The Freelancers' Show

1:00: Topic introduction: Making fast cash 2:45: Reach out to past clients Might be a small projectMight lead to referrals 5:55: Ask for referrals Give them the tools to know who to refer you toBe specific about what your ideal client looks likeUse LinkedIn for second degree connection introductions 10:00 Use mental associations when making requests Make specific requests; don’t think in broad terms“Think like a fisherman, not like a fish.”Use inbound and outbound approaches.More Cheese and Less Whiskers 17:30: Cold outreach Might feel awkward, but it worksStart close to homePick an industry where you’ve had previously successMake sure you follow upCold outreach episode with Kai 23:40: Be creative Kurt Elster blog post on handwritten notesBirthday cakes 26:10: Use social media Reach out to your email list, blog, YouTube subscribersUse Twitter for searchesUse Hacker News 30:20: Offer a discount to current clients for prepayment 36:30: Create a microservice Brennan Dunn on roadmappingUnbundle ser