Get My First Client

A simple plan to land the first paying customer with your skill.

Learn it

Your first client almost never comes from advertising. It comes from people who already know you, plus a clear offer and a price you can say out loud.

Write one sentence describing what you do and who you do it forSet a starting price you are comfortable saying out loudList 20 people in your phone who know youCreate a simple introductory offerPost your offer in 3 local groupsAsk every finished job for a referral and a reviewFollow up with anyone who did not answer

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Do it

I'll do it myself

Send your intro offer to 20 personal contacts this week
Join local Facebook and neighborhood groups where people ask for your service
Post before/after photos of practice or school work
Offer a first-customer rate in exchange for a review

SkillToClient provides business education only — not legal, tax, insurance, or financial advice. Requirements vary by state and by the type of work you do.