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. 

 

 

 

 

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