The sad reality for most freelancers is that they're just offering the same "copycat" services as everyone else around them. Because of this, they're stuck in a competitive hell.
This is called a "commoditized service".
Think about how you buy a commodity like salt and pepper... You look at the shelf and buy the first thing you see that matches your pricing expectation. As far as you're concerned, all the options are pretty much the same.
This is what it's like for freelancers. Anyone who's looking to hire a freelancer can literally "shop" Fiverr.com for dozens of different creative services where thousands of freelancers are competing with each other.
In the perfect world, you'd find a way to stand out and become a "monopolized service", but that takes a LOT of time, effort, and energy to develop the necessary skills.
The good news is that you can still thrive in an extremely competitive industry, and this week's episode will give you 6 ways to get more clients even as a copycat freelancer.
In this episode you’ll discover:
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/231
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#273: Why Freelancers Are Vulnerable To "The Inbred Business Trap" (And What That Means For You)
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#271: The Freelancer's Guide To Automating Your Business | Part 1
#270: The 3 Best Ways To Graduate From "Simple Freelancer" To A "True Entrepreneur" With Multiple Income Streams
#269: The Creative Vs The Entrepreneur | Which Side Wins?
#268: How To Guide Your Clients Through The Six Stages Of The Client Journey | Funnels For Freelancers
#267: Turn Your Hours Into More Dollars By Fixing All 5 Parts Of Your Freelance Machine
#266: How To Stay Top-Of-Mind By Being Impossible To Ignore | The Omnipresence Strategy
#265: Make Your Clients Worth More $$$$ By Avoiding These 6 Mistakes | The Freelance F*ckups Series
#264: The 6 Ways To RUIN Your Freelance Services | The Freelance F*ckups Series
#263: Let's Talk About 7 Things NOT To Do | The Freelance F*ckups Series
#262: Why $100k Per Year Is The New Minimum Wage For Freelancers
#261: Overcoming Overwhelm: A Guide For Freelancers To Fix The Root Cause And Stop Treating The Symptoms
#260: How To Set SMART Marketing Goals For Client Acquisition | Back To Basics
#259: How To Stop Being A Copycat Freelancer | Back To Basics
#258: 6 Methods For Promoting Your Freelance Business | Back To Basics
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#256: Choosing The Right Services To Sell As A Freelancer | Back To Basics
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