The WORST FREELANCE PITCHES I've Ever Received (and How to Fix Them)

[@LocationRebel]

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[@adekiseu]

Just wow Sean! Been seeing your website in search results and just got a taste of how good your content is. Thank you for the foundational advice on pitching. I'm fairly new to this and can't express how grateful I am to learn these things. I'm now superconfident that I'll make it in guest posting because of your content. And I just realized how to build on past client relationships. Thank you so much!

[@mistyknapp5026]

Amazing! I have struggled with the "connecting" with the person or building a relationship with them first. Thank you for this funny yet informative video!

[@michellefaler4787]

It’s rare to find content that both entertains and educates so effectively. I gained so much valuable insight from this video as well as many chuckles. It’s good to know that being genuine and considerate goes a long way while pitching. I’ve been SO nervous about sending my first pitch, but I feel much more confident after watching this video. I will be sure to establish a relationship with the person I am pitching to by making it clear that I respect and value their work. I will also be modest and considerate while interacting with this person so I do not appear needy or arrogant. Thank you for all you do. I’ve been a big fan and follower of your channel and blog for almost a year now.

[@LocationRebel]

Thank you so much Michelle! SO much of success when pitching is literally just about being a polite human being, yet so many people miss this ha.

[@SugarWhite7]

Copywriting community is by far the most generous, educative and collaborative group of professionals on the planet. You guys are sooooo underrated. Great job Sean, you are among the best. Love your work to bits ❤

[@FreyaGem]

Good lord, this was hilarious! Can't believe you sift through a pile of those kinds of emails every day. I am just getting started as a copywriter, and have been worried about writing bad pitches...but after seeing all these, I think I'm gonna be alright. 😂👍🏽

[@lizp2523]

This video is actually encouraging. Now I'm not so terrified about pitching. :D

[@paulguyot9318]

I'm usually not a fan of negative posts/vids, but you do it perfectly. Such a funny, positive spin and great info! Love this!

[@LocationRebel]

It's such a double edged sword. Obviously I'm a pretty positive guy, but generally it's the negative videos that seem to do better on KZbin. So need to find a way to do them, while also keeping it positive...if that makes sense ha

[@AllAboutArkansasTravels]

Lol!!! When I pitched, I read your "how to pitch" post and totally copied you. This is a hilarious video and very informative! I love it!

[@sharnaegrant9944]

Is this James and he is also with a passionate writer 😅... all love and support, thanks for the vid!

[@rachelriojas720]

I'm just beginning to research starting my freelance writing career and even I know these pitches suck. This was hilarious. Thanks for the laugh because as you know beginning and research for a newbie can be daunting.

[@olympics14]

Thank you for the video. It actually made me feel better about the few pitches I have written. I am just getting started and I still feel like I don't know what I am doing. I will be sure to follow your pointers and continue to improve.

[@kimberlydubroc901]

Hi Sean, thank you for such MEANINGFUL content and with a sense of humor, and logic to boot...such a rare combo! I have been looking for a while for clean, clear cut information with a candid message...have you looked at other training videos lately, it is no wonder you stand out in the crowd! It is so refreshing to listen to someone who is so candid. I have watched your other videos but this one on the Worst Freelance Pitches, is wonderfully blunt! Listening to you break down the pitches you have endured, was not only educational but great fun. You are making a world of better freelancers, one video at a time! Thank you!

[@Snowy_DFS]

Great video and the cocktail looked smooth.Enjoy your videos each week so keep up the good work

[@LocationRebel]

Thanks Damian! Really appreciate it.

[@brimyrick23]

Great video, I loved the cocktail, and am also grateful for the muted drinks 😆 Great info, it was helpful to see what doesn't work with pitching and then have some examples of what does.

[@LocationRebel]

Thanks for the comments Bri! Glad you got some value out of it!

[@Thatbaddie_620]

Loving the video 😍. All these bad pitches sounded like something I would do. Have you thought about doing videos using the unsightly emails? Or you could print them out and use them as a training tool for members and non-members. Enjoy your awesomeness and stay safe.

[@keeganburke4371]

Thank you for yet another informative and entertaining video. I am just starting out as a freelancer, and honestly, the thought of sending a bad pitch is terrifying. I understand your frustration--I've dealt with my fair share of spam--but what I really appreciate is that you take your frustration and use it to create a tool for those of us who are making a legitimate effort. I have wasted too much time watching crappy KZbin videos that don't say anything except, "be confident," and "buy this product," and "take my advice...because I said so." As always, even when you're triggered, your videos are a breath of fresh air. Cheers!

[@mjoller]

Love the drink AND valuable tips all combined into one! I hope you start making a drink with each of your videos! Thanks again for the advice and for making me feel like my pitch ideas can't be the worst in the world after I've seen what you get sent! I too love the recipes on your site. ;)

[@LocationRebel]

Glad you enjoyed both the tips and the drink! I'm thinking Happy Hour might be a thing :)

[@mjoller]

@@LocationRebel and then you can make that keto cookies recipe to finish. 🤪

[@kimmykipgen3589]

The information and entertainment I got from Location Rebel are invaluable. I am planning to send my first pitch but I just wanted to drop by to get some encouragement and a good laugh 😂😂 which I always got here before continuing my work😆

[@ahmadmonu777]

Man I love the energy and the info you put in your videos!!! Stay Blessed!!!

[@LocationRebel]

haha thank you! There was a lot of energy in this one to be sure ha.

[@jayforrest420]

Really great video! “The double whammy”! Funny and useful.

[@duesouthwithagentbea6710]

i effin love you and your content. i dnt even LEAVE comments but ths video made me sign in AND comment it was sooooo helpful and entertaining. im so glad i found you-never stop being you!

[@LocationRebel]

Thank you Bea!! That means so much, I had fun with this one, so I'm glad to see other people have been enjoying it as well!

[@singawaybyVeronica]

Thank you Sean. This actually gives me the courage to start pitching :)

[@JeffreyPillow]

Just found your KZbin channel yesterday (and subscribed). I received the same pitch on my blog from Sarah and her Paleo Instapot :) I assumed it was a bot and didn't even respond. She drooled over my recipe, too. Must have been the one I posted about how not to fry an egg. Haha.

[@tomcoryell]

Hilarious! Well done on the pause-while-consuming part. It was humorous and added excellent continuity. Fortunately, I don’t think I’ve made any of those bonehead moves you expose. 😎

[@wildeescape]

Now I want an old fashion...dang it. And I'm glad you included the ingredients because you didn't show mixing, but I digress. Thanks for sharing this video. It's always good to know what NOT to do. To be honest, when sending out emails and LOI we all should know better! It's still funny to me that common sense isn't common. And, you were not at all upset, I was looking forward to seeing that side of Sean. But, well-done video as always!

[@mikedeleon2732]

Thanks, Sean, for sharing the don'ts when pitching. To me, these are important before starting a relationship 👍

[@bradlyolson]

Great post, Sean! Great humor and a TON of value. Thank you very much!

[@melodeelucido1446]

LOVE this video! At a point I wanted to reach into the video and pat you on the back :-) TOTALLY legitimate rant!! SO much value here!

[@Busybuzzzz2010]

Thanks Sean......I can confirm that you answer your emails personally......I was totally blown away at your reply and knew it was personal with the answers you gave me.........I will also remember how kind you are and how much you have helped me. If I am ever as successful as you, I hope I will recognise a hard worker and help them too ....... thank you again for your fab and very humorous vidoes :-)

[@craigg5051]

Only a few minutes in and I love how you rant! You are spot on... follow the blue prints, they are spectacular

[@stevesuggests]

Thanks, Sean, that was totally entertaining. I shouldn't laugh at the expense of others, but I really enjoyed the way you made something that has frustrated you so entertaining.

[@laurahafner9779]

3 minutes in: pause video, look for link to cocktail website in video description, open in new tab, resume video 😂 Writing tips AND cocktail recipes? Yes, please.

[@LocationRebel]

YESSSS. I threw in that link as an afterthought. In the future, I'll call it out, link to the cocktail site, so people can join in with me :)

[@edflam7555]

I recently found your channel, you offer such a high value content!

[@garretttrue3478]

Not to nitpick, but I believe an old fashioned has a muddled cherry. But my drinking friends make a fuss about not wanting to muddle the cherry. I think you would fit in with our happy hour. Love the video. Thanks for making a fun and informative video

[@kadinyazarsa835]

God! I laughed so many times while watching this video. Thank you, Sean!

[@carolynimbaya8608]

Thanks for the video. Has given me some insight on pitching

[@todddenen]

I watched this a few months back and watched it again today... great advice. Based on your advice, I just reached out to a potential partner and offered some tips for their LinkedIn profile. They loved the help!

[@learnzimndebele]

Amazing insight Mr Sean👏

[@judymoore9118]

Your email should have stated that this video is best watched during Happy Hour, Sean. ; ) A funny video with some great reminders about building relationships first. Cheers.

[@assiahkramez4649]

I'm so glad you muted the drinking sound. If you didn't I would be hurled into such a rage that paying attention to the rest of the video would be impossible.

[@sdcook063]

I do bookkeeping and it is so funny! I will post in a group that I am looking for a client for bookkeeping. I will suddenly get a bunch of DM's asking if I have an overflow of clients I would be willing to refer to them? Didn't I just say I don't have any clients and need one? Did they read the post? Also, they post under the comments that if I have work for them, they would appreciate the referral. I don't think people READ! Apparently, they don't listen either! LOL! Totally identify with you!

[@clc688]

Omg 🤣🤣🤣 love it, Sean!!

[@LocationRebel]

I enjoyed this one :)

[@catxtonic]

This was so great, thank you for putting you’re criticism out there. In a, let’s be honest, pretty respectful way considering lol.

[@todddenen]

Great stuff... thanks for sharing.

[@sattice]

Probably wasn't your intention-but you totally made me feel better about my pitches. I'm rather fresh at pitching and agonize over each one. Cheers!

[@mekaadams850]

Thank you, this was super helpful

[@kimyattasatchel213]

Hey Sean I'm (not an) a passionate writer🤣🤣🤣... love your videos much needed

[@eureka2educatemotivation4l32]

long vids good info. love the cocktail

[@inder11111]

Just found out the channel and lovin it until now

[@minnesotawyatt2821]

Sean, Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day. Okay, bitter, sweet...How was the "Old Fashion?

[@tinkerjefe]

You ARE fired up! Fun side.

[@adygombos4469]

Hey Saul, I hope to find you well. I am Johnny and a passionate writer. I specialize in many things including but not limited to: agriculture, real estate, ice cream trucking, coloring books, basketball, the wall street and ant cage fighting. While I was drooling about your recipes on geographicalrebels a funny thought came to my mind, which is that you probably have not changed your truck tires in a while so I would be more than happy if you bought them from me. If not, at least do a blog post with permanent do-follow links for me, please (for free). Thanks for the tweet and I hope to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Sarah.

[@lindarockower6028]

The passionate writer pitches...lmfao. No wonder you made that drink!

[@az.8979]

Maybe the guy wanted to be part of your video here :D on the worst pitches haha

[@kimyattasatchel213]

Dude you're awesome🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciacorcoran8532]

Awesome video Sean! I always learn something important from your content. I also love your sense of humor. Keep being you. I can’t wait for the next video. Praying for everyone on the west coast.

[@duesouthwithagentbea6710]

also sidenote: i really hope you *start* sending them the links to your pitch course!

[@LocationRebel]

...time to actually create a proper sales page for said, pitch course. I never market it on its own, but it might legitimately be the most valuable course we've done ha.

[@JoelRunyon]

PSA: Easiest way to get a backlink from Sean - send him bourbon (thank me later).

[@LocationRebel]

haha may or may not be true. Cannot confirm.

[@JoelRunyon]

5:58 is the best part :)

[@kaylablick6281]

If you want to hire someone to go through and send snarky responses back to these people, I'm here!! 😂😂

[@LocationRebel]

Ha! Love this....might need to take you up on it,

[@kaylablick6281]

@@LocationRebel 😂

[@kristaccamp]

No orange peel? I am not sure how I feel about this.

[@LocationRebel]

Honestly? You should feel angry about it. I let my slightly pretentious self down with this one. It was a last minute addition to the video and I didn't have any oranges :(

[@jalilnazarli]

13:26 I died here 🤣🤣🤣

[@rodolfovalerin5546]

This is hilarious...🤣🤣👍👍

[@taslimamukta4502]

the 4th one is too funny🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@galacticambitions1277]

This video has given me sill envy. I now have sill envy.

[@Bar0qu3m0ng3r]

I am the passionate writer and I would like to do business. I think you will find that I am quite passionate about my work.

[@JayMaverick]

Pitching ain't rocket science. It's baffling how rare it is to receive a pitch that has 1. My name right 2. My business/site topic right 3. What they can do for me or how we can work together.

[@donpelon4568]

Forgot the Orange Peel and Cherry!

[@lizziethiart3765]

Too funny! 😂

[@brendakmorales]

So much of this seems like it should be common sense. But then again, people can be clueless and rude.

[@sajeelmemon439]

thankyou😂

[@alexjustine33]

This cannot be for real. 🤣

[@rentedthriftedreal]

I'm sorry, Sean. This comes across as if you're being unnecessarily mean. I know spam pitches are annoying. But you can delete them/filter them and move on instead of replying or publicly humiliating them.

[@JoelRunyon]

Sean "not an alcoholic" Ogle

[@paulguyot9318]

But what bourbon is it??? And God bless you for NOT putting a cherry in it - which NEVER belongs in an Old Fashioned.

[@LocationRebel]

Ha I'm cool with a brandied cocktail cherry as a garnish. But if its the sickly sweet maraschino cherries or if there is ANY muddling going on? Big no no. This was my go to "cheapish" bourbon of Buffalo Trace.

[@RCPearl]

Old -fashioned= Great donut.

[@nayabbaig2991]

This is so shady and I giggled the entire time.

[@dianawinkler1221]

Isn't this just spam? Lol

[@imran.hossain]

Haha, I think those all horrible pitches were written by AI tools!

[@heather3816]

Thank you so very much at the amazing information that was provided during this video. I learned a great deal from you. I SUBSCRIBED!! Keep up the good work!!👍👍👍