The Ins & Outs of Freelancing

Bringing Up Business

Bringing Up Business
The Ins & Outs of Freelancing
Feb 10, 2026 Episode 24
Yumari Digital

Freelance web designer Cami MacNamara offers practical advice for web designers, solopreneurs, and women entrepreneurs striving for sustainable success with clarity and boundaries. Whether you're building recurring revenue or managing client relationships, you'll find actionable insights to empower your business journey.

Cami and Bringing Up Business host, Kaila Sachse, delve into practical tips for client management, building recurring revenue, setting boundaries, and maintaining mental well-being. They also explore the realities of running a successful, sustainable web design business while balancing life and family. 

Cami also shares her experiences with challenging clients and the valuable lessons learned from them. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when frustration arises and the need for self-care to maintain a healthy work-life balance.


About Cami MacNamara

Cami MacNamara is a longtime web designer and founder of WebCami LLC in Seattle. For over 20 years, she’s built websites for small businesses and nonprofits while raising a family and running her one-person studio. Today, she also leads a community for freelance web designers, sharing real-world advice about balancing business, creativity, and life outside of work.

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Episode Artwork The Ins & Outs of Freelancing 56:04 Episode Artwork Buying an Existing Business 25:12 Episode Artwork Curating Inspiration for Creative Work 41:15 Episode Artwork Managing 40 Employees with Only 12 Hours Per Week 51:10 Episode Artwork Where Are We Right Now!? 2:03 Episode Artwork Massive Business Scaling With 2.5 Kids & NO Bootstrapping 46:13 Episode Artwork Building a Successful Design Consultancy 35:06 Episode Artwork Family Planning as a Solopreneur 45:29 Episode Artwork Good Health for Business & Family 53:42 Episode Artwork The Power of Observation 57:24 Episode Artwork Finding Your True Passion to Succeed in Business 38:44 Episode Artwork How to Create a Healthier Home to Live & Work In 50:05 Episode Artwork Creating a Supportive Work Culture for Families 1:02:26 Episode Artwork Pay Me in Plane Tickets: Designing Business & Balance 1:01:52 Episode Artwork Supporting Your Marriage While Navigating Kids & Business 1:05:33 Episode Artwork Navigating the Newborn Stage as a Father & Entrepreneur 1:05:06 Episode Artwork Unlocking Potential with a Free Business Mentor via SCORE 46:08 Episode Artwork The ROI of Connecting With Others 44:56 Episode Artwork Thinking Out of the Box as a Single Mom & Entrepreneur 37:23 Episode Artwork The Value of Travel 51:44 Episode Artwork Understanding Your Worth as an Entrepreneur and Mom 1:19:01 Episode Artwork Building Restaurants From Scratch and Designing a Life With Free Time for Your Family 32:56 Episode Artwork Mom of 3 Starts a Business After Losing Life Savings 1:08:27 Episode Artwork Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Business and Family 35:47 Episode Artwork Trailer 2:28