271: Client Sourcing and Sales Strategies for Freelance Writers with Lynn Whitbeck

07/16/24 • 39 min

Join us in today’s episode with the Queen of Sales, Lynn Whitbeck, who will share her sales strategies to win freelance writing clients!

About Lynn Whitbeck

Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business owners and entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales, because most are chasing down leads, lack client retention, conversion, and profit. Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen, and Host of Claim Your Career Crown on Pelucha TV and the Get More Clients show streaming on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. She loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go.

We explore key sales strategies for freelancers to stand out in the competitive market. Here are a few highlights:

Every personality type can excel in sales when starting with genuine intent to help and serve people.
Identifying and emphasizing what makes you unique and how your core genius can make a difference for your clients.
Understanding and defining who your ideal clients are, their pain points, and how you can solve their problems.
Techniques like maintaining a folder of testimonials and using affirmations to build and sustain confidence.
Creating a funnel, attracting clients with lead magnets, and conducting discovery calls to guide clients to decisions without manipulation.
Importance of structured follow-up and setting client expectations to ensure smooth onboarding and continued engagement.
Leveraging existing relationships to offer additional services and asking for referrals to grow your client base.
Tools and resources for improving sales skills and practical tips for effective client communication.

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Join us in today’s episode with the Queen of Sales, Lynn Whitbeck, who will share her sales strategies to win freelance writing clients!

About Lynn Whitbeck

We explore key sales strategies for freelancers to stand out in the competitive market. Here are a few highlights:

Every personality type can excel in sales when starting with genuine intent to help and serve people.
Identifying and emphasizing what makes you unique and how your core genius can make a difference for your clients.
Understanding and defining who your ideal clients are, their pain points, and how you can solve their problems.
Techniques like maintaining a folder of testimonials and using affirmations to build and sustain confidence.
Creating a funnel, attracting clients with lead magnets, and conducting discovery calls to guide clients to decisions without manipulation.
Importance of structured follow-up and setting client expectations to ensure smooth onboarding and continued engagement.
Leveraging existing relationships to offer additional services and asking for referrals to grow your client base.
Tools and resources for improving sales skills and practical tips for effective client communication.

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EP270: Work Report: Trends, Tools, and Transformations

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In this episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, I’m sharing the latest trend of sharing personal and professional updates or my “work report.”. Get an inside look at what I’m currently reading, the innovative changes happening at Savvy Nurse Writer and Write RN, and the tools I’m obsessing over to boost productivity. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to revamp your workspace or seeking practical tips to manage your time better, this episode has something for every savvy nurse writer. Join us as we explore the latest happenings in my work life and find out how you can apply these insights to your own writing business. Don’t miss it!

My Work Report

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Listen in as I share my latest obsession when I work that helps me streamline things faster.
Discover the latest business book that’s inspiring me and why I recommend it.
The importance of testing different marketing strategies and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs).
Tips on managing time efficiently during summer to balance work and leisure.

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I’m indulging in a new office setup, and here are the links to the items I’m using below.

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EP272: Personal Report: Finding Balance and Focus with the Report Method

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My Personal Report Framework

Check out “Darling Girls” by Sally Hepworth.

I’ve been making cottage cheese protein bagels weekly; you can find the recipe on skinnytaste.com. I’ve also been preparing high-protein overnight oats regularly for breakfast, which includes oats, chia seeds, protein, and fruit. I started making these after finding out about my high cholesterol in January.

I’ve been into adult gymnastics for almost a year now, and I’m amazed at what my body can accomplish in my 40th year of life. I’ve also been swimming a lot in our pool recently.

Although I generally save money, I recently got the Capital One Venture X credit card for my new PRN job’s travel expenses.

I’m very excited about my upcoming trip to my best friend’s wedding, especially because it’s our first cruise as a family.

Personally, I am treating myself to a new AirTrack to practice my gymnastics outside. I got mine on Facebook Marketplace along with a new pull-up bar, but I will link to them, on Amazon:

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