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So how do you as freelancers get and keep the best clients?

Entering the world of freelancing is an exciting journey, but it takes patience and time to land and keep the best clients. I came up with the following guide to provide myself, and others, a simple framework that can help you analyze potential clients and determine whether your existing clients are a good fit for long-term collaboration. By evaluating clients on these three key aspects, you can aim for a healthy and sustainable balance that will benefit your freelance career. If feasible, I suggest using a current or potential client as a reference while reading through this post. It might also be beneficial to jot down a rating for them in each of these areas on a scale of 1 - 10.

For years I had many of my friends and clients nudging me to record my trainings and make an online course. But to be honest I simply did not want to be that guy. Though the procrastination did go a bit deeper than that. After training people in person for over a decade I truly came to believe it really was,  and still believe is, the best way to bring about real lasting change. I even witnessed the organizations that I visited and trained in person on an annual basis grow more than any of the others. But this blog isnt about why my trainings worked. This blog is about two major reasons why I believe online courses don't.

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Although this post may not captivate most readers, I felt it was important to commemorate this moment on my website. I strongly believe that celebrating our achievements is something we should always make time for.

Back in 2018, I became a HubSpot Partner and thanks to the incredible Agency Partner team, they encouraged me to make the leap into the full Agency program, now known as the HubSpot Solutions Partner program. At that time, I was just a solo freelancer primarily working with non-profit organizations. To my surprise, this summer, I reached a significant milestone that my account manager had urged me to set for this year. I honestly never thought I would accomplish it. This achievement, and the original decision to join, has truly transformed my life and that of my family (I am a father of two children). I am immensely grateful to the entire HubSpot team and the Solutions Partner community. Here's to many more years of growth with HubSpot, and most importantly, to serving the amazing teams and organizations that I have the privilege of working with.

In today's digital age, non-profit organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance their fundraising efforts and reach a wider audience. One powerful combination that can accelerate any non-profit's fundraising efforts is the integration of the HubSpot CRM and Fundraise Up. Two platforms that I believe are revolutionizing how nonprofits do fundraising. In my over 20 years of fundraising experience never have I used and implemented tools that are both simple and powerful.

It has been over a decade since I entered the world of digital marketing and ran my first ads on Google, Facebook and Instagram. So much has changed since then and when I stop to add up the money (mostly not my own) I have spent on these platforms it is staggering.

As a nonprofit venturing into the world of digital marketing, it can be overwhelming. The sheer amount of noise and the pace of change can be mind-boggling. However, as someone who has worked with nonprofits for over two decades, I can say that success is achievable if you are willing to put in the effort. While this list is not exhaustive, I want to share a few strategies that I've observed from successful nonprofits I've worked with.

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