126) How to Get Your First Clients Without Experience or an Audience for Your Online Business
Today I wanted to make this episode to give you an understanding of what "getting clients" actually even really means from a practical perspective. And I want this episode to be something where you can immediately get to work taking action on things I'm going to share with you today. But before you turn off the episode because you don't have a business idea, I just want you to know and to be reassured that if you don't have a business idea yet, that's okay. I'm still gonna be catering this episode towards people that, um, are very new in the journey. But if you don't have a business idea yet, I highly encourage you to listen to episode 33 of this podcast where I talk about my career assessment process so you can start that journey But getting clients is not as complicated as we make it out to be. Because you do not need a massive audience to start a remote business. You do need clarity, visibility, courage, and a willingness to let people know what you're doing. Whether you want to become a virtual assistant, consultant, coach, freelancer, graphic designer, copywriter, community manager, operations manager, or build another type of location-independent business, this episode will help you start thinking differently about client acquisition. Because your first client might feel like the hardest one to get… but that first client can also become the beginning of everything. In this episode, we cover: ✈️ How to get your first client without having an audience ✈️ Why getting clients is more than just getting people aware of your business ✈️ How to get clear on what makes your offer valuable ✈️ Why knowing exactly who you help makes finding clients so much easier ✈️ How to identify where your ideal clients are already hanging out online ✈️ Why you need a presence online even if you don't have an audience ✈️ How to use Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook groups, Threads, and more to get clients ✈️ The power of making a list of 100 people you already know ✈️ How to ask your network for introductions without feeling awkward or salesy ✈️ Why telling people about your business gets easier the more you practice saying it ✈️ How market research conversations can help you create a better offer ✈️ Why sales does not have to be sleazy or slimy ✈️ What to expect when you're having your first sales conversations ✈️ Why your first client is usually the hardest client to get ✈️ How one happy client can lead to testimonials, referrals, and more opportunities Want to be guided through the process? Send the keyword “APPLY” to @christabellatravels in my Instagram DMs to start the conversation. What to listen to next? If you don't even know what kind of remote business you want to start yet, go back and listen to Episode 33, where I walk you through my career assessment process to help you identify a business idea that actually aligns with your skills, personality, interests, and dream life. Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Ready to take action on starting a remote business? Watch Christa’s free business training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever:” digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining Support the show Message me on Instagram: (tell me you came from the podcast!) https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/ FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training) https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass Digital Nomad Starter Codes: Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla Watch the Campus Tour: https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/ Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels
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