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You want to start freelancing?
I started doing this 2 months ago when I knew nothing
Now I'm on my way to building a successful freelancing business
Here is everything I learned
First, here is what I achieved in these 2 months of freelancing
- my strategy
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Now let's continue with the good stuff:
Freelancing it's a lot easier than you think
You don't need to be an expert to succeed as a freelancer
If you can get results for your clients that's more than enough
If you're thinking about starting freelancing, you are probably ready
Freelancing is all about getting results for your clients
If you can do that, they will pay you
But first, focus on getting results
The money will come after
Social proof is everything
When you're just starting out, no one will trust you
That's why you need to work for free at the beginning
By doing this you will:
- Get more experience
- Get social proof
Outreach is the one that gets you clients
In the beginning, no one will come to you
You need to find those clients and contact them
More outreach = more clients
In the beginning focus only on one channel of outreach
Don't do Twitter DMs, cold emails, and LinkedIn all at once
Start with one of them and master it
Always ask for a testimonial
You never have enough social proof
Build a simple portfolio where you can show your past work and the social proof you have
Add a link to it in your bio
Talk about your business
If you don't do it, no one else will do it for you
Overdeliver
In the beginning, this is key
This will make people come back to you
Don't focus on money
You won't make a lot of money at the beginning
But that is obvious
Wait until things start to compound
Don't use platforms like Fiverr or Upwork
Use social media instead
Don't fight for $5 projects
Build rapport first
Before you reach out to a potential client engage a bit with their stuff
Buy their products
Learn more about them
Build something for them for free
This will boost your chances of closing that client
Do something to stand up
Why would someone hire you instead of anyone else on the internet?
Find an answer to this question asap
Follow up
If someone doesn't reply to your message/email after a few days follow up
It's mindblowing how many clients I closed after following up
Aim for monthly recurrent revenue
Offer a service like:
- Facebook ads
- Web maintenance
- Email marketing
- Social media marketing
In addition to your main one
Share your work online
Join a community of freelancing
Connect with them
Refer clients to them and build a network
I hope found this useful and if you did please let me know. If you have any questions feel free to DM me on Twitter.