Brian Hood
6 Figure Creative
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Client acquisition is obviously an important part of running a freelance business because it’s how you make sure you keep getting paid every month.Despite how obvious this is, many freelancers don’t take this seriously enough... and it shows w
In the final episode of this 4-part series, we're diving into one of the most powerful but often misunderstood methods of standing out from the crowd.I saved the best for last.This has been the "secret sauce" behind my all of my successful bu
Want to know the 3 golden rules for winning more clients than your competition?First off, forget about competing on price. It’s a dead-end street. Instead, focus on adding value in unique ways that don’t undercut your worth. It’s about quality
Why should someone hire you vs alllll the other options they have?If you don't have a good answer to that question yet, it's time to start working on it before the estimated 500 Million freelancers come online by the end of this decade.This w
"But they do it for less".If you've heard lines like that over the past year, get ready to hear it even more over the next 5-10 years.Why? Well here's a terrifying stat: There are an estimated 500,000,000 freelancers "coming online" by th
If you're an obsessive learner (or ADHD) like me, there's probably a long list of new things you've learned and implemented as a freelancer over the past year.Maybe you've set up that rock-solid client contract, nailed down an onboarding proce
So you made it to $100,000+ per year... Congrats. Too bad you made so many sacrifices that you're constantly stressed out, you're missing out on time with friends and family, and you resent your business.The irony is that you became a freelanc
The Best Method For Avoiding "Revision Hell" For The Rest Of Your Life | The Infinite Clients Series
You have had one of those projects that went south fast? You're cruising along, and then boom, you hit the revisions stage, and it's like hitting a brick wall.Emotions run high, lists of changes start flying in, and what was supposed to be a q
Being likable is a super power for freelancers, and here's why...This business is all about making a great first impression, keeping your clients coming back for more, and getting them to tell their friends about you.When you meet a new clien
Today, let's chat about a struggle that hits home for a lot of us creatives... We kind of have a bad rep for getting projects across the finish line on time without dropping the ball.You know the drill – underestimating how long things will ta
Pretty much all of us got into this "trading creativity for $$$" thing because we absolutely love what we do. It's easy to forget that there's more to the game than just passion + being good at your craft.The whole "client communication" thing
When you're freelancing, those first steps with a brand new client are absolutely crucial to nail.It's like when you're trying out a new app and everything from the welcome screen to the first few clicks just flows effortlessly. You instantly
We're now rolling into the first real episode of this new "Infinite Clients" series, and my goal is to set up each episode in this series with a new rule... or better yet, a commandment.Maybe we'll have a full "10 Commandments For Infinite Cli
The phrase "Infinite clients" sounds like one of those terrible, cheesy, late-night infomercials, but is something like that really possible?Absolutely not. Infinite? Come on...Here's what I love about that phrase, though. If you HAD to come
January can be a slowwwwww season for a lot of freelancers. There are two approaches you can take if this is the case for you...Approach #1: Chill. Rest. Maybe complain a little. Play a lot of video games. Pout a lot.Approach #2: Realize that
I've just returned from my year-end planning retreat in Chattanooga, TN, and DAMN it was awesome. This is only my 3rd year doing this and considering I started my freelance journey back in 2009, I discovered this secret WAY too late...Plannin
Ever felt like you wanted to reach out to someone, but didn't want to bother them?Maybe it was an old acquaintance, a past client, or even a prospective client you've had your eyes on for a while...Creatives typically have this voice inside o
"This ONE trick doubled my income". As dumb and clickbaity as that sounds, it's kinda true.Here's what I mean... the last time I did a deep dive into my freelance business, I realized something interesting...More than 50% of my annual income
Here's one of the biggest traps I see freelancers fall into when it comes to sales calls:They think they're good at them, but they're really not...Why?Two reasons:1. They've never actually tried to close anything other than friends/family/r
If you're a freelancer who's ever felt like sales is a foreign language, prepare to have your mind changed.First, it starts with understanding what sales really is. Sales is not just about persuasion... it's a process.In this new podcast seri
The dark side of freelancing (that no one wants to discuss) is the wasteland of low-dollar "Fiverr Freelancers" charging bottom-dollar rates for "butt-in-seat" projects.Whether you're on Fiverr or not, you may still be trapped in this low-doll
As we wrap up The Lead Generation series, you likely already know how important staying top-of-mind is.If you're not top-of-mind when the client is ready to hire someone, you won't get the gig. Period. So what are the 3 best strategies for nu
Want to know the biggest sticking point in a freelancer's career? It's when you run out of friends and family to sell your services to.The moment you move into the world of getting strangers to hire you is the moment you find out what you're m
Ah, freelancing, my friend! Let's talk about the art of nurturing relations in this wild, wonderful, sometimes impossibly difficult world.You see, it's a bit like trying to find love on a dating app (which is where I met my wife 8 years ago).
And on September 29th, someone played dirty and swiped access to my ads account. 19 days, folks. Nineteen. That's how long I was locked out, twiddling my thumbs while some hacker ran ads for elderly women’s bras on MY dime.As hilarious as tha
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