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.
Francesca Pellegrino
Hi!! I’m so honoured to be here with Canvas Rebel and share a glimpse of our story with you all… This is a great question…I can still remember the time I received my first cheque addressed to Pellegrino Events – a business name I came up on the fly. Funny story, to this day, I have yet to cash it. The client was a non-profit organization, and the event was for a charity fashion show. Read More>>
Shanika Blackmon
I started doing hair at a very young age, and some might find this hard to believe, but I received my first payment when I was just 13 years old. Back then, I charged my middle school classmates $50 to do their hair, a fortune in my eyes at the time, though I had no idea where this path would lead me. Who knew middle school could double as business school? Read More>>
Amélie Saint-jacques
I got my first paying client after deciding to have a sale and talking about my services in a local Facebook group I frequented. It helped the people in that group to know that I wasn’t a complete stranger, and the group was large enough that there was indeed someone who needed an organizer! That client was happy with how much we accomplished in one session! Read More>>
Amber Carroll
When I decided I was going to start a candle business, I had no idea what I was doing. I bought a couple of candle making kits and got to work. My first candles were not so great, but I kept at it. I carried my samples with me everywhere I went. I’d ask family and friends to smell them. I’d ask their opinions and invited them to preorder. My first orders were my aunt Janice and my cousin Kendall. Read More>>
Andri Ramirez
I got my first client while working at a Healthcare call center two years ago. At the time I baked as a hobby, I loved making my coworkers feel appreciated. Overtime I had to make a menu as my coworkers began placing orders Read More>>
Aaliyah Griffin
As a new business owner, securing paying clients can be challenging. However, sometimes success comes down to being in the right place at the right time.
As a content creator, I understand that visibility is key, which is why I decided to take a bold step: I captured three weddings completely free of charge. Read more>>
Crystal Cuevas
When i started my lash business not knowing where it would lead to, I promoted myself every single day. I started by charging $25 a full set (classics only at the time) to get as comfortable possible with clients as well as with my work. Made a profit out of it while learning to get comfortable with clients that weren’t family or friends and learned to be professional with clients and also to better my craft in every way possible. Read More>>
Jennifer Spencer
Once I decided to make a full time career out of newborn photography, I did as many model calls as I could. Posting online along with friends sharing my posts is what landed my first paying client. I wish I still had those pictures! I am always upfront with clients, so they knew I was just starting out and the pictures wouldn’t be *perfect* (and they weren’t!) but you have start somewhere! I had a hard time getting the newborn to settle and stay asleep. Read More>>