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What if we told you there’s a way to unlock greater success by embracing a skill usually associated with comedy troupes? Improv, short for improvisation, is the art of spontaneous performance. It’s about thinking on your feet, embracing the unexpected, and saying “yes” to new ideas. While it might seem like a world away from […]

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Freelancers, stop giving away free advice: How to hook clients without giving away too much in consultations https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancers-stop-giving-away-free-advice-how-to-hook-clients-without-giving-away-too-much-in-consultations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freelancers-stop-giving-away-free-advice-how-to-hook-clients-without-giving-away-too-much-in-consultations https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancers-stop-giving-away-free-advice-how-to-hook-clients-without-giving-away-too-much-in-consultations/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:15 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26106

One of the biggest hurdles for many freelancers, particularly those starting out, is figuring out how much to reveal in an initial “free” client consultation. How do you show your expertise and value without giving away so much advice that the potential client no longer needs to hire you? This balancing act can be tricky, […]

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