Hey!

If you asked me what skill my freelance business would be dead without...the one I absolutely have to keep updated, even after 10 years in the game...it’s sales. 

And for me, it’s the most challenging. 

Whatever the opposite of a natural sales person is, that’s me. I believe that people should be attracted to the value I offer and naturally find their way to me. And sometimes that actually works!

...but not often enough to keep a business running for any length of time. 

So this month, we’re going to talk about exactly what you can expect from getting serious about your sales skill development. 

Peace of mind

I cannot overstate just how much calm having a sales habit can bring you. 

Seeing a pipeline with moving leads works wonders in killing off the uncertainty that plagues so many freelancers. 

...to the point where, if someone tells me they’re stressed about their business, one of the first things I ask is whether they’ve got a sales/marketing habit set up.

Because let me honest. This work can be really stressful...but knowing there’s a part of you dedicated to keeping business flowing goes a long way to you sleeping better at night. 

Looking to up your sales abilities? Check out the Sales Resources page here.

Featured Freelancer

Emulation is a powerful tool for new freelancers. Spend the month checking out this featured freelancer to review their niche, services, website layout, and overall marketing. Full list here 

This month, check out Ross Simmonds. Ross is a B2B marketing expert...a field I’d love to see more of us get into. You can learn more about him and his work here on his site.

Megan

P.S. How’s your strategy workbook going? Need any help? Come talk it out.