Why Cold Pitching is the BEST Way to Get Freelance Writing Clients as a Beginner
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Think you don't need to cold pitch as a freelance writer? THINK AGAIN!
If you’re not cold pitching, you’re missing out on excellent high-paying freelance clients. Keep watching to learn what freelance cold pitching is, how to cold pitch, and why you should add cold pitching to your client acquisition strategy ASAP (especially if you're a beginner freelance writer).
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:49 - Intro
00:50 - 01:44 - What is freelance cold pitching?
01:45 - 03:43 - Why does cold pitching work?
03:44 - 06:15 - The marketing team perspective
06:16 - 07:09 - Do this before you start cold pitching
07:10 - 11:45 - Cold pitching basics you NEED to know
11:46 - 13:42 - How to overcome your fear of rejection
13:43 - 14:47 - How do you know if your cold pitching correctly?
14:48 - 15:34 - Next steps
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You could also create a video on onboarding new clients, like your process once you get the desired ‘hired’ from the client. That would be really helpful 😍
Good idea! That's also covered in my course: thefreelancewritersguide.thinkific.com/
10:37 is exactly the reason why business owners need sales. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you know how to sell it.
Slowly making my way through all your videos! They're so good! I enjoy being called buddy at the start of the video haha 😄😄
Glad you like them!
I love your videos and the info you share! You and 2 other ladies are definitely my favorites.
Your content is SO helpful I can't thank you enough!! 💖
You’re welcs!
Yes! This is super helpful and inspirational. Thank you so much.
You’re welcs!
I found you because I'm almost a year in as a freelance writer and blogger on Fiverr and upwork. As soon as you said Titanic, the greatest movie of all time! IMMEDIATELY I subscribed and I have found my place on your channel 🤣🤣 I'm a huge titaniac born on April 14 lol. So, hey girl!! And thanks so much for these videos because I definitely haven't been cold pitching. But I'm going to start.
That is awesome! Welcome aboard lol
This helped me thank you.
Glad it helped!
"Why is this victorian gentleman sending me an email through a time machine?" Lol.
I'm so sick of those time machine spammers!
And thank youuuuu ✨
You’re funnnnn,,, definitely subscribing ❤️
Yay! Thank you!
I appreciate this video and I love, love, love your outfit!
Thank you!
Helpful advice with impromptu singing and a distraction squirrel? Subscribed! Thank you for this!
Thank you for subscribing!
Great content, Colleen!
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciated this video. I bought a cold mailing course from another YTer (before I found your videos) and i began to fear they were selling outdated strategy. They focused on cold pitching via LinkedIn. But I keep reading that they route is getting spammy/saturated.
I'm on fiverr and am dying to get off and make better money, so I'm going to have to launch my site and get my portfolio in order. That's an issue with fiverr - you work so much, you have little time to actually scale the business.
I shoot for a full launch by the end of the summer, my bday in Sept.
Thanks for all the content. I'll definitely get the kit.
Do you have SEO videos? That's a foreign language to me
I do! ua-cam.com/video/LjsjTE7X-nc/v-deo.html
THANK YOU SO MUCH ✨
You’re welcs!
Hey Colleen,
Thank you for the pitch template, I love that you added the follow-ups to it. I really appreciate that.
I noticed you majored in the beauty niche, that's the niche I love. Could you help me out with some tips for that niche? I am interested in this niche but do not have full experience in it.
Can I still make it?
www.thefreelancewritersguide.com/blog/beauty-copywriting check out this article!
Hey buddy! I pitched to a men's grooming brand and they said they were very impressed with my pitch & past work.
They invited me to do a paid trial which I gladly agreed to. I submitted my work and they paid me.
They told me they would review my work and let me know if they would like to work with me in the future.
How/when should I follow up on this?
-Your buddy, Umz
Follow up after 7 days and just say you’re checking in to see if they have any feedback
Thanks very much!
You're welcs!
Red looks so good on you...😍 Try wearing that colour more...
It's actually pink!
@@colleenwelsch_ you just look so gorgeous in this💕
First, love your top and mint-y walls. They're giving Bridgerton. Second, where do I find clients to pitch to? Google? Social Media? All of the above?
Honestly, it depends on your niche! What is your niche?
@@colleenwelsch_ I'm thinking fashion and/or beauty. I'm just starting out!
Look for a major ecomm site that sells a lot of brands and go from there
@@colleenwelsch_ I’ll do that, thank you! And thank you for replying 😊
How is it going Teresa🤎🤎🤎🤎
Helpful content!
Hope you could talk about whether clients should cover PayPal charges sometime.
No, that’s your responsibility.
Ask them to use wise, revolut or normal bank account transfer. Who says you have to use PayPal?
I’ve noticed it can sometimes be tricky to find actual email addresses on business’s sites, any tips on finding email addresses for businesses that only have contact forms on their site?
go to their facebook page or there terms of service, they always have an email in it.
@@Realmariah510 oooh thank you!
Very useful video.Where do I find clients to pitch to?Thanks
It depends on your niche. What is your niche?
Can you track opening and link clicks with a domain email? I have been cold pitching for a couple months. I've sent out about 150 emails (I need to follow up more). My Google analytics says that 55 of them went to my website. I've had 2 discovery calls and 3 others respond but didn't show up to the call. I'm just not sure where to improve my system because I'm not sure where I am losing people.
It sounds like you’re losing them on your website. We can set up a coaching call and review it.
I am in the middle of changing themes right now. I bought a new theme that is way more mobile friendly and faster. I would love help when I'm done though. How much would that be?
Whats your email? I’ll send you the details
I just think you're really cool, Colleen.
Thanks!
Is it important to have a website to land clients in the beginning?
I think so!
How many days would you recommend between follow-ups?
3 to 7
Why is this Victorian gentleman emailing me 😂
DEAD. I immediately don't trust messages liek this
Hey, stop this pitchin' business.
Hey, I've just started my cold pitching and have found all your content insanely helpful - so thanks! Just wondered if you had any tips for finding clients to cold pitch to, please. My niche is outdoor/adventure, and I've reached out to businesses I personally know, plus through Googling keywords, but it doesn't feel like the most efficient process. Would massivaely appreciate some advice!
This is all covered in my course!