I have been mostly running a freelance business since about 2023. Most of the time to get work I just have 1 meeting with a potential client, they look at my reviews, I give them my story, and then I get either a yes or a no. Most of my work has been cold calls, strategy builds, email, and consultations. Even for my latest contract role (where they were a dedicated account) I only had maybe 2 meetings. I never had to do any kind of take I loved working that account, as it was all pre and post event nurture via email and ads, and I didn't have to do any cold calling. I was going to be brought on for a renewal but the CMO came in ended all third party contracts so I'm back at it looking for work. Now however, work has really dried up (I had to dedicate all my time to that one account, so my freelance profiles got stale) so now I'm going W2 to keep the bills paid. However, it seems WAY more difficult and they all seem to want me to do take home assignments that look more like free consultations.…