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- OSFA
way of getting new work, clients, etc. I know networking is important, but what else do you do? Any tips? secrets?
How effective is cold calling? Any experiences?
- edd-e0
call all your friends, network them first, use every agency, make them work for their cut, call old clients, call the HR dept in any company, ask to send your resume and or samples of your work, put an add out, beg with your mouth open!!!!!!
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- edd-e0
OSFA!!!!!!
- OSFA0
call all your friends, network them first, use every agency, make them work for their cut, call old clients, call the HR dept in any company, ask to send your resume and or samples of your work, put an add out
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networking no? ;)
I'm talking about bigger clients, once that have been working with an agency, studio or designer for some time. Or significant clients like parks, museums, city councils, etc..
- OSFA0
hahaha!
- edd-e0
for something bigger i suggest you try
- bcline0
OSFA!!!!!!
osfa.youaremighty.com
edd-e
(Oct 10 07, 21:21)OMG that's hilarious, where did you find that? did you make it?
- ********0
i usually use narcotics. just slip it into their drinks when they are flipping through your portfolio, then, before they completely pass out, i'll make them sign a contract. works a charm.
- ********0
references from studio A
- OSFA0
are we past 10 posts yet?
- madirish0
"no"
- Jaline0
Well....I start off by sweet-talking the man first.
- harlequino0
If you have a company and can afford to keep some new business person around, yeah cold calling and haranging play a big part. We get tons of meetings that way. Selling your dog and pony show at the meeting is another kettle of fish.
You can also get gun-for-hire new business types. Sales people who alredy have the contacts and get you in the door at places for a fee or commision.
- OSFA0
I was thinking of offering a commission for marketing and sales people who close deals for me too. Something like commission only freelancers, you close the account you get a percentage...
- Jaline0
Sounds like a sensible idea.
- harlequino0
That's the right idea, OSFA.
- madirish0
Just dominate Ottawa. that market is ripe for Florida to re-claim it's legitamite stake...
- MrD0
look for RFPs
- OSFA0
thanks, that'll help...
now, if I decide to 'hire' a few freelance/commission only reps, how much do you think would be a reasonable and fair percentage once the project is closed?
- madirish0
3-6%