One of the most important things an aspiring entrepreneur can do is validate their idea by finding a client. For first time entrepreneurs, this can often feel intimidating and so we’re hoping that by sharing stories of how others before them have found their first client we can make it feel less daunting. Below, you’ll find the stories of some incredibly bright entrepreneurs and business owners sharing how they secured their first client.

Nestor Vazquez

Referrals, a good part of the SEO world is about referrals. I am established as a Local SEO mentor in the USA but in Europe a big market is localized in iGaming industry. That’s why it’s kind of like starting from scratch with a reputation in the field. Hopefully my personal brand as a SEO Consultant is not bad, so that helps. Read more>>

Antoinette Daniels

Most of the time, interior design clients come to us through relationships we’ve built. In this case, I got my first client because of the relationships I built at a furniture store selling luxury Italian furniture. This specialty store had a great reputation for having the best contemporary design in the city. Therefore, that helped tremendously with gaining their confidence, but it was a co-worker who believed in my talent that won them over. They called in looking for an interior designer who knew modern design. At that time, many people designed traditional interiors. I immediately called them and found out they wanted help on a renovation project where they needed immediate help. Read more>>

Samantha Gallagher

This wasn’t so much my first dollar, but rather my first regular client and big commission. I made a cold call to an organization about an opportunity that I thought would be a lot of fun and a good fit.

When my daughter was a toddler, we spent a lot of time hiking around in the Lake County Forest Preserves here in Lake County, Illinois. We started spending a lot of time in these beautiful sanctuaries in 2020 when a lot of things were shut down, especially for kids, and we needed to get out of the house. We were so incredibly lucky to have all of these accessible natural spaces so close to home. Some were mostly just trails, others had parks, playgrounds, snack areas, just great places to spend time outdoors as a family. 

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Miranda Wendler

I remember like it was yesterday.

I was praying on my next move in business, I knew I was meant to branch out from affiliate marketing to something with more impact.

I heard God say, “It’s time for you to coach women through what I have walked you through…” Read more>>

Fiera Wright

I typically get my lashes done about once a month and it was my Lash Techs Birthday! So I decided to surprise her with a Biscoff Cheesecake since I had all the ingredients at home. I took it to her, during the time of my appointment. After my appointment once I got home she texted me that she loved the Biscoff Cheesecake and she decided to share with the owner of the building. After that the owner began ordering cheesecakes for holidays ever since. I was so excited because this was someone outside of my friend group who didn’t know me well and she loved it. Read more>>