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.

Jenn Beach

This may sound kind of sketchy- but my first few clients came from Craigslist! This was back in the early 2000s and I used it for everything! From selling things to finding apartments and jobs- so why not clients? Read more>>

Patrick Heagney

It’s all about who you know. Back in 2004 I had just finished college and moved to Atlanta with about $500 in my bank account. I was eager to start working as a photographer but was finding it hard to get my foot in the door with potential clients because I lacked real world experience. Read more>>

Jacob Ruth

I got my first client through the early days of Instagram! I downloaded the app around the time of its release and got hooked on sharing the photos I took with all my friends. Overtime, I learned all the basics of photography and what type of photos work best on social media. Read more>>

Jhonn De La Puente

I will share with you all the first client I got when I launched my photography and video company. I was new to the city at that time and did not know anyone. So I turned to social media. I started looking up on Facebook for upcoming events. Made a list of them all and started inboxing and in some cases calling people directly letting them know who I was and that I was willing to come to their event and take pictures for FREE. Read more>>