SFF173: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Ask for Referrals to Get Consistent Income

Referrals are one of the best ways to grow your freelance fashion design business but they don’t just fall in your lap!  If you’ve ever struggled with the confidence to ask for a referral or have trouble finding the right time or words to say, then this episode is for you!  Meghan is joining me as we dig into her referral strategy to discover what’s working, what’s not, and what could be improved. You’ll also hear Meghan share her challenges of asking for more work and being afraid of taking on anything outside of her comfort zone.  Between being a mom and working on her freelance career, Meghan has some legit questions about how to overcome the fears of asking for referrals and overcoming her comfort zone.  Listen in to learn effective strategies for being confident and taking the right steps to ask for referrals to get consistent income. For the complete show notes, including links to the resources mentioned, head over to Successful Fashion Designer!

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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want. Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)