[alabut]

Interesting idea for a service. Not sure if it would've solved my problems when I freelanced though, since the biggest time sink wasn't finding leads, it was all the communication before even starting a project to determine what they really needed in the first place, breaking it down by scope, priority, timing, etc.

[thibaut_barrere]

I solved this problem by charging for everything I do, be it a discussion, requirement gatherings, analysis, estimates, quotes etc. There is a lot of value in the early communication. I wouldn't go back to doing this for free now since it really set a different tone, and people actually care of the time you spend on their projects in that case, much more.

[ollieglass]

Could you say some more about this? I'm curious how early in the process you start charging, how you present that to clients or potential clients, and how you handle objections.

[robwilliams88]

Interesting, I am creating a toolbox for members to battle some of this stuff as well.

[bdunn]

I know a tool that can help freelancers better plan the scope, priority, timing, etc. of their projects... :-)

[robwilliams88]

Definitely! I think the link is http://planscope.io/ ??? ;)

btw - I'm hoping to include planscope as some of software listed in the toolbox for workshop members