Ask Can a freelancer build a team and still be considered a freelancer rather than an agency?

[Brendan]

This is something many people in the freelancing space debate a lot. When you start bringing other people into your work, the line between being a freelancer and running an agency starts to blur. Some people believe that the moment you hire others, you have crossed into agency territory. Others think it depends on how you present yourself to clients and how you manage the work. What do you think separates a freelancer with a team from an actual agency?