How to win back a freelance client without being a nuisance (7 scripts)
Tu as envoyé le devis. Trois jours passent. Puis une semaine. Le client a vu le mail — ou pas. Tu ouvres ta boîte, tu réécris trois fois le même message, tu effaces « je me permets de relancer », et tu te demandes si tu ne vas pas passer pour quelqu’un de collant. Relancer un client en freelance, ce n’est pas supplier. C’est clarifier la suite sans harceler. Les freelances qui ferment le plus de…
The article discusses how freelancers can effectively follow up with clients who have not responded to a proposal or quote. It emphasizes that follow-up is not about being pushy, but rather about clarifying the next steps in a clear and respectful manner. The article provides seven sample follow-up scripts that can be used, each with a specific goal, such as providing a reminder, adding value, or setting a deadline.
It also offers tips on how to avoid coming across as annoying, including using a clear call-to-action, not sending multiple follow-ups in a short period, and using a single alternative channel if the initial one is not working. Additionally, the article suggests using a system to track follow-ups and provides a free checklist and a tool called Freelance OS to help freelancers manage their client interactions.
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