30. Strategies for Finding and Retaining Clients as a Digital Nomad

One of the biggest problems with working online is implementing the right strategies for finding and retaining clients. This can be a source of major anxiety for travelers since their income depends on having clients.

Add to the fact that digital nomads are always on the move, it can seem near impossible to create consistent monthly income. 

But that doesn’t have to be the case. Just because digital nomads are moving around doesn’t mean their businesses have to be struggling. Here are our best strategies for freelancers and online entrepreneurs to keep their client base and income steady, so you can explore the world while taking your business with you!

It All Starts With Your Current Clients:

1. Keep in contact with your clients throughout the process
2. Ask for feedback on how you can help them better, and offer suggestions when they ask for advice or services that you don’t currently provide 
3. Be available to answer questions, and be quick to respond! 
4. Be friendly and professional at all times; remember that you’re representing yourself as an expert in your field, so act accordingly!
5. Under promise, over deliver
6. Understand your client’s business – Be a good listener; ask questions and listen carefully
7. Be honest and transparent (don’t pretend to be something you’re not)
8. Promote their business 

Strategies for Finding New Clients as a Digital Nomad

1. Ask for referrals – do everything we mentioned above and they’ll be way more likely to refer people to you (& offer referral incentives) 
2. Offer free advice
3. Join online communities and networks
4. Network with complimentary service providers
5. Be consistent with content creation
6. Portfolio + testimonials  

Now that you’ve got the foundations of freelancing as a digital nomad, it’s time to take action and start making money out of your skills and services. Take the steps necessary to make your business successful and find the clients that will help make your dreams of work-based travel a reality. Good luck!

Want more business tips? Check out this episode: The 7 Steps to Starting Your Successful Online Business