024: 8 Ways to Find Your First Paying Clients (and How I Got Mine!)

Published: July 30, 2019, 10 a.m.

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You guys have been asking for this episode, and now here it is! We\\u2019re talking all about how to land your first paying clients in your business, and I\\u2019m sharing all the details of where my very first clients originated from. If you\\u2019re just starting out, this episode will prepare you to be a lead generating machine! And, if you\\u2019ve been in business a while, but are struggling to book clients, then this will be a refresh of new places to look.\\xa0

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We\\u2019re getting very practical, as usual, and you\\u2019ll learn a lot about lead generation! All of the methods I\\u2019m sharing are ways I\\u2019ve actually landed clients myself. (Not all of them first clients, but all of them have been lead generators for me at some point.)

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Getting your first clients is HARD. When you\\u2019re new and you don\\u2019t have testimonials, references or a portfolio yet, it makes things tougher. So, get ready to book more clients as you explore these 8 ways to find them! Plus, one BONUS way!\\xa0\\xa0

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Episode Highlights:

- My thoughts on freelancer websites, such as UpWork (and why these sites are so controversial)\\xa0

- Why you feel intimidated as a new business owner telling your friends about it, and how to get past it

- How to network for free and meet your potential clients

- How to find clients in Facebook groups the RIGHT way\\xa0

- How to use social media to book clients \\u2014 even with a low following\\xa0

- The best way to be proactive when finding new clients\\xa0

- Why I believe in praying for my clients and future clients\\xa0

- Exactly where all my early clients came from\\xa0



Get the full show notes for this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/24\\xa0

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Follow along on Instagram: http://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/\\xa0

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Visit the main website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/\\xa0

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