About “From Freelance Translator to Boutique LSP Founder”

Hi, I’m Tim Renders, a former freelance translator who turned a one-person gig into Entre les lignes, a boutique language agency that has generated millions of euros in revenue.

Over the past decade, I’ve built my business from the ground up, starting with no roadmap, no team, and no idea where it would lead.

Today, I still run the agency, but my focus is evolving. I now mentor other freelance translators who want to build their own boutique language service provider (LSP), something purposeful, profitable, and personal.

What I Write About

This is the place where I document everything I’ve learned (and am still learning). Expect stories, insights, and lessons from:

  • Going from freelancer to founder

  • Pricing, positioning, and client acquisition

  • Hiring and managing a remote team

  • Building systems to scale

  • Mistakes I’ve made, so you don’t have to

Whether you’re just starting out or dreaming of growing beyond solo work, you’ll find ideas, inspiration, and guidance here.

Who This Is For

This is for freelance translators and language business owners who:

  • Want to build a business, not just take on more projects

  • Care about quality, long-term relationships, and growth

  • Are curious about what it really takes to run a boutique agency

  • Want to work smarter, not just harder

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Let’s Connect

If you're interested in working together 1-on-1, I offer mentoring for translators ready to take the next step towards building their business.

Book your discovery call here

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Former freelance translator turned language agency founder. I share 15 years of knowledge about how I built my business and offer 1 on 1 mentorship because I feel like it.