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6 Figure Creative

#341: What To Do If 2024 Was A Freelancing Sh*tshow

Dec 17, 2024
Was your year a freelancing rollercoaster? Discover how to turn chaos into a structured plan for 2024. Relying solely on referrals can lead you to a feast-or-famine cycle. Learn to attract high-value clients consistently and predict your monthly income. Say goodbye to soul-draining gigs and embrace a strategic approach to client acquisition. This discussion offers practical steps and insights to refine your offers and leverage marketing for growth. It's time to take control of your freelance journey!
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Quick takeaways

  • Freelancers must abandon the reactive, referral-based mindset and adopt a proactive client acquisition strategy to ensure consistent income.
  • Implementing a robust marketing system allows freelancers to attract high-value clients while reducing the stress of unpredictable earnings.

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The Feast or Famine Cycle

Many freelancers often find themselves trapped in a feast or famine cycle, where income variability leads to stress and uncertainty. It is common for freelancers to start the month without a clear idea of where their next client will come from, causing anxiety about financial stability. This unpredictability can result in erratic income, with dramatic fluctuations from high earnings one month to significantly lower amounts the next. The mindset that relies solely on referrals and word of mouth is misleading; it fosters a false sense of security that can leave freelancers feeling helpless and over-dependent on others for their business survival.

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