SHS037: Does The Use Of Technology Actually Hurt Your Lead Generation As A Freelancer?
Intro
Technology has completely changed the way we generate leads.
From:
- Food delivery
- Grocery delivery
- Online platforms
- Automation
It’s easier than ever to:
👉 Save time
👉 Increase efficiency
👉 Scale faster
But here’s the problem…
👉 Most people only look at the benefits
In this solo episode, Elijah Bilel breaks down both sides:
👉 The pros AND the hidden costs of using technology
Because sometimes…
👉 What saves you time can cost you opportunities
Episode Overview
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How technology helps with lead generation
- The hidden opportunity cost of convenience
- Why human interaction still matters
- When to use technology vs when to avoid it
- How to balance efficiency with networking
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Understanding Your Relationship With Technology
Before diving into examples, Elijah explains something important:
👉 Not everyone uses technology the same way
Some people:
- Naturally leverage it
- Build systems around it
Others:
- Avoid it
- Prefer in-person interaction
This is actually broken down inside the Financial Personality Report.
If you want to understand where you fall and how that affects your income strategy, you can check it out Here
Example 1: Food Delivery (Time vs Opportunity)
Let’s start with something simple:
👉 Food delivery apps
These allow you to:
- Order food instantly
- Keep working while waiting
- Save 1–2 hours of time
Elijah shares how he used this while setting up Airbnb units:
- Building furniture
- Staging units
- Taking photos
Instead of stopping to get food…
👉 He ordered delivery and kept working
Result:
👉 Only ~30 minutes lost instead of 1–2 hours
The Hidden Cost
Here’s what most people miss:
👉 You lose interaction opportunities
If you go to a restaurant:
- You’re around people
- You can start conversations
- You can build relationships
That one trip could lead to:
- A client
- A connection
- A future opportunity
But with delivery?
👉 That opportunity disappears
The Real Lesson
👉 Convenience trades time for opportunity
Sometimes that’s worth it…
Sometimes it’s not
Example 2: Grocery Delivery (Scaling vs Networking)
Next up:
👉 Grocery delivery (Instacart, Shipt, etc.)
The benefits are similar:
- Saves time
- Convenient
- Helps you stay focused
Especially if:
- You’re busy
- You’re meal prepping
- You’re deep in work
But Here’s Where It Gets Interesting
A grocery store is actually:
👉 A networking environment
Why?
- People share similar interests
- You can easily start conversations
- You naturally have things in common
Elijah gives a real example:
- Talking to someone in the vegan aisle
- Asking simple questions
- Turning it into a conversation
From there:
👉 Relationship building begins
A Simple Strategy Most People Miss
Instead of:
👉 Shopping once a week
You could:
👉 Go more frequently
Why?
👉 More exposure to people
👉 More conversations
👉 More opportunities
This is especially valuable if:
👉 Networking is a priority in your current stage
Example 3: Online Leads (Passive vs Personal)
Now let’s talk about:
👉 Online lead generation
This includes:
- Fiverr
- Upwork
- Ads
- Social media
The Benefits
- Leads come in passively
- Systems do the work for you
- You can scale faster
A lead is a lead…
👉 And leads can turn into income
The Downside
If you rely ONLY on online leads:
👉 You limit your relationship-building ability
Because:
- Everything is transactional
- There’s less personal connection
- Trust takes longer to build
Why Balance Matters
Elijah makes this clear:
👉 You need BOTH
- Online leads → scale
- Offline interaction → connection
When you combine them:
👉 That’s where growth really happens
The Bigger Picture
This episode isn’t about avoiding technology.
It’s about:
👉 Using it strategically
Because every time you choose convenience…
👉 You might be giving up connection
And connection leads to:
- Clients
- Partnerships
- Opportunities
If you want to better understand how your natural tendencies impact how you make money, the Financial Personality Report breaks this down in detail.
You can access it Here
Final Thoughts
Elijah Bilel makes one thing clear:
👉 Technology is a tool
Not a replacement for:
👉 Human interaction
If you use it correctly:
- It saves time
- It increases efficiency
If you overuse it:
👉 It limits opportunity
The goal is simple:
👉 Find the balance
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