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Co-Founder & COO of Closeup.fm. MA in English Literature. Poet turned businessman. Created & sold portfolio of 30+ mobile apps. Passionate about doing stuff, helping freelancers and creatives build profitable businesses they love travel, Jesus, creativity, and growth. I love bringing clarity & helping people move past challenges. Married to a wise woman & have three rambunctious kiddos.

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AC$16.67/min per minute(31)Dear Creatives & Freelancers, Can I Help You Earn What You're Worth?Austin Church • Knoxville, TennesseeCreated 12 years ago in Business / Getting StartedI have run a consulting and creative services business for 7 years. I also co-founded a startup back in November 2013. Guess what? I have made A LOT more money selling creativity to clients and packaging it in products like guides and courses than being a startup founder. That to say, let’s build you a business that bankrolls your desired lifestyle. Do you love helping people? Do you always seem to give more than you meant to? Good. Call me, and we’ll discuss strategies for turning that into a six-figure income.Austin Church Knoxville, Tennessee(31)
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AC$16.67/min per minute(31)Copywriting [That Doesn't Suck]Austin Church • Knoxville, TennesseeCreated 12 years ago in Sales & Marketing / CopywritingBack in college, I worked up the courage to ask out this beautiful girl whom I met at a coffeeshop. Let's call her Sydney. We both liked this Norwegian singer-songwriter who was playing at 3rd & Lindsley, so I bought tickets. We were sitting in the mezzanine, waiting for the show to start and looking at the appetizers on the dinner menu. Sydney asked, "Are buffalo wings really made out of buffalo?" She wasn't making a joke. What does this have to do with copywriting? I'll tell you: It doesn't matter how pretty your branding, website, or strategy is if your words make you sound ignorant or irrelevant. Get in touch if you want to discuss how to improve your high-level brand statements and messaging.Austin Church Knoxville, Tennessee(31)
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AC$16.67/min per minute(31)Brand Development – Would You Want to Invite Your Brand Over for Dinner?Austin Church • Knoxville, TennesseeCreated 12 years ago in Business / Getting StartedAre you an artist, freelancer, entrepreneur, or sole proprietor? Does the quality of your work and the outcomes for your clients matter to you? Are you trying to build a profitable, sustainable business and create more freedom in your life? If your brand were a person, would you want to invite him/her over for dinner? If you've got a specific problem that you want to move past, then let's develop a step-by-step plan for strengthening your brand and attracting the right customers.Austin Church Knoxville, Tennessee(31)
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AC$16.67/min per minute(31)Are You a Non-Technical Founder Looking for Advice?Austin Church • Knoxville, TennesseeCreated 12 years ago in Skills & Management / EntrepreneurshipMy business partner and I are in the throes of growing our startup, Closeup.fm. If you'd like fresh insights into lean startup methodology, growth hacking, fundraising, and operations, get in touch. This stuff is all I think about these days.Austin Church Knoxville, Tennessee(31)
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AC$16.67/min per minute(31)Getting Clients FastAustin Church • Knoxville, TennesseeCreated 12 years ago in Sales & Marketing / Sales & Lead GenerationSometimes you don't have the luxury of courting clients. Sometimes you need clients now—that is, a transfusion of cash, a pressure release valve to keep things from exploding. What do you do? Well, desperation never looked or smelled good on anyone, so the first order of business is to stare down your fears. You're not the first person to be in this position. And once you've mastered your fear and anxiety—if only for the moment—it's time to use that beautiful noggin of yours to make it rain. After all, necessity is the mother of invention. I always recommend the same tried-and-true tactics for getting new clients when your bills and payroll just can't wait. I'll be happy to share some of them with you.Austin Church Knoxville, Tennessee(31)
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Austin was amazing - he packed tons of information into our short conversation and stayed on point the entire time. I'm glad I made the call. Thanks, Austin!
Source: Clarity Michelle Guiliano May 26, 2023This call was so valuable. Austin provided strategic insight and also practical ways to grow as a freelancer and professional.
Source: Clarity Ashley Clontz Feb 4, 2022Amazing insight on branding and copywriting. I got a ton of value speaking with him!
Source: Clarity Evan Johansen Jul 23, 2021Austin was great!
Source: Clarity Matthew Bennett Apr 16, 2020Fantastic Call with Austin, so much value, motivation and inspiration provided during the half hour that we spoke for. Would definitely recommend to anyone who stuck in a rut with their current sales situation and is looking for creative ways to grow.
Source: Clarity Eddie Kingsnorth Oct 4, 2019very practical approach. i'll definitely call him again.
thank you Austin
Source: Clarity Sita Adrian Aug 23, 2017Austin is extremely helpful in giving us idea's on how to better solve problem we where facing. He is aware and super respectful of our time and objectives. I learned more in my 30 min call with Austin then a whole day at a marketing conference. Thank you !
Source: Clarity Jessica Gonzalez Jul 18, 2017My call with Austin was excellent. I walked away with a plethora of actionable advice to help me find new clients. He got to know my specific needs and helped me develop a plan around it. I would definitely recommend setting up a call Austin.
Source: Clarity Michael Nicolosi Apr 19, 201730 minutes went too fast! Austin really helped me lock in my strategy for the rest of the year. I'm glad I called, and I'll definitely consider a follow up next time I'm feeling a bit stuck.
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