Retainers: How they work, what to expect, and how to land them-EP065

Join Laura on this episode to learn about retainers - what they are, why many freelancers love them, and more importantly, how to make the most out of working on retainer.  Some pros of working on retainer: Better month to month income forecasting Fewer clients, deeper relationships Less time on marketing your freelance skills More time on actual service delivery Better control over your own time Making the most of the retainer work arrangement: Design your services around a recurring client need Articulate in your pitch what's in it for the client - time, money, value-add services?  Understand that it is OK to say "No". Be selective about who you work with.          Links: Better Biz Academy New Freelance Writer Starter Pack: SEO Copywriting and the Guide to Killing it on Upwork