{"product_id":"client-badassery-secrets-how-copywriters-can-earn-more-run-a-thriving-freelance-business-and-cut-out-the-client-bullsh-t-paperback","title":"Client Badassery Secrets: How Copywriters Can Earn MORE, Run a Thriving Freelance Business, and Cut Out the Client Bullsh*t - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Krause Schwalm\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClient Badassery Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e is every freelance copywriter's MUST-HAVE book. It's packed with an incredible amount of valuable tactics and insider secrets to help copywriters negotiate higher fees, find good clients (and steer clear of bad ones), deal with difficult clients or issues when they arise, manage a thriving, bullsh*t-free freelance business, grow their careers and earnings, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it's coming from an experienced, A-List-level copywriter who's worked with some of the best clients, some of the worst clients, and everyone in-between... plus brings the client-side perspective, having worked at a top direct response company as a marketer who hired freelancers before going freelance herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKim tells it like it is and shares her hard-won secrets for launching, running, and growing your freelance copywriting business... avoiding headaches, hassles, and nightmare clients... and boosting your earnings while enjoying greater freedom and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's just a glimpse of what you'll discover...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do if you're starting your freelance business from scratch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two surefire yet often-overlooked tactics that can fill up your schedule and get cold, hard cash rolling in \"tout suite\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one client \"red flag\" you must NEVER ignore.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the screening technique to weed these potential nightmare clients out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe #1 secret to getting paid more.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do this one thing now and you'll instantly elevate yourself in the eyes of your prospective clients...along with your fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat NEVER to budge on with a client.\u003c\/strong\u003e If they want you to hop on a kick-off call, start doing research, or otherwise engage with their project before they do THIS one crucial thing, stand your ground firmly. Otherwise you could lose potential income and precious time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree rewrites? Guaranteed results? Are they \u003cem\u003ecrazy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Here's Kim's take on what's reasonable...what you should charge extra for...and what's beyond the pale when it comes to these types of client requests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to know if you're charging too LITTLE...and fix it so you give yourself a fat raise.\u003c\/strong\u003e These 4 surefire signs can clue you in so you know what to do next!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever do THIS when talking to a prospective client the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes them run in the opposite direction or drops your negotiating power exponentially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it makes sense to hire a lawyer to review a client's contract.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plus how to read through it and decide what to push back on (yes, they CAN be changed!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeware of potential clients who try to dictate THIS to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Here's how to get them to work with you, or decide if it's better to simply walk away. (There are plenty of \"client fish\" in the sea, so know when it's time to say \"buh-bye!\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe career-killing mistake to avoid if you take an in-house position.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your boss dangles this in front of you, just say \"no\". If you don't, you could be chained to your employer or destroy your earning potential for years!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to gain greater trust (and revenue) from clients.\u003c\/strong\u003e This simple yet highly effective approach lets you confidently close more deals much more profitably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to move on from a client you hate working with-without burning bridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kim shares her own (often hilarious) client horror stories from early on and lessons learned the hard way!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis instantly valuable book is packed with hard-won secrets you can use to grow your freelance copywriting business, increase your earnings, and avoid client hassles and headaches. 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