Jeff Seals is the founder of Fee-Lion (feelion.com), invoicing and billing software for freelancers and small studios. He spends his days inside the realities of getting paid as an independent — estimates and deposits, payment terms, late invoices, pricing, and cash flow — and gives practical, quotable commentary for stories on freelance money. Topics he speaks to: how freelancers get paid faster, invoicing best practices, deposits and payment terms (Net 15 vs Net 30), setting and raising freelance rates, handling late or non-paying clients, client portals and online payments, and small-business cash flow. He offers concrete tactics, real examples, and clear opinions rather than vague advice. Based in the United States. Available for interviews, written quotes, and fast turnarounds.