FINALLY Got My first Client!!! A $1500 a Month Client

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sigh I am all smiles right now.. I Finally secured the client, cheque has cleared and I am starting the SEO campaign as I type this.

This Client is a relative though, not that it matters he is still a business man and wouldn't just give me money because He knows me.

Anyway what happened was. I contacted him a few months earlier and told him what I was doing and he was not interested .. Oh well I moved on to the next prospects and so on. I was with him again yesterday and he over heard me explaining to my sister how valuable this actually is and he asked me about it again ( I think he was just starting a conversation) . So lucky for me I had my laptop with and showed him exactly what happens on Google and that near 600 people where searching for his services but couldn't find him. Lets just say he was Semi sold until he saw one of his BIGGEST competitors show up on the search and I promise you he was practically glued to my screen and signing the cheque at the same time.

When He asked how much I would charge him I replied , $1500 and all he said was ok come through to my office tomorrow and pick up the cheque. I just couldn't believe it.

I now realize how valuable they see our services. He is a Building Contractor So he knows if I could get him even ONE project every 2 Months it would more than cover what he is paying me.

Anyway I have always wanted to be the next to post this. I am just so exited.
PS: He also told me if this works for him, he has a few Engineer, Architect and Consultants who he thinks could use my service. So I am keeping my fingers crossed.

OK anyway let me get back to getting clients for MY client Ciao!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author iScotts
    PS thanks to all offline warriors..
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  • Profile picture of the author Silentkiller1
    Bit lucky,but great to hear that you got clients, I am also looking to dive in offline marketing...
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  • Profile picture of the author iScotts
    lol well yeah kinda.. But this only gives me motivation because now I can see first hand that IT IS TRUE what most people Claim on this Forum.
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  • Originally Posted by iScotts View Post

    sigh I am all smiles right now.. I Finally secured the client, cheque has cleared and I am starting the SEO campaign as I type this.

    This Client is a relative though, not that it matters he is still a business man and wouldn't just give me money because He knows me.

    Anyway what happened was. I contacted him a few months earlier and told him what I was doing and he was not interested .. Oh well I moved on to the next prospects and so on. I was with him again yesterday and he over heard me explaining to my sister how valuable this actually is and he asked me about it again ( I think he was just starting a conversation) . So lucky for me I had my laptop with and showed him exactly what happens on Google and that near 600 people where searching for his services but couldn't find him. Lets just say he was Semi sold until he saw one of his BIGGEST competitors show up on the search and I promise you he was practically glued to my screen and signing the cheque at the same time.

    When He asked how much I would charge him I replied , $1500 and all he said was ok come through to my office tomorrow and pick up the cheque. I just couldn't believe it.

    I now realize how valuable they see our services. He is a Building Contractor So he knows if I could get him even ONE project every 2 Months it would more than cover what he is paying me.

    Anyway I have always wanted to be the next to post this. I am just so exited.
    PS: He also told me if this works for him, he has a few Engineer, Architect and Consultants who he thinks could use my service. So I am keeping my fingers crossed.

    OK anyway let me get back to getting clients for MY client Ciao!!!!
    Cheers!!!

    Great story on how to "show" the value of your services.

    Every business owner (person for that matter) has their buttons that push them. If you can find that trigger early, the sale will come easily.

    Great to read about your success!! Build on that momentum and get 2 more clients by the end of October!

    Best wishes in the future.
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  • Profile picture of the author dodge services
    Good Job !!
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  • Profile picture of the author Voasi
    Congratulations!

    Now, the trick is to put in $5000 worth of work and build a case study around him. If you can show value quick (first 30 days) and that he's made money with you, you can build a nice case study and target building contractors, using your case study. Then your income with explode!
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    • Profile picture of the author Rob Richards
      Voazi makes a very good point.

      The faster you're able to provide RESULTS, the more likely your client will be to continue AND provide referrals. If you're doing straight seo, you'll need to time to get the results you desire - perhaps you'll want to consider a small ppc campaign to get some traffic/leads right out of the gate.

      My 2 cents.

      Rob


      Originally Posted by Voasi View Post

      Congratulations!

      Now, the trick is to put in $5000 worth of work and build a case study around him. If you can show value quick (first 30 days) and that he's made money with you, you can build a nice case study and target building contractors, using your case study. Then your income with explode!
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  • Profile picture of the author annie800
    Congradulations! May this be a start to a great career.
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  • Profile picture of the author iScotts
    Thank you all.. You gyus are right, what I should do now Is keep the momentum going..
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  • Profile picture of the author socialbacklink
    Congrats. It's all downhill from here. Like Voasi said, do a great job and build a case study. That will sell everyone else. Case studies can't be emphasized enough.
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  • Profile picture of the author GobBluthJD
    It must be good to have relatives like that. Congrats.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Lavoie
    Great work.

    Really, you only need a couple of clients to start in this business and if you know how to deliver and then some, things will go fast and you won't have to cold call anyone ever again.

    Congrats!
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  • Profile picture of the author XYZcontent
    That sounds great, incredible job, congratulations!
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  • Profile picture of the author mark healy
    congratulations well done
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  • Profile picture of the author James Kurt
    Congratulations! That is awesome news!

    Like others have said, make sure that you can clearly demonstrate and document the tremendous value that you are adding for your clients.
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  • Profile picture of the author stevo235
    congrats, I too landed my first offline client recently. It makes all the preparation worth it!
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  • Profile picture of the author speez
    Congrats! You showed him value and he signed on, the formula for success is so simple.
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  • Profile picture of the author kazim
    You are very lucky. I hope you can do well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Macc Made
    I'm all the way new to this concept of offline marketing. Stupid question:
    Where would I start to "learn" SEO and autoresponders?
    Is a computer actually necessary? I ask that question, because I don't "own" a computer. I just use others...hey you gotta start somewhere!
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  • Profile picture of the author wilhb81
    Congratz Scott. It's your first stepping stone on the road of success now...
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  • Profile picture of the author Andrew H
    Great story. My first paying clients for web design was a relative as well. It is really motivating to start getting paid some decent money and it can provide the catalyst you need to grow your business.

    Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author Joetheblogger
    Wow that is amazing. Good luck! Hope I can get good clients soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author whiskey
    congrats on your new client!
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    • Profile picture of the author CYCLONE
      Congratulations! Many more clients to come! Just keep up the hard work!
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  • Profile picture of the author FakeTaRTS
    Awesome man congrats!!!
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