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A member recently posed a question that I thought could also be beneficial for all sellers: How can a seller respond to a brief in a way that impresses the buyer and allows them to stand out and secure the job? Here are some of the tips I shared: 

Make sure to understand exactly what the buyer is looking for before you respond. Sending an irrelevant response is the quickest way to deter buyers. 

 

For every brief a buyer puts out, they receive dozens of messages from interested freelancers. Stand out by crafting a thoughtful and personalized reply. Avoid sending vague or generic responses such as “Hi, please hire me” or “I can help you with this project.” 

Instead, address them by name and mention specific details from their brief. Provide information on your experiences and qualifications, send relevant samples of your work, and give them a brief overview of what working with you would look like. 


 To go the extra mile, offer to hop on a Zoom call with the buyer. This allows you to foster a stronger connection, gather more project details, and demonstrate exactly how you can help them. 

Overall, when responding to a brief, set yourself apart from the competition with thoughtful, thorough responses that shows the buyer you’re attentive to their needs. 

 Did I miss anything? What are some strategies you use to impress buyers and win the sale? Share them with fellow sellers below! 

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