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"Just joined Contra! 🙌
Quick question for the experienced freelancers here: What's ONE thing you wish you knew when you were starting out?
I'm Anshul, and I'm here to learn, connect, and eventually land my first client.
Drop your best advice below—I'll bring the notebook! 📝✨
#NewHere #FreelanceTips #ContraCommunity"
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Your network is your net worth. 🤝✨
One of the biggest lessons in freelancing is that skills alone aren't always enough.
You also need to build relationships, communicate clearly, and create trust.
A simple conversation can lead to a new opportunity.
A genuine connection can turn into a long-term partnership.
And helping someone today might open an unexpected door tomorrow.
My focus is not just on finding clients, but on building meaningful professional relationships that grow over time. 🌱
Don't just connect with people. Build relationships with them.
What's the most valuable thing you've gained from networking?
#Networking #Freelancing #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #LinkedInCommunity #DigitalMarketing
Just found out my latest project got featured on Contra's Instagram. 🙌
Nice little way to close out the day. Thank you @Contra HQ
• 1d
Ye le Jani:
Huge congrats Tiago! Well deserved feature 🙌 Saw your project on Contra's Instagram too - that dining interior grid layout is so clean and pro. Perfect way to end the day indeed!
• 1d
Day 15/30 — Halfway Through My Freelancing Challenge! 🚀
15 days of showing up, learning, and trying to build my freelance career.
One thing I've realized:
Building a portfolio and building a freelance business are two completely different challenges.
Designing a landing page takes creativity and technical skills.
Finding clients requires something else:
Understanding what businesses actually need
Communicating the value of your work
Building trust before asking for a project
Staying consistent even when outreach doesn't get replies
I've been reaching out to potential clients, exploring freelance opportunities, and improving how I approach landing-page design.
No paid client yet, but I'm learning what it takes to get there.
My focus for the next 15 days: Less random outreach, more relevant conversations, and stronger portfolio case studies.
Halfway there. Still building. đź’»
#FreelanceJourney #Framer #WebDesign #BuildInPublic
• 11h
"building a portfolio and building a freelance business are two completely different challenges" is such a true line. what kind of outreach have you been doing so far, email or dms?