HOW TO FIND FREELANCE CLIENTS (Finding Your First Freelance Clients)

How to Find Freelance Clients Step by Step. If you're trying to find freelance clients, you need to understand why you can't find clients and where the best places to start finding your first freelance clients and building your reputation.

Finding Freelance Work can feel like a struggle but finding clients comes down to understanding what clients you want to get and what freelance work they are already paying for or what their needs are for their business. If you can figure that out you can find clients as a freelancer more easily.

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[stephanieperry]

I'm glad you put local clients first.👏🏿 Sometimes people forget that just because they work online doesn't mean they have to find all their clients online. I'm a ghostwriter, and my first/best-paying client was a family friend.

I always tell people getting started to sent a message to EVERYONE they know letting them know what kind of work they do, and asking them to connect them with anybody who could use those services.

It's not what you know, and it's not only who you know. It's who who you know knows.

[EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

The most I've made in a month was 2k. And that was when I was stumbling and bumbling with no client guidelines, no Idea of how to screen clients, set prices or any of that. And that was all graphic design (logo, flyers, business cards, etc...). Now, I'm entering into the social media marketing space and doing the trial clients, charging little to no money to build up my case studies using them, and hopefully once I have them set nicely, I will begin to hit the local networking meetings again and market that to the business owners I meet. I'm also getting my picture/video skills up to begin to market myself as a photographer/videographer as well.

[craiginzana]

My highest paid month so far was $6000. I’ve had a few close to that. Average is more like $2.5k/mo but growing steadily.

[bedtimestoryhut]

I’m a Thai content writer who earns around 200$-800$ for a month. It’s hard for me to find the clients as well. When i have a few clients, they always negotiate so low and i had to accept it because i don’t wanna lose them.. 🥺

[influencerunchained-digita]

Thanks Roberto, for empowering those who want to live their dreams and don't want to be limited by a college degree!

[innocentkboateng]

*I usually find my clients on social media, mostly IG, but a lot of them comes from my YT channel after watching my Photoshop tutorials say on YouTube banner, business card, flyers etc. My local clients however are from loved ones who recommends me or someone I've worked for, for free! Great tips Roberto!*

[MontyCampbell]

I love your clarity in getting local business. And talking about going to local event and being active in local business with an emphasis of delivering value.

The idea of what services people are looking for is imperative.

[iancorzine]

I think the opportunities in Fivrr are really plentiful, and so people are really killing it with the gigs they get!

[thazscorpio]

Glad someone is also in aggreeance with doing " some" work for exposure. I often hear creatives on Twitter bemoan about how "ARTIST SHOULD NEVER WORK FOR FREE!", "NEVER WORK FOR EXPOSURE!", and I disagree wholeheartedly. I've come across quite a few creatives who's careers benefited tremendously from doing free work. Because of their good work on said project, their names were passed around, and they got a LOT of work. Follow what works!

[Planetgreenzen]

Thanks for the great tips. The little light circles reflecting in your eyes make you look like a superhero. or anime character :)

[MightyR]

I used Craigslist! And alotta word of mouth!$ 😁 very helpful vid!$

[iamtracileee]

A plethora of great information here. Thanks so much for sharing this🙏

[jenniferalvarez]

Thank you Roberto, I just found your channel and I find these videos so practical. I was feeling pretty down and lost. I have been working as a freelancer but not as a graphic designer. Now, you have given me specific things to do. Thank you.

[Clayjarazn]

Great advice. I’m such an introvert so hard for me to talk to people for business. But I do have to hustle in the local area. Did proposals on Upwork since February but got nothing. Created an online class on Skillshare and hope to get some income there.

[EmilAragundi]

The most I've made freelancing is $1800. Something that has worked for me is reaching out to past clients either to see if they need something new or whether they can refer you to someone else. Also, everytime I meet someone I talk about what I do and hand them a business card. Even if they don't require my services they are likely to refer to someone that is.

[RohitVinay]

This is an essential video for me. great video

[MumblinGamer]

Thanks for the vids I've just got my first gig as a freelance writer wouldn't of done without these vids!

[TheBemused]

Really cool video! Right now I do coaching for college students and recent grads to help them successfully launch their careers! I know I definitely need to put myself out there more to gain more clients. -Akeiva

[genehobbs]

Really excited to see your Fiverr data. I used them twice. Person bid me up a little each time but ended in flat rate. Did a great job but I was still annoyed at paying the extra.

Great guidance here as always

[booksrosesandtea]

Roberto, thank you so much for the encouragement to freelance! Your advice and knowledge is sinking in. ❤️ I will be working on a body of work, as you say.

I would really love to see a video from you about boundaries and knowing when and how to walk away from clients who are pushy or asking for too much.

Also, I would like to see some ideas on having separate branding and identity for freelancing. I have started a website, Instagram and branding of encouragement and art for cancer warriors and those going through a hard time, but I also want to freelance as a virtual assistant and they don't exactly go together. I would love to hear ideas on how to deal with that.

I also love the purple light in your videos. 😍