Thread by @joserosado

Getting your freelance client can be painful.

So here's how to get your FIRST paid gig on easy mode:

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First, having zero clients means you don't have a business

So instead of figuring out how to automate things, or creating templates, or reading more about closing deals...

Do this instead.

Reach out to:

→ Your parents
→ Family members
→ Friends
→ Acquaintances
→ Everyone on your contact list

Let them know you started a business.

Why them first?

Because working with people you trust is easier than working with strangers.

So get first-hand experience by working with them

Meanwhile, develop your system to deliver on your promises

And if you fail, at least you failed with something that will forgive you

How to reach out?

Send this email.

===
Hey NAME,

I just started a web design agency.

I have some ideas to help you get more clients with a new website.

Do you have time to talk this week?

– YourName
===

Keep it simple.

Remember: you're reaching out to friends and family.

Once they agree to the meeting, book it (use Calendly)

What' next?

During the meeting, tell them what you can do for them

Give them a family discount

Or, dare I say, work for free

Then deliver on your promises

By doing so, people will happily provide you with a testimonial.

These first testimonials are golden.

It doesn't even matter if you did the work for free.

What matters is that you delivered.

What matters is that they're happy with your work.

And now that you have a testimonial, start using it to promote your services with confidence.

Here's my timeline on my firsts clients.

First Website:
My own site

Second Website (Free):
My dad's business

Third Website (PAID):
My godmother.

Fourth Website (Paid):
A website for church friends.

If you're looking for a new side-hustle, or you'd like to learn more about freelancing and running a web design agency,

Follow me (@joserosado)