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Getting started as a freelancer can be tough. What strategies did you use to land your first client? Any tips on building your reputation, pitching, or networking that made a difference for you? 👀
@Laureana Logioia I started on platforms like Contra! Definitely helps to go where clients are actually raising their hands for someone to work with them
@Laureana Logioia network, network, network. Also reach out to everyone you already know so they too can put out a word for you.
@Laureana Logioia Building a portfolio and showing your work (always the difiicult part) can make the difference!
@Laureana Logioia 100% posting your work and networking!
When I started design I never showed my work publicly because I was scared people would judge it for not being as good as others with years of experience over me... This is a mistake and the worst thing you can do! Don't get into your head...
@Laureana Logioia , to be honest, I started on other freelancing platforms. That helped to build up my clientele. They used to keep coming back to me because of my work. That lead to people recommending me to others. Some did not have the time to create an account on these freelancing platforms...
@Laureana Logioia Posting your work, networking and building your brand are solid steps
@Laureana Logioia All great advice in this thread! For me, three things that have helped (and maybe can help us all) are:
☑️ Picking one thing—whether it’s networking, showing our work, or applying to jobs on Contra—and just starting somewhere!
☑️ Learning from others. Finding more experienced...
@Laureana Logioia It's been said already but networking goes a very long way!
Build relationships, be personable, and always put your best foot forward - these are things that will always be worth doing.
People don't forget how you make them feel, and you never know if your first interaction with someone will be the first of many more!
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