The Art Of Strategic Freelance Consulting By Paul Millerd

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Freelancing is an unconventional endeavor.

You are not only fulfilling the responsibilities of your job but also embodying a well-rounded individual.

You fulfill the roles of marketer, accountant, sales director, accounts receivable department, research analyst, and CEO.

Most freelancers opt to keep themselves occupied rather than pondering how to manage everything.

They prioritize securing employment above strategically planning for their long-term career trajectory.

Do You Struggle With The Following Questions?

#1 How to raise rates?

Consistently working on the same task at the same pace might lead to burnout.

Increasing your rates involves more than just financial considerations.

It involves increasing your aspirations and providing you with the opportunity to grow.

#2 When to send proposals?

Many consultants submit proposals prematurely.

Ensure that you clearly define the issue you wish to address and obtain approval before finalizing the contract.

#3 How to deliver value to clients?

Too many freelancers share the nitty-gritty of their work. To develop long-term trust you need to put yourself in the client’s shoes.

My Belief: The Only Sustainable Strategy Is To Play The Long-Game

The most enduring strategy for a freelance consultant is to secure employment that continues to fascinate you in the long run.

To discover this type of job, focus on cultivating a specific skill set to enhance your confidence, influence the tasks you desire, and establish trustworthy client connections, rather than accepting every project offered.

I am willing to assist you:

Cultivate connections, not structures.

To define the work you desire, it is essential to establish trust.

This occurs through actively participating on the client’s premises, engaging in joint efforts with the client from the outset, and ensuring effective communication using their terminology.

Focus on resolving issues rather than inundating the client with excessive information.

Consultants frequently get caught in the “book report” pitfall, attempting to demonstrate to the customer the extent of their efforts.

Occasionally, clients request charts, but the essence of valuable freelancing lies in guiding clients through a process and aiding them in achieving success.

Discover the essentials of selling a $20,000 project.

Marketing a fixed-price project does not include increasing your fees.

Success is recognizing your strengths, daring to do projects that challenge you, and being ready to let go when necessary.

I present real proposals from my work in detail.

What is the optimal number of calls to conduct before submitting a proposal?

How can you solicit feedback from the client?

In what format should you submit the items?

What is the typical duration from initial discussion to finalized contract?

Utilize structured templates to secure projects successfully.

Acquire knowledge about the essential components of proposals.

How may a problem statement be formulated?

How do you articulate a comprehensive procedure?

How can you utilize the proposal to tailor the work to your strengths?

Gain knowledge from proficient freelancers.

Listen to experienced freelance consultants discuss project pricing, managing financial instability, lifestyle design, and maintaining relevance through online writing.

This Course Will Help You:

• Learning how to conduct scoping conversations to find the underlying issue.
• Understand the appropriate timing for submitting a proposal and how to approach initial discussions with the client.
• Enhance your digital footprint to ensure that others are aware of your work and how to collaborate with you.
• Develop uniform templates for proposals and check-in documents to establish trust with clients.
• #5 Utilizing consulting frameworks for client communication and internal service development

Example Curriculum

Welcome To The Course

• Introduction and Hello from Paul

BEFORE You Become A Freelancer

• What I Wish I Knew Before Leaving Strategy Consulting
• Freelance Identity vs. Wanting Freedom
• Learn From Freelancers Ahead of You
• FIVE Questions for Every Freelancer
• Do You Really Want To Be A Freelancer? (Desire, Reality & Identity)
• Exercise: Tame Your Fears
• Find A Test/Pro-Bono Client
• CASE EXAMPLE: My First Pro-Bono Client (Actual Deliverables)

Early Stages: Mindset & Basics

• Consult Under Your Name OR Brand?
• How Much Free Work Should You Do?
• Price Higher Than Your Full-Time Wage
• Freelancing At Its Best Is Getting Paid To Learn
• Remote vs. In-Person Consulting
• EXERCISE: Create Your Brand & Credential Materials
• START
• EXERCISE: Ideal Client List & Red Flags
• How To Price Like McKinsey
• Fixed-Fee Pricing Isn’t ALWAYS Ideal
• Becoming Legible: Planting Digital “Curiosity Triggers”

Landing Projects, Writing Proposals & Signing The Contract

• Attracting Clients: Network, Content & Communities
• The Three Major Ways of Working: Time, Project & Product Based
• High Level Proposal 101 – What is it for?
• DOWNLOAD: Simple Proposal Template
• BUT, Don’t Send A Proposal Too Soon!
• CASE STUDY: Law Firm Proposal
• Three Goals BEFORE You Sign A Contract
• Project-Based Contract Walkthrough
• DOWNLOAD: Contract Template

Navigating The Client Relationship

• Scoping: The Art of Ongoing Relationship Building & Alignment
• Thinking About Process & Three Typical Stages
• Underrated Art of the “Check-In” Meeting
• DOWNLOAD: Basic Check-In Template (PPT)
• CASE STUDY: Google Ads Freelancers
• CASE STUDY: Training Project Check-In Doc
• CASE STUDY: Check-In & Final Documents From Culture, Values & Capability Building Project
• Getting Paid & Stripe 101

Doing The Work

• Synthesizing Data & Information (Pyramid Principle 101)
• Synthesis Trick: Label, Sort, Insight Technique
• Make Your Own Frameworks
• Final Deliverable Example: Non-Profit Board Assessment
• Final Deliverable Example: Steel Industry Research

Deep Dive Interviews on Freelancing

• Sean Mccabe & Paul
• Venkatesh Rao on The “Art of Gig”
• Austin Church – Long-Time Freelancer & Freelance Coach
• Will Bachman – Former McKinsey Consultant – Long-Time Freelancer
• Tom Critchlow

Live Q&A Sessions With Paul

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