When you go out to hunt you need your camouflage and your ammunition ready.
When you go out to freelance you need your presentation and professional skills to also be ready. That doesn’t mean you are the best shot, but you have to be competent and know what you’re shooting.
When shooting, keep the front sight focused on your target and make sure that your weight is behind the weapon.
When pitching, keep your eye focused on the delivery of the correct outcome for your client and the weight of your argument behind your competence, proposal and ability to deliver.
Don’t go hunting until you are ready!