Every freelancers dream is to work less and earn more, to have high-paying clients that really appreciate what they do. But this is easier said than done for many, but not impossible. I know many freelance translators that earn more than six figures and don’t work themselves to the ground, me included. In this episode I share some tips on how to actually find high paying translation clients, but also some mistakes to avoid in order to get these clients.

Useful things mentioned in this episode:

• Mistake #1: Having the wrong mindset about money and clients
• Mistake #2 Looking for clients in the wrong places
• Mistake #3 Spending time on activities that won’t bring in clients
• Mistake #4 – Being jack of all trades
• Tip #1 Narrow down
• Tip #2: The easiest way to find the right person to contact
• Tip #3 How to get the prospect’s attention
• Tip #4 Finding ongoing projects
• Tip #5 Using referrals

Useful links:

• The Ultimate Guide to Finding High Paying Clients” – Maryam Abdi
• Episode 166: How to Charge Based on Value – Not on Price – Vanessa Ugatti

These were 4 mistakes to avoid when looking for higher paying clients and 5 actionable tips to actually find these clients. I hope you found them valuable. These tips are based on a free e-book by Maryam Abdi – called “The Ultimate Guide to Finding High Paying Clients”. Pick one of these tips that you will start doing right away. . For extra accountability, write it down in the comments below. Best of luck!

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