Find out how you should respond when clients can’t afford you, or they say it’s over their budget or you’re too expensive. Also learn why this happens in the first place and 4 things not to do when they say this.
Category: Clients
Episode #102: How to Respond to a Job Opportunity the Right Way
Whether you’re looking for freelance design work or contract work or a part-time or full-time job as a designer, find out how to respond to a job ad the right way. This will help you stand out and get the best chance of getting a new client or a new job. “How to Respond to a Job Opportunity the Right Way”: Read or Listen
Episode #101: 9 Differences Between Subcontracting and Having Your Own Clients
Some designers prefer subcontracting for design agencies or other designers, while others prefer having their own clients. One may be a better fit for you based on your personality, preferences and goals. Find out 9 differences between subcontracting and having your own clients and what to expect.
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Episode #96: How to Reduce Client Revisions
Excessive design and text edits from clients can be frustrating and a time suck for graphic designers. They can derail a project and make it less profitable. Find out 9 ways to reduce client revisions and have a happier client relationship.
Episode #95: How to Get Good Testimonials From Clients
Find out why client testimonials are important for freelancers and creative businesses, how to get good testimonials from clients, where to put them and how to get a competitive edge over other designers.
Episode #91: What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Like Your Designs
Have you ever sent off a design proof only to have the client not like it and ask for a bunch of design changes? Find out what to do when a client doesn’t like your designs.
“What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Like Your Designs”: Read or Listen
Episode #89: 11 Mistakes That Hurt Your Freelancing Business
Are you making any of these common freelancing mistakes that most freelance designers make? Find out if you’re making any of these 11 mistakes that hurt your freelancing business and what to do about them.
“11 Mistakes That Hurt Your Freelancing Business”: Read or Listen
Episode #85: The Client Is Not the Enemy
Situations may arise when working with a client that make you feel like you’re on two different sides. But the client is not the enemy. Find out how to deal more effectively with situations that make you feel like you’re on two different sides. “The Client Is Not the Enemy”: Read or Listen
Episode #84: Stop Spamming and Seeing What Sticks
If you send messages to prospects that are all about you and your services, you’re turning them off. Stop spamming prospects and seeing what sticks. Learn how to reach out to prospects and how to send cold emails that will help you get noticed. “Stop Spamming and Seeing What Sticks”: Read or Listen
Episode #72: What Your Reply to Prospects Says About You
Do you send prospects a price or your hourly rate when they first reach out to you? Do you lack confidence when dealing with prospects? Find out what your reply to prospects says about you and how to change their perceptions.
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