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Roast email introductions idea

https://freelanceintros.com

Roast the landing page and idea.

FreelanceIntros is a platform for graphic design freelancers to exchange client introductions, leading to more gigs.

submitted this linkon August 31, 2022
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    Sorry to say, but I fear not so many designers would allow intros for their clients, especially to similar competing designers.

    I think you need to explain the advantage of sharing better.

    Do you assume that clients buy more services if they hire two designers in parallel? Otherwise that's a zero sum game, right?

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      Thanks for the feedback.
      We understand some freelancers may dread the thought of losing their client to another freelancer. However, the guaranteed and potential benefits of posting on FreelanceIntros outnumber the potential of losing a client.

      Guaranteed benefits

      1. You are guaranteed to receive at least one warm intro to a new client. Since you are receiving a warm intro, the new client will mostly likely check your portfolio and possibly start a conversation.
      2. You initiate a professional relationship with another freelancer. Freelancing can be lonely sometimes: it doesn’t hurt to get companions along the way.
      3. Your portfolio gets some exposure. Sure, it will mostly be seen by other freelancers but the few clients that happen to visit FreelanceIntros may check out your portfolio.

      Potential benefits

      1. You are highly likely to receive multiple intros. The platform allows new users to choose whoever they want to receive their client intro. Therefore , if your portfolio stands out, you may be selected as a recipient of multiple intros.
      2. The intro email rekindles your professional relationship with your client, which could lead to another gig.
      3. Your client may return the favor and refer you to another client.
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        Thanks, I read that already in the faq when I commented. I still don't understand why I should introduce my client to another freelancer who does more or less what I do. (Maybe I misunderstand something). It still looks like a zero sum game to me. I hope I'm wrong, good luck!

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          On the zero sum game point;
          Assuming there is a client that for some reason has only one gig to give out ever and the only two freelancers that could the job are the intro giver and intro receiver, then it becomes a zero sum game. I am under the impression that such situations aren't the norm in the freelance world.

          I am actually interested in your thoughts.
          As a freelancer (assuming based on your response), the prospect of getting a new client (potentially multiple) doesn't appeal to you at all? Would that be because most freelancers in your field typically work with one client at a time for long periods?

          Maybe these questions will help me understand your take better. Would you pay to be introduced to a new client? Would you sell an introduction to your client? How much?
          I am genuinely trying to understand your perspective.

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            I'm not really a freelancer, but I would assume that if my client has a second gig he should give it to me, unless I am fully booked and would have to turn the second gig down.