factors increase a brand’s perceived value, ultimately growing its investment value when exiting. And in case you haven’t heard, storytelling is trending big in brand-building right now.
Daily operational nuances
Picture it: A freelancer wearing every hat in the business, while the solopreneur juggles multiple stakeholders, teams, and team members, all in one day (most of the time).
How then, do freelancers and solopreneurs:
- Deal with daily admin tasks and requirements?
- What are their preferred tools and systems?
- Who works longer hours – how do they troubleshoot work-life balance?
| Metric | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Data / Percentages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hours Worked Per Week | 30-45 hours | 35-50 hours | Freelancers slightly fewer hours |
| Percentage Time on Billable Work | 60-75% | 40-60% | Freelancers focus on billable work more |
| Percentage Time on Admin Tasks | 15-25% | 20-30% | Solopreneurs more admin time |
| Percentage Time on Business Development | 10-15% | 15-25% | Solopreneurs invest more in growth |
| Most Common Tools | Freelance platforms, QuickBooks, Trello, Slack | CRM, marketing automation, accounting, AI tools | Tool adoption 65-85% |
| Average Monthly Tool Costs | $50-$150 | $150-$400 | Solopreneurs higher tool investment |
| Work Location Home | %70-80% | 60-70% | Both mostly home-based |
| Work Location Coworking | %10-15% | 15-25% | Solopreneurs favor coworking more |
| Work Location Office | %5-10% | 10-15% | Solopreneurs – more office use |
| Work-Life Balance Satisfaction Score (1-10) | 07-Jun | 08-Jul | Solopreneurs report slightly higher scores |
Gap analysis:
Solopreneurs favor coworking more
Coworking has pros and cons. The overheads are a definite con, especially for freelancers who need to keep costs down. However, they lose out on networking opportunities in these spaces if they choose to work from home permanently. It can also encourage them to shut down at regular hours, which can foster better a work-life balance.
Solopreneurs seem to benefit here because their primary agenda is scaling and outsourcing. You need to network in order to source and secure talent – these are the people who literally make your product so you can stay in business. Coworking spaces are fertile ground for this.
Although networking is good for growth, spending more time than is necessary on admin tasks, takes away from innovation – innovative thinking is a crucial mindset that needs time to cultivate in order to see its benefits.
Being innovative is key in building a successful brand that offers real value – one that is worthwhile using (by clients) and worth investing in (if flipping).
Sources
The year of the solopreneur: 2024 trends in self-employment
Freelancer Study 2024
Work Fewer Hours and a Shorter Week as a solopreneur
Financial management for freelancers vs solopreneurs
What are the startup costs considerations and comparison? Let’s look at the stuff that all self-employed professionals hate the most:
- Tax implications
- Cash flow patterns
- Long-term wealth planning
| Financial Metric | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Comparative Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Startup Costs | $50-$1,500 median | $5,000-$50,000+ | Solopreneurs invest much more upfront |
| Monthly Operating Expenses | $200-$600 | $500-$2,000+ | Higher for solopreneurs |
| Effective Tax Rates | 15-25% | 20-30% | Solopreneurs face higher tax due to payroll etc. |
| Percentage Setting Aside for Taxes | 20-30% | 25-35% | Recommended reserves for tax payments |
| Emergency Fund Savings | 3-6 months expenses | 6-12 months expenses | Solopreneurs hold larger reserves |
| Retirement Contribution Rates | 5-10% | 10-20% | Higher in solopreneurs |
| Average Profit Margins | 30-50% | 20-40% | Freelancers higher margin %, solopreneurs higher absolute profit |
| Cash Flow Consistency Ratings | Moderate; 6/10 due to project-based income variability | Higher; 7-8/10 due to recurring revenue and diversified streams | Solopreneurs enjoy steadier cash flow |
| Percentage with Business Loans | 15-25% | 35-50% | Solopreneurs more likely to leverage credit |
Gap analysis:
Freelancers higher margin %, solopreneurs higher absolute profit
The thing to remember here is that freelancing is not long-term, it’s temporary – even if you are doing it from year to year. Solopreneurship is about a long-term view, even if exiting early. If you choose this path, you’ll be building an asset. Now that’s valuable!
As a solopreneur, the ultimate reward is worth it – you’ll either be flipping the business for more than it’s worth at the time or staying and building equity.
Freelancing is only as rewarding as a client giving you a pat on the back and a few referrals – you still need to do the actual work.
Can freelancers offset the high tax by using their higher profit margin? Freelancers do not invest back into the business because they don’t have stakeholders or salaries to pay, the way solopreneurs do. However, they could experiment with investing back into their business in other ways for the sole purpose of scaling out.
Sources
Startup Business Costs: How Much They Are and How To Calculate
The pros and cons of freelancing vs building your own brand
There are upsides and downsides to either business model.
Profitability and practicality are key factors, but the new sensibility is to make the solo-business about what you can ‘stomach’. You may as well, because unless you’re living under a boulder, we have so much, if not too much choice as to what we can enlist to help us scale and automate.
It’s not necessary to burn out just so you can do what you love.
You also don’t need to deliver poor quality just so you can scale big as fast as possible and sacrifice what you loved about the business in the first place.
Make it about you, in order to make it about them.…your customer or client, so you can ultimately serve a consistently improved product.
Use that to guide you along the cons as a way of weighing up what’s worth trading off – in other words, what’your appetite for risk?
Before you delve into your awareness, let’s look at what everyone else is doing, such as:
- Advantages and disadvantages of being a freelancer
- Advantages and disadvantages of being a solopreneur
- Risk assessment for each business model
| Aspect | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Percentage / Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Job Satisfaction | 7-8 out of 10 | 7-8 out of 10 | Similar high satisfaction scores |
| Top Advantages | Flexibility (85%), Autonomy (80%), Variety (60%), Work-life balance (55%), Income potential (50%) | Being own boss (90%), Control of vision (85%), Flexibility (80%), Income potential (70%), Personal growth (60%) | Percent citing each advantage |
| Top Challenges | Income instability (65%), Finding clients (55%), Isolation (40%), Admin (35%), Healthcare costs (30%) | Financial stress (60%), Time manage (55%), Isolation (50%), Marketing self-promo (45%), Decision fatigue (40%) | Percent experiencing each challenge. |
| Stress Levels | 6-7 out of 10 | 7-8 out of 10 | Solopreneurs report slightly higher stress |
| Career Satisfaction | 80-85% would choose again | 75-85% would choose again | High willingness to repeat path |
| Likelihood to Recommend | 70-80% | 75-85% | Both high likelihood to recommend |
Gap analysis:
Finding clients (55%); Decision fatigue (40%)
Both seem to suffer some kind of fatigue from doing it themselves or managing other people.
Is there an opportunity for either to create a more passive way of doing daily operations? Can both find systems to automate more things?
Frankly, I see an opportunity for another type of business to offer both these two entities a service that makes decision-making less stressful, reduces overwhelm or assists with finding clients.
Not sure in what shape and form this could be, but there’s definitely a gap there.
Which one’s right for you – ownership or ‘freedom-to-walk-away’?
As a former freelancer, I know the level of detachment that business model affords.
It’s a way of picking your battles as well as an act of self-preservation. But, avoidance behaviour doesn’t win you a consistent stream of clients or customers – it’s not great for networking.
Being an owner of a business, on the other hand, is a full-time job because you’re always stressing…about finding new business (not money per se). But it’s an accomplishment when you do pull it off.
Whichever path you choose, take a hard look at your pain points and what energises you.
Profit is important, but knowing who you are and what makes you thrive on a day-to-day basis should influence your decision just as much as the promise of a future material reward.
So, how do other freelancers and solopreneurs align with the below? Let’s review:
- Career goals alignment
- Personality and lifestyle fit
- Transitioning between business models
| Aspect | Freelancer | Solopreneur | Data / Importance Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common MBTI Types | INFP, ISTP, ISFP | ENTJ, INTJ, ENFJ | Freelancers introverted creative solopreneurs extroverted leaders |
| Common Big Five Traits | High Openness, Conscientiousness | High Conscientiousness, Extraversion | Both value conscientiousness, solopreneurs more extraverted |
| Top Skills | Client management, Time management, Technical, Marketing, Finance | Leadership, Strategic planning, Marketing, Finance, Networking | Freelancers soft skills vs solopreneurs business skills |
| Education | Diverse/vocational | Often higher ed or business certs | Solopreneurs more formal training |
| Age | 25-40 years | 30-50 years | Solopreneurs generally older |
| Career Background | Creative, project focused | Management, business dev | Solopreneurs more managerial |
| Risk Tolerance | Moderate | cHigher risktaking | Success tied to risk management |
| Critical Success Factors | Self-discipline (9/10), Client skills (8/10) | Leadership (9/10), Strategic vision (9/10) | Success attributes differ by path |
| Ideal Profile | Independent, adaptable | Visionary, decisive | Profiles fit scope |
Gap analysis:
Often high ed or business certificate
Freelancers’ focus on actual execution most of the time. But, I see an opportunity to uplevel to where solopreneurs thrive, ie. certification and the strategic skills it affords.
I cannot overstate the value that strategy and data analysis courses have given me in business. It really helps make the decision process easier to navigate, reducing overwhelm and making day-to-day business tasks more efficient.
Bonus insights to help you pick a business model in 2026
So, there are a few gaps for freelancing and solopreneuship.
Is there an opportunity to thrive that isn’t obvious to everyone?
Is there a way to scale that hasn’t been done before?
Spoiler: The solopreneur category is expanding rapidly worldwide. It’s becoming the majority of solo-operated small businesses. In tandem with the rapid rise of AI-assist and automation? No doubt.
To find out more, download the 2026 bonus insights by subscribing below.
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The Freelancing Revolution: 10-Year Growth Projections and Market Insights (2025-2035)
Solopreneurship and Freelancing Is Here to Stay — Are You Ready?
UK Solo Business Trends for 2026
Upwork in 2026: Usage, Revenue, Valuation & Growth Statistics
Solopreneurs are booming and making 6 figures: Here’s why
Conclusion:
Both paths offer the freedom and autonomy that traditional employment often lacks, but they require different mindsets, strategies, and commitments.
Identify which model aligns with your unique circumstances, aspirations, and definition of success.
- Freelancing offers immediate entry into independent work with lower barriers to entry.
- Solopreneurship demands more upfront investment but offers greater potential for scalability and investment value.
The good news?
This isn’t a permanent, irreversible decision.
Many successful, independent professionals start as freelancers to build skills and capital. After that, they confidently transition into solopreneurship when they identify opportunities to productize their expertise.
The “better” choice depends entirely on your priorities and your working-style. If you don’t know the latter yet, go with freelancing because it’s one of the cheapest businesses to start (starting a monetised blog is the cheapest).
Whichever path you choose, success comes down to commitment and stamina, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional value.
The independent professional landscape has room for both freelancers and solopreneurs, there’s no wrong title — the key is knowing which role you’re meant to play.
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