Ever feel like you’re constantly scrambling to find your next client, never quite sure where your next project will come from?
It’s a nerve-wracking feast/famine cycle that can leave you feeling uncertain, stressed and questioning why you made the jump to freelancing in the first place.
It’s exhausting to continually chase new clients, but with a clear strategy in place you can take control and build a steady stream of warm leads…
Imagine having a reliable system that brings potential clients to you, easing the panic and hustle, and allowing you to focus more on doing the work you love.
Let’s dive into how you can build such a system and start cultivating those valuable client relationships →
The problem:
You aren’t getting enough leads to convert into clients on a consistent basis.
The benefit of solving it:
You reduce income uncertainty and can enjoy the stability that comes with a full project pipeline.
Why what you’ve tried has failed:
You don’t consistently engage with potential clients to convert them from cold leads to warm prospects, which leaves you with gaps in your project pipeline and a lack of consistent opportunities.
Here’s how to solve it:
Build a lead generation system that includes hunting (outbound sales), fishing (job markets), and farming (content creation & social media).
You should be doing all 3, but today we are going to focus on farming.
You can farm leads by planting seeds of value where your potential clients will see them:
#1. Search for online communities, forums, social networks, and platforms where your target audience congregates.
These could be specialized subreddits, industry-specific forums, social media groups, influencers with engaged comments sections, etc.
Look for places where your expertise can shine and where you can contribute valuable insights and advice.
#2. Focus on providing genuine value.
Share your expertise, answer questions, and offer helpful suggestions.
By being genuinely helpful and building a reputation as a reliable expert, you'll earn the respect and attention of potential clients.
Actively participate in discussions, engage with other community members, and build relationships.
This will increase your visibility and make potential clients more likely to think of you as a resource when they have a problem that needs solved.
#3. After initial interactions, follow up and continue nurturing the relationship and building your network.
Stay connected through social media, email newsletters, or other channels where you can share valuable content.
By staying top of mind and consistently providing value, you'll position yourself as the go-to expert when potential clients are ready to make a hiring decision.
Bonus: Don’t stop doing this after the lead’s been converted into a paying client!
Your best source of new work is your past clients, so keep the relationship strong.
This takes time, but by adopting this lead farming approach, you'll actively cultivate relationships with potential clients and effectively transition cold leads into warm opportunities.
Be consistent, adaptable, and data-driven in your approach, and watch your freelance business flourish.
Best,
Jamie
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