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me because i now work for myself again but i'm onboarding new clients, as i'm figuring out how i want operations to be managed, as i'm trying to do my taxes as i also need to actually do the work i'm being paid to doooo 😭😭😭😭 #help
Landing that first client is arguably the steepest part of the freelance journey. It’s the classic "chicken and egg" scenario: you need projects to build a portfolio, but you need a portfolio to land projects.
At Onfer Studio, we realized that the secret isn’t waiting for the perfect opportunity; it’s creating the evidence yourself:
Treat yourself as a client: Build your own brand with the same rigor you’d apply to a high-ticket contract.
Concept projects: If you don't have the client yet, solve a real-world problem for a brand you love and showcase your workflow.
Leverage trust: Often, that first "yes" comes from someone who already knows your work ethic, not just your CV.
It’s tough, and the ghosting/rejection phase is real. But once you break that first barrier, the momentum takes over.
I really can't wait to break the first barrier
Hey finally got my voice back:/ haha
Excited to submit Tattoo Booking Shop for the #ProfitWithBubble challenge @bubble
Tattoo Booking Shop is a production-ready booking platform built on Bubble that helps tattoo artists accept appointments and collect payments.
What it does
• Artists create flash or custom appointment slots
• Clients book online and pay a secure deposit at checkout
• Payments processed through Stripe with 3DS-ready payment flow
Revenue Model
Tattoo Booking Shop generates revenue through:
• Monthly SaaS subscriptions
• Transaction fees on deposits processed through the platform
The app is live and accepting real bookings and payments. Built entirely with Bubble — from user authentication to secure payment workflows and production-ready deployment
Tattoobs.com/bubble_contra
Tattoobs.com/x/jmwtattoos
Tattoobs.com
Love to see the progression here John!
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