Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients

Ep 44. How Freelance Translators Can Market to Direct Clients

β€’ Jason Willis-Lee β€’ Episode 47

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If you're a freelance translator looking to transition from agency work to direct client relationships, this episode is packed with marketing strategies and client prospecting tips to help you secure higher-paying projects.

πŸš€ Why Work with Direct Clients? 

Direct clients often offer better rates, faster communication and greater control over project qualityβ€”no intermediaries slowing down responses or limiting your professional input. 

But working directly with businesses and institutions also comes with new challenges, such as higher expectations and extra service requests like DTP, additional language combinations or consulting services.

πŸ’‘ Marketing Ideas for Finding Direct Clients: 

βœ… Use your agency end clients as inspiration (DO NOT POACH!) 

βœ… Target European higher education institutions with academic programs in English 

βœ… Explore industry professional associations that offer membership directories and event listings 

βœ… … And much much more!

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