On the networking side, I've been consistently posting and connecting with CEOs, founders, and business owners on Linkedin— but instead of pitching right away, I start with a simple greeting and genuine conversation. A lot of them do end up asking what services I offer, and even when I share without sounding desperate, people appreciate the approach. That said, most responses sound like: "we have things handled internally," "I'm managing it myself for now," or "we'll reach out when we actually need it." Here's where I'm stuck — not every potential client is active on LinkedIn or posting content I can engage with or comment on, so it's not always possible to spot their pain points through their posts and offer a solution that way. On the skills side, here's what I currently bring to the table: ✅ Document Control & Record Keeping – Google Workspace ✅ Compliance & SOP Documentation – Excel-based trackers ✅ Time Tracking & Productivity – Clockify ✅ Basic Graphic Design – Canva ✅ Team Collaboration – MS Teams, Zoom, Teams, Slack ✅ Multiple AI Tools ✅ Vendor & Invoice Coordination – Email, ERP tracking ✅ Data Entry – Excel, ERP systems Currently learning: Zapier, Trello, Asana, Notion to round out my VA toolkit. So my question is: what's a more efficient way to actually reach and have real conversations with potential clients — especially those who aren't very active or vocal online? Would really appreciate your thoughts! 🙏

Hi folks! I am traveling October 1 to October 5 and will be slower to respond than usual. Thanks for your patience! Have a great weekend. ✌️

[My LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafizhamzaumer/] Hey everyone! 👋 I've been building my LinkedIn presence for a while now and currently have about 4,000 connections — but I'm still on the journey of landing my very first client, and I know a lot of you here are in the same boat. Instead of guessing what's holding me back, I'd love some real, honest feedback from this community. Could you take a few minutes to check out my LinkedIn profile and let me know: ✅ What's working well? ✅ What's missing or unclear? ✅ Any changes you'd suggest to make it more client-attracting? Whether it's my headline, bio, content, or overall positioning. I'm open to all constructive feedback. Here's the best part: This isn't just about me. Whatever insights come out of this, I'll be sharing them back with everyone here — so if you're also struggling to convert connections into clients, this could genuinely help you too. Let's grow together! 🚀 Drop your thoughts in the comments, or feel free to DM me if you'd rather share privately. Really appreciate any time you take out for this. 🙏 Special thanks to @Erin Booth , despite being such a well-known influencer, the amount of time and genuine effort she puts into responding to each of us personally truly speaks volumes. It's this kind of consistency and care that naturally earns respect and trust — no wonder she continues to build such a strong, lasting connection with this community. 🙌

I’m curious if I’m the only one finding it hard to juggle everything at once. 😂 Client hunting, sending proposals, improving your profile, upskilling, building your portfolio, keeping up with the house, and still trying to have a life somewhere in between. 😅 There are days I feel like I’m doing a little bit of everything but not enough of anything. If you’re also currently looking for clients/work, what are you focusing on right now? Would love to hear where everyone is at and maybe we can keep each other motivated along the way. 🤍

Coffee Chat ☕️ Wednesday, September 23 at 10:30am ET These are casual and open to all members. Not coaching calls — just a set time to bring your questions and ask me live. See you next week!