How to win your first $5000 in client work

I used to have a cushy, secure-seeming job. But things change. I didn't like depending on someone else's decisions for my livelihood.

I wanted to build my own business, so I could write my own ticket.

I wanted to control my own destiny—regardless of the economy
I wanted the freedom to set my own schedule and work from anywhere
I wanted to choose meaningful work for myself and help my clients achieve their dreams

And, let's face it, I wanted to stop going to meetings or wearing pants.

I needed a buisness model that would support me, and I didn't have months to wait.

The fact is, offering a service is the fastest way to start making significant money with your business. You don’t have to build a product. You don’t need a website or a mailing list or any fancy systems. You can start right away.

You know what else? Working with clients is also the best way to do market research—and get paid while doing it! By working with real people and solving their real problems, you learn what people really need and what really delivers value. Then, if you want to create a product, you can do it with confidence, because you’ll know what your ideal clients want to buy.

I know you’re a talented person with unique gifts to offer. You’re someone who could make a difference in the world. And that takes resources.

If you need to bring in more money than you’re making now, I want to teach you what I’ve learned, so you can do it even faster than I did. If you’re ready to earn your first $5,000, I want to give you every advantage possible. And if you’ve already earned your first $5,000, I’d like to show you how to earn your next $5,000 faster.

That’s why I built a quick-start course, simply called How to Win Your First $5,000 in Client Work. In it, I'll show you the exact system I used to win my first $5,000 in client work. And here's the secret: the same system I used to bring in that first $5,000 is also what I used to bring in the next $25,000 and build my business to the point of supporting me full-time.

Crafting your offer - How to decide what service to offer so you can make enough money and love your work - How to choose your ideal clients - Defining and naming your service offering(s) so that your ideal clients know why they need to buy from you
Hanging out your shingle - How you can learn from the competition in a few minutes’ Googling to help your service stand out - How to write a compelling sales page and/or profile so that prospective clients come to you - Pricing your services so that you deliver massive value and get paid to match - Quickly creating a portfolio to show off your skills and build credibility with prospective clients
Winning clients - The fastest way to promote your services and get your first clients - How to find clients who are ready to buy - How to pitch your services for the best chance of winning the project - How to ensure a steady stream of business—no feast-or-famine cycle for you!

What to do once you’ve won a project - How to plan a project for success, so you can finish on time and on budget - How to delight your clients with your work (and still have a life outside of work!) - How to set yourself up for repeat business, 5-star reviews, and referrals
Growth strategies for building your business quickly - How to get better at estimating, budgeting, and scheduling, so you can finish your projects with more profit and ease - How to maximize your motivation and productivity - How to learn from each project, so your business keeps getting smoother and easier

I’ll show you all my tips and tricks, so you don’t have to waste time learning the hard way.

To make it even easier, I’ll also give you the actual tools I use in my business, including:

Real winning proposals that I've used to win clients (and some bad ones that people have sent to me to try to get me as a client)
My quick-start guide on how to write proposals to win—even as the most expensive option
My template for writing winning proposals fast (with a proven win rate of 10-20%, even as the highest bidder on almost every project I bid on)
The spreadsheet I use to figure out the right price for each job
The spreadsheet I use to keep track of my schedule and make sure I don't overbook myself
The scoreboard I use to motivate myself and track my business growth
My top 10 lessons learned from my experience as a service provider

All of this is available to you instantly as soon as you sign up, so you can start getting clients and income as soon as possible. And you'll have lifetime access to it, so you can learn at your own pace. You can use the materials to win client after client and keep building your business for years to come.

At the top of the page, I asked if you would trade $1,000 to get $5,000. Stupid question, isn't it? I'd make that trade all day.

That's what I'm offering you. This e-course is an investment that will pay for itself very quickly.

When I started out, my first project was for $150. That client also hired me for follow-on work, for a total of $508.87. That alone would more than pay for the investment in this course. But let met tell you about my second project.

My second project was initially bid at $165, but once we got clearer on the scope of the work, it ended up being $805.20. And this client has worked with me again and again. Over the years, my work with him has totaled $17,423.80! (You can see the actual proposals I used to win both of these clients--they're inside the course, along with a thorough explanation of exactly why they worked.)

My point is: even if you underbid like a mofo (as I did in the beginning), you can easily make back your investment in this course. You may well do it with your first project! And once you buy it, this course is yours forever. You can use the materials again and again to win client after client and keep building your business for years to come.

And, because I’m committed to giving you every possible shot at success, I'm also offering a VP package with one-on-one support.

In addition to everything listed above, if you buy the VIP package, I will personally:

review your profile and give you feedback on how to make it more appealing,
help you set your pricing to add maximum value for your clients and maximum income for you, and
help you write your first proposal so that it highlights your specific skills and talents. You can use this proposal as a starting point for all of your future proposals, saving you tons of time and giving you a head start toward winning your first client.

That's a $1,500 value, for only $997.

The VIP Package is a great way to set yourself up for success, especially if you don't have a lot of experience with selling your services, marketing yourself, or writing proposals. I can give you the head start of my experience and help you craft winners right from the start.

Of course, I can’t guarantee that you’ll have same results as I did. Your results will depend on your actions. All I can do is give you everything I possibly can to help you succeed, as I have in this offer.

If you follow the steps in this course, it will work. You will win business.

And if you somehow don't, I'll help you. That's my guarantee. If you do everything the course says and send out 12 proposals, and you still haven’t won any business, write and let me know. I will personally review what you’ve done so far and help you write your next proposal. You can’t lose.

Cara Stein is an idealist who has stopped trying to play it cool. She believes the only reason people don't like business or marketing is that they don't know how to do it well—yet. She's often praised for her no-bullshit style and her wry humor.

She built a freelance graphic design and editing business from nothing to booked solid in less than a year. Her most recent project was for $21,500 and has resulted in an ongoing retainer agreement at $2,250 per month.

She's the author of five books, including How to be Happy (No Fairy Dust or Moonbeams Required), Getting Unstuck, and Finish and Publish: Write the Book You've Always Wanted to Write. Her peeves include chipmunks, fakery, and the word "peeve."

If you’re contemplating whether or not to hire someone to help you with your book project, I’d seriously say ‘go for Cara, she’s the best.’ I’ve already recommended her to several colleagues and my ebook is currently selling on Amazon. I’ve gone from a person with a manuscript to published author with ease and enjoyment, thanks to her. I plan to work with her very soon to convert it to print, and hopefully on many more projects in the future. ”

—Stacie Whitney, author of Life Purpose Handbook: The ABC’s of Getting Unstuck, Discovering Your Strengths and Sharing Your Gifts with the World

I needed a new way to make money—fast.

I decided to try launching a service.

If I can do it, so can you.

And I'm going to tell you all my secrets, so you can do it faster.

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