How to Find Clients as a Freelancer

How to Find Clients as a Freelancer

Most marketing advice for freelancers you find online is garbage.

By garbage, I mean it stinks, it’s mostly worthless, and you shouldn’t touch it.

The “advice” consists of platitudes, which are neither actionable nor helpful.

Freelancers deserve better, so I wrote this post which covers real ways to find clients.

Keep reading ?


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About Austin L. Church

Hi, I'm Austin L. Church, a writer, marketing consultant, and business coach.

I started freelancing in 2009 after finishing my M.A. in Literature and getting laid off from a marketing agency. Freelancing led to a portfolio of mobile apps, tech startup, children's book, branding studio, and consulting practice.

Over the last 15 years, I've made north of $1.8 million as a creative entrepreneur, and looking back, I see so many missed opportunities.

That's why I'm so passionate about stacking up specific advantages and teaching freelancers, consultants, and creators how to do the same.

I want more of us to find our income-lifestyle sweet spot.

You can learn more at FreelanceCake.com.

Kasey Jones ??

I transform overworked + underpaid Solopreneurs into profitable CEOs of businesses they love by a bespoke design of strategy + branding + systems + mindset | Mix between Jocko Willink and Mr. Rogers

3 天前

Love this! The difference between staying busy and actually making money? A real marketing plan, not just ‘be visible’ and ‘post more content.

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Kacy Maxwell

Marketing | Host | Leadership | Sketches

4 天前

This is awesome. Scheduling a time to read now.

Eirini Scott

Freelance Kidswear & Baby Consultant/Designer * Independent brands and Funded Startups/ Trend forecasting/ Shapes & Prints/Craftsmanship Expertise/ Sustainable Sourcing Services *

4 天前

This is such a great post for all freelancers in any field. Thank you Austin L. Church for taking the time and list really useful and actionable tips that make sense!

Tama Trotti

Digital Marketing Assistant | Helping Women Solopreneurs 50+ Grow & Engage Thriving Communities|Social Media| Email Marketing| Certified Meta Online Community Manager| Plant-Based & ?? Rescue Dogs

4 天前

Thx- I’m going to register and listen in Austin L. Church thx much!

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