Shan Hanif’s Post

Reviews and client feedback are crucial for the growth of your freelancing business! Here’s why: ✅ Builds Trust: Positive reviews and recommendations show potential clients that you are reliable and skilled in your area. ✅ Boosts Visibility: Great reviews can make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to choosing a freelancer. ✅ Business Improvement: Constructive feedback helps you grow and enhance your services. Don’t be nervous to ask past and current clients for reviews; it can really help guide you towards expansion and further opportunities! —— ✍🏻 Interested in our weekly newsletter? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gq7Ja_7g —— Lauren Director of Friday’s Child Studio #Freelancecommunity #ClientFeedback #businessgrowth

When the Big Brands Delay Payments: A Freelancer & Agency Dilemma 🕰️ We've all been there—exciting new project, big-name client, clear terms, and deliverables. Everything seems to be on track, and you work tirelessly to achieve the goals. But once those goals are met, the waiting game begins. Weeks turn into months, and despite the agreements, payments are delayed. And when the client is a well-known brand, the stakes feel even higher. Do you push back and risk damaging the relationship? Or do you stay silent, hoping it resolves itself? As an agency owner, I’ve faced this dilemma more times than I care to admit. It’s a tricky balance—protecting your team’s hard work and maintaining the reputation of a brand that holds weight in the market. But here’s the thing: Delayed payments don’t just impact cash flow; they affect morale, trust, and the willingness to go the extra mile next time. So, how do you handle it? Do you confront the situation head-on, or find a middle ground that keeps the peace? Let’s open up about this challenge that so many of us face but rarely discuss. #AgencyLife #FreelancerJourney #ClientRelationships #BusinessEthics #PaymentChallenges

How should you charge? The best pricing model is the one that makes sense for your customers and hits these elements: - Value based - Simple - Flexible - Predictable - Scalable Even though it is the industry norm, our community told us they dislike per-user pricing. They felt it penalized them for better collaboration. Needing more user seats didn't necessarily mean their clients were paying them more. That's why we decided to include unlimited users in all our plans —and only price based on the number of calendars our customers need. How do you determine your pricing model? -- If you just started an agency/ freelance business, check out how other agencies price their services (Link in comments)

💼 As freelancers, we often forget that we hold the power to choose our clients. It's not just about getting any project—it's about working with the right people who value your time, expertise, and help you grow! 🌟 In this guide, discover how to spot quality clients and take charge of your freelance journey. Your business, your rules! 💪 Which slide resonates with you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #FreelanceSuccess #ClientSpotting #QualityClients #FreelancerTips #GrowthMindset #VirtualChampionsPH #BusinessOwnerMindset #FreelancerJourney #VCPH

🚨 Common Pitfalls Freelancers & New Agencies MUST Avoid! 🚨 Are you a freelancer or starting an agency? Chances are, you're falling into these traps that hold back success. After working with countless professionals, I’ve seen these mistakes repeated over and over. Let’s fix them NOW: 1️⃣ Chasing Every Lead Not every lead is worth your time! Focus on qualified prospects—those who need what you offer and have the budget to pay. Stop wasting time on dead-end leads. 2️⃣ Not Asking Enough Questions Don’t jump straight into your pitch. Ask questions to understand your client’s pain points, goals, and needs. This helps you offer real solutions and build trust. 3️⃣ Underpricing to Get the Job Competing on price alone devalues your services. You’re not just selling time; you’re offering expertise and results. Know your worth! 4️⃣ Skipping the Sales Process Don’t rush to close deals without building relationships. Move prospects through stages—lead → prospect → client. Nurture your leads and qualify them before pushing for a sale. 5️⃣ Ignoring Client Follow-Up Many deals are lost because freelancers forget to follow up. Staying in touch shows commitment and can be the difference between losing and winning a client. 6️⃣ Lack of Clear Communication Freelancers often fail to set expectations, timelines, or deliverables upfront. This leads to misunderstandings and unhappy clients. Be clear, consistent, and professional from day one. 👉 If you're making any of these mistakes, it's time to course-correct! Focus on quality, strategy, and building strong relationships with the right clients. Let’s elevate your business! 💼💡 #FreelancingTips #AgencyGrowth #SalesStrategy #BusinessSuccess

Your Client Doesn't Trust You | Six Warning Signs and How to Build More Trust Do your clients trust you? In this video I share six warning signs that your client doesn't trust you. And better yet, I provide you with proven strategies to build more trust with your freelance and agency clients. Client trust is a big key to success in your creative business. If your client trusts you, they will buy from you and your projects will go smoothly. If the client doesn't trust you, well buckle up...you are in for a wild ride. #buildclienttrust #freelancesuccess #agencyclients #clientrelationships #creativebusinesstips #trustbuildingstrategies #clientconfidence #freelanceinsights #agencysuccess

Doing more is actually getting you less results. Most agencies never even consider this one thing Handling everything yourself as a freelancer might bring in $3-8k monthly. But only by embracing the power of delegation can you aim for $20-30k. Be the director, not just the actor on the stage. That's the brilliant advantage of freelancing—it gives you the freedom to choose your role. Let this be the beginning of your transition from juggling multiple tasks to leading a team with focus. Bragging about your content's value works wonders. Outstanding content displays authority and invites trust. Master this, and watch your income soar. Who do you want to be—with your business flourishing and your influence growing?

One of the basic principles of putting together an Agency budget is to ask yourself why & how is this thing (could be new business, could be freelance usage, could be client churn) going to get better next year? Most things revert to the mean unless you change what/how you do things. #agency #budget

Doing great work is NOT enough to grow your business. It’s the bare minimum. Freelancers face cutthroat competition in the marketing space today. Everyone has access to unlimited knowledge and resources, everyone can do good work. So while freelancers are getting more clients their overall business is not growing so much. Why? Because in reality, just onboarding new clients is not enough. There are other simple but underrated factors that make you stand out: 1/ Reliability Brand owners have packed schedules. The last thing they want is constantly follow up with someone. So, regularly keep them posted with updates and be quick with your replies. If you don’t have an immediate answer, communicate that you need more time instead of waiting to respond later. 2/ Credibility Often, brands demand rapid scaling and results that are in fact completely unrealistic. Instead of taking up these projects, just to fall short of the sky high expectations and lose your reputation, stay true to yourself and DON’T on board the brand. You’ll lose some income, but at least not your credibility. 3/ Following up This may sound silly or extreme but hire someone to do mundane tasks like following up on invoices, creatives, and approvals. I have personally done this and can vouch for the hours you can save to focus on the work that’s truly important to grow your business. #freelancer #marketing #brands