TFS 352: Marketing Funnels

TFS 352: Marketing Funnels

Author: Charles M Wood February 4, 2020 Duration: 47:54
In this episode of The Freelancers Show, Mike Volkin describes a successful marketing funnel. One common problem in freelancing is finding your next client, a marketing funnel will be constantly bringing clients to you. Mike’s direct response funnel starts with a Facebook or Google ad. This ad will bring potential clients to your landing page. The landing page will contain a sign up for a webinar that will teach them to solve a specific problem. At the end of the webinar, they will be offered your cost-effective solution.  The panel discusses different examples for this solution and Mike explains how this funnel can be used for any business, podcast, courses, products, and coding. The panel shares their concern with the costs of ads. Mike explains how you can optimize your ad budget and the importance of targeting a specific audience to increase your ROI. You can better target clients by niching your solution. Mike explains how you can use Facebook to find your niche and target your audience. The panel shares their niches. They also give some examples of niches and how to find your niche. Mike gives tips for making a good webinar and the panel discusses the importance of being enthusiastic and likable. Mike gives recommendations to learn more about direct response funnels. Panelists
  • Brad Large
  • Charles Max Wood
  • Brooks Forsyth
  • Mike Volkin
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Charles M Wood hosts The Freelancers' Show, a conversation built on the understanding that running your own business involves far more than just doing the work. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken, challenges of independent life. You’ll hear practical discussions about finding and retaining clients, setting sustainable rates, and navigating the complexities of self-employment taxes and contracts. The focus extends beyond mere marketing tactics to include managing your time and energy, avoiding burnout, and creating a professional lifestyle that actually works for you. This podcast recognizes that continuous learning is non-negotiable, so topics often explore skill development and adapting to new industry trends. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to think more strategically about their freelance career, moving from just getting by to building something resilient and rewarding. Tune in for honest talk that balances the entrepreneurial excitement with the grounded advice needed to make it last.
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