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The 5 Reasons You Haven't Started a Grant Writing Business Yet (And Why None of Them Are Real)
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- Grant Writing & Funding
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- Jun 18, 2026
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Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit If you've been telling yourself that now isn't the right time to start a freelance grant writing business, this episode is for you. Holly Rustick tackles the five most common reasons aspiring grant writers stay stuck, and reveals why none of them are actually keeping you from success. From not having enough time, money, experience, or connections to fears about AI replacing grant writers, Holly breaks down each objection and reframes it through the lens of systems, support, and strategy. She shares practical insights from coaching hundreds of grant writers and explains how freelance grant writing can create flexible income without requiring a massive time commitment, advanced credentials, or a large online presence. If you've been waiting for the "perfect" moment to get started, this episode may be the mindset shift you need to finally move forward. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "I don't have time" is usually a systems problem—not a time problem How investing in yourself can create consistent income opportunities Why nonprofits care more about results than credentials The truth about landing clients without a website or social media following How AI is changing grant writing—and why strategy still requires humans The hidden income ceiling many grant professionals place on themselves Why support and community accelerate your path to success ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million…