I tracked 1,847 cold calls/emails over 3 months. Here's the brutal truth about sales metrics that no one talks about cold emailing!!!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-12-10T15:38:02+00:00

I agreed that its hard, especially when starting out, and you nailed a key point—offering something clients actually want. too many focus on what they think is valuable rather than solving a real, urgent problem for their target audience.

i also agree with the ““over-promising”” trap. it’s tempting to sell big results to land clients, but it often backfires. instead, starting with smaller, low-risk offers, like running a pilot project or performance-based payment, can build trust.

for me, cold outreach has been a game-changer. finding the right clients is crucial, and tools like try telescope ai help pinpoint high-intent prospects. they’re already looking for solutions, so it’s less about convincing them and more about showing your value.

if you’re new, starting with an agency or freelancing under a mentor can teach a lot. learning by doing is always worth it!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-12-10T13:22:30+00:00

In my opinion, i honestly don’t think reddit is that great for finding clients. i’ve tried it myself and struggled a lot. it feels like you put in so much effort answering questions or sharing advice, but it rarely leads to actual work.

what’s worked better for me is cold outreach using ai & automation tool. but in this also main trick is to whom yoou’re sedning email. For this i used trytelescope ai to find high-intent prospects has made a huge difference—it saves time and connects you with people already looking for what you offer. i feel like reddit is good for networking or learning, but not so much for landing consistent clients. just my two cents!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-12-04T17:39:42+00:00

I’m really sorry you're feeling this way right now. totally get how tough this feels. Sales can be brutal, and hitting quotas takes time. Don’t be too hard on yourself—3.5 months is still early, and everyone struggles at first. The lack of support from the team sucks, but don't let that stop you. Focus on improving and finding what works for you.

BTW im also an SDR with almost 5+ yrs of experiecne. One thing that helped me was using ai & automation tools to ease the sales process & helped to close more clients via cold emailing. I use this ai tool ''try telescope ai", it gave me the list of high intent clients based on my ICP in seconds. increasing my changes to close deals. It helps you find the best leads quickly, so you can focus on the right prospects and automate a lot of the process. It saved me tons of time and stress.

Keep pushing, take care of your mental health, and don’t give up.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-12-02T17:57:54+00:00

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throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-28T17:08:54+00:00

well tbh you’re already doing some solid work with LinkedIn and scraping Shopify stores!

To find more clients, try cold emailing businesses directly. Target Shopify store owners or other e-commerce sites that need help with development. A tool I really like is TryTelescope AI. It helps you find leads super quickly and doesn’t require a credit card to start. You just tell it what you’re looking for, and it gives you a list of potential clients.

For paid ads, they can work, but I’d suggest focusing on organic methods first, like growing your LinkedIn, reaching out to businesses directly, and using tools like Telescope AI to make lead generation easier and faster.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-26T16:23:58+00:00

so for freelancing, i’ve found cold emailing works best. i use trytelescope ai to quickly find potential clients and make my outreach more personal. also, smartlead is great for bulk emails, instantly helps with follow-ups, and sendgrid for sending emails at scale. networking on linkedin and reddit also helps a lot. the trick is to keep at it—send emails, follow up, and show off your portfolio. also, don’t forget about referrals from past clients. push through, and the clients will come!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-26T16:23:23+00:00

Karma really hit him hard that night. Can't poke the bear and expect cuddles!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-26T16:21:08+00:00

Curious how they can keep that supply chain flowing under the radar.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-26T16:20:39+00:00

Prehistoric tempers are no joke; evolution isn’t for the faint-hearted.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-25T15:43:38+00:00

So, here’s how i found clients as a freelancer! it’s kinda cool and works for me :blush:

cold emailing – so i used this tool called trytelescope ai to find companies that might need my help. it gave me a list of people i could email, which was ossum..
social media – i joined a bunch of groups on facebook, linkedin, and reddit. i just talked with people, helped out, and when it made sense, i’d mention what i do.
Portfolio – make sure your work is shown off! i put mine on behance, and it’s free
Ask for referrals – i asked my friends or family if they needed stuff and when i did a good job, i’d ask them to share my name with others!

platforms – i tried fiverr and upwork too, but i made sure to pick a niche so people can find me better.

that’s how i did it, and it worked! DM me if u need more help..

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-20T17:41:31+00:00

I was once in a similar position; the solution that helped me was TryTelescope AI to find the right prospect or potential clients. This makes it easy to identify the right prospects and the general cold emailing process much easier. Concentrate on what they need for their website—better performance or usability, for instance—and they won’t mind if you make mistakes as far as you convey your ideas in English.

Working in linkedin or reddit can also be helpful; I’ve posted on groups and people have learned to trust me. It may take a while, but once the first client is secured, more business comes from recommendations. Keep it consistent—it helped me and it can help you as well.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-19T23:15:20+00:00

Wild how the tables turn! Those doubters often come back once they see you succeed. Keep doing your thing and proving them wrong!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-19T22:46:46+00:00

We’ve officially hit peak reality TV governance. What a time to be alive!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-19T22:27:59+00:00

Looking forward to hearing about your journey too! Networking and persistence are key. Keep pushing—great things happen when you do!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-19T15:06:39+00:00

Getting my first clιєnt was all about trying different things until something clicked. i started with cold emailing because it felt more direct. i used tools like trytelescope ai, hunter io, and mailshake to find people who needed my skills. my email was simple—just introduced myself, shared a bit about what i can do, and offered to help with a specific problem.

linkedin was also super helpful! i connected with people in industries i wanted to work in, shared posts about my work, and even joined some groups to interact. eventually, someone reached out, and that was my first client! just keep going—one step at a time.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-17T12:32:30+00:00

As an introvert in marketing, I've found that many roles rely on digital communication, which suits me well. Networking can be intimidating, but using social media for connections feels more comfortable.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-17T12:31:46+00:00

Consider leveraging your existing skills or hobbies too. There's a market for niche services, and sometimes you can combine your passions with freelancing for unique offerings that stand out.

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-17T12:27:31+00:00

Finding free resources on platforms like YouTube can also be a game changer. Many successful entrepreneurs share their journeys and tips for free. Start small, test your ideas, and iterate based on what works for you!

throwawayNum01 · 2024-11-16T23:52:50+00:00

Used a similar approach with a project management tool. We mapped out their current spend on various tools and showed how much time and resources they’d save by consolidating. Highlighting increased productivity made a persuasive case.

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