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Tim Wylie
• Jul 10
Hey Contra Designers 👋
Quick question for the group: How did you land your very first freelance gig?
Did you charm them with your pixel-perfect prototypes, slip a witty DM into their inbox, or bribe them with coffee and killer sketches? ☕✏️
I’m curious to hear your battle stories—and maybe pick up a few tricks to break the ice with my next potential client. Drop your origin tales below, and let’s raise a virtual high‑five for getting that first “You’re hired!” 🖐️🎉
Your turn—tell me how you went from “Hello?” to “Here’s my invoice!” 🚀😁
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