How To Be On The Same Page With A Client When Starting A New Project | Ep. 68 with Mike Bal
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Learn how productizing services can help streamline your freelance journey and gain actionable insights on building trust with clients, avoiding project pitfalls, and staying ahead in a competitive market π
Today my guest is Mike Bal, an experienced product leader with over a decade of thriving at the intersection of technology, strategy, and innovation who's been doing freelance work for a long time - sometimes in between full-time roles and sometimes in parallel π€©
In this episode, Mike shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:
π Dealing with clients on the human level.
π The back and forth on scoping.
π Having had conversations if things aren't going well.
Join us to learn from Mike's experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey πͺ
Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! π₯ππͺ
https://www.9am.works/freelancer
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebal/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Meet Mike Bal
(00:35) Challenges of Dealing with Clients
(02:23) Building Relationships with New Clients
(03:53) Effective Communication and Training
(05:13) Handling Difficult Clients and Situations
(08:29) The Importance of Discovery in Projects
(16:17) Dealing with Professional Loneliness
(17:34) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers
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