{"id":25540,"date":"2021-05-13T11:22:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T15:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=25540"},"modified":"2021-05-13T11:22:19","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T15:22:19","slug":"content-writer-client-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=25540","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Successful Content Writer Client Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-fusion-400 wp-image-25546\" src=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/amy-hirschi-W7aXY5F2pBo-unsplash-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Tips For Successful Content Writer Client Meetings\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>You wrote a killer pitch for a potential new client and now they want to have a meeting. How do you prepare for this initial meeting with the client?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s normal to be nervous before meeting a potential client for the first time. You want to nail your first impression and convince them you\u2019re the right person for the <a href=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/career-growth\/finding-your-start-as-a-freelance-writer\/\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">content writer job<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Client meetings are an inevitable part of offering a content writer service. Most clients will want at least one meeting before they hire you. Here are a\u00a0 few simple tips to help you make that first meeting a success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Research The Client<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Find out everything you can about the client before your meeting, so you have a grasp of the business and how you can help meet their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Due Diligence research is always worth your time. Don\u2019t walk into the meeting blind. Browse the client\u2019s website, follow them on social media, and get a feel for their audience. Most businesses are on LinkedIn with links to all their employees. If you know who you\u2019re going to be meeting with, connect with them on LinkedIn and view their profile.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-fusion-600 wp-image-25549\" src=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/laptop-2557586_640-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"content writing jobs research\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In my prior job as a financial crimes analyst, I spent my days doing enhanced due diligence investigations on high-risk individuals and companies. I scoured Google using standard searches and image searches and scanned all the social media platforms. That is basically what you are doing here, just maybe not to the extreme I was going to.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some questions to get you started with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eminenture.com\/blog\/what-is-client-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">client research<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the size of the company (employee count and revenue)?<\/li>\n<li>Who is their target customer?<\/li>\n<li>What are they known for in their industry?<\/li>\n<li>What are they currently doing to stay ahead in their industry?<\/li>\n<li>Where are there opportunities for you to help?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Doing this research prior to the meeting means you\u2019ll avoid making embarrassing mistakes or assumptions, and better yet, show\u2019s your knowledge of their industry and the confidence you bring with your content writer service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan Your Questions Ahead Of Time<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>When your client asks you if you have any questions, you don\u2019t want a blank stare and awkward silence. Prepare a list of questions that you would like more information on. This shows the client that you are motivated and prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few good questions to ask a new client during the meeting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What frequency of writing are they expecting?<\/li>\n<li>Are you expected to generate the content topics or are they going to provide them?<\/li>\n<li>How quickly will they need work completed?<\/li>\n<li>How much autonomy will you have for the job?<\/li>\n<li>How do they want the content submitted? Google Docs, Microsoft Word, WordPress?<\/li>\n<li>How much ongoing contact do they want?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some content writers like to send out an information-gathering template to potential clients to fill in before the meeting. This gives them a lot of detail about the broad scope of a project. Other content writers prefer to keep their questions for a face-to-face meeting. It\u2019s up to what the client prefers, not you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Talk About What You\u2019ve Achieved | Provide a Portfolio<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>While your meeting will primarily be about your clients&#8217; expectations, be prepared for them to ask you about prior experience or even examples of previous work. This is a normal ask when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/freelance-jobs\/content-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">applying for content writing jobs<\/a>. They want to see you\u2019ve got the skills and experience they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Think about past work that\u2019s relevant to your potential client. Talk about the results you delivered. If you can explain the positive impact you\u2019ve had on other clients, they\u2019ll want you to do the same for them.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a new content writer, think about additional skills you can bring to this project. Everyone starts somewhere, but you don\u2019t want to give your client the feeling they\u2019re taking a risk by hiring you. Although content writing might be the primary role they are hiring you for, there are several other secondary roles that you can sell them on. Talk to them about writing captions for their social media channels, writing weekly newsletters that get emailed out to their customers, or writing press releases for the company. Being a content writer covers a multitude of tasks, so be sure to sell those content writing services as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen Carefully<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>You\u2019ve probably got a pretty good idea of what the client is expecting at this point, but don\u2019t assume what they\u2019ve told you everything prior to the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Listen carefully to the client, giving them your undivided attention. Watch out for changes to the scope of the project. If they\u2019re adding in extra requirements or changing the timelines of when content is due, adjust your price accordingly. What is your time worth?<\/p>\n<p>If the conversation seems vague, ask questions to clarify exactly what they are expecting from you. Often a client can\u2019t exactly express what they need. Try repeating back to them your understanding of what they\u2019ve said in a short summary, such as:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019d like five 1,500-word blog posts submitted each week as Word documents to a shared Google Drive folder. You\u2019d like each blog post to have two images, a meta title, a meta description, and internal links. Is this everything you want me to include in the content I submit?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This gives your potential new client the opportunity to hear their ideas read back to them into a workable project outline. It helps you have a shared understanding and allows space to clarify any confusions you, or they might have. Sometimes all it takes is to hear your own expectations verbalized to know you need to change something. It\u2019s better to over-communicate than under-communicate, that is unless the client requests otherwise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan Your Pricing Structure<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>It\u2019s very likely you\u2019ll be asked to name your price during your first meeting. That can be hard to plan for. Having as much information as possible before speaking to your client really helps. You can work out a rough price with room for any unexpected additions. Remember you can always negotiate down, but rarely can you negotiate up. With that said, start at the high end of your pricing scale.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-fusion-600 wp-image-25552\" src=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharon-mccutcheon-rItGZ4vquWk-unsplash-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"how much does a content writer make\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth <a href=\"https:\/\/ecainwrites.medium.com\/how-to-figure-out-your-rates-as-a-new-freelance-writer-a80ec850f488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">creating your own private price list<\/a> for a range of different project types you can use to price up work quickly. You don\u2019t need to share this with your client, just have it ready in front of you. Generally speaking, content writing is going to be either pay by the word or a flat rate for each article that is written.<\/p>\n<p>Think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your normal turnaround time and how much extra you want for short deadlines<\/li>\n<li>How much you charge for different amounts of words (flat-rate vs per word rate)<\/li>\n<li>The cost of sourcing images<\/li>\n<li>An hourly charge for your time to cover meetings and other overhead tasks. If they end up wanting you to develop social media content, that is more than likely going to be an hourly cost that you\u2019ll need to come up with for that service.<\/li>\n<li>Having a private price list gives you something to refer to rather than plucking figures out of thin air. Don\u2019t be afraid to over quote the project to cover unexpected extras. They can always negotiate down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can\u2019t give an immediate price, tell them you need to work out the figures and will email them before the end of the same day. You don\u2019t want them to look elsewhere while you\u2019re working up a quote for them. Don\u2019t name a price if you aren\u2019t completely sure you can deliver on the project either.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Show Confidence<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>This is your opportunity to sell yourself to the client. They want to see if you can handle the project. Even if you\u2019re a complete newbie, exuding confidence will reassure them you can deliver on what they request.<\/p>\n<p>Most client meetings will be held on a video call nowadays, but you might talk over the phone, or even meet face-to-face. However the meeting is being held, remember to be warm and friendly. Address the client by their name and let them see you\u2019re human. Be yourself, show your personality, and own the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your tone of voice and body language positive. When they speak, make eye contact, listen, smile, and nod your head to show you\u2019re engaged and comprehending what they are saying.<\/p>\n<\/div><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ks-_Mh1QhMc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Wrapping It Up<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>The key to a successful meeting is to make it about your client. Listen to what they\u2019re saying and clarify exactly what they want from you. After the meeting, confirm the key points in a brief email to seal the deal. Just as with a formal job interview, following up within 24 hours is critical to your success.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone feels nervous when they speak with clients for the first time, no matter how much experience they have. At first, you\u2019ll be spending a lot of time getting ready for meetings, but as you become more experienced, you\u2019ll develop a natural flow and process that you follow to have successful client meetings every time. 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