Tuesday’s Tips: Dealing with the “Thanks but No Thanks” Response

Dealing with the “Thanks but No Thanks” Response

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So I have spent the better part of last week and today doing an essential task for a freelancer: looking for new assignments.

Specifically, I have been making cold calls to new prospects and touching base with those with whom I have had previous interactions.

While the strategy has in the past netted me most of my work, remembering that doesn’t make it any easier when I run into the various versions of “Thanks, but no thanks” t...