Freelance to Freedom: The Roadmap for Creating a Side Business to Achieve Financial, Time and Life Freedom

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

In The Matrix, Neo is sleepwalking through his cubicle-confined workday and going home to his grungy little apartment at night, all the while feeling that something’s not quite right. Through a surreal turn of events, he suddenly finds himself confronted with the decision to take the red pill or the blue pill. Blue puts you back to sleep. Red launches you down the rabbit hole to a shocking reality. Reading this book is the equivalent of swallowing the red pill. But this time it’s real – and it’s your life. This book wakes you up to the reality of: • What it really means to work for an employer (your time, your financial security, and how much you earn is out of your control). • How and why we are socialized to accept beliefs that are counter-intuitive to common sense (how debt chains us to a vicious cycle of worry, fear, and work that drains our zest for life). • Exactly how you can reconstruct your life to create personal and financial freedom. This book is different from the many, many other self-help books I have read. Pugliese is a grounded-in-reality, middle-class guy who has come through the fire. He tells it like it is – from his bad-boy youth, know-it-all attitude, lack of goals, and screw-ups leading to $140,000 in debt, to building a life that now allows him to spend extensive quality time with his family and do work that he loves – debt-free. His real life story is riveting; I read the first 80 pages of the book in one sitting. His candid revelations make you root for him and his family, but at the same time you wonder how he’s going to get out of this mess he’s created. He explains that, in detail, and how – despite what seems to be a mile-high wall – he and his wife create a life that’s the envy of anyone who has stared out a car or bus window on the daily commute, thinking that there has to be a better way. Reading this book changed me. Now I simply can’t look at traditional employment and money the same way I used to, and I’m making major life changes for the better as a result. Looking for something to inspire you to build a life that you control instead of the other way around? This is your book.

This book is absolutely amazing. I first heard about Vincent and his book a few years ago and literally I felt like he was writing the book to ME. We were about to have a baby, and I had just lost a job and was feeling like I didn’t even know where to start. I found Vincent‘s book and then had multiple phone conversations with him about joining the community he was building. This book & the community Vincent leads have absolutely changed my life. One of the awesome things about Vincent and this book is he is not just “preaching“ to you and telling you the path to success, he is teaching you how he did it and showing you from his own experience how it is possible. Following some of the wonderful things Vincent teaches in this book, and the amazing financial teaching of Dave Ramsey, my wife and I are now debt free and currently saving up money so that we can have that ‘Total Life Freedom’ that Vincent shares about in the book. While years ago I was constantly working dead-end jobs and getting fired or laid off, now I have a successful real estate business, host a real estate podcast, and I’m working on some other awesome things like a community for realtors, all because of the amazing things that I have learned from Vincent and his amazing community (The Total Life Freedom Community). There is so much freedom when you start to build something that can lead your family to that financial and time freedom that you DREAM of, and I am so thankful and honored to know Vincent and I am thrilled to have learned about these amazing possibilities from him! Please buy this book and apply the principles to create that life of freedom that you want! I promise, you’ll never want to go back to the life you had before reading it! John Schuchman, Realtor

This book really hit home for me. I loved reading Vincent's stories and could relate so much to wanting more out of life and working hard to achieve it while also raising a family and took a lot from the lessons he explained along the way. And I think tons of people can relate to feeling underappreciated at work and wanting more out of life. There is so much great advice in this book. I was constantly highlighting and making notes. If you want more out of life and dream of financial freedom, you should do yourself a favor and read this book! You won't regret it! -Andy Storch, Business Coach & Consultant

I loved Vincent's book because it's so relatable and so conversational in its tone. As a former news photographer myself, so much of what he experienced mirrored my own. I appreciate how he talked about the realization that the industry can place on arbitrary limit on salary growth regardless of achievement and the frustration that creates. Reading about how they realized that raising their family was the most important thing and walked away from their "dream jobs" was huge. I found it hugely inspiring how he and his wife worked their way out of debt and created their own business and sought personal and commercial freedom. For anyone who feels stuck in a job that they once coveted or feels that there is no way out -- I think you'll find this book will give you hope and a pathway to the next chapter.

This book is legit! If it does not become a NYT Best Seller, I will be shocked. It is so genuine, real and most of all RELATABLE. So many of us are or have been in the 'rat race', doing the same thing day in and day out. We cannot see any other way to do work and life. After reading this book, you will hear Vincent's voice in your ear with your decision making process! Vincent is a great coach and a wonderful guide for this next journey in your life. He is a normal person, like you and me, that took the time to share his journey and wisdom with us all. I am grateful for this book and will continue to reference it as long as I need to. Aside from being full of real life experience, Vincent is an excellent story teller. You will feel connected to each chapter of the book. The way it is broken up into Sections makes it easy to reference when you need a refresher. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this now AND one for your closest mate!

WOW is the first word that comes to mind when I reflect on the book I just read. I have been on a trajectory towards what many would call “normal” in regards to finances with little hesitation. This book could not have come at a better time. I currently have some big financial decisions to make and after reading this book, it has really made me rethink and evaluate what are the best decision. I know what “normal” would say but I have always been proud to be called crazy and I would equate that to not being “normal”! Be careful, because this book will challenge you to challenge many decisions you probably don’t give much thought to. I am happy to say, I agree with pretty much all Vincent has to say, but when it comes time for the rubber to meet the road, putting those beliefs and thoughts into action is a different story. I am in Realtor in a great market and trying to stay content and not keep up with the Jones is a constant battle. I enjoy stuff, I like nice cars, I would like a bigger house. I have found, the more money I make, the more I spend and without a budget, it tends to go a lot faster than one would expect. This is not just a book on finances, but a book on how to live a life of freedom by not being strapped down by debt, a boss, and an overwhelmed mind. I know once I apply what Vincent has shared from his life experiences, my mind will be much clearer to focus on what is really important in life! Follow Vincent’s wisdom and you will create a legacy many will talk about for years to come. Open this book and challenge yourself to not be “normal” and instead create freedom and peace that many desire, but are not willing to make the sacrifices for.

This book is awesome. Vincent does an excellent job sharing his story and giving guidance on how he got to where he is currently at in his life. It gives me hope that there is freedom to do what you love. Is it easy? Absolutely not. With Vincent's book it definitely gives guidance on how to get to freedom. Something I crave is time freedom as Vincent talks about. Some day I want to have the time to do whatever I want because I want to and this book is helping me get there. There is also some great advice on how to charge appropriately for the services that I provide as a business owner. Vincent talks about Golden Days and I want every day that I work to be a Golden Day. Vincent hits it out of the park with this book. Definitely a great buy if you are a business owner or someone who dreams of starting your own business in order to obtain the freedom and excitement that comes with it. Thanks Vincent for your advice and opening up about your personal story to get you where you are today. JT Weatherford ~Freelancer pursuing Freedom

Picked up this booked because a friend recommended it. He said the story and message in the book would align with things I'm doing but initially it was just another book to my to-read list. As soon as I started it was hard to put down. Vincent shares in great detail his own path to total financial freedom which consequently becomes time freedom. I won't spoil the details of the book in this review but it was great to get inside the mind of someone who decided to go down the path less traveled. If you are looking for more out of life, I highly recommend this book!

If you've ever thought to yourself, "There has to be more to life than this....", then stop what you're doing write now and hit the buy button. To my knowledge, Vincent Pugilese has not authored another book prior to "Freelance to Freedom". To say he hit the mark would be an understatement. Vincent has done the impossible, he has hit a Grand Slam, a Hole in One, swooshed the net in a full court Hail Mary attempt at a winning basket seconds before the buzzer. No I am not giving you different examples of what he has accomplished with this book, I'm trying to say he has done them all, IN ONE BOOK. He gives the inspiration and formulas for getting out of debt, started a side hustle, turning that side hustle into your full time gig, all the while giving you examples and ways to become a better, well everything; spouse, parent, business owner, friend, all around great person, and best yet; a financially independent person. How does Vincent do this? He teaches you to be a miner, a diamond miner. He gives you a step by step process with actionable steps and the inspiration and encouragement to push through your fear to the other side. I have read many books that speak of changing your mindset. I honestly don't even recall that word, "mindset", in the entire book but that's exactly what Vincent does, he slowly, methodically, takes you down a path to changing your mindset. This book has created such a fire within me, if I had the resources I would buy this book for every single person I know and give it to them for free. It's that important. Start your journey to freedom today with "Freelance to Freedom" and join the ranks of others that have broken the chains of financial slavery.

I love how this book is so real. It's not just about waking up and deciding you are going to be the next Mark Cuban. Instead, Vincent Pugliese provides a roadmap to get started, grow, and become more than you can currently imagine. He deftly tells his story in a way that draws readers in and convinces them that they might just have something worth dreaming and doing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the gap between your current job and the life you don't dare pursue, I highly recommend this book.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Vincent Pugliese captured me in the first few pages and held my attention all the way to the end. Freelance to Freedom is such a well-balanced piece of work. You learn about his story, his philosophy, his business, his drivers - all the while using this information to question things about your own life; your own motivations, your own outlook, your own imperfections...and how to improve all of it. One of the best books I’ve read in the last few years. On page 199 Vincent writes, “Looking back, it was only a month after our journey out of debt ended and our life of freedom began that Elizabeth and I realized how truly special having that freedom was. We packed lunches, towels, sunscreen, toys, and two little boys to head to the park for an impromptu afternoon picnic.” What will you do when every day is Independence Day?

“Freelance to Freedom” does a brilliant job of intertwining humor and personal stories that take us down the road of a photographer who leaves a full-time photojournalism job to freelance his way out of debt. With a kid on the way, and being in a low-paying job as a newspaper photographer, Vincent Pugliese realized he needed to start hustling his photography to get out of debt, and be in control of his life financially. Encouraging the reader to take their own steps to financial freedom, he simply states that if you do not know where to start, start by being better than yesterday. Personal stories intertwined with cold hard facts make this a quick reading book for those who plan on leaving their job, or those who already have. Based on the numbers he states in the book, that number looks to increase within 10 years of having 50% of the work force being freelancers or self-employed. Vincent details through five steps how to build your freelance income from a side-hustle business to where you can be your own boss, call your own shots, and have the ultimate reward by being able to spend more time with your family after becoming debt-free. “The greatest thing you can give your children is wonderful memories,” explains Pugliese. With some financial coaching and a hard work-ethic, you will learn that you too can freelance your way to freedom. He explains that yes there will be rookie mistakes, pricing blunders and other missteps, but “Being in debt has become so universally accepted that you are considered weird if you go against it. So let us be weird.” And with that, his motivation to be in complete control of his life takes root. By working harder and fostering more relations with successful people, more opportunities grow. And those opportunities can also help the reader to achieve debt freedom. He says, “Debt robbed us the ability to live the life we wanted because we were paying for a part of our life we already lived.” His new schedule allows him to work around family events with the greatest reward of having more family time together. Vincent shares his personal struggles and details basic steps he took to realize his dream and explains how you can do that too. Simple daily patterns of his life that have worked, and he passes on his successes to others like starting with a morning JEM (Journaling/Exercise/Meditation) or even simply, just smiling more. Smiling seems easier for the author by the end of the book as he has broken from the ranks of the 80% of employees who are unhappy with their jobs. He explains that there is hope. There is a way out. You do not have to be 100% debt-free to attain all of his goals, but the more you are the more you can grow your business. Once your business grows, it is easier to give back, something he highly encourages. By the end of the book, it seems as though we’ve actually known Vincent like he was a classmate of ours years ago. In his pages of personal stories, humor, wit and wisdom he keeps your mind working to get the most out of your talent. He describes talent as drive, passion, grit, determination, and motivation. The book culminates when the author, Vincent Pugliese, finds his freedom. In this case, freedom is the freedom of debt so you can do whatever you want. By sharing his story to success, he encourages everyone to follow a similar path to their own freedom. “If our story can help any family change course and start building the life and family of their dreams, then this is all worth it.”

America needs more role models like Vincent and Elizabeth Pugliese. Their story of becoming financially free in only 3½ years (while still in their 30s!) will inspire and motivate you to stop complaining and wishing, and start doing something about your own financial woes. I laughed at the stories (sometimes out loud) and even cried thinking about the possibilities for my family and me. Your financial awakening begins with Vincent's and Elizabeth's story of transformation to not just financial freedom, but to freedom to live life on their terms. If debt is robbing you from the life you truly want to live, relationships you want to have with your spouse and kids, and time you need to get rid of daily stress, then Freelance to Freedom is a must read. Take back your freedom and start living life on your terms with Freelance to Freedom.

I know you are thinking this is another one of those books that is going to tell you how to get rich quick, well I can tell you right now that this is not that type of book, what this book will do is provide you with guidance on how you can achieve financial freedom by taking control of your time and money. Once you read this book, you will totally see how that can be achieved. In this book Vincent shares his story on how he and his wife were able to achieve financial freedom and pursue a life many dream of doing. Vincent’s stories are so relatable; I can guarantee you, you will be saying “yes that’s me or that is so true” many times as you read his book. I know I did many of times. Vincent also explains what they did and how they did it, the struggles in between [because without those one does not get to where they are], and lessons they learned along the way. It’s because of this that I know many of us can be successful; if you have the motivation, the drive and passion it is a win-win all around. There are so many good points that Vincent provides in his book - too many to list - one of my favorites is “we all are standing on our own acre of diamonds”; this is so true; the five stages of Freelance to Freedom will provide you with the guidance for you to achieve your acre of diamonds. You have to be intentional and diligent in this quest; and those acres of diamonds will definitely be shining ever so bright. One of the important pieces of advise that Vincent has stated throughout this book, is that you will have many telling you that - it cannot be done, it worked for them but it will not work for you – these people will more than likely be your friends, family, coworkers, etc. they are trying to stop you from fulfilling something they do not have; you need to ignore the naysayers and move forward and do not let them stop you from fulfilling your goals/dreams. Like Vincent says “Accept it. Embrace it. Make it your badge of honor.” You will be glad you did!! If you want to make a change in your life and I know you do, I encourage you to get this book.

In ‘Freelance to Freedom’ Vincent Pugliese is like a virtual mentor, sharing what he has learned and offering advice on how to navigate through your own journey to freedom, all while doing so with humor and humility in his writing. Starting with his own personal story, you immediately get the feel that you can do it too. He takes you along for the ride, all while dropping golden nuggets of wisdom on the way. You get to see the patience, dedication, and grit that is necessary to make dreams come true. You get to see that there is no magic potion. There is no woo-woo witchery. Through reading his story you get to see that if you just keep moving toward the goal, with calculated intensity, it can happen. The book transitions from his personal story, which is packed with lessons in and of itself, to a sort of guidebook that offers bits of advice that can steer you through your own journey to freedom. It’s as if you have your own mentor who has jotted down bits of information that will save you time and energy when you incorporate them into your daily practice. It is the master's playbook. Written in his authentic voice, you feel that he genuinely wants success for his readers. You get the true sense that Vincent wants for you what he has achieved for his family. It’s as if he is giving you the blueprint, or at least a recipe that you can then morph to fit your own life. If you are a freelancer, or you are stuck working in a job that leaves you unfulfilled, I would recommend giving this book a go.

I couldn't stop reading this book; the entire book feels like Vincent is having a conversation with just me. But beyond the style, it's real-world advice and guidance given through the author's personal experiences that create a 5 step roadmap that will help you break free from the cycles of debt so common in America, but also eliminate your dependence on employment by other people. Parts of the book felt like he was talking about my situation specifically, and several of the passages made me literally laugh out loud. It feels like a mash-up of Seth Godin, Dave Ramsey, and Tim Ferris, but in a totally unique style and perspective. If you want to stop working for others and have more time and money freedom in your life, you owe it to yourself to read this book.

This is a great book. It takes the real life journey of an entrepreneur - Vincent Pugliese - and lays out a plan of how he did it, and how you can do it. I picked this book up and could not put it down! The shared “lessons learned” by Vincent throughout his journey keep this book captivating while providing you with ideas and thought provoking questions. These are laid out in different phases he has in the book that follow his journey, and that you can follow as well. This book also shares Vincent’s financial plan to freedom as he pursued his plan to entrepreneurial success. Along with his journey to breaking free from the corporate world, Vincent shares how he gained financial freedom that gave him the opportunity to go after his dream. If you are looking to transition into the world of being an entrepreneur, or looking for a plan to gain financial freedom, this is a book you need to read!

I heard the name Vincent Pugliese for the first time a couple week ago and decided to check out his book. I finished it early today over my morning latte. If your heart calls you to a life of greater personal and financial freedom, I absolutely recommend it. Vincent does an amazing job of sharing his family's story as they started to believe a new life was possible and then took the steps to make it happen. The book's message drove me to grab a piece of paper and write out a plan for our family to be mortgage-free in three years. I've thought about it before but couldn't see a way to happen; this book shook me out of that complacency and helped me believe we can do it. I found this book's message incredibly helpful and know it will bless and encourage others to build a life of greater freedom.

Every find those books that you feel hit you like a two ton wrecking ball? That was this book for me. I have been following Vincent for over a year and this book proves why he is a man worth following. His story is the story we have have all walked, a pile of debt, the american dream of being in debt up to our eyeballs. And then best part just like a Disney movie their is a happy ending. He doesn't just share his story, but he gives you the ground work to walk the same path. Many of us think we know what freedom is, some might just think its something we celebrate on the 4th of July, but Vincent teaches you to celebrate it everyday. We naturally have freedom liberties, but what we don't have is true time freedom and money freedom. Debt makes us a slave to the lender and limits our options that we can take in our life. Life isn't meant to be a set of limited choices, it is meant to be a set of 1000 choices that you have the FREEEDOM to pick up. If you are at rock bottom, sick and tired of being sick and tired, this book is the universe is calling you .... don't let it go to voicemail! Pick up the phone and get this book, your life will never be the same.

This isn't just a book about starting your own freelancing business. This isn't just a book about eliminating your debt. This is a deeply personal book that takes a deep dive into our relationship with money. What it does and doesn't mean for our ultimate happiness. We all have cognitive biases when it comes to money. How much we need, how much we need to sacrifice in terms of time away from the other important things in life and do we need to give up on our passions to attain financial security. Freelance to Freedom provides a unique path to developing a better relationship with your career, your finances, our family, and the ultimate goal of financial freedom. The lists of 20 questions to ask yourself in each section provide an important framework that any would-be freelancer must ask themselves.With a combination of entertaining and emotional personal experiences, pop culture references and relevant and realistic step by step approaches, Vincent has given us a book, unlike any other 'personal finance' book.This is not just for aspiring entrepreneurs or people with out of control debt. I would recommend this outstanding book to anyone and everyone.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

"Nothing is possible until your desire for that thing is greater than your fear of it." "Whether you believe you can or you can't, you are right" "Be better than yesterday" These are just a couple of the mind blowing quotes that you will read from this book. Vincent breaks his book up into two different sections including: Part One - Four years to freedom - Its time to be different and accomplish our dreams. Part Two- The five stages of freelance to freedom. The best thing about this book is seeing how Vincent and his family paid off all of their debt and wanted to come back to take us all on this journey. Vincent lets the read know that the reader can not only step off the hamster wheel but they never have to jump back on. While he is honest about this difficult journey, he shows the reader that it is possible to have complete freedom from money, bosses, and the need to have material things. One of the best lessons that he gives the reader is that if you dont value your time/self, then do not expect others to value something that you do not. Thanks Vincent for a great life changing book!

If there were more than five stars to give, I'd give them. Vincent's story is absolutely amazing. What I loved the most was how authentic his story is. It makes it very real for the reader. Too often we are being told what "normal" is and it is misleading. Vincent and his wife were able to see that and take MASSIVE action to create true freedom in a very realistic way. He describes his mistakes and provides actionable steps for the readers to follow. This is not some theory or "hocus pocus" motivational book to make you feel good. This book is real and authentic and will give you a thorough blueprint to set your life on the path to freedom. I promise that you will learn some VERY valuable lessons in here with some VERY real tactics to "right the ship." It should be required reading in our school system!!!

I was excited to start reading this book based on all the glowing reviews. However, when I started to read and kept reading, I kept wondering when the inspirational part was going to occur. How much longer do I have to be bored in order to read something that's going to grab me?Unfortunately, it never did for me. I had to fast forward through his life story to only find out that his golden advice is merely a recycled pep talk from popular business books,i.e. fluffery. Very disappointing.

I heard about Vincent from his interview on the Side Hustle Show with Nick Loper. His story about going from a newspaper sports photographer to launching his own wedding photography business was incredibly inspiring. So I figured I'd pick up his book and read more about it. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a more detailed account of his own story and how he and his wife worked really hard to get out of debt and to grow their wedding photography business. I really enjoyed reading their story. The main idea is that you can't rely on salaried jobs with companies to take care of you anymore. Rather if you put effort into creating and running your own business, you can reap the rewards of more money, more freedom, and more time for family and travel. This book is worth buying just for this first part. The second part is meant to break out the "freelance to freedom" process into five phases, from working a normal job all the way to reaching that freedom point. To be honest, while Vincent is a very good and engaging writer, this part didn't seem like a cohesive roadmap. It felt like he repackaged existing blog posts with random pieces of advice and tried categorizing them into each of the five phases. Each entry in the phases didn't exactly coincide with what that phase was about. I was disappointed in this part of the book and didn't finish reading it. I'm still giving this book 4 stars because of the strength and value of the first part, Vincent's story. I'd recommend re-writing the second part so the roadmap is an actual step-by-step process of how you the reader can go from working a corporate gig to launching your own business.

This book is a wonderful story of how someone went from a full time job that wasn’t as fulfilling as he had hoped to a life, not just a job, that has blossomed into everything he can wish for. Something many, many people aspire for but few find their way to making it happen. The stories told are grounded and make it so you realize you too can find your own freedom. Vincent brings you into his circle with very personal stories. You realize that as much as he shares his own adventures he is your cheerleader wanting you to find freedom and a real sense of purpose. Straight forward steps makes it so you can work your way to freedom. At no point does he make it seem like is going to be easy but he clearly tells you how it can be done. If you want more from your life, want more time to do the things truly important to you and want to wake up excited about what you do as a money maker, I highly recommend your explore these pages and really listen to what Vincent share!

Vincent’s book is a refreshing change from the average financial literacy novel. He knows how to weave his personal story to generate a large interest in not only his personal challenges and triumphs, but gets you motivated to create your own. His words encourage action and change. The backdrop of his book inspires you in a manner like James Altucher’s “Choose Yourself” – a call to arms to wave your middle finger to corporate America, get off your butt, follow your passion, and earn your just rewards doing so. Inspiration aside, Vincent also provides a practical approach to gaining financial freedom; teaching you how to create a budget, prioritize, and develop an actual plan for you to get there. I would highly recommend this book.

"How to get out of debt" guidebooks aren't often written from the perspective of a creative entrepreneur, and for this reason alone I fell in love with the way Vincent narrates his stories and lessons within his new book, "Freelance to Freedom." It's a book, I felt, written directly at me and for my situation as a father, husband, and photographer. I wholly recommend this book because you'll go beyond dipping your toes into the information that Vincent imparts and will actually do something about it. Indeed, Vincent preaches this throughout the book: talk is cheap, taking action is where real change takes place. If you are a freelancer or artist, and you don't have your finances sorted out, this sobering book is a great book to nudge you out of your self-imposed stupor. Pay heed to the words, but take that first step to get and stay out of debt. Vincent, thank you for writing this book. This book is a boon for all of us who have struggled at one time or another with money and want to come to terms with it in a peaceful way.

This book is the beginning journey for Vincente Pugliese. I love seeing how he thought outside of the box and turned his dreams into reality, by being able to support his family in new and unique ways. He talks about his lows and his successes. I wanted more on the details of his photography course but this only touches lightly on that aspect of his experience.

Part coming-of-age adventure and part roadmap to success, Freelance to Freedom is as captivating as it is valuable. While many of us see a debt-free life of professional freedom as nearly impossible, Vincent Pugliese proves that if he and his family can do it, anyone can. While carefully weaving together his life story and with the lessons he learned along the way, Pugliese provides a guide to living the life we want regardless of our current reality. How would you like to wake up every morning and control your own day? How would it feel to have all of your debts paid off? Freelance to Freedom doesn't just tell, it shows, how making these dreams real is not only possible, but right in front of us. If you're looking for a quick fix, this isn't the book for you. But if you want to live life on your own terms and are eager to make better use of your valuable time, stop what you're doing right now and read this book!

Having lived in a depression era household, I can truly appreciate Vincent Pugliese’s FREELANCE TO FREEDOM: THE ROADMAP FOR CREATING A SIDE BUSINESS TO ACHIEVE. Mr. Pugliese paints a portrait with which I am quite familiar: “Less Spending…..Less Stuff……Less Clutter” Those are rules to live by. Sounds simple – but, in fact, it’s very difficult to implement! I am in complete agreement that creating your ideal life requires a vision of the future. That is a vision on which it is often difficult to focus – but focus is, indeed, the primary objective of Mr. Pugliese’s narrative. Time management is a key ingredient to a successful “work from home” environment. Proper management of your personal/business time is another component of success. Both elements are brought forth in this book in a concise manner that results in a very pleasant, enjoyable, and beneficial reading experience. A Big “Thumbs Up” to FREELANCE TO FREEDOM: THE ROADMAP FOR CREATING A SIDE BUSINESS TO ACHIEVE !

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

After hearing Vincent Pugliese interviewed on the "Good Dad Project" my wife and I have been looking forward to this book because we see it satisfying two conditions; 1) that the author knows, understands, and has experienced the kind of financial situations that we face, 2) they not only say, "you can gain financial freedom" but they offer a road map for doing this, and this coming from similar restrictions on resources that we ourselves face. This seems straightforward, but all to often this "get out of debt, gain financial freedom" books do not come from a perspective that we can relate to, nor offer us concrete examples of how to achieve this freedom in a way that acknowledges the limitations that folks in our financial situation actually face. We cannot recommend this book highly enough.

I love the continuous pursuit of personal and professional development. But let's be honest, a lot of the books out there are B.O.R.I.N.G. Yes, it needed that emphasis. They just are. This one, on the other hand, is not. The author does a fantastic job of telling his own story and relating it to how you, as the reader, can do the same. It's a personal narrative turned personal development book that might just change your life. So inspired by this book, I wrote my first ever children's book this morning. I've had this idea in my head for years and just didn't ever commit to doing it. From the book, "It seemed easy to do. But doing the easy thing is also so hard, because if it's easy to do, it's also easy not to do." This book spoke to me in a way books seldom do. I highly recommend it.

This is simply a motivational and encouragement book. the first half literally was about the authors life choices and his determination to make it happen for him. I guess he feels that if everyone has the determination he had and the means he had and the choices he had, then everything will work out for you.

Freelance to Freedom is one of those books that gets you hooked so you can't put it down! I finished the whole book in just over 24 hours! Vincent's story is extremely relatable and hope-giving to my family's current situation. He gives a realistic expectation of the workload required to pull it off but inspires big dreams of what life could be when you have time, money, and location freedom. One of the best aspects of the book is that it is laid out in a way that assists you in crafting a plan for your family so that you can work for the same result, freedom. The book doesn't tell you how wonderful freedom is and then leave you wondering where to start. After reading, you have things to start accomplishing immediately, habits to build, and a long term strategy to execute. I have my wife reading it now and will definitely be reading it again. As of today, after finishing this book, we are starting our journey in gaining our freedom! Thank you Vincent!

Freedom, I was a dreamer and just that. I would just dream of owning my own business, being my own boss, working from home and being able to operate in my passion. Reading Vince’s story has really has sparked the fire under me to not just dream but get in action to make the dream a reality. The job I worked at was mundane, physically taxing and I felt miserable day after day. I knew that there was more to life and to more with my life. I didn’t just want to make a living, I wanted to make a life! I wasn’t making much to support my family at the job I had either but reading Freelance to Freedom encouraged me that I can’t live life working for the 5 and not take the chance for the 10. After making the leap forward to put my business full scale … it has been a true life changer in being able to have more time with my family, actually working in a field I can enjoy and be the boss of my time as well. Thanks for sharing and writing this book Vince, you’re an inspiration!!

After reading this book I came away with a feeling of clarity. This book is much more than an exciting and enjoyable read, it is a blueprint for achieving financial success while putting your family first. The author doesn’t sugarcoat it so if you are looking for a shortcut, this isn’t for you. But, if you are ready to roll up your sleeves and live a life of financial freedom then buy this book and apply it. Your family will love you for it. I once built a company to $80 million in annual revenue while taking weekends and holidays off along with 2-3 weeks vacation a year so I know a little about making money and still be greatly involved with family. Now there’s no reason for me to write a book about it because it is all in Freelance to Freedom.

This book was nothing short of amazing!!! By far the best book I have read in a really long time! Not only was Vincent and Elizabeth's personal story out of debt so powerful and inspiring, but it was also narrated in such a way that you learn SO much from their experiences. The tone is very conversational - reading it felt like sitting with an old friend who is not only sharing his / her's story but is also dropping bombshells of wisdom in how to navigate the freelancing journey. Unlike most business books, this book does a fantastic job in showing and not telling - its one thing to be told your business should be insured, but to read a first hand account of what being uninsured as a business can mean takes your understanding to a totally different level. I randomly came across an interview Vincent did on a podcast and bought the book out of curiosity and can honestly say this is one of the best books out there for anyone already working for themselves or who is stuck in a job and looking to get out. Get it - you definitely won't regret it!!

Truly loved this book, the authentic story behind it and the precious insights to leave the job we hate, get out of debt and start a business. Vincent kept me captivated by his true and genuine story while sharing some real wake up calls! There are a lot of books out there that will teach how to start a business, but this one will give you the mindset and courage you need to succeed at it and commit. I also loved the questions he asks at the end of each chapter, it is a fantastic exercise to evaluate where we are and what we need to do next!

You may be thinking "freedom? It sounds good, but I could never do that." Vincent's book is proof that you can. He builds a narrative that doesn't *tell* but *shows.* He's speaking from his experience, and you feel it with the turn of every page. One thing I loved about his story is how he and his wife were in it together. Every partnership needs to coordinate effort to achieve their best, and Vincent's story provides a blueprint for how to do it. If you've thought about freelancing, or getting out of debt, or building a life of freedom, I highly recommend you read this book.

This is an amazing book, good read, and not just for photographers. It’s for anyone that wants some financial and time freedom, more family time, inspiration to start a business, etc. Everyone should read this when they are a senior in high school, or when you need an extra push to start the business or project you always have wanted to. Amazing.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

In Freelance to Freedom, Vincent carries his strong storytelling as a photographer into words. His narrative shows you his family's path to freedom, inspiring you to find your own freedom and your own path. His thought-provoking questions help you work through your ideal life and the skills you have to make it a reality. Vincent's book Freelance to Freedom goes where few other's have dared. With transparency not seen in other personal financial books, we see Vincent's early financial missteps and parent's financial struggles. Ultimately we see Vincent's evolution as a professional photographer and how he and his wife joined forces to demolish debt, launch a side business and achieve financial freedom on their terms. If you are looking for a book to inspire you to get on the path to financial freedom Freelance to Freedom is that book.

All I have to say is GAME CHANGER!! Vincent Pugliese is going to bless so many people with his message. This book will take your financial situation from STRESSFUL to FULFILLMENT. Vincent shares story and how he has been able to become completely debt free on a modest income. You don't have to be a millionaire to be debt free. You don't have to be a millionaire to make your life recession-proof. Vincent gives an easy 5 step system to pay off debt, become financially free, and have freedom of choice! Larry Hagner Good Dad Project The Dad Edge Alliance

Freelance to Freedom brilliantly relates to anyone trying to find more flexibility and self-control in their lives. Vincent uses his own story to teach, motivate and inspire others to not just clock in and out of each day, but to truly embrace and unleash the potential we have to live according to our own rules. This book is different, but extremely powerful because you get a front row seat into how becoming financially free and time free is done. For me personally, the blueprint described in Freelance to Freedom has allowed me to shift my perspective about the things in life that are traditionally ingrained in our culture regarding money, time, jobs and expectations as an adult and even a parent. The lessons in this book will blow you away and the legacy you’ll be able to leave by reading this book will be imprinted on many for generations to come. If you’re ready to wake up and start living life on your own terms, I highly recommend this book!

I first had the opportunity to meet Vincent through a mastermind we both joined. He is a great guy who has a wonderful family, built a thriving photography business, and has writen a book. While I had the opportunity to hear, on various occasions his story, it wasn't until I sat down and read his book that I truly gained an appreciaton for his journey. This book is a must read for anyone who is starting out on their journey of getting out of debt and changing their families financial course. It is an honest, down to earth explanation of his struggles as well as successes and his commitment to change his family’s life. It inspired me and my wife to make changes in our life and to understand that while it might involve sacrifice, it is worth it. Thank you, Vincent, for sharing your life and journey with us.

Are you tired of the endless work weeks just to feel like you are falling further and further behind? Does your debt just seem to grow bigger every year? If so this is the book for you. It is a guide to getting out of debt and the real-life story of one person’s journey through the process. It not only gives you the story of how but also lays out some steps to help you do the same thing. You know doing the same things that you are doing right now are not going to work. This lays out an alternative way to dig out of the hole you are in. Are you using your skills to the fullest potential or are you wasting them? Help get some clarity to these questions. I could not put the book down once I started. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a change.

I heard about Vincent from his interview on the Side Hustle Show with Nick Loper. Being a photographer myself it struck a cord and wanted to learn more how he achieved his financial freedom. Vincent tells the typical story of working for the man and how to break the corporate chains and make it work for you. It’s not an easy journey and there is no quick fix. It’s a change in mindset and determination to create the life you want to lead. His story is an inspiration to us many freelancers out there struggling with closed mindsets of limiting beliefs of what can be attained.

What a great book but an even better guide if you seek a life of Freedom! The first half of the book is a compelling story that is not only interesting but motivating in that it provides the encouragement to anyone that longs for that life of freedom. The second half of the book is a step by step guide of how anyone can achieve their life of freedom as well. The book is a practical guide how anyone can make their financial and life choices now to get to their life of freedom. This is a game changer book!

"Freelance to Freedom" is a phenomenal book. When I ordered it, I was expecting basically another business-type book that would have a lot of practical information I could start applying to my life and business. What I *wasn't* expecting was such a high level of storytelling and emotion, as well as a quality of writing that is exceptional. Vincent, thanks for taking the writing journey and crafting a powerful book.

Such an inspiring read. This book has so many powerful business and life points. I am reading the book thinking that this story could easily be mine, that time and money freedom really is possible. Also loved the questions and extras at the end of each phase to help you work through your own thoughts and really apply what he is saying to your specific story. Honest, well written book about lessons learned through years of trial and error, some that may keep you from experiencing certain growing pains that come with a freelance start up. I am definitely going to be purchasing this book for people (young and old) that I know.

There are so many "how to" guides that are based on best-case scenarios and advice that's impossible for a normal person to follow. This is NOT that type of book. It's packed with real-world help for all the dreamers who want to finally take action to build a business that doesn't jeopardize their family along the way.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

I loved Vincent's story of going from broke and broken to a life of freedom. It didn't happen overnight, but with a dedication to their plan, they were able to get it done. I also invited Vincent to share his inspiring story on my podcast and it was a great conversation.

From the perspective of someone who has read a considerable share of self-development and financial books over the past few years, I can honestly say that Freelance To Freedom was one the most insightful, practical, and inspiring books I have come across. Vincent takes you thru his journey- from periods of struggle and frustration, to profound moments of enlightenment, and ultimately, thru his intentional and courageous pursuit to freedom. His is a path that many of us can relate to and aim to strive towards. Additionally, Vincent’s personal stories have a way of delivering simple, yet powerful messages that we can all gain tremendous value from.

I had the opportunity to have Vincent in a master mind group with me. Hearing him talk about the book then being able to read it has been a great reminder that we all have a story to tell and lessons to teach. Vince took his lesson and wrote ina great story and educational format that we all need to read then share with others. Don’t miss some great wisdom and becoming financially independent by doing what you love doing!

Wow. I love this one! Vincent shares his story so openly--and his lessons learned become the stepping stones one needs to be financially free. Vincent shows how you can create a life around what you love to do--by having a plan and sticking to it with persistence. I enjoyed every bit of this book!

If you have always wanted to start your own business to create the lifestyle and freedom you want, Vincent is cut from the same cloth. Only, he and his wife have stepped beyond their dreams to actually do something about it. This is their story. In this engaging book, he tells you exactly how, why, and what it took to make their dreams a reality. Vincent is like the best of friends - a person who tells it like it is but at the same time encourages you that YOU can do it too! I HIGHLY recommend this book.

Freelance to Freedom, a behind the scenes look at HOW a family was able to gain financial freedom, was both inspiring and informative. I have read many books on the subject of finance and I loved how Vincent Pugliese was able to get his point across without boring bar graphs and charts. By laying it out and asking simple questions, Pugliese showed me where changes could be made in my own life. Dreams CAN become reality by following the simply strategies laid out in this book. After reading it, I feel inspired to continue my own path toward being debt free but without sacrificing who I am and by doing what I love and loving what I do. Thank you for this book!

I loved this book! Vincent gives a clear path from drowning in debt from trying to keep up with the Joneses to a life without limits. Reading the book has got me back into the mindset of paying down school loan debt and continue to build my side businesses up so I too can live a life of true freedom.

I am one of those people that creates the life she wants, but I know many who struggle with how to go about doing such and they need to look no further than Vincent’s Freelance to Freedom. Great stories to get one motivated and to start creating the life they want free of unnecessary burdens.

Great roadmap for building a successful life in the 21st century. I'm not typically moved by these types of books but this one is special. Love that it focused on the wisdom learned from the author's own trial, error and trial again rather than just tossing theories common in this space. His story can serve as a roadmap to help you break free from dependency and work towards life lived on your own terms.

Freelance to Freedom is an excellent book for anyone, but has a special message to young adults starting out in their career. We as a society have gotten so used to living beyond our means and living burdened with debt and frustration that it has become the norm. This book shows all people how they can live within their means and feel true freedom from being owned by the credit card companies and anyone else we owe. I loved his personal story as it brings the story home and makes you feel like he’s not that different from you and me. So maybe this kind of freedom is within everyone’s grasp. Truly inspiring.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Today's consumer culture celebrates debt. Debt is the very thing that shackles us to doing the things we really don't want to. It doesn't have to be this way. Follow Vincent as he shows you exactly how to do it. This is any easy to read book. The is nothing complicated. It is pure gold. One of my new favorite books.

The first phase of this book pulled me in. I've always had the dream of being debt free. This phase showed the struggles of someone doing just that. And showing me that it can be more than a dream, it can be a reality. Then, through a series of experiences and hard learned lessons the remainder of the book teaches you what to do now that you're debt free. I love the focus put on being self employed and the life style that can be created that way. The many sections were a delight to read, which made for a quick and easy read.

This was hands down the best book I have read to date. You don't have to be a photographer or a business person to relate to this book. Freelance to Freedom was relatable in so many aspects of life - I underlined as I read and couldn't believe how much resonated with me. This was an easy, fast read. The book gives you hope and advice in life that will stick with you. Buy this book now! I have never re-read a book - until now.

I love good questions. Couple that (in this book) with good writing, great advice, and practical opportunities for application, and you have a book that literally helps you 'coach yourself' to success. Throughout the book Vincent has several '20 questions' exercises that force you to think through the principles, AND their application to your life. This is one of 'those' books that I will go back to as a tremendously valuable resource in the future. Good work! Go go go!

Freelance to freedom makes me believe that I can achieve freedom also, real down to earth principles that will work for anyone that has the willingness to work hard and be patient. Thank you Vince for an incredible book. Ray from Game Changing Dads.

Every once in a while a friend will totally open up to you. Complete, raw and honest. Freelance to Freedom is like having a conversation with that friend. This book can help anyone who is looking to live a more fulfilled life and to change your families legacy. It's rare when younger people acquire life wisdom. By reading this book, you can acquire true wisdom and also understand how to start your own business. Instant classic!

For anyone who has put their plans for a financially-free life on hold, this book is the swift kick you need. Vincent uses humor, humility and a giant dollop of introspective truth as he lays out the path he took from a low-paying job to being his own boss. This is a personal story rich with relatable anecdotes, not a preachy how-to guide. But don't get me wrong, the steps to start on your own path to freedom are there. They're just framed in a quick-to-read, easy-to-absorb format.

As an aspiring 23 year old photographer, I purchased this book with the idea that it would help me to better understand the business aspect of the industry. But to my pleasent surprise this book is so much more. I love his own story of the freedom that he built for him and his family. Not only that, I was able to learn so much of the struggles in my only life that I never even realized. This is a great read to put life into perspective.

I really enjoyed this read from Vincent. I found his personal stories to be extremely relatable and emotional. Freelance to Freedom shares a message that anyone can benefit from. With hard work and dedication, you can find financial freedom no matter your starting point. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for the inspiration they need to start paying off debt, find financial freedom, or just escape from the daily, 9-5 grind.

Loved this book! I read it in two days, jumping from my phone and then on my tablet at home for just one more chapter. I wanted Vincent and his wife to make it to freedom because maybe...just maybe my husband and I can do it too. I asked my husband to read it for me as a Christmas gift, he is reading and I see the light bulb on in his eyes. Budget, Plan and most importantly be on the same page.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Nothing but a story about being broke, having a baby and starting a wedding picture business for money. Very disappointed.

"Freelance to Freedom" is a book that will inspire and empower you. A must read for anyone feeling financially trapped and stuck in their jobs. Vincent Pugliese shares his personal struggles and successes with insight and honesty. He provides options and the information needed to achieve financial, time and life freedom "Freelance to Freedom" is a book you will want to read again and again. Nancy Trulis

Vincent's story begins with living the daily grind and being in debt. He then made some "uncommon" changes in his life to live the life of his dreams. He walks you through the entire process. There are a few great and meaningful movie references. There are so many take aways from this book! A must read!

Vincent's escape from the 9 to 5 is an engaging story full of life lessons. From challenges early in life to some of the traps most of us have fallen into, Vincent brings us along for his roller-coaster journey from freelancing to a secure future. With the eye of a photographer he lets us see the nuances in our financial life that are the keys for all of use to find our own personal freedom.

Well-written, but a lot of rambling and could’ve been condensed. Could read just the last 1/4 of the book and get all you need from it.

What a wonderful book that discusses some great strategies for not only getting a handle on your debt, but also teaching how to take freelance to a whole other level. I loved the strategy of identifying if your pricing is in line or if you are under charging. Typically I don't get real excited about reading books like this, but Frelance to Freedom was a true eye opener!

Amazing content with a clear path for freelancing to freedom!

This is a great book that will help you find your path for your success. Vincent has shared valuable lessons that we all should look at to have the freedom to help ourselves and so many others by taking those first steps.

Vincent has written one of the most relate-able books for anyone with a side-hustle, business or entrepreneurial mindset. Vincent’s book will pay dividends to your mindset, family and business in the form of hope and possibilities when you mix fun, determination and discipline like Vincent has in his life. A great repeat read and gift idea!

This book changed my view of not only money but how I want to live my life with my family. I love how PASSIONATE and GENUINE Vincent is. If you want to learn how to live a life of freedom then this is THE book!! This is a book that I will read over and over. Thank you Vincent for sharing your story! Very Inspiring!

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Great book! Truly inspiring to know others have gone before me and become successful!

"Life isn't dictated by circumstance. Achieving freedom can be simplified with a change of mindset and committed baby steps" Vincents book, Freelance to Freedom, gives us inspiration, powerful stories, and a practical guide through freelancing. This book is the ideal toolbox and resource for finding freedom on your terms! Read this book!

It is a deep journey into what it truly important to you and your family. This book will give you the insight to look into your soul and see what is really going on. Find ways to grow not only in family but also in personal and business finance.

Excellent book for anyone who has goals of financial freedom. A real life story of someone who has done it and the hurdles that anyone will experience trying to get there. This is not just another book about starting a business!

This is a great book that played a role in me escaping the 9 to 5 and becoming self-employed which has been a long standing dream of mine. I'm fortunate to know Vincent in real life, and he's the real deal.

Couldn’t put the book down. Real life lessons, relatable life stories.

Failed to capture my interest

Long winded at times but very inspiring. I am a professional photographer too.

I have always been great at creating the life I want. This book gave me even more tools for stepping up my game.

Through his life, i got to learn how i can help freelancers in my country have time, mental and financial freedom. Can't wait to re-read it.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Vince is a very genuine, giving man. He totally understands that everything is seed and when we give, it not only blesses others, but the world is designed to return the gift in multiples.

Vincent's story is fantastic. Read the book on Kindle first and just ordered a paperback copy because I want to write all over it. Well worth reading again and again!

Inspiring life story with a detailed roadmap to living a life of freedom! This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to break free from the bonds of working for someone else.

Vincent's book will strike a chord with the people who read it because it provides hope where so many of us feel hopeless. It has opened my eyes to the possibilities of what life could be and the rewards or endless.

Fantastic book, so easy to read. His honesty is refreshing and it has made me take action on my own financial situation. This book will add value to anyone who reads it, in some way or another. Really well written.

"A joyful, easy read citing real life examples of techniques for control of finances, balancing vocation with family, and the pursuit of your own definition of happiness.”

Having read a lot of books this one hit home. From struggles to wins. A book that shows real life.

Finally- a book written for the rest of us! No "pie in the sky" ideas. Vincent's methods are actionable and most importantly REALISTIC. I'm not even done with the book yet, but It's already changed my mindset. Can't wait to finish the book and be free!

This book hit me right between the eyes! it brings it all togeater! personal finance, small business, parenting, mindset and more

Freelance to Freedom is a seductive concept. But is it possible? Really? It absolutely is and the author, Vincent Pugliese, takes you through his story and how he and his wife personally did it. This book may not be for everybody. If you are living a life of freedom doing what you want when you want, a life that is debt free with no financial obligations, if you have your mortgage paid off, if you are living a life at the pace you want and a life with margin then you may not need this book. For the other 90%+ of us adults it is needed. It's a quick enjoyable read too! Boom! Done! The formula Vincent lays out isn’t complex, but it’s intentional. That's it! That is what stood out most to me and encouraged me to examine my personal situation. I grew up in a household where my parents paid off their house when my brother/sister and I were very young. The freedom if gave our family greatly enriched who and what each of us are today. I have always held their decision and action to do this in high regard, but I never did a damn thing with it. Why haven’t I taken action to bless my family in the same way? As I turned 40 with 2 young boys I am encouraged by Freelance to Freedom. I am encouraged to be intentional about my finances and what I want out of life. Good enough is not good enough and Freelance to Freedom gave me a sense of urgency. I applaud Vincent for sharing his story and inspiring people like myself. Update: Less than 4-months after reading this book I have a side business started with full intentions of paying my house off within 5-years and taking a big step towards that freedom.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

This book is a great example of embodying the words of Teddy Roosevelt: “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” Vincent and his wife Elizabeth have put in the hard work at work that’s worth doing, and through the simple (but not easy!) methods outlined in this book they have crafted an amazing life for their family that is an inspiration to everyone they share it with. This book is a window into how to make that life a reality for you and your family. It shows not just the good, but the ugly, the hard, and the struggles. This isn’t one of those get rich quick scheme books that are a dime a dozen, but a real look into the hard work it will take to make this a reality for you. Vincent doesn’t sugar coat the hard stuff, but he also isn’t shy about sharing the amazing freedom that comes with finding your Acre of Diamonds and working hard to harvest them.

Freelance to Freedom is an engaging read about how to escape debt and routine 9-5 work and attain financial and lifestyle independence. The book uses one couple’s experience to contextualize the lessons and steps necessary to create a life change- such things as skipping the small things to make room for the big, choosing later over now, repurposing your skill set, having a vision or goal, creating a strategy to get there, planing, planing and more planning. Repeatedly the importance of focus, hard work and planning are emphasized, as well as the importance of an appropriate work-life balance. At the end of each section the author presents 20 questions to help the reader assess exactly where they are with respect to the lessons in the book. In addition, the book is supplemented with a variety of online resource. It is a book that inspires you to take control of your life and your time.

Easy question - Have you ever dreamed of waking up in the morning without an alarm? Or how about not worrying about money, feeling exhausted and never having that QT (Quality Time) with your family you long for? Then you'll definitely get Inspired and Motivated by Vincent's book like I have! My wife and I are on the road to true financial freedom, to choosing when we work, while enjoying doing more of what we enjoy, and a Big part of that we even get paid for!! Think if you are like us, that is a Real Win-Win!! The best part is this reads like you're chatting with Vincent at a coffee shop. Even better is how he clearly lays out some action steps you can do right away. Another Great part is how Vincent created a group online for you to ask him questions as well as learn from others. For me, this is the kind of book, and the kind of man, I'm glad to have read and thankful to have the honor to know. You owe it to yourself and family to act NOW and get this. Best to everyone on your Journey to Freedom!!

I had tried to begin a business working for myself but kept falling back into not really understanding the true difference between entrepreneurship and being a freelancer. Once I realized what I wanted to do is be a freelancer, my whole outlook on what was possible shifted. This book is informative, applicable and interesting. It's both a how to manual and a memoir. I am so happy that the author decided to format the book in this manner. The memoir section gave it an authentic feel but the how to section was easily digestible. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready to embark on their own adventure because it truly reinvigorated me and I'm well on my way of making this dream happen!

Reading the story of Vincent and Elizabeth's journey from being employees in jobs they hated to enjoying complete financial freedom was like sitting down to coffee with an old friend. I was riveted and hanging on every word. As the book moved toward a blueprint of how I, too, could have this financial freedom, I found that I'd shifted forward in my seat. Vincent covered every ‘well, what about’ excuse I had and threw in some I didn't even know I had and debunked those, too. Then he gave me a bunch of extra reasons why it just.makes.sense. to be my own boss and be in charge of my own financial destiny. Because the entire book is peppered with his own experiences and anecdotes, it reads like a conversation with a friend rather than a dry how-to. It will leave you EXCITED at the prospect of making changes in your own life- whether big or small - and get you fired up about setting new goals. I'll re-read this one anytime I feel myself slipping back into bad life habits. Life habits – not just financial ones. This book goes far beyond just giving you tools to make better financial decisions. Instead, it gives you the tools you need to make better decisions about what you really want from life – and then tells you exactly how to go after it.

This book is a blueprint for how to start, manage, and grow a successful business while working towards freedom. I first heard Vincent on a podcast that I love, and listening to him talk about the way that he views business completely changed the way that I run mine. He believes that the best businesses operate with gratitude and exceptional service. He writes about being a supportive member of the community, reaching out to help and encourage others, and collaborating with others that many would look at as competitors to create win/win situations. In the book you'll learn tactics like the 'hour of giving' which describes reaching out to support others in their dreams. Vincent also writes about freedom, both Financial Freedom, and the much more elusive and sought after Time Freedom. Not only does he explain them in detail, but he really lays out a plan on how to achieve them both fairly quickly. Since implementing his techniques our business has blown past our 1 and 2 year goals, and I have so much more flexibility over my time and finances. Do not hesitate to get this book! It truly will change your business and life for the better!

Freelance to Freedom is an excellent book for people looking to improve their financial situation and leverage their income to maximize free time and accomplish those dreams they originally set out for in the first place. A wonderfully written and fun read; Vincent describes his families own process to financial freedom through candid anecdotes and stories of his personal experience while working as a freelance photographer. He details how he and his wife worked together to utilize the additional freelance income to eliminate debt and invest in the future. To the point and deeply personal, this is an essential read for any freelancer (or anyone really) who is looking to improve their financial situation and build a path forward for themselves and their families. The old adage of work smarter not harder applies to money as well. Make your money work for you not the other way around. If you liked 10 Steps to Financial Freedom or Your Money or Your Life, you'll enjoy this book. Buy this book and you’ll see the many ways to apply the practical advice to your own personal financial situation. It's easier than you think!

I read this book several months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I found it motivating and practical. I'm always looking for wise counsel to apply to the ways in which I handle my personal finances. I also enjoy learning practical ideas on how to achieve greater financial freedom through developing multiple streams of income. This book delivers on both fronts. You will enjoy this book. It's written from a very transparent and generous perspective.

What a pleasure to read Freelance to Freedom by Vincent Pugliese. An inspirational read full of sound advice and practical information. Vincent takes us on his journey to not only financial freedom but the freedom to be who he is. His real world examples illustrate how this freedom is possible for all of us. The author offers phases and thought provoking questions for the reader to contemplate for their own unique experience. Reading Freelance to Freedom feels as if you are sitting with a well trusted friend offering guidance to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. I cannot convey in words how much I truly enjoyed Freelance to Freedom. Vincent Pugliese possesses the magical ability to encourage, delight and educate the reader. Freelance to Freedom challenges the reader to examine their definition of freedom. This is not a step by step, this is a how I did it and it will work for you too book. This is an honest look of how freelancing your way to freedom is an attainable goal. Pugliese shares his personal story with honesty and humor. The deeply personal stories of his family demonstrate that there are no quick fixes and that any goal takes commitment and dedication. This book will hold a special spot on my bookshelf for years to come. Freelance to Freedom is a must read for anyone wishing to make life changes.

This is more than just a money book, this is a book about creating the life that you’ve always wanted. Freelance to Freedom goes beyond the typical “How to” because it tells Vince and Elizabeth’s personal journey of going from completely overwhelmed with debt to living a life that most people can only dream. It was refreshing and inspiring to know that Vince has been there. He has seen and felt my struggles, and in only a short period of time (with lots of hard work and determination) they were able to completely change the direction of their lives. His stories hit so close to home that at times, they made me uncomfortable with familiarity and at other times made me smile with hope. If you are looking for a book that will inspire you to take action on your finances and simply begin dreaming about what your life really can look like without the stress and pain of debt, Freelance to Freedom should be at the top of your list. Because of this book, we are about to pay off our last car about a year ahead of schedule!

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Not only was this book a great read, it's a great resource. As an entrepreneur, I continue to look for resources that will not only inspire me but give me guidance on how to pursue my passions. This book did just that. The stories are really well told and had me captivated throughout the book. Unlike most business books I've read, this one had some funny stories incorporated, which I really appreciated and enjoyed. I caught myself laughing out loud more than once. It's nice to be entertained and learn at the same time. Every time I finished a chapter in the book I couldn't wait to share with others what I learned and put it into practice. I have already started applying some of his advice to my own business and am reaping the rewards. Thank you, Vincent (and Elizabeth) for helping entrepreneurs like me turn our passions into a life of financial, time and location freedom!

The first thing I can say about this book is how well the author relates his story. I mean it seems as if I wrote it. I felt like I was in the book expelling my issues. A lot of rags to riches type books are usually so extreme from one side to the other, which can be nice but most of us are right down the middle, and that is exactly where this book is. It's aimed at the somewhat average Joe. The book has awesome questions to ask yourself to help aim you in a direction to start applying these principles. Many people would love to do the right thing and become a millionaire, but I honestly I think most of us would love to just cut the anchors away and enjoy the simple act of just living in financial freedom. I can not recommend this book enough. It's a very easy read, and super relatable which is key!

Vincent Pugliese does a wonderful job sharing his personal story of huge debt, long hours and a life where financial security was his highest goal. In his book, Vincent shares what he had to do to be financially responsible and also how to follow his passion and create a thriving freelance business. It's not an easy road and it takes many years but Freelance to Freedom is a guide to show success.

I read this book around the time the newspaper I worked at was heading into a round of layoffs and buyouts. It couldn’t have come along at a better time. I’ve worked for newspapers for 18 years and the prospect of striking out on my own was completely terrifying for so many reasons. Vincent helped me realize some important facts that helped me move forward. I realized my fears weren’t unique. Other people had gone through this as well. I definitely think someone just starting out in the freelance world could learn a lot from this book but I would HIGHLY recommend this book to the person who is interested in a mid-career change. There is so much in their story that will resonate with the person who has been grinding it out in the trenches for years and is tired of working for someone else. You don’t have to follow this book to the letter to benefit from it. There is a lot to be gained from their story that applies to anyone working in a creative field.

I highly recommed this book for people wanting to start there own business, but also for anybody who want to have a better life or find more happiness. The lessons aren’t simply business lessons. They are life lessons. Vincent and Elizabeth’s story is relateable to most. That is why this book is so impactful. Most of us think of time or money freedom going to the privelaged few. Vincent proves that wrong by showing the reader that while he was not necessarily set up to succeed, he broke out of what society tells us is normal to find happiness and success. I have begun implemented some of he strategies that Vincent sets forth and I’m excited to see how we grow as a family. The ‘Hour of Giving’ will be a definitely going forward. After reading this book I began to start taking chances and planning for what life could be with more time and just enough money. Thanks Vincent!

Compelling story, excellent advice and tips and motivating! I've read all the FIRE books it seems and am pretty picky about what I consider good. I read this book after getting turned on to Vincent's podcast (The Total Life Freedom Podcast by Vincent Pugliese) and if you are a freelancer, an entrepreneur, or just need something positive to read or listen to in order to move your life in the right direction, this is it. Vincent's book and podcast both deliver fabulous content. 5 starts all around.

Freelance to Freedom is a compelling true story of breaking free from traditional beliefs (e.g, "that's just the way it is), and getting intentional about how we want to experience life. There are no shortcuts, only real life lessons about how to notice the opportunities that are within our grasp to experience time and money freedom. Vincent shares his own journey, then gives the "how to" roadmap broken down into 5 stages. A great read!

What a fantastic read. The first part of this book details Vincent and his wife's journey from debt to financial freedom. Their commitment and determination to get out of debt is nothing short of inspiring. You really feel their struggles and are routing for them as they inch their way to becoming debt free and leaving their 9-5 jobs (and then some) to pursue their dream life. The second part of the book is filled with practical and solid advice and the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Concepts of prioritizing your time and tasks, incorporating gratitude and giving back, the importance of cultivating relationships and so much more. This was a truly inspiring read.

Freelance to Freedom is one of the most honest and instructive books I've read. Vincent Pugliese provides a candid look at the failings and stupid decisions that put his life on the wrong track. More importantly, he provides the insight and simple truths about how he and his wife changed their lives and got themselves back on track financially and ultimately earned a life of freedom. The wisdom in this book is apparent when you read it and cuts across the accepted practices of so many people who are struggling with debt. The beauty of this book is that Vincent makes no false promises, nor does he suggest that there is some magic formula that will make all your troubles go away. His recipe is simple but challenging, dig in, figure out what's truly important for you, and then work hard to get it. A wonderful wake-up call for our swipe and binge society.

If you're a young entrepreneur or a wannabe entrepreneur, this is the book for you. Some people brush over the depth of mistakes because there was a great life lesson in the end, but Vincent is honest in both the mistakes and lessons he's learned throughout his journey so far, which is refreshing. He's an excellent storyteller of his experiences in a way that keeps you engaged, laughing and relating to. Most of all, his pursuit of time, financial and location freedom that allows him to prioritize time with his family is inspiring-- so much so that I am so appreciative of his guidance as I pursue my own freedom for my family. Highly recommend!

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Practical. Normally when people hear the word practical they think "boring." But Freelance to Freedom is anything but boring. Rather it is a practical book in that if you are THINKING about finding freelance opportunities and pursing family freedom, PLEASE buy this book. It gives advice that is not "pie in the sky," but rather simple advice that is VERY useful. The author is not a multi-millionare that sold widgets in the 90s, but rather a photographer that wanted financial and family freedom. Thus- this book is for anyone that wants the same.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is stuck in a job and has asked themselves this question "what am I doing here?" Vincent shares his own story from an award-winning photojournalist to a freelance photographer and does it in a very entertaining and educational way. This book gives an outline to financial freedom that is practical and possible and includes all the steps and stumbles that Vincent and his wife took along the way. He shows in this book that financial freedom is attainable for anyone who wants it bad enough and his work moves beyond the typical motivational themes to the practical steps that anyone can implement to achieve their dream. He shares some of the biggest life lessons that he's learned and addresses what I consider the biggest issue - a person's mindset. Everyone can say they want to achieve financial freedom and success in life, but Vincent shows how our mindset provides the foundation for dealing with the doubts and defeats that inevitably occur on that journey. He doesn't sugar coat it by giving trite "success tips" but details how hard work and a focused mindset will inevitably lead to success. This book isn't just for freelancers but for anyone who has looked at their own employment situation and realized "there must be something more than this." It will inspire you to start a journey toward finding that goal. As he quotes in the book, "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today." This book will get you digging the hole in the ground to plant that seed today.

FREEDOM IS POSSIBLE Author Pugliese opens the pathway to escaping the seeds of discontent that we all struggle with in life. How he does it is astonishing. Fable and Fact, Pugliese takes us on amazing journey back to his horrible past memories then transforms those lessons in life and business into a roadmap to FREEDOM. Most importantly this Author has walked the path and achieved what many only dream of. I recommend this book highly to break old paradigms and get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Freelance to freedom absolutely changed my life. I believe everyone would love financial freedom at some point in their lives but just don't know how to get there. Freelance inspires you to look at your financial situation with a sense of excitement. The author portrays his humble upbringing and experiences and the reader can relate to his common struggles. Credit cards, student loans and mortgages are all common practices and his writings give actionable steps to overcome these debts. It was impossible to put the book down because the reader is dying to hear the stories and lessons put forth. The fresh look at finances and lifestyles was truly inspiring and I will be reading this book again to make sure I didn't miss anything the first time.

Just finished this book today. My biggest surprise in reading this book is that I honestly couldn’t wait to get back to it each time I had to lay it down! Vincent is raw and transparent which translates to relatable and inspiring. With as many mistakes and various obstacles as they faced along the way, I am left with no doubt at all that anything in my way of accomplishing the life of time and money Freedom I desire is merely EXCUSES. What a relief to see their example and journey of ordinary to extraordinary. There are so many nuggets and takeaways, I know I’ll be referring to this book over and over. This is a library staple and a book I cannot recommend highly enough. His writing style is engaging and clear! I JUST LOVE IT!!!! Can’t wait to read it again.

Freelance to Freedom is required reading in this day and age when most of us have been schooled but not truly educated, particularly on financial issues. Vincent shares his story and personal struggles to break free of the underpaid, under appreciated, overworked, and overwhelmed 9-5. He takes us on a journey from being a news paper staff photographer struggling to make ends meet, to a debt free, time rich family man in charge of his own destiny. The story is powerful, and the guidance provided is both timely and profound as our economy is rapidly shifting to one away from larger organizations and toward the gig economy.

I purchased Vincent Pugliese's book Freelance to Freedom after hearing about his story. Who cannot relate to receiving a measly 3% raise after giving the company an exceptional year. I have read several books on this topic and I just figured this would be another one of those feel good look what I did and you can do it too books. Boy, was I wrong. Not only is the advice in this book brilliant, but the writing is as well. The author writes at a level where the desperation is palpable and questions he asks illuminating. I haven't had the book very long and I've already seen progress in my own life. Buy it!

"Freelance to Freedom" change the way I look at myself as a businessman. I thought of myself as a "Entrepreneur " but came to realize that I am Freelancer, a artist in my field with no desire to sell my business. It provides for my family and my future and I am Okay with that! Vincent's life story (thus far) is a powerful testimony of his ability concore debt on a modest income. I highly recommend this book especially for young small business people and young families starting out on life's journey it will give you the tools you need to succeed!!!

When you live it, you learn it, and then you are able to tell the story like it should be and help LOTS of folks. Saves others time AND from making the same mistakes! And that's exactly what Vincent has done by authoring, and making this book of wisdom available to us! Thank you sir, and keep doing what you are doing; making the world a better place!

Freelance to Freedom helped me take the first steps in changing my life. Everything, and I mean almost EVERYTHING in this book is relatable to my current situation. Vince has a way of explaining things in a manner that is easy to understand. He truly has the heart of a teacher. I had been thinking about trying all the things mentioned in this book but just didn't know where to start. The idea of gaining my freedom from the chains of debt started to feel very overbearing. When I imagined people who were able to get out of debt I thought of people who hit the lottery, received an inheritance, or struck it rich overnight. Vince change my outlook on that. Reading Freelance to Freedom helped me understand that an everyday guy like myself can get out of the debt cycle that we've all grown accustomed to. It helped me realize that I don't want to be "normal" like everyone else. Vince is a leader in defining the new normal. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been toying with the idea of starting their own business, getting out of debt, or just needing some inspiration from an everyday normal guy. It's time to stop thinking and start doing. Let's redefine normal

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

In Freelance to Freedom, Vincent carries his strong storytelling as a photographer into words. His narrative carries you through his family's path to freedom, inspiring you to chart your own course to the life you never thought possible. Cleanly divided into phases, the thought-provoking questions help you identify your ideal life and the skills you have to make it a reality. Whether you're looking for a clear and concise roadmap to establish your side-hustle, or looking to take your side-hustle to the next level, this book will help you.I found the focus on my FRUIT really helped us on our path to becoming debt free and maximizing our savings. Now that we have a cushion we have more flexibility with developing our side-hustle.

This book is a MUST read! The very idea of attempting to become debt free can be so intimidating, but Vincent makes it feel completely attainable. He's very real, and he's able to turn a very dry subject into a humorous and entertaining read. After finishing this book, I feel so empowered and motivated! Thanks to "Freelance to Freedom," my family is on the road to financial freedom!

Vincent has become one of my favorite authors and that’s a rarity for authors with one book. This book offers practical and applicable insight for entrepreneurs and business owners and strategies to leverage their craft and essentially what they do. This is more than just a self help read, it’s a guide to thriving on the path of entrepreneurship which we all know is never easy. Congrats Vincent on an excellent read!

No matter where you are at in your financial life, you need to read this! Freelance to Freedom is Vincent’s story, but it was also my story, and it could be your story too. I’m a huge Dave Ramsey fan and now I’m a huge Vincent Pugliese fan. Sometimes we feel like we’re alone in the struggles of life, but this book changed that for me. It reminded me that we all have our ups and downs and it is totally possible for each one of us to live out our dreams and actually be able to do it because we’re debt free. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to live the life God called them to live.

I love this book! I wish Vincent was sitting next me to as I read it because I had so many comments, questions, and relevant stories of my own to share in response to his stories and ideas! I took away a lot of great tips and advice, and most of all inspiration! I like the mix of biographical stories, stories about famous people/events, and good, sound advice. I also liked that it was "real" - Vincent shared the struggles as well as the successes, so it makes it all more real and believable, and more likely for people like me to believe they can realize their dreams also. I'm now working on "making today better than yesterday" each day - such a simple, yet powerful suggestion.

You can build the life of your dreams. But it will take patience, focus, and delayed gratification. Vincent and Elizabeth's story will inspire you to believe that if you can create the vision and focus on just trying to be better than yesterday, the work to get there is short-term and the struggle you endure is part of what makes the end result so satisfying. Sometimes the hardest part is trusting that the process is working and that the effort is worth it. Vincent's story encouraged me to remember that it is much greater than I would have ever expected.

Must read. Too many "tweetable" phrases. What starts as a totally relatable story turns in to a workable self help book. Vincent structures the book in such a way that both unenthusiastic reader and the reader who needs closure can follow along. There is just enough bouncing from subject to subject to keep the most distracted reader as engaged as the reader who needs contiguous flow. My favorite section is the brief chapter (page) on talent. Overall this book functions as a wonderful 'how to' as well as a 'where did i go wrong' (and of course how to fix it.)

This book is absolutely incredible and I could not put it down! I've actually just finished re-reading it for a 2nd time with my wife and I will re-read this again and again and again. I can't wait to share it with my friends and family. This book is so powerful to me because Vincent has inspired me, through this book, to take the leap of faith and start my own business. This book is an easy read; with each principle the author is teaching you, he illustrates it by telling a story, and then he reinforces the business principle behind the story. I love that it is laid out that way! Most of the stories come from his personal life and are the lessons he has learned as he has taken his life from an employee in a low paying job to independent freelancer and business owner. The lessons and principles are so valuable! in the book, he asks the question: "Are you finally ready to take control of your life?" If you are, read, study, and share this book! Gift it to others and practice the principles he so eloquently lays out for us. I am ready to take control of my life, are you?

Freelance to Freedom is a completely candid and sometimes brutally honest look into Vincent Pugliese’s extraordinarily focused journey from the new normal of debt, debt and more debt to absolute financial freedom! Vincent Pugliese doesn’t just write about his and his family’s determined and successful experience, but makes sure, through this motivating and fascinating read, that the possibilities are endless for us all. Amidst intense hardships and sometimes seemingly endless sacrifice, Vincent and his wife Elizabeth stay the course and take their family to the almost unchartered territory of unconditional financial independence!

A great book that is written in an authentic manner! Vincent covers a large amount of ground here from top to bottom. I love how he illustrates his background very well and to be honest shows the simplicity in which this can be achieved IF YOU make the decision to do so! A lot of people dig for just one nugget in any given book... this book provides a pile of nuggets and perhaps even a few gems!

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Just read this at the library. An inspiring and gritty journey from rags to rich freedom. I too had roots starting as freelance sports media photographer before pivoting slightly to now a Phase II/III entrepreneur. The book brings a very open honestly about starting frugally and having a realistic expectation about what the first few years will be like. Passion, Focus, Concentration are such keys to success. "Success without struggle is boring."

Great book by Vincent Pugliese. It is very easy to read, entertaining and valuable. Vincent shares the story of his family and how the went from a young struggling couple to successful freelancers with the time and money freedom that so many of us desire, but have no clue how to achieve. The book walks you through the lessons they learned, and how these lessons can be applied to your own situation. It has been inspirational for me and helped me to make decisions in my life to help me work towards that elusive freedom.

“A great reminder that we’re all standing on our own “acres of diamonds.” We create our opportunities - they are not thrust upon us. Read this as a new set of eyes to discover the wealth right in front of you.”

This book spoke to me on more levels then just an entrepreneurial drive to succeed. It’s an open look into Vincent’s struggles and his discovery of what is important in life. In a very relatable way, he presents a framework for getting more out of life -being intentional about career, money, family, and quality of existence. This book makes my heart happy and my soul inspired to think outside the box and keep reaching for my version of freedom. Excellent job, Vincent! Extremely happy to be part of the tribe!

These are the ingredients for a soon to be best seller, Which I fully expect this book to be. I plan on adding this book to my very small and curated shelf of books that I have to have a physical copy of. As I was reading the pdf It irritated me that I didn't have a hardcopy because I so desperately wanted to highlight and take notes on every page. Vincent knocked it out of the park with this book and his success is highlighted and made more impressive by the failures and challenges he faced to make it happen. Thanks Vincent for sharing your story

Vincent's story is beyond inspiring! What strikes me most is the message of how important humbleness is in the pursuit of your dreams. I've taken much of his story and applied it in my own field and feel strongly that many others can (and should) do the same. Patience, passion, and persistence. Little words with big meaning!

Vincent is so open and honest with his life's story. Freelance to Freedom will give you the key to getting out of debt, and living debt free. The push to earn extra income, and motivation to live your dream. It will empower you to follow the direction to where your true passion lies. Vincent shows you practical ways to get out of debt, encouragement to be successful, and challenges you to make a difference in your families life.

Freedom is a beautiful thing, and yet something which seems to elude so many. One path to financial freedom is shared by Pugliese in his book Freelance to Freedom as he recounts his personal journey to breaking the bonds of servitude to unnecessary debt. Regardless of whether this path is right for you, there are many great lessons set forth in the book, the most powerful message of which reminds us that delayed gratification can lead us to the greatest prize of all, freedom to live the life you want.

I loved this book. Relatable, inspirational, well-written, and a clear path to success. With the perfect amount of transparency, and honesty- Vincent leaves you inspired and armed with information that fully prepares you to map out and achieve the life you want. This isn't a "get rich quick" book. It's an outline of how he and his wife planned their future, lived frugally, and worked their tails off to achieve a life that many dream about. Thank you Vincent, for sharing your story to inspire us!

This book is broken up into two parts: (1) Vincent’s journey from “in debt 9-5 guy” to “mortgage free business owner”. (2) Step by Step guide for us reach our own version of freedom I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Vincent has an incredible way of storytelling that makes you feel like you’re right there with him. If you’re looking to create freedom (more time, more money, more opportunity) in your life, pick up this book. You won’t regret it.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

The author Vincent is an incredibly talented and interesting person with such a unique story. I loved learning about his background and his journey to financial independence. He shares so much valuable information and advice for people looking to do the same. Very engaging read. I highly recommend!

I love Vincent's story. He's relatable and I can identify with his early struggles in pursuit of his passion. What I like most is that this isn't another "become an online millionaire" book but rather a more practical approach to finding success, both financially and in personal happiness. His personal story of becoming debt free is something I, and so many others, a can relate to and the fact that he chose to pursue his passion and become self-employed, is inspiring in itself.

Are you living the American dream or a nightmare? Sometime along the way, the American dream of freedom turned into a nightmare of slavery. In this book Vincent tells the story of how he broke free from a life of working to live and began a journey of freedom to live the life he always wanted. This book is not just a biography but a tool for others to use so they can experience a true life of freedom that the American dream was always supposed to be.

This book is more than an instruction manual on how to become a freelancer. This book shows you how to start and grow a business the right way. While at the same time, building the foundation for a good life, focused on family. I have applied many of Vincent's teachings to my life and I assure you, they work. If you're ready to get unstuck and start taking action, this book is a must!

I live this book!!! I’ve had the priveledge of spending some time w Vinny and believe me, he practices what he preaches. If you are struggling to make your dreams come true, if it’s hard for you to imagine your side hustle becoming a real business, get this book! Vinny’s story will inspire you and give you the practical knowledge you need to set yourself up for success as an entrepreneur.

I love how this is written. This writer somehow makes debt freedom sound possible for everyone. There are gems everywhere, and he opens up about tough conversations he had with his wife while they were on their journey.

Simply an amazing book! Vincent did an incredible job connecting with the reader and giving examples and scenarios to help me create a plan of action to follow. You can tell the personal journey that he has been on to become completely debt free, while giving the reader some of the tools necessary to start the process of paying off their own debts. This book gave me a guide for how I should begin my own steps towards becoming financial free. Thank you for sharing this with us.

This book opened my eyes to the possibilities that working for yourself can offer. The backstory that the author combines with his guidance for success, makes for a great read! I’d highly recommend to anyone looking to be in control of their finance and their life!

A great book for a high school or college graduation gift, yet interesting read for all ages. I wish I would have read this book in my 20's, to better prioritize and manage my finances & career earlier- but there is still time to change! Vincent's personal story is authentic and compelling. His advice is solid and he has fun sports, movies and music references through. Great read!

I loved this book. It was a great combination of practicle implementation of Dave Ramsey principles of financial freedom and how to create a side business to achieve financial, time and life freedom. The content is inspiring, convicting and challenging. I really appeciate the authors authenticity.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Straight to the point and super timely. This book should be required reading to graduate high school as it can save millions from pursuing the American Dream that ends up being a nightmare. John Ruhlin, Best Selling Author of Giftology

Freelance to Freedom is an inspiring read that I could not put down! Vincent has truly motivated me to take another perspective of living life without having "tunnel vision". His writing inspires me to explore life options that I might not have explored if I had not read his book. I highly recommend Freelance to Freedom for any age group!!

This is a great read that offers a real world roadmap to the process of reducing or eliminating your debt.It is also a must read for anyone considering a side business or a new venture.The book was so engaging I finished it in a matter of days!

A great book is interesting and also sparks action. Vincent does a great job of walking you through his journey and also setting you on the right path to start your own journey towards freedom. It was easily relatable, understandable, and action-inspiring. I recommend this to anyone that has the inkling of an idea in their mind.

Freelance to Freedom delves into the subject of money in a way that will bring you to tears, and cause you to laugh out loud. Moreover, it will inspire you to rethink the way your spend your time and money, and help you design the future on your own terms.

For most of us middle class, struggling to get by, these books often feel like a pipe dream. Vincent has the remarkable ability to pull back the curtain and reveal the power to financial freedom is in all of us. Open and honest about his story, writing in direct way that reminds me of Steinbeck describing the working class struggle, he reveals the path that resides in each of us. If you want more to life than a mountain of debt stuck in a rat race, I highly recommend this book as a place to start making your plan.

Vincent Pugliese's book is a fascinating telling of his family's journey from being buried in debt to financial freedom. His encouraging style of writing reinforces that having control of your money affects every area of your life. Well worth your time to read.

Freelance to freedom is a book that will change your life. I should say, it changed my life. You think you’re the only one who has this problem or that problem in business or life. Vinny makes you realize you are just like anyone else. If he can do it I can do it.

Using highly relatable anecdotes, this book takes you on a journey to complete freedom. Even if you have a family, you can achieve money, time, and location freedom and this books shows you how.

Freelance To Freedom is the roadmap to define and realize financial and life success. It is a must read for everyone who wants to be in the drivers seat of their own future. – Deb Ingino CEO StrengthLeader.com

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

What a great story of the path to debt freedom. But, its not just a story it is full of advice and action that you can take to change your life as well.

I loved this book! It is the book that got me back into reading again. It was eye opening on how to take control of my future with regards to my debts. Vincent is extremely easy to relate to and makes the book very readable. He provides humor in it as well making it not your typical boring finance book. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in changing their financial situation for the better. Thank you Vincent for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

With the trend towards people caring about quality of life more than quantity of hours worked and choosing to freelance as an option, Vincent's book is both inspiring and informative. The how-to book to build the life you want.

Vincent takes us to the place where all the "magic" happens as he chronicles a transition from staff photographer to business owner. Yes, those quotes were meant as a hint of sarcasm. Unlike other books which promise all glory in exchange for very little guts, 'Freelance to Freedom' doesn't hold back on the realities, sleepless nights, dumb luck and hard work of becoming our own boss. No magic or get-rich-quick promises here. What this great book does have, is an inspiring story and a well thought-out plan of attack that could work for practically anyone who wants to escape their 9-to-5. You'll cheer along as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth go through the ups and downs of working a job, to working several jobs, managing debt and raising a family as they chase the American Dream. A must-read for anyone who is tired of merely hearing good advice about quitting their job to pursue a dream -- this is what it really looks like.

This book is the guide for stepping out of your comfort zone, building momentum, and avoiding debt early on inlife. Vincent puts in his own life experiences while giving practical habits that anyone can implement in their daily lives. Im 26 years old, I first meet Vincent through an mastermind group when I experiencing debt in March of 2016, I was looking for clues on how to escape using my credit cards but still also being low on cash. Vincent told me by cutting up my credit cards would give me a sense of relief and a place where I can begin. So I did just that and used only cash for the purchases I had to make. This simple step helped me grow and gain momentum and this book is full tips for freedom!

This book & the author have been such a big inspiration for me to step out of my comfort zone and go after things I would never given the time for. Things that I have in my heart as purposeful life goals that drive you out of bed and fill you with excitement. He delivered the message with honesty about his own mistakes and the practical steps to make things happen. I encourage you to read this book if you feel you trapped or out of control when it comes to your future. Take back what you given at birth and be free.

This book is pure gold. If you are tired of the day to day job you are in, working for someone else, and probably being stuck in the never ending ink hole called debt then you NEED this book. I first heard of Vincent Pugliese through a podcast I listen to and ever since Ive been working towards gaining my own freedom. I had the honor of speaking with Vincent and the way he writes is exactly how he is in person. With this book and the advice Vincent has given me I have started my own lawn business that has allowed to me to not only pay my bills and begin chipping away at my student debt, it has given me the wonderful opportunity to spend time with my family when I want to by setting my own hours. This Freedom roadmap helped me get up and start changing my life for the better and you would ABSOLUTELY be insane not to get this book and read it over and over. If you only took ONE thing from this book you would be so much better off in life and trust me, there is a PLETHORA of information, tips, and anecdotes to help you on your own path to freedom.

Vincent Pugliese paints a vivid and accurate picture of a common American experience: slipping into debt and living a mundane existence without realizing it. Loaded with wisdom, Freelance to Freedom encourages readers to take charge of their life and make a change. As an author of books on personal accountability, there’s nothing more compelling than a story showing the power of wise decision-making and perseverance. John G. Miller, author of "QBQ!" and "Raising Accountable Kids"

Vinny clearly lays out the power of not only going your own way but also building a network around you. I’ve always thought business was a numbers game. The more customers/sales the better, but what became clear after reading Vinnys book was that for my service based business, more is not better, better is better. I’m thankful that Vinny has shared his story for us all to learn from!

I have been toying with the notion of being debt free for a while, and Vincent’s story lit a fire under me to finally get it done! The story of their journey to financial freedom was enlightening, inspiring and very real. Those who have put themselves on the path to debt freedom will experience difficulty, temptation, ridicule and sacrifice at a monumental level. However, when doubt starts creeping in, you can flip back a few pages and be reassured that this is just part of the journey, not the end of the World! Being debt-free is not just about money; it opens up creative doors and allows you Freedoms that you cannot even fathom when you are being suffocated by a pile of debt. It will change your life in every way. This book will give you the inspiration and information to get there!

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.

Have you ever started reading a book and swear that it was written directly to you? Freelance to freedom felt like this to me! Entrepreneurship and freelancing can be a lonely road, Vincent has walked this road before and gives permission for you to start dreaming! Vincent's style is truthful and heartfelt - talking about the struggles of life's stressors working a job to support a family from the particular fathers point of view that I enjoyed reading from. Vincents storytelling ability to unique he has a serious talent here. If you are at a cross roads in life wondering if their is something more to life- read this book! I think it will be the inspiration for you to start down another path!

I discovered Vincent through the ChooseFI podcast and was inspired by his life story. I felt like he shares a lot of the same values that we have in our household, so I couldn't wait to read his book with my girlfriend. I'm so glad we did! We literally couldn't put it down and were always looking forward to continue reading the next day. We love his writing style, especially how he is able to combine humor & honesty with valuable lessons. I really believe this book can be a life changer, it might very well have changed ours for the better.

Wow what an amazing book, I thought I’d take a quick peek but I ended up reading it from cover to cover the day I bought it! My situation is a little different because I’ve already been freelancing for 3 years and completely debt free. This 3rd year has been a real kick in the pants as I’ve not done well and earned less than my 1st year when I was still learning my craft. My savings have been dwindling and I’m hoping to buy my first house in the next few years. Although I tell people I freelance full-time it’s never felt like that, it’s more like a side hustle. This book has been the push I needed to get serious about my business. From his personal stories to all the lessons in the book, I feel like I’ve read the best feel-good story ever and coupled that with a comprehensive education in freelancing the right way. The number of notes I’ve taken has been plentiful and I’m going to re-read this book just before the turn of the year to reinforce what I’ve already learnt. Tons of awesome lessons in here and how they can be applied to your own life. The daily pattern (JEM) was a big takeaway for me and something I’m going to incorporate asap. I’ve only been on his newsletter for a few months but as soon as I heard F2F was available I bought it straightway as I’d grown to love his conversational writing style and this book is no different. Thanks to Vincent and this amazing book I have genuine hope for the future and I’m excited for what 2018 will bring but I’m not going to wait till then I’m starting today!

I can't say enough good things about this book. I bought it and didn't put it down until I finished it. I love how Vincent keeps it real, he talks about the struggle he and his wife, Elizabeth faced and what they had to sacrifice to get to where they are. But more importantly he talks about the possibilities. I had so many aha moments that I lost count and will have to reread this book to learn more lessons. When he broke down how much money we actually need vs how much money we think we need, I realized I have had it all wrong. Financial freedom is much closer than I thought and now I feel like I have the steps to achieve it. I'm inspired and motivated.

I discovered Vincent through the ChooseFI podcast and was inspired by his life story. I felt like he shares a lot of the same values that we have in our household, so I couldn't wait to read his book with my girlfriend. I'm so glad we did! We literally couldn't put it down and were always looking forward to continue reading the next day. We love his writing style, especially how he is able to combine humor & honesty with valuable lessons. I really believe this book can be a life changer, it might very well have changed ours for the better.

I haven't even finished reading the book and it already helped me a lot! Great read for someone who wants to exit the rat race and follow their own path. It was recomended in the Choose FI Podcast and they were so right! :)

Excellent book, opens your eyes to the possibilities of the world we live in.

I was a struggling entrepreneur when I found this book and philosophy of life. Vincent taught me WHY I struggled. I was NOT an entrepreneur at all. I was a freelancer. Once I got a hold of that simple fact, it set me free to apply my natural gifts of creativity, strategic planning, and analysis toward my FREELANCE goals. - I dug in deeper on paying off our family debt, having paid off $17,000 since beginning this book in 2016. - I optimized my freelance cleaning biz to work 1.5 days for the same income I used to earn at 5, thus moving me from Phase II to Phase III of Vincent's 5 Phases. I am so close to Phase IV right now and enjoying the smallest fruits of freedom! - I have better health, better relationships, and less stress in my life so I can be more present for my wife and 5 kids. This book is not meant to be read, rather STUDIED and APPLIED. Here are my favorite parts of the book, hopefully Vincent won't mind the quotes - "Every day of my life has been today. Not yesterday or tomorrow; not the past or the future. It’s just today. And if you make today better than yesterday, the past will be quickly forgotten and the future will become incredibly bright." "Lincoln told the group that having an independent livelihood was at the center of the American Dream. That the only reason to work for someone else was to get your feet under you, figure out what people needed, and then go set up shop for yourself. He wanted you to create a life of personal sovereignty, liberty, and unmatched freedom. It was almost insulting to work for someone else for an extended period of time." I truly believe this book should and will hit the national best-seller list because it is a unique hybrid of Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" and Tim Ferris's "The Four-Hour Work Week". Plus, I love Seth Godin's work and he endorsed this book personally. That was another reason why I wanted to read it so bad!

I was busy, and I didn't have the time to sit down and read another debt solution book/self-help book when I got this, but I made the mistake of opening it to see if I thought it would be any good. Several hours later, I was nearly through it, growing excited at the hope it gives to anyone who truly wants the freedom being out of debt gives. As I read the gripping tale of Vincent and his wife dealing with anxiety and frustration of debt, a growing family, and limited job opportunities, my mind returned over and over to Henry David Thoreau’s well-known quote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country . . .” How many people go through life day by day with no real hope of ever getting out of the rut life has become? Zig Ziglar used to say a “rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.” The simile is apropos, for so many give up and live that life of “quiet desperation.” Vincent and his wife found their way out of that desperate lifestyle. Easy? No. Nothing in life of any value is. Doable? Absolutely, and even better than just telling their story of getting out of debt—including their mortgage—in only four years, he tells us how we can do it, too. By each of us becoming a photographer? No. We must discover our own gifts and abilities that have been sublimated to the 40-hour workweek (Is there such a thing anymore?) and then put those gifts and abilities into practice and live lives of discipline. Or as Dave Ramsey so aptly phrases it, “Live like no one else, so that later, you can live like no one else.” I’m more than familiar with the principles Vincent laid out in this book, but I learned much from him. His storytelling draws you in, and before you know it, you’ve absorbed another lesson, and you have to set the book down and ponder for a bit. If you are looking for a magic solution to debt and a life of ease with no discomfort, don’t bother picking up this book. However, if you really want to find a way to live the life you’ve always dreamed of, you will learn much here.

Vincent Pugliese offers a perspective in "Freelance to Freedom" that has been missing in almost all books about getting out of debt. Where most other books talk about the mechanics of getting out of debt, with budgets and spreadsheets and quantitative methods, Vincent shows a glimpse of how to actually DO these things, and how he's done it with his own family. Vincent takes you on a journey of financial freedom that begins with WHY, and leaves no important question unanswered. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "The key to financial success is not your income, it is your intensity. But the key to success in life is your health and your relationships. I can’t emphasize enough to not lose sight of that." This is something that, while I am on my own journey to financial freedom, is at the heart of what I'm trying to learn and apply. And the best part of this book is the power that can be unlocked by APPLYING what you learn from Vincent. This is one of the most practical, applicable financial books I've ever read.

Spoiler alert number 1: There's a happy ending, great lessons learned and he shares them all in-easy-to-digest steps. Spoiler alert number 2: Make no mistake, if you are in any significant debt, then you have a lot of relearning and bad habits to overcome. We are all the result of our own decision making, for good or for bad. Let's face it, we can all use some help, and who better to learn from than someone who has faced self-made disasters at every turn, but actually learned from his mistakes. What Vincent has written is basically a fiscal autobiography where the lessons aren't saved for the end, they are on every page, in the form of personal, sometimes funny anecdotes. More importantly, he presents a step-by-step formula for success, modeled on his own experience. Now a successful, award-winning photographer and business coach, he was once on the fast road to oblivion. As a teen, his know-it-all attitude led to constant frustrations and bad choices. Like many of us, he struggled with direction in life until he finally found his passion – photojournalism. But, as he shows, you can't live on passion and credit cards! When circumstances (expanding family, job frustrations, home improvements, etc) started to weigh down his ability to enjoy life and get ahead, he and his wife were forced to reckon with their relationship with money. To get out of debt, you have to do a major gut check and commit to breaking bad habits. And his short book lays it all out in easy to follow steps. There's no sales pitch here, people. No overnight success. Truth be told, the deeper your hole, the more digging out you're going to have to do. But it is so worth it and Vincent makes the journey a little less painful!

I really enjoyed this book because the author adeptly mixes in the tale of his journey from being a working stiff to becoming a business owner while offering concrete advice about developing the freelance and entrepreneurial mentality. You won't get detailed info about a particular business or niche, but this book isn't about that because it is applicable to many kinds of businesses. The takeaway from Vincent Pugliese's book is that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to identify a path to success, prioritize the tasks needed to get you moving along that path, and build relationships. Perhaps my favorite nugget in this book is Vincent's hour of giving back--every day he spends at least an hour doing things for others because relationships, gratitude, and support are so important. I knocked one star off my rating because the manuscript could have used a closer copyedit (some grammar and style errors bugged me) and a tighter line edit (some of the storytelling meanders too much). But these are quibbles. If you are seeking inspiration and motivation to get off your ass and build something, you'll get a lot out of this book.

After reading this book, you will be motivated! First, you will be motivated to simply get out from the bondage of debt. He shares his story and then shares how it is possible for anyone to get out of debt. But they first must be motivated, which Pugliese certainly does. They he motivates you on how to get out from a job that one dislikes but thinks is needed for financial security. When one realizes that it is not real security, that securing your own future in your own way is the only way then one can become truly free to do as one sees fit. Pugliese certainly motivates you to do that. He shows how he was able to become truly financially free, and how you can, too. With financial freedom comes freedom to spend YOUR time the YOU choose, not how an employer or anyone else chooses. What a motivating book!

Vincent Pugliese’s Freelance to Freedom will be the best book you buy and absorb this year. Freelance to Freedom will lead you to reevaluate where you invest your time and spend your money, and help you to think through intentionally designing the future you want to live. It will then help you to take action and pursue your desired future. You will likely see yourself as Vincent and his wife Elizabeth wake up, transform their thinking and pursue a better life. You’ll experience first hand their family’s financial mis-steps, the upstream struggle against what is considered normal, and the victories and setbacks they experience on their journey to freedom. Vincent does not hold back. He details the struggle he and his wife had coming to terms with each other and with their financial reality. He makes the pathway to freedom clear by revealing the tough work, mindset shifts and overcoming cultural resistance it took to gain their financial freedom. Vincent reveals the real undertow of our cultural acceptance of debt as normal, and their battle against the attitudes of their friends and family. Debt may be normal, but it is not the pathway to wealth and freedom. Vincent and Elizabeth’s experiences make for a powerful model to follow for your financial independence. Their struggle will inspire you to lay aside doubts of “can we do this?” and replace your uncertainty with determination to change the course of your family for the better. Be prepared to take notes and answer the thought provoking questions sprinkled throughout the text designed to help you move forward. If you take the time to “work" and not just “read” this book, you will be richly rewarded. It is clear as you read Freelance to Freedom, Vincent has your interests at heart as your mentor and coach throughout these pages. He wants you to evaluate where you are and then help you move forward from debt to freedom, taking control on your terms with clear, reachable objectives. This book will be a blessing to you and your family. Read it, absorb it, do it. - Rick

Vincent Pugliese does such an amazing job at sharing his families story. He does this with inspiration and practicality. You would think this is going to be like any other entrepreneurial book and just get you hyped about making money. Well I was pleasantly surprised!!! It starts out with his story of getting out of debt, and the power and freedom that can bring. It is amazing to me that he started there, and it really opened my eyes to pushing harder to financial freedom, not just more income. In this book he showcases sacrifice and dedication. There were moments when I laugh, when it made me think, and when I could feel his and his families pain. Vincent not only writes about amazing things like giving back, he lives it! I have had the privilege of following him online and he is a man of action. He is always helping others grow and does it so sincerely. This is the handbook that should have been written a while ago! It took an amazing family to live an amazing story to be able to help us all out. I highly recommend you read it and share it with others. I will be buying a bulk order to give away. That is how much this message resonated with me.

Are you searching for a reference that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Wondering what the difference between being an entrepreneur and freelancer is? Look no further. Freelance to Freedom is the answer to many of your questions. Vincent Pugliese takes the reader along his very personal journey of becoming a successful freelance photographer. He shares his dreams and goals. Better yet, he shares his fears, his worries, his concerns. The book offers valuable information such as how to obtain health insurance, retirement savings, and taxes. Those key items we all look for in our employers to provide for us. Information not often written about in the majority of self-employment literature. From the moment I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised that I found I was lost in the author's story. It was like watching a film. A young kid who thought he knew it all to realizing he had to do something with his life and taking control of his destiny. The love he has for his wife and sons is felt with the drive he has to provide for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a honest guide to becoming a freelancer. I would also recommend this book for those seeking motivation in starting a small business. His honesty is refreshing.

The Puglieses went from working shifts around the clock at a daily newspaper to living a life of freedom that most people only dream about. Author Vincent Pugliese says, "Neither of us had any business sense, and we obviously weren't awesome with money" at the beginning. But all that changed. At age ten, Vincent Pugliese tasted entrepreneurial life as he delivered newspapers and performed odd jobs, including dressing as Santa Claus. As an adult, he and his wife amassed the typical albatross of debt, and when their first child came along, they decided they had to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. It wasn't an easy ride, but they did it together and came out wealthy on the other side. Vincent helps others do the same thing. I love the conversational tone of this book. It's like I'm having coffee with a friend and listening to him share his story and lessons learned. One of the best quips from this book: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." Why would he say that? Winners do the things that others aren't willing to do. The author chose to miss out on something he'd wanted his entire life, just to keep from derailing their journey. It paid off beautifully. Would you trade a year of exhaustion for a lifetime of freedom? If you have the guts to ignore the naysayers and delay gratification, join us in the land of time freedom. Begin your journey from freelance to freedom, and look out for the brown M&Ms along the way—something you'll understand after you've read the book.