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How do the on demand consulting marketplaces generate demand?

How do the consulting marketplaces like Business Talent Group, Catalant, Toptal etc. generate demand? I.e reach out to businesses and convince them to post the projects on their platform? Also, how do they reach the consultants (supply side) and convince them to sign up on the platform and offer their services?

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Hi
This is a classic market place which requires marketing to both sides simultaneously.
I would start by selecting the most popular categories/fields that the users (employers/companies) are looking for (based on Google Adwords Keyword Tool or maybe checking Fiverr - if their services are the similar to the ones you plan to offer).
Then, do intensive, but focused/targeting marketing* for freelancers, and the employers/companies in the above fields that you chose.
Repeat the above process for the top 5 fields/categories and then either repeat or move on to the next categories. The challenge with marketplaces is that you need to have a decent amount of freelancers and employers at the same time – and therefore it is better to focus on a limited amount of fields/services in the beginning and then slowly expand.
As for the actual marketing methods, this really depends on the types of freelance services that you’re offering and your budget, but the classics are LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and specific forums.
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Answered 4 years ago

Demand exists. Simple!


Answered 4 years ago

Usually on the first stage they collect the project all over internet: other marketplaces, social networks and so on. Then, after they have 50-100 tasks they turn on adv in search and social. Guys who want to earn money 10 times more than the guys who want to spend it:)


Answered 4 years ago

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