The fallacy of linear progress.

We were taught to expect linear progress. 

But that's not how sustainable growth actually works.

Reality looks more like: Up $5k one month. Flat the next. Add $3k, lose a client, dip back down.

Still, it’s easy to spiral when the revenue chart isn't always up and to the right. I see it with coaching clients, freelancers, solopreneurs, and creators all the time.

But real, sustainable growth has never been tied to a calendar. Not to months, quarters, or years. It has peaks, plateaus, and dips, and all of it is part of the same forward trajectory.

When you zoom out, the big picture almost always looks different than the short period you're fixated on.

So if you’re feeling the pressure of growing MoM, here’s your reminder: you’re putting that pressure on yourself, and you can let it go. 

This is the work I do with my coaching clients: shifting mindsets, building sustainable growth into their businesses, and helping them drop the false standard they’re measuring their success on so they can focus on real progress.

If that's the work you're ready to do, get more info here. 

Side note: This newsletter is just one of the many spaces I support my freelance, founder and solopreneur crew. Follow along with me on social for the in-between — business growth content, real talk on mindset, upcoming events, and whatever else is on my mind: Instagram · LinkedIn · Threads.

And now an invite to The Solo Summit + this week’s hot jobs! 

Hot Jobs

Bryant & Stratton College is seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach Digital Marketing courses. The Online Marketing Certified Associate or Professional (OMCA or OMCP) certification is required for this position, plus three years’ experience in college-level education within the last 10 years. Pays up to $2k/course.

Lemonade Productions is looking for a Freelance Strategic Writer who can help elevate B2B, B2E, and internal communications. This role is a strong fit for someone who can take practical business information and turn it into clear, thoughtful, effective content. Pays up to $75/hour.

ECS Learning Systems is seeking Freelance Math Content Editors to support the evaluation, refinement, and realignment of Grades 6-8 and Algebra I instructional materials. You’ll ensure content quality, accuracy, alignment to updated standards, and coherence. Pays up to $45/hour.

Quigley-Simpson is looking for an Account Supervisor to support their existing team with day-to-day activities on a client’s brand. You’ll work closely with the entire integrated team of creatives, producers, external agency partners, and clients to lead the execution of a 360 campaign. Pays up to $43/hour.

MSC Cruises is seeking a Digital Marketing Contractor to define and implement tracking frameworks, support platform integrations, and ensure data accuracy. You’ll translate media plans into technical requirements, oversee tagging and data layers, and help optimize campaigns. Pitch your rate.

Sportskeeda is seeking a Social Media Executive to manage the real-time execution and strategic growth of their motorsports social media presence, covering NASCAR and IndyCar. You’ll analyze and validate breaking news, and execute real-time content delivery and updates across platforms. Get pitching!

TeriLyn Adams is seeking a Search Engine Optimization Copywriter to create optimized web content, perform keyword research to drive traffic, and assist in crafting content strategies. Daily tasks include drafting, editing, and refining written materials to align with SEO best practices. Pitch away.

Zavienta is looking for Freelance Fashion, Beauty & Culture Writers for its launch editorial slate. Writers should understand taste, timing, cultural movement, and the difference between covering trends and shaping a publication’s point of view. If you recognize emerging trends, apply today and pitch your rate.

Salt is seeking a Product Marketing Contractor to support go-to-market strategy and commercialization initiatives across its solutions focused on Process Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences verticals. This is a high-impact engagement for a hands-on product marketing professional. Get pitching.

Zinda Law Group is looking for a Paid Digital Specialist who's ready to own their paid advertising strategy and help them reach the people who need them most. This is a high-visibility role where your work directly impacts the firm's growth — and you'll have support, resources, and creative freedom. Pitch away.

Harlow helps you build a business that truly supports you. No matter where you’re at in your journey, we have tools and resources to help you reach the next level. As a business owner, your wellbeing matters just as much as your work. We’ll help you strike a balance between growth and sustainability.

Here’s how to get started:

Join our growth accelerator for true partnership. We offer one-on-one personalized support to help you build a business that lights you up and fills your bank account. 

Explore the freelance job board. It features fresh gigs across a variety of industries and verticals, so you can keep your project pipeline full.

Try our business management tool. From proposals and contracts to project management and invoicing, we’ll cover your admin + workflow basics and more.

Dig into our resource center. It’s full of guidance for managing and scaling your business, written by fellow freelancers and small business owners.

Launch a sustainable freelance business in 8 days. Our brand new Freelance Kickstarter Course is built from the same playbook we use with our 1:1 coaching clients, who we've helped grow to $10k, $20k, even $50k+ months.

Harlow Homebase is a free one-day virtual conference for freelancers, founders, and creators who are ready to grow their revenue and build a business that lasts. Six expert-led sessions, real strategies you can put to work immediately, and the tools to make it happen. Join us May 21, 2026.

Cheers - 

Samantha & Andrea