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Pitching to clients effectively is a game-changer in freelancing. It's not just about selling your skills, but about connecting with your clients' needs. Here's how I approach it. ▶️First, I do my research. Understanding the client's business, their challenges, and their goals helps me tailor my pitch to resonate with them. ▶️Next, I craft a compelling story around value. I focus on how my skills can solve their problems or help them achieve their objectives. ▶️I also send them uber specific work samples or testimonials, demonstrating that I can deliver the results they seek. ▶️Finally, I follow up whether I land the client or not! This simple act shows my commitment and keeps me on their radar. Remember, every pitch boosts your confidence and gets you one step closer to landing that dream project. So keep pitching, keep refining, and keep learning.

If you're curious about freelancing but something is holding you back, let me reassure you, you're not alone. The From Fundraiser to Freelancer course members feel the same way at the start of the programme. But through a combination of training, support, coaching, mindset work and practical learning, they start to feel it's possible for them. Together we dismantle the limiting beliefs and stories that tell them they're not experienced enough, or different enough, or showy enough or brave enough. And as we go through the course together, and with each step they take, it moves them closer to their desires. It stops becoming just an idea and starts becoming a reality. Momentum builds. Offers of work start coming in, networks are built, ideas formed, money is made. Want to get in on the magic? Sign up to the wait list below and you'll receive resources you can get started on before we go live next month. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/dGYUwR67

Some of my key learnings about freelancing from a conversation between Ishan Sharma and Shreya Pattar ➡️ Understand the 'why' of the client: The purpose behind content creation will give you a clear roadmap to frame your strategy and filter out those you are just toying around with the idea of content creation and branding ➡️ Don't niche down initially: Don't kill your curiosity by not experimenting enough. Work with clients, understand what you like to work on, with what kind of clients you like to work with. You will naturally incline towards such opportunities and when you are clear, double down on your natural inclination or niche. ➡️ Take enough time in the sales process: Clients be they businesses, coaches, consultants or people who just want to build a following will require time to understand the proposition and the costs. It's better to book a short meeting in their calendar where they ask their pertaining doubts and finalize with accepting or deciding to not move ahead. PS: I love to make notes of what I learn in the old-school way. PSS: Plain pages or ruled pages?

ARE YOU READY?!🥳 Just wanted to give you a heads-up: our FREE 3-DAY FREELANCING WORKSHOP starts tonight at 6 PM. I wanted to share this with you because I truly believe whether you're new to freelancing or a seasoned pro, you'll find lots of valuable insights and actionable steps within those 2-3hours of workshop to propel your journey forward. If you're interested, I've added the link to join later in the first comment. And yep, I'll be there too, see yah!😊

I changed my perspective for a better outcome in my freelancing career. Here's how you can do that too. Problem → Solve it. Clients → Provide results more than they expect. Knowledge → Polish every day, upskill regularly. Provide value results → Takes time to provide, so make sure to think hard. Business → Start it today, even if you do not have a degree. Pricing → Offer multiple options, in the form of packages. Testimonials → Your chance to win trust Free value → Good way to attract a premium audience. Conversions → Great way to collect feedback. P.S. What perspective shift did you make recently?

Thanks to everyone who sent me questions about Freelancing for Good - it made sense to answer this one first: how did I get started? Every freelancer’s journey will be different. This is a short snippet about mine, and what made the transition easier. Next up, I’ll go into more detail about some of the things I’ve learnt, like how I find work and ‘put myself out there’. Get in touch if there’s anything you’d like me to cover.

"You've grown beyond freelancing." A conversation I had with a friend put me thinking. 2020: I started freelancing with 2k/month. 2021: Switched to leadership role in branding 2022: Got back into freelancing 2024: Moved to strategies and consulting And now I earn 10x that money for 1 blog I write. From reaching out to people for work with samples to prospects not asking my work samples before signing me—Yes I've grown. My personal brand has grown. And I've been asking myself: "How better can I scale up now?" "What to do next?" And as I wrap up July, I have couple of new projects & opportunities my way. (These might be the answers to my questions.) Obviously, you will know when it happens. But some exciting things are brewing behind the scenes for sure. Wrapping July up with my fav question from Sourabh "Kitna Becha?" 😁💜 #mythriwrites #contentstrategy #personalbranding #personaldevelopment

One of the first steps to starting a successful freelancing career is to define your niche. Determine what specific skills or services you excel in and focus on those. By specializing in a particular area, you can position yourself as an expert and attract clients who value your expertise.

9 truths about freelancing I wish I had known before: 1. You can’t lose if you don’t quit. 2. You grow by helping others grow. 3. Writing is the biggest form of leverage. 4. Investing in yourself can never go wrong. 5. It’s 100% okay to change your path mid-way. 6. You don’t have to always follow what others do. 7. It’s uncertain, but that’s what you signed up for. 8. Surround yourself with people smarter than you. 9. No one cares about your success as much as you. There’s no ‘secret sauce’ here. It’s a matter of taking risks and making room for learning. So, take a bet on yourself. Start building your personal brand. If I can do it, you can too. P.S. What's the one thing you're focusing on this month?

When I wasn't freelancing, I saw people  sharing their 5-star reviews. I thought,  "It's so easy—you do the work and get reviews."  But then I started freelancing and realized  how important and challenging reviews are   Earning them requires real effort and dedication   A happy client is what we all strive for   Now, I understand the true value of reviews    I always ask clients for feedback and reviews   No review is too small—they all count!  You know the effort you put into earning it   Every review reflects your hard work and skill    It's not just about the review, it's about growth    Growing through every client's feedback   Reviews help build trust and credibility Need design help? Take my help and    help me increase my review list!