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Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Getting through to the right person...

Catherine De Crignis (X) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 08:10:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: Catherine De Crignis (X)
Post title: Getting through to the right person...

... i.e. the actual translation buyer within the company can already be somewhat of a challenge, yet there's no way to get anywhere near an order without this essential first step.

So, we'll be watching this space, CCharbonneau (couldn't see your first name on your profile...)!

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Glad to know there's an interest...

CCharbonneau — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:46:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: CCharbonneau
Post title: Glad to know there's an interest...

Good to get your feedback folks. This should help motivate me to go ahead and create that webinar!
I will keep you posted...

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

Svitlana Surzhyk — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:18:00 +0000

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

Maria Maksutova — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:50:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: Maria Maksutova
Post title: Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

I would be very much interested. I've been making a few "cold calls" lately and find it very challenging.

[quote]CCharbonneau wrote:

I’ve followed some business launch and marketing courses that have taught me how to make effective direct calls (i.e. cold calls) to potential clients. This has allowed me to build a successful translation business (been freelancing since 2006) working exclusively for direct clients (over 60 such clients). This approach seems intimidating to many translators, but I’ve learned it’s mostly about practice and preparation. I’m actually thinking about creating a webinar on the topic. I’m curious to know if this would interest anyone here.

Thanks again for this very interesting and informative webinar Sara. I believe 100% in the benefits of working for direct clients and this course taught me some useful new ideas.
[/quote]

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Importanza dei Social

vonedelmann — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:02:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: vonedelmann
Post title: Importanza dei Social

Bella (e da me condivisa..) l’importanza attribuita ai Social; stavo proprio adesso dando un’occhiata a [url removed]
Grazie Mille
Giovanni

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

Catherine De Crignis (X) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:50:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: Catherine De Crignis (X)
Post title: Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

[quote]CCharbonneau wrote:
I’ve followed some business launch and marketing courses that have taught me how to make effective direct calls (i.e. cold calls) to potential clients. This has allowed me to build a successful translation business (been freelancing since 2006) working exclusively for direct clients (over 60 such clients). This approach seems intimidating to many translators, but I’ve learned it’s mostly about practice and preparation. I’m actually thinking about creating a webinar on the topic. I’m curious to know if this would interest anyone here.
Thanks again for this very interesting and informative webinar Sara. I believe 100% in the benefits of working for direct clients and this course taught me some useful new ideas.
[/quote]

Yes, I would!

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

CCharbonneau — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:39:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: CCharbonneau
Post title: Anyone interested on a webinar on gaining direct clients over the phone?

I’ve followed some business launch and marketing courses that have taught me how to make effective direct calls (i.e. cold calls) to potential clients. This has allowed me to build a successful translation business (been freelancing since 2006) working exclusively for direct clients (over 60 such clients). This approach seems intimidating to many translators, but I’ve learned it’s mostly about practice and preparation. I’m actually thinking about creating a webinar on the topic. I’m curious to know if this would interest anyone here.

Thanks again for this very interesting and informative webinar Sara. I believe 100% in the benefits of working for direct clients and this course taught me some useful new ideas.

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Lovely presentation style

amky — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:37:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: amky
Post title: Lovely presentation style

[quote]Andrea Garfield-Barkworth wrote:

Sara made many very good points and shared some very helpful personal experiences that I hope will also work for me. Either way it was nice to know that I am not the only one who is nervous when talking to clients. [/quote]

Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love | Lovely presentation style

Andrea Garfield-Barkworth — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:31:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com 2015 virtual conference for International Translation Day session (2015): Find direct clients and run a business that you love
Poster: Andrea Garfield-Barkworth
Post title: Lovely presentation style

Sara made many very good points and shared some very helpful personal experiences that I hope will also work for me. Either way it was nice to know that I am not the only one who is nervous when talking to clients.