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How do you actually land a client after a pivot?
I spent years as a brand strategist, marketing generalist, and social media manager—but I wanted to specialize in copywriting. So, I had to prove (to myself & the world) I could do it.
Here's how I booked my first copywriting gig on Contra (and turned it into $50K in work):
Drop yours: what actually led to your first or best client? 👇
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Love this. Specializing is scary but clearly pays off. Congrats on turning that first client into $50K!
wonderful!
Love it!! I think its so usful and valuable takes
Thanks for sharing, it's very inspiring!
Lovely!
The courage to pivot from being a generalist to specializing in copywriting is something a lot of people think about but few actually do. And turning that first gig into 50K in work is proof that betting on yourself pays off. Really inspiring story, Andrea.
damn, this is rlly good
For me, an ultra-lucky DM
Congrats! More success ahead
100%, when you pivot, even you are all over the place, the best thing you can do is, you can tell the world by examples that what you can be, money would follow.
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Hey everyone!
I’m Kristina, a Product (UI/UX) Designer currently working for an event management startup.
I help founders and small businesses clarify their product, communicate their value, and turn that into digital experiences that actually convert. My background spans product design, UX strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams.
I just joined Contra and am currently exploring how everything works here. It already looks like a really interesting community, and I’m excited to see the kinds of projects people collaborate on.
For those who’ve been here for a while — how did you get started on Contra? Any tips, things you wish you knew earlier, or advice for someone new to the platform?
I’d love to hear about your experiences!
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