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by Nick Usborne
Its really that simple. Ask and then keep asking.
Heres how it works.
Lets say you have your eyes on a company youd really like to do some work for.
First you do some detective work and figure out who in the company makes decisions about hiring freelancers. There may be a number of people.
How do you find the names? You ask. You call the company and ask to be put through to the marketing department. You then ask who makes the decision to hire freelance writers or copywriters. If that doesnt work the first time, you call back and try again...maybe youll get to speak with someone else who will be more helpful.
Once you have the names, start asking for work. Make a phone call. Ask for an appointment. Send a letter. Send a postcard. Send some prints or examples of your best work.
Most of the time youll either be ignored, or youll be told they dont need anyone right now.
Dont take it personally when that happens.
And heres why...
When they turn you down its not because they never want to work with you. Its because they dont have a need for you at that particular moment. Theyre busy, and if they dont need you that day or week, you wont even become a blip on their radar.
Thats why you keep asking.
You keep asking not to be a pain, but because the day or week will come when they really do need some outside help. And when you make a call or send a letter that week, theyll say yes.
Now target a few more companies and follow the same process.
And keep one thing in mind. The only way this will work is if you wake up each morning, look at your list of prospects, and ASK.
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