TCF1017: How to Make $100k a Year as a Contractor (Without Burning Out or Selling Out)
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Set a clear personal income goal and reverse-engineer your business plan: calculate the necessary gross revenue, job count, and lead generation required to achieve it.
Never become complacent; consistently market your business and generate leads, even when busy, to avoid future slumps in work.
Actively engage in sales activities daily, including prospecting, networking, and follow-ups, to keep your pipeline full and maintain momentum.
Raise your standards for clients and pricing; aim for higher-paying, better-fitting jobs and avoid taking on 'shitty clients' or 'low paying jobs'.
Be fanatical about brand building by being visible everywhere your clients are, engaging in local communities, and consistently providing valuable, educational content.
Master the sales process by confidently discussing pricing, asking insightful questions to uncover client pain points, and guiding them to your solution without desperation.
Cultivate long-term customer relationships through consistent, non-salesy follow-ups (e.g., warranty checks) to maximize customer lifetime value.
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