296: Three Tips For Managing Multiple Clients As A Freelancer

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Hey there! Can you believe it’s mid-July already? With the back-to-school hiring boom for freelancers just around the corner, I wanted to share three tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer.

And, if you’re just checking freelancing out and dreaming of staying home with your kids while still making an income, you’re in the right place. Now is the perfect time to start laying the foundation for your freelance business, so you can be ready to land clients by August or September. The Live Free Academy is the shortcut route to go from not really knowing what freelancing is or how to start to working with paying with clients in less than 30 days. Enroll at go.micalaquinn.com/academy!

Now let’s go ahead, dive in, and explore three tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer:

1. Plan out how many hours you want to work each week.

This number can change, but first, you need to look at your typical week and set aside some time for client work. When can you get client work done? When do you want to work? When I got started, I was working full time as a teacher. I decided that I could work before school, in the evenings, and a little bit on the weekends. When starting, you might juggle freelancing alongside a full-time job and that is no easy task. Just remember that it’s temporary and will eventually lead to more freedom and flexibility.

2. Keep track of how many hours each client takes up of your time.

Determine whether you’ll charge hourly or offer project-based packages. (We cover all of this in LFA!) Track the time each client takes to ensure you can meet their needs without overloading yourself.

3. Onboard one client at a time.

This will help you get into a good groove with your clients, start a strong working relationship, and protect your sanity.

Ready to start your freelance business?

If you want to start making money and landing clients by August or September, now is the perfect time to build your business!

By starting today and launching your freelance business, you could be ready to quit your job by Christmas. Use the rest of July to complete the LFA course and build a solid foundation. Then, begin networking and connecting with clients in August.

For more information on freelancing and how to get started, check out my crash course. You’ll learn all about freelancing, who hires freelancers, and how to land clients.

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296: Three Tips for Managing Multiple Clients as a Freelancer