💼 GET YOUR FIRST CLIENTS — The Real Side of Earning with Your Skills
Creating is one thing. Making money from your skills is a completely different game. And honestly, this is where most people get stuck. In this section, I’m going to share everything we’ve learned and refined over the years:how to talk to clients, how to write messages, how to position yourself, how to close deals, how to show your work, how to set your price, and how to turn your skills into real income. Inside you’ll find: • how to get your first 1–3 clients • what to write in DMs • how to price your work • how to build confidence • how to present your portfolio so it actually works • how to negotiate • how to handle revisions • what you should avoid completely • and real examples of how I personally close deals (with weekly updates) And this section will keep evolving — I’ll be adding new insights every week. And I want to be very honest here:many communities sell the fantasy —“learn the tools and you’ll instantly have a stable income. ”That’s not how reality works. I’ve seen hundreds of talented people in the digital space.But not all of them earn consistently.And the reason isn’t just talent. There are three things that actually make the difference: 1) Knowledge Understanding how to act in real situations — how to communicate, what to say, how to negotiate, how to guide the client.Knowledge gives you an advantage. 2) Persistence There are millions of talented people.But only a few are persistent.And those few usually get the results.Everyone has their own “why”: family, goals, lifestyle, ambition — and that becomes the engine. 3) Talent Talent matters, but often it’s the least decisive factor. I’ve seen incredibly talented people who never learned to monetize their skills. And I’ve seen “average” creatives who earn well simply because they stayed consistent and learned the business side. Most people think:“I made my portfolio — where are the clients? ”But a portfolio is just a small part of the journey. And now — the part that truly matters. Here, you’ll learn the full path — not just the creative part.