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.

Rohan Ramabhadran

It took a while for me to learn the importance of networking. As a child that used to sound like such an old person “job” kinda thing. I never wanted to grow up and be the out of date old man. Read more>>

Stormy Michniak

I think the hardest part about starting out wanting to do alt hair is finding people who want to let you do weird and whimsical things to their hair! Read more>>

Chris Rollins

My very first client was referred to me by my former boss and mentor at the time. After I left my corporate job and told him about the coaching work I was focusing on, he connected me with someone he thought would be a good fit. Read more>>

Tiarra Shaw

Me and my family are currently facing health challenges. I was constantly in and out of hospitals and doctor’s offices. Although, I was there for a particular purpose. I needed to use my time sitting in waiting rooms to push my business. Read more>>