Stage 8 · Lesson 4 of 8
A referral habit
For direct , referrals from past become the main source of work over time. They rarely happen by accident, so build a . At the end of each project, ask the happy client whether they know one other business with a similar problem.
Thank anyone who refers you, and tell them how it went. Every few months, check in with past clients with something useful, not just a sales message. Keep your service page and case studies up to date so referrals land somewhere convincing. Some freelancers offer a small thank-you for referrals; if you do, be open about it.
Common trapbeing busy with current work and letting past clients forget you.
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