Started working from home in March which was way before the date I planned to actually quit. When I lost my job, I went into complete panic mode because I didn’t know what to do; I didn’t have many clients and my shop was only getting a sale here and there. Then I found your channel which helped me so much with getting organized and setting up systems to streamline my processes. My business is growing slowly but steady and for that I’m truly grateful. Thank you Latasha for sharing all the gems with us 🙏🏾💕
I started using cold DM’s on LinkedIn consistently about 2 months ago. I try to remember emails I hate to get and do the total opposite. Thanks for the freebie tip and videos. Will definitely be trying!
If we think in a positive way, those emails are a great learning experience as you said. But seriously, that example is exactly what you shouldn't do. Valuable recommendations as usual, Latasha!
Hey! Latasha. I'm a big fan of yours, i really love all of your videos. I literary watch your past videos i've missed uploaded on years ago like this one. I’m a small social media manager who started just a few months ago, and I focus on helping very small business owners. Despite my efforts, I haven’t received any responses so far. I’ve spent a lot of time improving my cold emails and follow all the recommended steps, except for personalization using names. Many small business owners don’t have their names listed, so I often have to start with "Hello." I don’t know what i'm doing wrong. I hear people get clients but to me it being unrealistic now and frustrating. I'm losing all hope 🥺
Hey Latasha! Sorry, this is unrelated to this video, but I had a question and didn't know where else to go to ask you 😂 Question: How do you determine that a client isn't for you from the discovery call?
This is a well timed video! Haha I have started building a small list of potential clients to cold email in the coming weeks. I will definitely try to add video to them! Most freelance clients I’ve gotten so far have been through networking.
Beautiful way to start the video off and mitigate some people's thoughts on what your aim/intent is (well-worded). Great example as well and always a pleasure to simply listen and learn from you and really liked the suggestion of first "offering a compliment." That's definitely a great ice-breaker and segue into what the goal is. Wishing you all the best and two thumbs up on this one!
I absolutely LOVED this video. Definitely taking a second look at the way I send emails. What would you put in the subject line? Not sure if you’ve already made a video on this, but how would you go about going to businesses in person? How would you introduce yourself/pitch yourself etc.?
I like to keep subject lines short and sweet! Here are some ideas: blog.hubspot.com/sales/sales-email-subject-lines-that-get-prospects-to-open-read-and-respond
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm a bit on the awkward side, lol, so you giving a concrete example is great. I've just started looking into SEO as a possible side hustle/career change and this sounds like a great way to stand out from the basic pitches that business owners probably get all the time. On another note, do you think the success rate of an SEO pitch would've been even higher had they specialized/were passionate about your niche specifically? From an outside view, it appears that all SEO experts kinda do the same thing, so standing out seems difficult.
I've received a similar email but didn't take it seriously because they didn't address the email to me. It was something like Hi as well. I also found it interesting that they didn't include their own website, so I could take a look at their work. Needless to say, I passed on their services.
I feel like the only thing worse than getting those cold emails is the cold DMs...they seem even less personalized and more copy-pasted 😬 personalizing it - and like you said, adding a name - can really go a long way! No one likes to be treated as just another row on a spreadsheet 😅
Started working from home in March which was way before the date I planned to actually quit. When I lost my job, I went into complete panic mode because I didn’t know what to do; I didn’t have many clients and my shop was only getting a sale here and there. Then I found your channel which helped me so much with getting organized and setting up systems to streamline my processes. My business is growing slowly but steady and for that I’m truly grateful. Thank you Latasha for sharing all the gems with us 🙏🏾💕
I'm so glad my content has been helpful! Congrats on your business 🙌🏽
I started using cold DM’s on LinkedIn consistently about 2 months ago. I try to remember emails I hate to get and do the total opposite. Thanks for the freebie tip and videos. Will definitely be trying!
Awesome, how is LinkedIn working for you?
If we think in a positive way, those emails are a great learning experience as you said. But seriously, that example is exactly what you shouldn't do. Valuable recommendations as usual, Latasha!
Thanks, Harry!
Hey! Latasha.
I'm a big fan of yours, i really love all of your videos. I literary watch your past videos i've missed uploaded on years ago like this one.
I’m a small social media manager who started just a few months ago, and I focus on helping very small business owners. Despite my efforts, I haven’t received any responses so far.
I’ve spent a lot of time improving my cold emails and follow all the recommended steps, except for personalization using names. Many small business owners don’t have their names listed, so I often have to start with "Hello."
I don’t know what i'm doing wrong. I hear people get clients but to me it being unrealistic now and frustrating.
I'm losing all hope 🥺
Hey Latasha! Sorry, this is unrelated to this video, but I had a question and didn't know where else to go to ask you 😂 Question: How do you determine that a client isn't for you from the discovery call?
This is a well timed video! Haha I have started building a small list of potential clients to cold email in the coming weeks. I will definitely try to add video to them! Most freelance clients I’ve gotten so far have been through networking.
Awesome, so glad it came to you at the right time!
Latasha, this is such good advice. I especially love your “virtual hostess gift” idea!
Love alllll the tips! I will forward this episode to those sending me the copy-paste email 🤣
Omg 💀 savage
Hahaha!
I do send out cold emails! Your tips were excellent!!! I may have to try shortening my template!
Glad it was helpful!
We receive lots of cold emails in my business and honestly, only a few are worth reading. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips, Latasha!
Agreed! And thanks for watching, glad it was helpful 😊
Beautiful way to start the video off and mitigate some people's thoughts on what your aim/intent is (well-worded). Great example as well and always a pleasure to simply listen and learn from you and really liked the suggestion of first "offering a compliment." That's definitely a great ice-breaker and segue into what the goal is. Wishing you all the best and two thumbs up on this one!
Thanks, Dre! I try to keep it positive around here. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Yes. Complement and engage! I love your emphasis on relationship building. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! ❤️
@@thelatashajames Thank you! Your videos offer insight and development information every time. They've been a great investment of my time.
Always always helpful Latasha. This world really needs you !! :)
Aw, I appreciate the kind words, Praseeda!
This is such great advice Latasha, thank you. I struggle with writing emails and this is valuable to me.
So glad it was helpful!
Never used them but i might try that
Cold emails are not part of my business strategy but these are some really great tips! Thanks! 🔥
This was a phenomenal video!! Thank you Latasha :)
Thank you for this video. New subscriber here.
Thanks for subscribing!
I absolutely LOVED this video. Definitely taking a second look at the way I send emails. What would you put in the subject line?
Not sure if you’ve already made a video on this, but how would you go about going to businesses in person? How would you introduce yourself/pitch yourself etc.?
I like to keep subject lines short and sweet! Here are some ideas: blog.hubspot.com/sales/sales-email-subject-lines-that-get-prospects-to-open-read-and-respond
@@thelatashajames Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm a bit on the awkward side, lol, so you giving a concrete example is great. I've just started looking into SEO as a possible side hustle/career change and this sounds like a great way to stand out from the basic pitches that business owners probably get all the time.
On another note, do you think the success rate of an SEO pitch would've been even higher had they specialized/were passionate about your niche specifically? From an outside view, it appears that all SEO experts kinda do the same thing, so standing out seems difficult.
Well done. Well done.
Thank you!
I've received a similar email but didn't take it seriously because they didn't address the email to me. It was something like Hi as well. I also found it interesting that they didn't include their own website, so I could take a look at their work. Needless to say, I passed on their services.
Yes! I get those emails all the time 😆
I feel like the only thing worse than getting those cold emails is the cold DMs...they seem even less personalized and more copy-pasted 😬 personalizing it - and like you said, adding a name - can really go a long way! No one likes to be treated as just another row on a spreadsheet 😅
Yep... DMs are usually the worst! 😆