Here's exactly how 16 pro freelancers book clients for months ahead of time... [View & share this email from your browser]( A completely full client pipeline. Man, wouldn't that be nice? Knowing that you have plenty of client work for the next 6-12 months... If that's something you're ready for, then you should [read this](. Also in this email:
- 7 More ways to get freelance clients [[LINK](
- 9 Ways to attract "A-Level" clients [[LINK](
- The absolute best CRM tools for freelancers [[LINK](
Enjoy! Preston & the Millo Team PS. Our fav freelancing tool [Moxie]( can help you manage your full client pipeline with smarter invoicing, better prosposals, powerful CRM and lots more.
[Sign up 100% free](. 7 More Ways to Get Freelance Clients There are dozens (maybe hundreds?) of ways you can get freelance clients to fill your pipeline. Here are 7 that still work really well in 2023:
- Leveraging freelance job boards - Find clients through online job boards like Upwork, Fiverr, and People per Hour.
- Utilizing social media - Connect with potential clients on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Tapping into your network - Meet potential clients in person or online through networking events, co-working spaces, and forums.
- Using email marketing - Build an email list of potential clients and send them regular newsletters.
- Getting listed and asking for reviews - Get listed on relevant websites and encourage past clients to leave reviews.
- Creating content - Optimize your website portfolio and blog to attract potential clients.
- Continually improving & practicing your pitch - Write a strong pitch that introduces you and explains why you're the best person for the job.
There's lots more detail on each one of these when you visit this article:
[How to Get Freelance Clients (7 Ideas That Work in 2023)]( [Moxie]( - Want to know why serious freelancers love Moxie? $20/month gets you everything you need to thrive as a freelancer. Contracts, proposals, project and client management, invoicing, time tracking, branded client portal, and a ton more.
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―Michael Port, '[Book Yourself Solid']( 9 Ways to attract "A-Level" clients Of course, having a full pipeline is important—but only if you have the highest quality clients possible. Otherwise, you'll be miserable. So here are a few things to keep in mind as you try to find the right clients for your business:
- Research your ideal client avatar - Identify your ideal client and tailor your messaging and marketing to attract them.
- Uncover their watering holes - Find out where your ideal clients hang out online and offline.
- Change the messaging on your website - Make sure your website copy is clear, concise, and persuasive.
- Create a more exclusive referral program - Reward your top clients for referring new business to you.
- Just come right out and say who you work best with - Be transparent about your ideal client and what you offer.
- Advertise in the right watering holes - Promote your business where your ideal clients are likely to see it.
- Get busy guest blogging - Write high-quality content on relevant blogs to attract attention from your ideal clients.
- Joint ventures, partnerships, and host beneficiary offers - Partner with other businesses to reach a wider audience.
- Never price match or discount - Don't devalue your services by undercutting your competitors.
You can get Bianca's full take on these tactics here: [My 9-Step Guide To Attracting “A-level” freelance clients]( [SolidGigs](. Get freelance leads on autopilot. Expert gig-hunters match you with the top 1% of freelance jobs from dozens of premium sources. [Try Free](. The absolute best CRM tools for freelancers Of course, it does you no good to fill your pipeline if you can't manage all the work well. That's where a powerful CRM comes in. Here are our top picks:
- [Moxie]( is our top recommendation for a CRM solution. It helps you stay organized, track your time, and get paid on time.
- [Bloom]( is an invoicing solution and full CRM designed specifically for freelancers and creative entrepreneurs. It offers a variety of features, including contract signing, project management, etc.
- [Keap]( is a powerful CRM that can help you automate your sales and marketing processes. It also offers a variety of features for managing your clients leads.
- [HoneyBook]( is a great time-management CRM that helps you streamline your proposals, contracts, and invoices. It also offers a variety of project management features.
- [Trello]( is a popular project management tool that can also be used as a CRM. It offers a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to keep track of your projects and clients. Action Item: - Read this and soak it in: [How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled](
- Try some of [these tactics]( for finding BETTER clients
- Try out a CRM or two from [this list](.
You've got this! Whew! If you made it this far—thanks for sticking with us.
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