Design Break

In this episode of the Design Break podcast, host Rocky Roark explores a game-changing approach to freelance client acquisition—the Bounty Method. He begins by addressing the common challenges freelancers face with traditional methods like cold emailing and social media marketing, emphasizing the unpredictable nature and trust issues inherent in these approaches. Rocky then introduces the Bounty Method, a strategy he recently tested with remarkable success, securing a $12k project in less than 24 hours. This method involves offering a flat cash reward—such as Rocky's $500 bounty—for successful referrals that lead to closed projects, making it a tangible and compelling incentive for his network.Rocky shares his personal journey of transitioning from percentage-based referral systems to the Bounty Method, detailing how he implemented and communicated this strategy effectively. He offers practical steps for listeners to implement the Bounty Method in their own freelance businesses, including defining an appropri