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Branding and positioning

The way you position and present yourself to your clients can make or break your chances with a prospect. Learn how to do position yourself the right way.

Most freelancers are generalists. They’ll work with anyone, and don’t typically serve any particular niche.

We think you should put a lot of thought into your branding and the kind of clients you choose to work with. In this section, we’ll help you determine who you are, what you offer, and who you work with.

OUR VIEWS ON BRANDING & POSITIONING:

  • You should pick a niche and stick with it. Find out why.
  • Productized consulting helps you align your services with the exact needs of your clients. Find out how.
  • You never should abandon your principles. Find out why.

Whether through 4+ years of in-depth articles, premium courses, the conferences and events I host, or my podcast, my #1 goal is to help you become a more successful freelancer.

Brennan Dunn
Laura Elizabeth
Brennan Dunn, Zach Swinehart, & Laura Elizabeth Co-Owners, DoubleYourFreelancing.com

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