

#365: How to Not Sell Your Services Like a Big, Dumb, Stupid Idiot
Jun 3, 2025
Learn how to stop sabotaging your sales as a freelancer. Discover why using a 'nice guy' approach can kill your chances of closing deals. Uncover the one simple question that separates serious clients from time-wasters. Say goodbye to being ghosted forever and elevate your communication strategies. This engaging discussion is filled with actionable tips to help you land those high-paying clients you’ve been aiming for.
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Stop Asking For A Favor
- Avoid using passive, needy language like "let me know if there's anything I can do."
- Use confident, low-pressure language that leads to a discovery call to make it easy for clients to say yes.
Use A Discovery Call Framework
- Always have a discovery call process with prepared questions and a clear agenda.
- Avoid winging calls, as lack of structure reduces conversion and wastes time.
Sales Is Not Explaining
- Don't confuse sales with just explaining every detail to clients.
- Focus on showing you understand their problem and can solve it, avoiding unnecessary information that raises objections.