Sep 14, 2020
Promoting yourself as a
freelancer can be a little intimidating. The last thing you want is
for people to think that you’re pushy or you're obsessed with
money.
In this episode, we’re talking about how I got
into the right mindset to promote myself, and tips that you can use
to promote yourself, too. You’ll get the results you’re looking for
without sounding pushy and you’ll actually feel good doing
it.
“People want to know that you're a real person because they want that authenticity. They want to buy into that authenticity and know who you really are behind the curtain. So show the process, show what you do behind the scenes, on the ups and downs of your life and your business. Show all of it!” ~ @avanimiriyala
You need to sell yourself on what you’re selling. The best way to do this is to find the evidence from past clients that proves you’re providing value to everyone you work with.
People want to know that you're human. Show the process, show what you do behind the scenes, on the ups and downs of your life, and your business. Show all of it. People want to see it and it can lead to great business opportunities.
Use your social media to be social. Get out there and actually interact with your followers or friends. This reminds them that you exist and that you have expertise, which keeps you top of mind.
You need to do this every single day. As you interact, people are watching and keeping you top of mind, especially if you’re talking about industry topics. This can definitely lead to revenue. Consistency is where the magic happens.