Comments on: Looking to get started in Transcription? Grab the Transcription Crash Course.

By: Gary Hudecek Sr.

Gary Hudecek Sr. — Sun, 22 May 2011 05:26:00 +0000

Hi Erica,
Thanks for your reply and the information. I do have one other question though if you don’t mind. How much chance does one have of getting hired by a transcription company if they don’t have any prior experience? The idea of doing transcription as an employee and collecting a regular paycheck even on a part-time basis is a little more appealing to me than having to go out acquiring clients. Thanks again!

By: Erica Cosminsky

Erica Cosminsky — Sun, 22 May 2011 00:55:00 +0000

Hi Gary,

There are a number of ways to get new clients. It’s always good to have a website, and a Facebook fan page so people can find you. When I first started, I did some contract work off online job boards but my big break came from in-person networking. Going to local meetups, chamber of commerce mixers or seminars are a good way to meet a few people. Once you have a few clients, your testimonials and reputation build up. Then the referrals start. Referrals are our biggest lead to new clients.

Loretta also did a Q&A post on my other website recently, if you’d like to take a look at that. http://theinvisibleoffice.com/work-from-home-transcription/

By: Gary Hudecek Sr.

Gary Hudecek Sr. — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:08:00 +0000

Hi. Question. I have purchased Loretta’s course and it is a good, informative course. I understand the mechanics of transcription and I am capable of doing it, BUT, how do I find clients? That to me is the biggest challenge when you don’t have experience is convincing someone to allow you to transcribe something for them when you don’t have a resume. What is the best way to go about getting clients if you are brand new to this business? Thanks

By: Medical Services Outsourcing

Medical Services Outsourcing — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:46:40 +0000

This is an awesome review of Transcription Crash Course – I was so excited when I read it!
I’m making a note of your pedal recommendation, because people do ask me about them once they’ve gotten started and I can never suggest one since I don’t use one.Thank you so much for the great and thorough review.

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By: Lisa @ Tie Dye Shirts

Lisa @ Tie Dye Shirts — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:09:35 +0000

This is an awesome review of Transcription Crash Course – I was so excited when I read it! Loretta really made me feel like it’s something i can actually learn and master!

By: Dave Doolin

Dave Doolin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:44:51 +0000

Hey lady, just caught up on the last few articles here. Looks like things are moving along well.

Good to see you on 3rd tribe forum. I’ve haven’t checked in there in a week or so. Good group. I’ll see you there soon.

Ok, back to the 1000 or so RSS entries I’m behind on…

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:02:20 +0000

Thank you so much for the great and thorough review, Erica.

I’m making a note of your pedal recommendation, because people do ask me about them once they’ve gotten started and I can never suggest one since I don’t use one.

I’m with you 100 percent on those skeevy medical transcription course shams. I want to cry every time I see a mom who wants to work from home sign up for one of those things. It makes me physically ill to think about what they are going through when they get to the end of those.