SEO Freelance Academy – Kristin Bauer

Create Your Own Six-figure SEO Freelance Business in Less Than Six Months

SEO freelancing is one of the most profitable businesses you can launch these days. As a freelance SEO consultant, your future (and income) won’t be capped by anything other than your motivation, desire, and passion for what you do.

imagine if…

• You could command two to three times your regular salary, and bring in more income than you ever have before.
• You could set (and exceed!) your own income goals, instead of contributing to someone else’s bank account.
• You could create your own schedule every day (want to nuke your alarm clock? You CAN!).
• Feel financially secure and independent, so you can stop worrying about the next round of layoffs at your current company.
• Have the freedom to design a business that works for you – including working part-time, becoming a seasonal worker, or becoming a digital nomad, if that’s what you want.

INTRODUCING… the seo freelance academy

A PROVEN STEP-BY-STEP SYSTEM TO START A PROFITABLE SEO FREELANCING BUSINESS SO YOU CAN MAKE MORE MONEY AND GET MORE FREEDOM IN YOUR LIFE.

What You’ll Learn In SEO Freelance Academy

module one: business planning

• Long-range business planning, preparation and calculating your “break even” point to leave your full-time job.
• Must-haves to build your SEO credibility, personal brand and gain trust of potential clients (even before you hop on a consultation call!).
• How to get your brand setup, including website, name and general brand materials (and yes, this helps your freelance business be seen as legit!)
• How to get your business setup, including freelance business essentials, invoicing, business structure, taxes and more.

module two: pricing & services

• How to decide on your ideal customer and why this is so important for the rest of your business.
• How to plan your standard mix of SEO services, including what should be flexible or customizable and what shouldn’t be.
• How to define your fee structure and pricing model based on your service offerings (and why you shouldn’t undervalue your services).

module three: getting clients

• Why getting your first clients are the first step in being able to “go out on your own” and how to do this while you have a 9-5 job.
• Why telling others and leveraging your network is the #1 best way to get clients and referrals. And where to consistently find new SEO clients and freelance contracts outside of your network.
• How to perfect your sales pitch and gain client trust by approaching new prospects the right way and my must-haves to discuss in your sales calls.
• How to create your project proposals and close the deal – how to follow-up from a sales call and exactly what elements should be included in a proposal.

module four: client management

• How to onboard new SEO clients – my exact process for kicking off with new clients and setting initial expectations (and why this is so important!)
• Why keeping an existing or returning client is much easier and cost-effective than getting new clients.
• How to manage ongoing client relationships to keep them happy, including my pro tips for effective client management and communication.
• How to deal with unhappy clients and when things go wrong, such as algorithm updates, SEO performance issues or mismanaged expectations.

module five: business operations

• How can you effectively manage business operations and day-to-day tasks, and what tools are essential to running an SEO freelance business?
• How to scale your work and decide on what to automate or outsource, such as taxes, bookkeeping or basic SEO research.
• Must-dos for time management as an entrepreneur and why you need to set boundaries with clients from the beginning – and how to do both effectively while keeping clients happy.

module six: scaling your freelancing

• How to scale smartly with teams (contractors or employees) and hitting the sweet spot with contractor or employee profitability.
• Why “future proofing” your business is essential for longevity and some basic financial tips to keep your business secure.
• How to create scalable products online to “productize” your SEO knowledge – such as creating courses, e-books or automated funnels.

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