Getting your first client is an exhilarating experience, but it’s also an experience that far too many aspiring entrepreneurs never experience. Sometimes, the difference between an idea dying in the idea stage or going on to change the world is getting that first customer – the first tiny win that creates the momentum to make an idea real. So, we connected with some of the smartest folks we could and asked them to tell us the stories of how they got their initial clients.

Jonni Parsons

Getting that first client was so fun. Sunday Morning Marketing was just an idea back then, but I was determined to prove it could work. So, I took a chance and offered my services to someone for free. Read more>>

Cameron Jones

My first client was actually someone who followed me on Twitter. We were mutual friends, but we didn’t know each other. At the time, I had just started posting my art on my social media accounts. Read more>>

Khloe Cain

I acquired my initial client by offering complimentary sample edits when I was just starting. To my astonishment, they remarked that my work on the manuscript seemed seasoned beyond my experience level. Read more>>

Yatandria Tenise Cabiness

My first client was from word of mouth. I’ve always been the friend that would cook for all the gatherings, often times I would run into people who I didn’t recognize or remember but that knew me from tasting my food at gatherings. Read more>>

Allyson West

I completely fell into doing what I do, totally organic and with zero expectations of ANY of this turning into a full-time business. Read more>>

Tierra Destiny Reid

My very first client, as the owner of a boutique, came from a competitor down the street who stopped by to check out my new business and found a pair of shoes she loved. Read more>>

J’Mai Edouard

Every entrepreneur remembers their first genuine client—the first one that believes in you and wants to pay you for your services. That relationship is a pivotal moment when your dream begins to feel like a tangible reality. Read more>>

Giona Jornae

I always tried to sell my products on Instagram but I could never seem to find my target audience. I was on Instagram for 2 years but only got orders from my friends and family.  Read more>>

Brittnee Powell

I used to work in a Fine Dining Restaurant here in my city and cultivated some really great friendships before leaving. One day after 3 years from me leaving there one of the chefs that I was really good friends with requested a birthday cake for their brother. Read more>>

Crystal Haynick

I remember running into our living room and sliding across the floor to tell my husband the good news! I was so proud of booking my first bride. She signed the contract 12 days after inquiring. Read more>>

Leah Rozendaal

The year that I graduated college I was also a bride planning my own wedding day. I was part of various Facebook groups with other brides planning out the details of their special day Read more>>

Cora Smith Waite

Our first client actually is why our business even exists! A customer came to us and asked if we could make tiles, at that time I was working at a pottery shop and not making tiles. Read more>>