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How to Build a Wildly Profitable Freelance Business in the Next 30 Days

By 2020, more than 40% of American Jobs will be performed by Independent Workers. Freelancers, contractors, and temporary employees.

ARE YOU READY? We are living in a new economy. A DIGITAL ONE.

1980s // Corporate America 1990s // Tech Startups 2000 // Economic Downturn 2010s // Online Entrepreneurs 2020s // Freelance Economy

Those who adapt… Understand that a steady paycheck doesn’t always lead to wealth. Understand that having a 9-5 job doesn’t guarantee stability. Those who don’t… Know that the world is getting smaller and virtual work is not going anywhere. Don’t realize that there are secret costs for working for And also know that working virtually someone else. is the “greener” way to work.

A future of freedom, flexibility, and financial security is possible for those ready to adapt to the online virtual world.

You are here because… You’d like to work from You are smart enough to home, making the kind of know that the economy is money that will support the changing for the better – lifestyle you want to have. through and virtual work, that suits the digital economy we are entering into.

Who this workshop is for… • Moms who need flexibility in their schedule • College graduates that don’t want to start at the bottom of the corporate ladder • Empty nesters who have kids who’ve left home and have time to dedicate to a new business Basically...Anyone who feels that a traditional • Corporate burnouts who need to start LOVING what they do again. job is NOT for them. • Travel junkies who want the freedom to travel and not be tied down to one specific location.

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Before we start, some house rules... • Please minimize all other tabs and distractions • Get a notebook and pen to take notes! • Remember, the results you’re going to hear about are not typical. • We’re NOT in the business of get rich quick. • We recognize that to make a comfortable living online takes hard work. • The results are up to YOU!

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A Bit of a Backstory… Julie Started freelance business bidding on copy jobs for $5.00 an article. Dabbled in Mechanical Turk which paid .05 a job. Worked my way up to Upwork. Today, my hourly rate for client work is $250.00 an hour, and I sign contracts for funnel build outs that are a minimum 10k. $15,000-$20,000 a month.

A Bit of a Backstory… Madelaine Started a Virtual Executive Assistance business after burning the %$#&@ out 3x before the age of 30. Worked with Women who are high end leadership coaches in the corporate world. Worked part time for clients and makes a full time income. Hourly rate $45-150 an hour. $6,000-10,000k months as a Virtual EA.

So what does the path from no business to a profitable freelance business look like? That’s what we’re going to help you uncover today. We make no guarantees on revenue income from our trainings. The principals taught today are solid and they do work for those who put in the time. By the end of this training, you will know how to plan the launch your freelance business in the next 30 days.

What kind of business can make you money the fastest? Not ECOMM. Not DIGITAL CONTENT. A FREELANCE BUSINESS is the FASTEST way to REVENUE.

WHY FREELANCE? • No pre-made or pre-purchased product • Very low materials • You can market pre-existing or newly learned skills • Demand is high in some freelance industries • Freelancers often helps businesses make money! • No following or brand awareness needed • No content strategy or fancy SEO footwork

Types of Work • Web design • Virtual admin assistance • Copywriting • Product launches • Sales funnel design and assistance • Facebook Ads • Social Media Management • Email Management • Online Business Management

If you stay til the end… We will give you the slides to this webinar to take away with you AND our Freelance Business Startup Checklist!

“So why work from home? Isn’t it less stable than a regular job?”

“The competition is fierce and the market is crowded...”

“I don’t know what skills I have that I can market!”

“It’s just a fad that will go out of style as fast as it came in.”

So now that you know that freelance work is the work of the future… And the freelance business is the easiest and fastest way to begin making money… Let’s give you the four secrets you need to nail your success IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS!

Secret 1 Have a solid plan for getting the RIGHT clients.

Secret 1 Your plan should include: • Client Avatar - Who you are going to help - get really specific • Work Style - How much you want to work, what hours are you available? • Financial Goals - How much do you want to make each month • Skills and Services - What skills will you offer?

Myth Buster... Most freelancers think the best way to build a profitable freelance business is to get as much work as possible THIS IS BS.

Secret 2 Set up your ‘storefront’ in the right way

Secret 2 Here’s the bare bones of what you need to get started: • A Facebook Business Page • A LinkedIn Profile • A Coming Soon Wall on Your Website

Myth Buster... You need expensive branding and logo and website to attract the right customers. THIS IS ALSO BS.

Secret 3 Create an endless stream of possible clients with your marketing mojo.

Secret 3 3 Ways to Do This • Facebook Groups • Subcontracting • RFPs through IVAA.org

Myth Buster... Most freelancers think in order to be competitive, they have to be the lowest bidder on a job. THIS IS NOT TRUE.

Secret 4 Have a professional onboarding process.

Secret 4 Give them the Disney Experience • You need a way to create quick and easy proposals • You need a way to accept online Payments • You need a way set of documents for welcoming them including a Contract and a How I Work document • You need a way to gather Feedback to get great testimonials!

Myth Buster... Most freelancers think they have to know everything to be good. THIS IS ALSO NOT TRUE.

If you do everything we’ve just outlined, you should have several leads, if not several clients...within 30 days.

Tonya D. “Within 8 weeks, I went from 0 clients with zero billable hours to 6 clients with over 50+ billable hours a week. With the support of Madelaine + Julie, I was amazed how quickly I was able to identify my ideal client, find my ideal client, and land my ideal client for recurring work.”

Jessie V. • Replaced her full-time salary with part-time 25 hours a week. • Used her network to make the connections she needed for client work. • Learned higher level skills desperately in demand.

We know what you’re thinking…if it’s so easy why doesn’t everyone do it?

6 Common Pitfalls

#1 Mindset Issues •Misunderstanding of their own money blocks •Unsure and insecure •Fear of lack •Inability to see what “could” be •Undercharging

#2 Not Knowing What To Do First, Second, Last • Not investing the time and energy into creating a solid plan • Trying to do everything and getting nothing done • Not getting clear on what they actually want their business to look like

#3 Not Valuing Relationships •Freelance doesn’t mean alone •Not valuing the importance of networking and connections •Building partnerships with other freelancers who can help you get work is imperative

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#4 Shiny Object Syndrome •Distracted by all the tools •Unsure of what’s best for them •Playing business rather than doing business •Distracted by all the options and too much information

#5 Not Doing Research •Some industries earn more. Knowing which ones is super important. •It takes a bit of practice to combine skillsets to create what we call a “powerhouse” combination

#6 Doing TOO Much Research Getting caught up in reading, thinking, and planning and NOT taking any action.

There is a fine balance between research, planning, and TAKING ACTION to get your business up and running. And we can help with that.

Introducing the...

What’s It All About? The Freelance Business Planning Workbook will help you solidify your ideal offers and clients, so you can zoom in on the right messaging, prices, and systems, right outta the gate. By the time you complete the exercises included you should be feeling inspired and motivated, with clarity about WHAT you need to do next, and a concise and solid plan for moving ahead.

What’s It All About? By the time you’ve completed the workbook, you will be able to: Identify your marketable skills (yes you have some!) Zoom in on your ideal client so you KNOW who to talk to Have your business mission and vision CLEAR so you don’t get distracted

It Covers... Your Big Why ● Your Business Mindset ● Your Business Fears ● Your Schedule ● Your Office Plan ● Your Mad Skills ● Your Ideal Client ● Your Business Goals ● Your Financial Goals ● Your Message ● Your Business Formula ●