Don’t worry, no April Fools jokes in this issue, except for… ;)

How to Create a Client Intake Process That Saves You Time and Headaches

Kai Davis (no relation) has written a great process you can use to automate your client intake. I’ve done part of this myself, automating the first contact and lead questions, and it’s worked great so far.

Marketing with Whitepapers

Writing has been a core skill in my marketing for years but just writing blog posts wasn’t attracting client leads. Then I started to write longer whitepapers and I’ve seen a steady increase in the number of leads from them. (In fact, just this week I posted a new whitepaper and saw a lead within 4 hours)

Learn How To Start Freelancing, Find Clients, and Create a Successful Business (theadmin.org) SPONSOR

If you’re starting to freelance or need help finding the ideal clients for you, join my free newsletter for freelancers. You’re sure to learn from the weekly lessons covering getting started, finding clients, focus, and much more

Quick Links

How to meet other freelancers (jasonswett.net)

Best Practices for Improving Communication With a Prospect (nusii.com)

The REAL Number That Most Consultants Aren’t Talking About (consultingsuccess.com)

Make Automation Great Again (creativeclass.io)

The Best Invoice Payment Terms to Get Paid Fast (freshbooks.com)

Productize Podcast (productizepodcast.com)

Freelancers Show: #195 Webinars and Micronars (devchat.tv)

Freelance Transformation: #55: Building an Independent Consulting Business with Nick Disabato (freelancetransformation.com)

Thanks, I’ll see you next week

Eric Davis (@edavis10)