Onboarding Process For Long-Term Freelance Writing Client Success

Onboarding as a successful freelance writer starts way before a client actually signs a contract and pays their upfront cash to become your client. This is why high-paying freelance writing business processes like onboarding with the right steps makes such a difference in retaining clients and avoiding mistakes. In this video, we're going over why freelance writers fail to start onboarding early, why you need to filter both your inbound freelance writing client leads and your potential clients you send LOIs to, why leveling up your freelance writing fast means picking rates that make you nervous, the best systems for proposal/contract/invoices to move clients through part of onboarding, how to ask the right questions, and create a concrete freelance writing client onboarding process that wins you work time after time. Full Transcript Here: https://www.mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/onboarding-process-for-long-term-freelance-writing-client-success ________ Ever thought, "I wants the steps seasoned freelance writers know by heart?" Get them free with my Seasoned Veteran Cheatsheet, your step-by-step client, marketing, and onboarding checklist to Forge Gold-Standard Freelance Success: https://www.mandyellis.com/cheatsheet Want to 2X or 3X your prices overnight? Check out my FREE Pricing Guide tailor-made for freelance writers and content strategists: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f78d012322e6addec584a72 Want a step-by-step blueprint proven by clients and students to grow a high-earning freelance writing business you adore? Check out my course, Freelance Writer Wealth Lab here: https://www.mandyellis.com/course Looking to fast-track your freelance writing success? Join my 5-day lightning-speed course, Runway, here: https://www.mandyellis.com/runway Need some tried-and-true marketing, LOI, cold email, LinkedIn, and contract templates proven to get responses and results? See my template bundle: https://www.mandyellis.com/templates   Want weekly actionable advice plus updates on new freebies and when Freelance Writer Wealth Lab opens for enrollment? Join my email list here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8e4b311ae3721c031ddd24 Want to follow me for inspiration, tips, and to stay connected? Coaching: https://www.mandyellis.com/coaching Freelance Writer Wealth Lab Course: https://www.mandyellis.com/course   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-ellis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmandyellis/ ________ Hi there! I’ve got you covered for all things freelance writing. We’ll go over a quick bite tip to help you move forward in your business, then I’ll answer any and all of your questions; including those on marketing, money, mindset, mental health, and of course, business.  For a little on who I am and who I’ve worked with, check out my site: https://www.mandyellis.com/  So glad you’re able to join me, and I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your freelance writing career! So psyched you’re joining me on this livestream adventure! 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Filter inbound client leads and potential clients you send LOIs to 04:15 Set your rates at numbers that make you nervous 06:29 Ask lots of questions on client calls plus set boundaries and expectations 08:12 Send proposal/contract/invoices to potential freelance writing clients 10:12 Negotiate (if needed) as equals 11:37 Secure at least 50% payment upfront 14:43 Have a kickoff call (if you want to)