Every month we run through a series of questions to help you run your freelance business like a bigger business—“self-coaching” your way to better results and a better life. You can view a condensed version of this month’s coaching prompts here. 

Hey!

You’ve got a ton of points of contact with your clients, but the most powerful might be the moment you deliver your work. 

It’s a time they’re definitely reading your email. They’re excited. They’re engaged. They’re going to act on whatever you send them. 

That’s why that moment right there? You can’t afford to waste it. 

You should have a set of best practices for yourself to make sure you’re getting the most out of it—and that’s what we’re covering this month. 

Before we get started, a quick reminder that you can pull your self-coaching sheet for the month here, and talk it out here. 

#4 Are you taking advantage of the opportunity?

You’ve got your client’s undivided attention. Don’t waste the opportunity. 

This phase is extra important if you’ve had challenges with things like getting eyes on unpaid invoices, tax issues, contract questions, or anything else. 

It does take a little finesse to come off natural, but keep things polite and you can use this phase to spark some difficult conversations.

Need some advice on how to do this with a specific client? Stop by the Academy boards. 

Megan