{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"3 Ways I\u2019m Finding New Clients in May 2026","description":"Ever wonder what an experienced freelancer actually does to find new clients each month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own client attraction strategy for May, including the thing that got me my first AI-referred client within weeks. What we cover:  Why having a &quot;pick and mix&quot; of marketing activities alongside your regular content works so well AI SEO, what it is and why it's becoming a real discovery channel for freelancers How an outdated Google Business profile could be costing you visibility (guilty as charged!) Using LinkedIn without burning out, including a sneaky trick to stay consistent  Action steps: \u2713 Audit your website SEO, especially if your site has been through multiple redesigns over the years \u2713 Check your Google Business profile is up to date (photos, contact info, and recent posts!) \u2713 If you're product-based, make sure your product photos are on Google Business \u2713 Try LinkedIn games as a low-pressure way to build a daily habit on the platform \u2713 Look into tools like Lime to track your LinkedIn activity without needing a rigid strategy \u2713 Don't underestimate AI search, optimising for it can bring in warm leads passively Resources mentioned: Sam from Create Better Things (AI SEO) | Lime (LinkedIn tool) Subscribe for more quick, actionable freelance tips you can enjoy during a tea break! Timestamps: 0:00 \u2013 Introduction: Freelance Client Acquisition Strategies for May 0:20 \u2013 How to Find Freelance Clients: Monthly Marketing Mix Overview 1:05 \u2013 AI SEO for Freelancers: How to Get Found by AI Search Tools Like Copilot 2:06 \u2013 How AI SEO Generated a New Client Within Weeks 2:38 \u2013 Why SEO + Social Media Work Together for Freelance Business Growth 3:05 \u2013 Google My Business for Freelancers: How to Optimise Your Listing 3:49 \u2013 LinkedIn Marketing for Freelancers: Simple Strategy to Stay Consistent 4:47 \u2013 Recap: Top 3 Client Attraction Strategies for Freelancers This Month Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com&amp;nbsp; Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/discord.gg\/RKYkReS5Cz Order my book:&amp;nbsp;The Freelance Lifestyle: Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business ","author_name":"The Freelancer's Tea Break","author_url":"http:\/\/freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com\/freelancersteabreak","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41047105\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201282360"}