I’m so excited to share that I landed my first freelance client today! 🥳 After months of nervously pitching myself, getting ghosted, hearing crickets, and nearly giving up more than once… I finally landed a monthly retainer client through Instagram. If you’re trying to start freelancing but can’t seem to get clients yet, here’s what actually worked for me 👇 🔍 Identify pain points: Understand the real struggles of your target clients so you can offer a no-brainer solution. 📣 Pitch within your niche: Every week, reach out to small businesses in your niche with a personalized, low-risk offer. I use Instagram and LinkedIn — but depending on your niche, another platform might work better. 🤝 Network intentionally: Don’t just pitch strangers. Build relationships with both potential clients and other freelancers in your space. Engage with people before pitching. It helps you stand out as genuine. 💬 Follow up fearlessly: This one’s huge. I used to think following up was pushy or annoying… until it got me my first client. Here’s what she told me: “I get so many spam messages — your follow-up made me realize you were a real person.” That message changed how I view outreach. Bottom line: following up isn’t annoying — it’s necessary. Persistence is what separates freelancers who get clients from those who give up too soon. 👇 What would you add to this list of freelance musts?