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.

Elle Brewster

Finding my first paying client was a case of being in the right place at the right time. During a routine call to set up health insurance, I casually mentioned I manage social media for small businesses. Read more>>

Natalie Oyoyo

I was in business for almost 2 weeks .When I was contacted by ABC News to do a story on my business .Somehow they had heard of me and they wanted to interview me. Read more>>

Benji Baker

In the first years of my art career, I sold drawings and took commissions from family, friends, friends of friends, etc. The first art commission I landed, from someone unknown to me, happened last year. Read more>>

Paloma Rodriguez

Life is definitely all about taking chances. I took a chance on myself and put myself out there. Whether I felt I was ready or not I took a leap of faith and offered my future clients the chance to choose their own price. Read more>>

Sarah Prentice

In the midst of the pandemic’s chaos, when the world seemed to come to a standstill, I found the courage to embark on a journey I had long dreamed of: launching my own business. Read more>>

Sharon Brailey

My 1st client that was not related to me was a referral from someone I knew. Not even someone that had purchased candles. When I started making candles and taking them to random people to test and provide feedback (based on the information I gave them that I needed from them), Read more>>

Willie Svendblad

I was training at a 24 hour fitness in Los Angeles. A lady approaches me to ask if I was a personal trainer. At the time I wasn’t sure if I wanted to train people. She proceeds to ask me “can you train my son? Read more>>