Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Ask for Referrals to Get Consistent Income

SFF173: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Ask for Referrals to Get Consistent Income

Referrals are one of the best ways to grow your freelance business but they don’t just fall in your lap! If you’ve ever struggled with the confidence to ask for a referral or have trouble finding the right time or words to say, then this episode is for you! Meghan is joining me as we dig into her referral strategy to discover what’s working, what’s not, and what could be improved.

You’ll also hear Meghan share her challenges of asking for more work and being afraid of taking on anything outside of her comfort zone. Between being a mom and working on her freelance career, Meghan has some legit questions about how to overcome the fears of asking for referrals and overcoming her comfort zone. Listen in to learn effective strategies for being confident and taking the right steps to ask for referrals to get consistent income.

In the interview (which you’ll love), we will cover:

How to ask for referrals to get consistent income
Strategies for overcoming the fear of stepping out of your comfort zone
How to fill the gaps between projects or clients
And More!

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About Meghan

Meghan worked in the corporate apparel industry for over 15 years and enjoyed designing a wide range of menswear products from technical outerwear to knits to denim. Last year she left her corporate job and made the move to freelance for more time with her family and the freedom to work on a variety of projects. Today Meghan works with small to mid-sized menswear brands to develop their product and bring their design vision to life.