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Redefine, Reinvent, Excel: the New Era of Customer Service
Your Barefoot Consultants Update, May 24, 2024
Winton Churchill
May 24, 2024
Good morning,
I trust you’ve had had an amazing week and are looking forward to joining us this coming Tuesday, May 28, for the webinar and Afterparty! (click here to make sure you are registered to receive the link.)
This Tuesday night we will be covering the flood of coaching opportunities appearing on the freelance networks and will have a special presentation from one of the most creative, respected, and effective coach/trainers working today…Kellan Fluckiger (see details below)
We’re looking forward to sharing a good time with a lively group.
There’s always lots of great questions, conversation and laughs!
If you missed last Tuesday Night’s Live Freelance Training webinar, you can catch it here… Beyond Expectations: Shaping the Future of Customer Care
Now, it’s time to get caught up on the latest Barefoot Consultant’s news!
If you want to learn more about creating successful proposals, please take a look at our deal of the week below. (a great opportunity to up your proposal game)
See you again soon!
Winton
This week's entries include...
FEATURE ARTICLE
What Successful Freelancers Do Differently
From the Harvard Business Review’s Ascend Newsletter…
As an increasing number of people enter the gig economy, we’ve become curious about what it will take for them to succeed. What are the best practices for thriving as a freelancer and how can new workers take advantage of the many benefits this path offers, including better work-life balance, flexibility, and more time with loved ones?
Winton’s programs and his approach with his coaches are totally aligned with the fundamentals in this article… They will work if you commit to working them. It’s time you took advantage of the many benefits this path offers including:
better work-life balance
flexibility
more time with family
And much more…
Productivity Tool of the Week
GanttPro is a straightforward project management software designed to simplify project planning, scheduling, and tracking through interactive Gantt charts, offering features like task management, resource allocation, and collaboration tools to enhance productivity and project visibility.
Use it on your own projects or your client’s.
GanttPro offers a 14 Day Free Trial. The basic plan is then a reasonable $7.99/mo on Annual subscription. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREE TRIAL
Statistic of the Week
Upwork had 851 thousand active clients in 2023. That’s a 4.55% increase from 814 thousand in 2022.
With this many active clients on Upwork, each having their own unique needs, no matter what your domain(s) of knowledge and skill sets, there’s one – or many – in the pool for you.
Proof positive that working online is possible no matter what your background!
Setting you up for success in finding the jobs and clients that are a great fit for you is what we’re here for. It doesn’t have to be a puzzle! 🧩
DEAL of the Week
Freelance Proposal Coaching Service
(Save 25% until May 31)
Unlock the secret to writing winning proposals with our comprehensive, 1-on-1, customized to your needs, coaching package, designed specifically for the 50+ freelancer.
Our program empowers you to craft compelling proposals that stand out and win the jobs you want.
We guide you through finding the right keywords to match you with the best opportunities and provide a proven 5-step approach to capturing the perfect job.
You'll work collaboratively with a Certified Barefoot Consultants Coaching Professional developing your proposals, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insights.
Once your proposal is polished, we help you convert it into a reusable template, saving you up to 75% of the time and effort on future proposals in the same category. This help you win more jobs, more quickly because you now have a streamlined process.
Our coaching includes engaging videos, practical tools, and detailed checklists that will support your proposal writing success for years to come.
This Tuesday, May 28, it’s Afterparty time!
The Zoom room opens immediately following the Tuesday night webinar…. that’s around 6pm Pacific/ 9pm Eastern. We guarantee you a good time! Click here to get the link.
Coming up this week: Best-selling Author, Speaker and Podcaster, and Winton’s Coach…
Kellan Fluckiger!
Kellan shares his own experience in integrating coaching into freelance endeavors with invaluable perspectives. Understand the global demand for coaches and tap into this lucrative market
So get ready for an inspiring session of real-life stories and actionable advice!
Next Week’s Webinar Topic
How to offer your coaching services on freelance platforms
We’ll get into the nitty gritty of what’s involved…
What… ME? A coach?
Types of coaching services you can offer
Examples of profiles you’d help create
Examples of jobs
