{"podcast":{"title":"Grant Writing & Funding","slug":"grant-writing-funding-326935","podcast_index_feed_id":326935,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/grant-writing-funding","website_url":"http://www.grantwritingandfunding.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QtQsL876M6Ih_N_-uWdpSD0SldLLc0ImV0NC59nZiAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTY5/MWVmYTNhZWQ2YzFl/ZDlhODJkYjgxOTQ2/MDA0NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Holly Rustick","episode_count":561,"summary":"This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven't replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don't have a clear system to get there. You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business. Each week, you'll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom. Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly's 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business. You'll learn how to: Price and package your services to easily land clients Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you Build consistent monthly revenue Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow Holly's students have collectively generat…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:21:20.507509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935"},"episode":{"title":"How to Scale Your Grant Writing Business Without Building an Agency","slug":"how-to-scale-your-grant-writing-business-without-building-an-agency","published_at":"2026-07-28T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/how-to-scale-your-grant-writing-business-without-building-an-agency","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/how-to-scale-your-grant-writing-business-without-building-an-agency","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/8624490b/60863e92.mp3","summary":"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 What does it really take to move from being a freelance grant writer to building a thriving business? In this episode, Holly explores the powerful identity shift that transforms a freelancer into a true business owner. She explains why thinking like a CEO not just a service provider is the key to creating a grant writing business that can grow, scale, and support your long-term vision. You'll learn how your mindset influences the way you make decisions, structure your services, and plan for sustainable growth. Holly also shares why many successful grant writers begin with a side hustle and how the right systems and strategy can help you confidently transition into a full-time business. A major part of scaling is building a team. Holly discusses the benefits of hiring support, how to maintain quality as your business grows, and the systems you'll need to create consistency and deliver exceptional client results. In this episode, you'll learn: The mindset shift that separates freelancers from business owners Why stepping into the CEO role is essential for long-term success How to make strategic business decisions that support sustainable growth Why systems and processes are the foundation of a scalable business When to start building a team and the benefits of delegating How to maintain quality and consistency as your business expands Ways to create scalable offers that increase revenue without increasing burnout If you're ready to stop doing everything yourself, embrace your role as…","meta_description":"Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build cons…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":655,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grant-writing-funding-326935/episodes/how-to-scale-your-grant-writing-business-without-building-an-agency/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/how-to-scale-your-grant-writing-business-without-building-an-agency.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}