Mindset & Foundation – Build confidence and set realistic expectations   

Skills Assessment – Identify your strongest services to offer now   

Portfolio Building – Create a portfolio that attracts paying clients Personal Brand & Pitching – Position yourself and craft pitches that land   

Networking (Online & Offline) – Leverage LinkedIn, Alignable, and local meetups   

Local Opportunity Hunt – Find and pitch nearby businesses   

Building Your Online Presence – Optimize your profiles and platforms.   

Creative Staffing Agencies – Partner with recruiters for steady gigs Public Platforms – Promote work on Dribbble, Behance, Instagram, and more .  

Client Discovery & Sales – Ask smart questions and close projects Pricing & Proposals – Set rates, package services, and send professional proposals   

Client Relationships & Email Marketing – Keep clients coming back with tools like MailerLite.