May 2, 2023
How to use Slack to source clients and build community
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><em>This newsletter is excerpted and edited from </em></strong><a href="http://email.runpollen.com/e/c/eyJlIjoxMjU2ODEsImVtYWlsX2lkIjoiZXhhbXBsZSIsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwczovL2thaXRseW5hcmZvcmQuY29tLz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249NSUyRjIrV2FpdGxpc3QrTmV3c2xldHRlclx1MDAyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50PTUlMkYyK3dhaXRsaXN0K25ld3NsZXR0ZXJcdTAwMjZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsX2FjdGlvblx1MDAyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Y3VzdG9tZXIuaW8iLCJ0IjoxNzA5MzI3OTk4fQ/d48bb7b688c7cecc2f51988b327da0bd8f231aa7f7ca4527d9b938715c807b73" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #343446;"><strong><em>Kaitlyn Arford</em></strong></a><strong><em>’s playbook </em></strong><strong><em>Source Legitimate Clients with Twitter, LinkedIn, and Slack</em></strong><strong><em>. </em></strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="column column-2" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top;border-top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-left:0" width="33.333333333333336%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="image_block block-1" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-right:20px;width:100%;padding-left:0"><div align="center" class="alignment" style="line-height:10px"><img src="https://userimg-bee.customeriomail.com/images/client-env-125681/Instructors/Group%20135.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:133px;max-width:100%" width="133"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="row row-4" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#f6f2ee" width="100%"><tbody><tr>
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Keep reading to learn Kaitlyn’s practical tips to:</strong></span></p><ul style="line-height:1.5;mso-line-height-alt:24px;font-size:16px"><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Be thoughtful about how you choose Slack channels</span></li><li>Introduce yourself in the channels you join</li><li>Engage with others in the channels</li><li>Respect the rules of each community</li><li>
Set up notifications for freelancing gigs</li></ul></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="divider_block block-2" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad"><div align="center" class="alignment"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-3" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:30px"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>🔎</strong><strong> Choose Slack groups with care</strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-4" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:24px">
<span style="font-size:16px;">There are hundreds of public Slack communities for every interest. There are Slack communities dedicated to tech startups, remote workers, software development, nonprofits, and even freelancing — and these Slack communities may be where you find your next client.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:24px">
<span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="background-color:#ffdf8f;">You need to consider where your ideal client would spend time and where your time is best spent.</span> Finding the Slack communities that work for you may take a little trial and error as you discover which ones work for you. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:24px">
<span style="font-size:16px;">You can use them when you have time, and you often see freelance opportunities posted in them that you don’t see elsewhere. That said: you don’t need to join every Slack group out there!</span></p><ul style="line-height:1.5;mso-line-height-alt:24px;font-size:16px"><li>
<span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Search for Slack communities.</strong> Use <a href="http://email.runpollen.com/e/c/eyJlIjoxMjU2ODEsImVtYWlsX2lkIjoiZXhhbXBsZSIsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwczovL3Nsb2ZpbGUuY29tLz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249NSUyRjIrV2FpdGxpc3QrTmV3c2xldHRlclx1MDAyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50PTUlMkYyK3dhaXRsaXN0K25ld3NsZXR0ZXJcdTAwMjZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsX2FjdGlvblx1MDAyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Y3VzdG9tZXIuaW8iLCJ0IjoxNzA5MzI3OTk4fQ/91c67db2234a2a963efa118f47f3de77a8bef5d5202a1eeb0904fb2afcaffe0f" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #343446;">Slofile</a> or <a href="http://email.runpollen.com/e/c/eyJlIjoxMjU2ODEsImVtYWlsX2lkIjoiZXhhbXBsZSIsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5haXJ0YWJsZS5jb20vdW5pdmVyc2UvZXhwUmhVUXQ1WXNIaE1kaE8vdGhlLWZ1bGwtbGlzdC1vZi1zbGFjay1jb21tdW5pdGllcz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249NSUyRjIrV2FpdGxpc3QrTmV3c2xldHRlclx1MDAyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50PTUlMkYyK3dhaXRsaXN0K25ld3NsZXR0ZXJcdTAwMjZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsX2FjdGlvblx1MDAyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Y3VzdG9tZXIuaW8iLCJ0IjoxNzA5MzI3OTk4fQ/c35451df88011e651c70b0f3e2d5e972b4aaefac0a0a4ab84b84b0ebf1a6ed69" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #343446;">Airtable</a>’s list of Slack communities to identify the best Slack communities for you. For example, if you're interested in working with breweries and restaurants, you want to join Slack communities that include food professionals. If you’re looking for more communities than you can find in either of these databases, run a Google search with keywords like “Slack community entrepreneur” or “Slack community women.”</span>
</li><li><strong>Be creative with the Slack communities you choose to join! </strong>They don’t have to be directly linked to your ideal client. For example, Slack communities for freelancers and remote workers often include people looking for freelancers.</li><li><strong>Remember, you’re not getting married.</strong> You can always join a Slack group, discover that it’s not for you, and leave.</li></ul></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-5" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:30px"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>👋</strong><strong> Respect the purpose of each channel</strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-6" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><span style="font-size:16px;">Every Slack community you join will have a specific set of rules in place for every channel within it. Pay attention to the purpose of each channel before you start posting.</span></p><ul style="line-height:1.5;mso-line-height-alt:24px;font-size:16px"><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Say hello in the dedicated introduction channel</strong> (almost every Slack community has one). Use your elevator pitch here to introduce yourself to the community. <span style="background-color:#ffdf8f;">Include that you’re available to work with clients.</span> Make it even friendlier with a photo of your pet or sharing a hobby!</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0;margin-left:40px;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><span style="font-size:16px;">Here’s an example of Kaitlyn’s introduction:</span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="image_block block-7" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%;padding-right:0;padding-left:0"><div align="center" class="alignment" style="line-height:10px"><img class="big" src="https://userimg-assets.customeriomail.com/images/client-env-125681/1682688822678_general_intro_01GZ413KNSNC7WFCW255RGKKP2.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:375px;max-width:100%" width="375"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-8" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;margin-left:40px;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><span style="font-size:16px;">More examples of intros that share that you’re open to work:</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;margin-left:80px;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><em><span style="font-size:16px;">“Hi! I’m Kaitlyn and I write about pets and all the reasons why we love them. I’m available for copywriting, ghostwriting, and editorial opportunities! Take a look at my portfolio [link] and reach out to [email].</span></em></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;margin-left:40px;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;margin-left:80px;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><em><span style="font-size:16px;">“Hello! Starting [date], I’m available to take on work with [ideal client]. I create [type of services]. Reach out to [email] and take a look at what I do [portfolio].</span></em></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-9" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%">
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Add value to different channels.</strong> Many Slack communities will have channels dedicated to sharing resources, professional development, and other specific subtopics. They’ll often have a job-specific channel that’s home to a different job and freelance postings. <span style="background-color:#ffdf8f;">Look for ways to add value</span> to these channels. For example, if you’ve written a blog post about the best marketing practices for small businesses, share it in a #resources channel.</span>
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<strong>Contribute to the conversation with questions and answers.</strong> Obviously, you’re joining these Slack groups to find work, but <span style="background-color:#ffdf8f;">the conversations in these communities are the most valuable aspect of them</span>. Ask thoughtful questions in the appropriate channels. Answer questions with considerate replies and resources whenever possible. As you add value and authenticity to conversations, other people in these Slack communities will start seeing you as an expert.
</li><li><strong>Read and abide by community guidelines.</strong> Before posing a question, make sure that you’re in the correct channel.</li><li><strong>Don’t over-promote yourself.</strong> Many Slack communities will have Slack channels dedicated to self-promotion, so make sure you’re only promoting in spaces when it’s appropriate.</li></ul></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="row row-5" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#f6f2ee" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="row-content stack" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:5px;color:#000;width:500px" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top;border-top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-left:0" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-1" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:30px"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>🕵️♀️</strong><strong> Use Slack to look for freelance work</strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text_block block-2" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><div class="" style="font-size:12px;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#000;line-height:1.5;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:24px">
<span style="font-size:16px;">Use Slack as a search engine, network with professionals, and set up keyword alerts to find freelance work.</span></p><ul style="line-height:1.5;mso-line-height-alt:24px;font-size:16px"><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Set up your profile.</strong> Add a professional photo and in the “title” section, add a short line about yourself and your contact information.</span></li><li>
<strong>Filter results with your searches.</strong> Search for relevant topics and keywords to find different conversations and job postings.</li><li><strong>Use keyword notifications.</strong> Save a little time by setting up notifications that alert you to topics you’re interested in or freelance opportunities. </li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;margin-left:80px;mso-line-height-alt:24px">
<em><span style="font-size:16px;">Tap your profile icon in the top right corner and select “preferences.” Then under the “notify me about” section select “direct messages, mentions and keywords.” Under “my keywords,” type in keywords you’re interested in, like “freelance writer” or “hiring.”</span></em></p><ul style="line-height:1.5;mso-line-height-alt:24px;font-size:16px"><li>
<span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Be thoughtful with how you spend your time.</strong> If you find Slack is more of a time drain than an asset, set a timer and limit how often you use it.</span></li></ul></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" class="divider_block block-3" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad"><div align="center" class="alignment"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="paragraph_block block-4" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:10px"><div style="color:#000;direction:ltr;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:150%;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:24px"><p style="margin:0">For more tips like these, apply to Pollen’s Early Access Program to request access to Pollen’s full playbook library (+ community discussions, events, and more).</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" class="button_block block-5" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="pad"><div align="center" class="alignment"> <a href="http://email.runpollen.com/e/c/eyJlIjoxMjU2ODEsImVtYWlsX2lkIjoiZXhhbXBsZSIsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwczovL3BvbGxlbmNhcmVlcnMudHlwZWZvcm0uY29tL3RvL2FMQ2Q3ejVtP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj01JTJGMitXYWl0bGlzdCtOZXdzbGV0dGVyXHUwMDI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9NSUyRjIrd2FpdGxpc3QrbmV3c2xldHRlclx1MDAyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWxfYWN0aW9uXHUwMDI2dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jdXN0b21lci5pbyNlbWFpbD0lN0IlN0JjdXN0b21lci5lbWFpbCU3RCU3RCIsInQiOjE3MDkzMjc5OTh9/a2ce2662f34fe27b3e409e260453aece80f8ce3d800ab81be91e67118421b9a3" style="text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000;border-radius:9px;width:auto;border-top:0px solid transparent;font-weight:400;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-border-alt:none;word-break:keep-all;" target="_blank"><span style="padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;letter-spacing:1px;"><span dir="ltr" style="word-break: break-word; line-height: 28px;">Apply</span></span></a>
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