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3 Mistakes That Keep You in the Feast/Famine Cycle [View & share this email from your browser]( The Feast/Famine Cycle. It's painful. Having a great month with high revenue only to be followed by a depressing month of low revenue. Over and over and over again. If you're stuck in Feast/Famine, it's probably because of [these 3 big mistakes](. That's a big "oops". You deserve better in 2024. That's why we're sending you this email. Also in this email: - How to Kill the Feast or Famine Cycle and Get Reliable Freelance Work Year-Round [[LINK]( - How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled [[LINK]( - 6 Tips to Keep Clients Coming Back as a Freelancer [[LINK]( Enjoy! Preston & the Millo Team PS. Have you heard? Lately, [Moxie]( has been EXPLODING! 🤯 Freelancers can't stop telling each other about it. [Click here to see what all the talk is about](. [Moxie]( - The hardest part of streamlining your business with Moxie is deciding what you'll do with your new free time. Uncomplicate your business. Start a free trial with Moxie today. [Start your free trial now.]( How to Kill the Feast or Famine Cycle and Get Reliable Freelance Work Year-Round Breaking free from the feast-famine cycle demands proactive steps. Here are a few to consider: - Continuously seek new work opportunities: Consistently scour job listings and use platforms like SolidGigs to stay proactive in finding potential clients, even when fully engaged in ongoing projects. - Explore diverse platforms to showcase skills: Leverage social media networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to expand your reach, tapping into your existing connections and widening your visibility to potential clients. - Gradually increase rates in accordance with expertise: As your freelance experience grows, focus on honing a niche field, allowing you to justify and incrementally raise your rates in line with your proven proficiency. - Secure long-term contracts for stability: By locking in long-term contracts, whether for a few months or indefinitely, you guarantee a consistent income stream even during seasonal slowdowns or uncertain periods. - Maintain consistent marketing efforts: Devote dedicated time each workweek to marketing activities, whether setting aside a specific day or a few hours daily, to continuously bolster your professional presence and attract new clients. - Implement strategic financial planning: Prepare for leaner periods by either setting aside a portion of current earnings into a rainy-day fund or increasing your workload and directing surplus income towards future financial security. For a more in-depth look, read this: [How to Kill the Feast or Famine Cycle and Get Reliable Freelance Work Year-Round]( "While the feast and famine cycle is part of freelancing, it doesn’t have to be part of your freelancing career." —[Priscilla Rodriguez]( How 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled I’ve compiled what has quickly grown to be a small masterclass on the art of booking clients out for months in advance. The advice comes from 16 friends of mine; fellow freelancers who have figured it out. Freelancers and entrepreneurs who know what it takes to get new clients, keep them coming back, and book out their schedules (and their revenue) for months into the future. The [full list is here]( and I've included some of my favs below. - Jake Jorgovan: Build consistency with marketing habits. “Spend at least 30-60 minutes per day doing something to market yourself.” - Jill Anderson: Ensure consistent content marketing with blog posts and a newsletter to stay connected with clients and prospects. - Rob Palmer: Avoid the mistake of stopping marketing efforts after landing a big project to prevent empty schedules later. - Pamela Capalad: Systematize regular business habits like networking events or social media posting, regardless of client load. - Ian Paget: Maximize lead generation through Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts for a consistent flow of inquiries. - Ben Brush: Maintain a meticulous calendar to identify schedule gaps ahead of time, enabling maximized booking and workload management. - Chelsea {NAME}: Offer smaller retainers post-project completion to establish ongoing value for clients and ensure consistent income. - Jorden Makelle: Concentrate on securing retainer clients to ensure a reliable monthly income source. Here's the complete article: [How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled]( [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](. 6 Tips to Keep Clients Coming Back as a Freelancer If you want clients to keep coming back, you have to treat them right. So here are 6 of our best tips to have clients that keep coming back to you for more work: - Be Proactive: Maintain communication, stick to timelines, and provide regular updates. - Provide Excellent Service: Personalize interactions, offer prompt responses, and go the extra mile. - Focus on Follow-ups: Maintain contact without being intrusive, inquire about previous discussions, and stay relevant. - Nurture Relationships: Establish a personal connection, show interest in clients, and acknowledge important events. - Offer Multiple Payment Options: Introduce various payment methods to cater to client preferences. - Introduce Contracts: Set clear terms regarding payment, rates, deliverables, and project details to ensure clarity and continuity. For more help, read all the details here: [6 Tips to Keep Clients Coming Back as a Freelancer]( Action Items: - Constantly Seek New Opportunities: - Regularly scour job listings and platforms to find potential clients. - Use social media to widen visibility and connections. - Incrementally Increase Rates and Secure Long-Term Contracts: - Gradually raise rates according to expertise. - Lock in long-term contracts for stable income. - Consistently Promote Yourself and Plan Ahead: - Dedicate time each week to marketing efforts. - Plan financially for lean periods by saving or increasing workload. You've got this! Whew! If you made it this far—thanks for sticking with us. See you in next week’s issue of 🔥 Freelance Fire. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 Millo, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this newsletter at Millo.co (previously GraphicDesignBlender.com). Thanks for subscribing. Our mailing address is: Millo 265 N Main Street Ste. 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