How I'd Land My 1st Freelance Client (in 48 Hours)
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Landing clients as a freelancer is no easy feat... but it's about to be a MUCH easier feat with this hour-by-hour plan that I made just for you. It goes through all the right actions you should be taking to land your 1st client this weekend.
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[00:00] intro
[01:16] DAY 1: your tasks
[01:21] task #1: pick your target
[01:46] task #2: find 10 targets
[03:03] task #3: pick a problem
[05:00] task #4: match a solution
[07:51] task #5: make a sample
[08:16] task #6: decide on on-brainer pricing
[09:34] task #7: get in front of 1 target
[12:33] DAY 2: your tasks
[12:44] final task: make $1
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Task 1 - Pick a target
Choose category of people who might need your services
UA-camrs, etsy shop owners, travel bloggers, etc
Task 2 - Find 10 targets
Not so big they have a team already, not so small they can’t afford you
At least 5k subs, at most 30k
They need to be generating cash flow (via products, website, courses, etc)
Task 3 - Pick a problem
Not enough time to do everything (good if you have no skills)
They want to make more money
Task 4 - Match a solution
What can you do to offer a solution to the problem?
Tie it to the context of the problem and their business goals
Task 5 - Make a portfolio
Make samples for the solutions you’re offering
Example: pretend captions, pretend instagram graphics, etc
Task 6 - Decide on no-brainer pricing
You are not marrying this pricing. You can increase it with each client
Start lower than you think so that it’s not a huge risk for the client
Task 7 - Get in front of 1 target
Contact one person on your list of ten
Cold pitch, contact on social media, go into their store
They probably will ignore you but that’s okay, you’ve taken the first step
Final Task - make $1
Contact the other people on that list of ten
Keep contacting people until you have your first client
Thank you 😄
I already make my 1st $700 from my freelance writing gig. The moment I got the money was so memorable ❤ Nothing can stop me now 😍
Congrats!!!! That's so exciting, Anggi!
Really, means your 1st payment is dollar 700
Which project did u use. Can u please share I am new and still lost here but do bot give up. Please share. I am from Tajikistan. Thx a lot.
@@gulsaramamadumbarkhonova9950 I outreach to a lot of people to get my first client in LinkedIn.
@@gulsaramamadumbarkhonova9950 bro he is not replying
Love the kitty in the background stealing the show lol🐯
Omg after watching this video and implementing the steps, I literally got my first client today!!! I’m super excited and grateful for this channel. Many blessings to you Deya 💚
omg WIN!!!! Congrats! That's so exciting. Proud of you for implementing!
Re-watching this and following everything. I can't say how good you made this one. Extremely grateful to have your channel in my life.
So glad you enjoyed it, Suvendro!
Did you manage to land ur first client? 👀
@@Toranzo3D I have clients, now need more.
You are awesome. Thanks for everything !!
Deyaaaa, this was perfect timing!
This is a elite level video. Love action taking videos like this.
this wes extreamly helpful thanks for giving this wonderful knowledge 😃😃
I did not expect that the UA-cam algorithm could be useful one day. I am grateful for what you are doing. Keep going
I'm really happy with the people who really care about helping & feeding others with further details & real information unlike others who use some ' LIES " for quite advertised videos & promotions to get caught in their channels, Thank you Deya you are really Incredible, keep going!
Just wow! All everything.
You're a hidden gem
I confess I watched this whole video based entirely on your cats going nuts in the background. 😁
They were nuuuuuts in this video hahahaha
this was extremely helpful and made the freelancing process feel so easy with how you broke it down. I was getting hella overwhelmed trying to start so gonna put this in action.
Thanks Deya 😊
So, so glad it was helpful!
Love your video
Discovered your channel today, and subscribing! Already watched the "Best & Worst freelancing platforms..." video. If there are any other videos in your channel that someone still getting their footing in freelancing should watch (either on your channel or someone else's) please send any recommendations; really like your approach.
That was an amazing video! It really motivated me, and I have been binging your videos recently. Do you have some tips for web development freelancer, who is targeting small businesses for a landing page?
😭😭😭 youre too good omg
This is the logical and rational pitching strategy I have been ever taught. Million thanks to you! So exciting to watch the cold pitching tutorial video that you mentioned. *I promise that I will come back by next week to say you guys that I land my first paid client❤
did you land your first client?
So cute when she talking so fast! Where does she take her nrj?! I simultaneously admire and envy her nrj
I watched full video
I edit fiction manuscripts, yet most authors already have an editor (or two) in their arsenal. Any tips on finding others who do not?
Do i ask them on the very first cold pitch if they have an email list ?
Great video! I'm cold pitching now. What kind of follow-up schedule would you recommend for people who don't respond? I have started sending out one follow-up a week after my original pitch, but I'm not sure if future follow ups are a good idea if they don't respond to the follow up.
Hi Jessica! I normally follow up within 5-7 days, yes. Have you watched my cold pitching series by chance? I'd say researching the client, writing a really good cold pitch that fits what they need + presenting yourself as the best solution is more important as if the offer is great, the pitchee normally will bookmark to reply.
2:20 How do you do this though? I tried to go through my watch history and see what channels are in that sweet spot so I could sound genuine when I pitch them since you know...I actually watch their videos lol but most of them are way above that sweet spot
So what do you suggest?
What about looking up some keywords (that your favorite channels use) on UA-cam and finding medium-sized creators that cover similar topics?
Please.. I want to know. Can this still work today.
Hi i am from Tajikistan. The country with poor job provision to its population. I am new here so can you please direct me to first and real site to make money. I would like to start as a data entry or anything else u could recomend for beginners. Thx. U will save my life if direct me to the right site.
I saw that someone tell about quantity over quality and send pitches automatically via email. How do you feel about this and what is better?
I think you need a balance of the two but your priority should be quality -- especially because I really doubt any of those automated pitches (unless the product is SUPER good and a no brainer) work.
Obviously the ideal is to send as many as possible without impacting the quality of your cold pitches. Personally, I'd rather send 10 great/personalized/thoughtful pitches than 100 mediocre/unpersonalized/automated ones.
Just my 2 cents!
@@MyNameIsDeya ok, thanks 😄
Procrastination and perfectionism eat me up from the inside. Definitely should try all possible options)
Btw, already have a couple of rejections from HRs related to unpaid internship
I'm on the right way 😅
Now I know why I can't find client.... I didn't organize my calendar and end up doing nothing!!!!
God i miss those "heya, its Deya, a freelancer, digital business manager and recently an enterpreneur(both hands touching your chin*)
Hahahahah I'm with you! But I got feedback that it wasn't necessary + may hurt retention :/
@@MyNameIsDeya nope its the opposite. i find it kinda cute. definitely not "retention-hurting"
Really love your contents deya
Can’t get enough 😂
And those emails 💃💃
Thank youuuuuu
I’ll be a good freelancer soon🥹