Houston Freelancers Union SPARK: Reaching New Clients

WELCOME TO FREELANCERS UNION SPARK! WE HOST MEETUPS FOR FREELANCERS BY FREELANCERS: we invite you to bring your expertise, questions, and elevator pitches to the table, to the workshop and discuss.  Join US on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (and our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1723000941103046/] for in-between events) to meet other entrepreneurs in the area, get inspired, and talk about stuff like... ------------------------- FEBRUARY SPARK: Options, variety, and numbers are the name of the game this month, because who doesn’t want more clients??! Join us to learn about: * 5 places to look for clients that you haven’t considered * The best tips for that initial cold call, email or message * Elevator pitch feedback - hear from the group to improve and strengthen! ------------------------- SPARK IS BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT WE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER THAN WE ARE ON OUR OWN. Check out our Houston Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1723000941103046/] to swap jobs, resources, and meet other people who love their "boss!"   The national conversation is live at #FreelanceSPARK [https://twitter.com/freelancersu]. Join US in a whole bunch of cities across the country [http://freelancersunion.org/spark]!  QUICK TIPS: Yes, this event is for freelancers of all industries. We're all connected by our efforts to succeed in the gig economy. No, this event will not be taped- it's a meetup! Sometimes we do bring in an expert speaker- we'll announce that above. ------------------------- SPARK HOUSTON IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:              FREELANCERS UNION  FREELANCERS UNION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES BENEFITS, resources, and advocacy for 425,000 independent workers nationwide. To learn more or join, visit freelancersunion.org [http://www.freelancersunion.org/]. Membership is free.   SPARK HOUSTON IS LED BY CECILIA M. AUSTIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-m-austin-1a381628/] AND Reme Ekoh [https://remekoh.io/]: CECILIA M. AUSTIN is a freelance writer and content creator with over a decade of journalism experience. In addition to writing for various publications, Cecilia works with brands, entrepreneurs and small businesses to create content, campaigns, and more. Connect with Cecilia at SimplyCecilia.com [https://simplycecilia.com] REME EKOH is a freelance web/mobile developer with over eight years of experience. His journey into programming started as a self-taught web developer, recently adding iOS development to his skillset. He specializes in using human-centered design and technology to create digital solutions, ensuring that the final product offers an excellent user experience. When he is not coding, you can find Reme serving at Lakewood Church. Connect with Reme on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/remekoh]