{"id":4661,"date":"2024-06-14T03:37:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com\/?p=4661"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:14:20","slug":"how-to-get-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com\/how-to-get-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get (Big) Clients Online: 11+ Proven Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019re looking to learn how to get clients online, the methods in this guide will help you start\u00a0<\/span>making more money fast<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re just starting out as a <\/span>freelancer<\/a><\/strong> full-time, or as a <\/span>side hustle<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, or your business is well underway and you\u2019re looking to find higher-ticket gigs, these strategies will help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building a business, including a freelance or consulting business, can be complicated. In <\/span>Earnable<\/i><\/strong>, we\u2019ve broken down the entire process. It’s been proven over 15+ years, 50+ industries, and 42,000+ paying customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a complete system wherein you get all the exact strategies, frameworks, hands-on tactics, real-world examples, mindsets, done-for-you templates, word-for-word scripts, and hard-won breakthroughs to start and grow your own business. <\/span>Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How To Get Your First Client Online<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When it comes to finding clients, new freelancers often don\u2019t know where to start. <\/span><\/p>\n

I get it\u2014it can be overwhelming. It\u2019s easy to think that every other online contractor quit their miserable job and is now making triple their salary working part-time from a caf\u00e9 in Prague. <\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s rarely the case. <\/span><\/p>\n

And, actually, your focus needs to be on your first step, which is simply this: <\/span>Get one client.<\/b><\/p>\n

Freelancers are so wrapped up in getting as many clients as possible as quickly as possible that they ignore the importance of attaining their first few clients and then scaling from there.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, utilize these proven strategies to help you find those first few online clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the way, if you\u2019re still thinking about the kind of online business you want to start, take a look at this video to see how I generate business ideas: <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So you think you\u2019re ready to scale and start targeting higher-level clients? It\u2019s actually incredibly simple once you\u2019ve attained your initial 3-5 clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

All you need to remember is to keep delivering incredible, white-glove service to your clients. After that, it\u2019s all a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Ask For Referrals From Existing Clients<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Referrals from existing clients are one of the\u00a0best\u00a0<\/i>ways to not only get more clients but also earn more for your services.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

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  1. You can raise your price when you get referred.<\/strong>\u00a0A lot of freelancers fall into the trap of keeping their rates the same when they get referred, thinking that their old client told the potential client their rate (they usually haven\u2019t). DO NOT\u00a0 DO THIS!! Your old client added more value to your work by recommending you AND by the experience you gained working for them. Reflect that with a higher rate.<\/li>\n
  2. You\u2019ll have more of an incentive to do good work<\/strong>. This is yet another example of why you want to treat every client that comes your way with respect while providing them with world-class service. There are always areas where you can add value, and it\u2019ll only help your client and yourself.<\/li>\n
  3. You get higher-quality clients<\/strong>. If you\u00a0charge more<\/a><\/strong>, that means you\u2019ll start to weed out the lower-quality clients who complain about the tiniest things from the higher-quality clients who can afford you and appreciate you as a professional. By paying you more, your new clients are less likely to waste your time and money. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Referrals are a simple yet powerful way to add new clients to your roster and start charging more.<\/p>\n

    The best way to ask for a referral is right after you\u2019ve delivered a high-value product to your client. Once you\u2019ve delivered great service you\u2019re proud of, you can ask for referrals and rest easy in the knowledge that your client will\u00a0want\u00a0<\/i>to tell others about your work.<\/p>\n

    Learn how to get online clients through referrals in my article\u00a0How to Ask for a Referral in 2024 ( Easy Steps & Expert Tips)<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Cold emails don\u2019t have to be scary. They can be shockingly effective if you use the right techniques.<\/p>\n

    For example, check out this amazing email I received from a reader a while back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    I loved it because, for three reasons, his email is the perfect example of everything that you need to snag a client:<\/p>\n

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    1. He did his homework.<\/strong> Nothing is going to make a potential client trash your email faster than a copied and pasted boilerplate message. So, make sure you\u2019re clued up about the company. Then, explain your connection to its products and mission and how you can be a part of it. (It also helps to lay the compliments on thick).<\/li>\n
    2. He showed concern.<\/strong> Let\u2019s face it: People are busy. That\u2019s why you need to make me give a damn. If you and the person you\u2019re emailing have a warm connection, drop that in the message. <\/li>\n
    3. He made it easy to say yes.<\/strong> The sender made it clear that, though he was looking for paid work, he would be willing to work for a little advice and networking opportunities. He also acknowledged that there might be a few projects on deck that he could potentially jump on. Transparency and an understanding of the lifecycle of projects are key.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      By the time I finished the email, I was clamoring for the phone to call him.<\/p>\n

      You can use the same framework to reach out to VIPs or potential clients that you don\u2019t know. Here are a few great resources that\u2019ll help you do that:<\/p>\n