The Non-Communicative Approach
I have a freelancing background and I have worked on multiple marketplaces like Fiverr, SEOClerks, Freelancer and so forth. I built a decent reputation and I was able to launch my own brand building business much due to the knowledge and experience I gathered for years working as a freelancer.
Rather recently one of my former clients contacted me and we made a deal. This eventually got me thinking about other options and how I could basically scale up my business- or launch something new to make something extra. As the person I am, I spent hours doing research about specific things I want to provide my clients and after something like almost a week, I had finally decided on what I was going to provide.
The next step was to figure out the best way for me to do this, as I am already on a tight schedule so to speak. I was looking for maximum returns and minimum effort, much like I had done things in the past as well. So, with the what decided, I started to look for someone who could provide this service, while I would simply just act as a middleman.
- People are stupid.
You see, doing all the research took me several days. I have been looking for certain people to do this thing for me for a couple of days as well now. I have sent messages to roughly 30 different people in total and two of them have replied.
I basically send people more or less the same message, with some minor changes here and there. I know what I am looking for, but I also need to get the best possible service for the lowest price, so I can use it as a bonus for my existing customers- and/or resell this to new clients in the future for profits.
I am even transparent and honest about things when I approach these people and today, I got two messages from two "potential" providers. I say "potential" because that was what I was looking for, but after getting their responses, I am not interested in doing any type of business at all with these guys.
There you have it. "Yes Sir" and the other person replied with an awesome "Yes we can do."
- HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WORK WITH THAT?!
I am capable of putting hundreds of dollars in their pockets each month, and they ignore me and my questions. They are in need of business, but they act like they don't care.
Also, I am a top level user on the place I have been in contact with these people, so they can easily see that I am legit and "the best of the best" so to speak.
Since when do you ignore "professionals" and "famous" people if they contact you with questions? I am running a business. I want more and so do they..
- But they are still ignorant.
I cannot understand how these people are able to earn money as freelancers in the first place. Could it be that they believe that they are the kings because I contact them...?
I am clueless. All I want is to give them work. And oh, I obviously want easy $$$.