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Creatives reveal how they found their best clients

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? When you look at your list of clients, we all have a favourite. So many great clients have come to me through weak ties," she says. Or they might be anything in between.

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How to transform difficult clients into people you love working with

Creative Boom

Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. Yes, clients can sometimes be maddening, insanely irrational, and act like total jerks.

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How to sell yourself as a freelancer in 2023

Creative Boom

Ultimately, whatever the broader picture, there will always be clients who are desperate to hire good people. Quick and concise communication is what many clients are looking for. If something isn't going to provide the results the client needs, I explain what needs to change and how we can go about it.

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How to differentiate yourself as a creative in a saturated market

Creative Boom

With a sluggish economy, shrinking client budgets, increased competition, and the looming competition from AI, getting enough commissions to pay the bills can be a real challenge, even for those who've been working for decades. In today's creative industry, standing out is more crucial than ever. That might sound counterintuitive.

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7 Ways Freelancers Can Separate Themselves From Their Competition And Win Clients

Just Creative

Your website is the perfect place to display them for prospective clients. For brand strategists, a website is the perfect way to claim ownership of strategies you have developed to increase brand awareness for your clients. Customize the Consultation. You should never charge for your consultation. Do your homework.

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How To Improve Your Photography Brand to Get More Clients

Just Creative

And there are many reasons why many of them are losing a steady client base. Not only will the client look at their portfolio, but also require that photographers have some form of guarantee for their work. Attract new clients. A stable brand usually gets the most clients. What is Branding for Photography Businesses?

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Illustrator and designer Molly Maine on how to run a creative career while travelling the world

Creative Boom

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. I set up my laptop in a little cafe in the Himalayas and began looking for clients…" Since then, Molly has been travelling non-stop.

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