FREELANCING: How To Get That First Client

Join Up Dots - Business Coaching Made Easy (With A Bit Of Life Coaching Too)

David Ralph of Join Up Dots

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5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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FREELANCING: How To Get That First Client In this episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph answers a heartfelt message from listener Amelia, who’s been dreaming of starting her own freelancing journey but didn’t know how to take that crucial first step. David breaks down the mindset shift needed to move past feeling “not ready” and into real-world action. With a strong focus on clarity, simplicity, and understanding what people are already willing to pay for, he explores how to create a compelling freelancing offer and how to get that all-important first “yes.” Whether you're considering freelancing for the first time or you've been dancing around the idea for months, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways to help you move from thought to income. David shares real strategies to help you launch a successful freelancing gig—even with no prior experience. If you’ve been stuck in your head, this episode will help you get unstuck and finally take action. Share the episode with someone who’s ready to dive into freelancing and tag your posts with #JoinUpDots #FreelancingFreedom #FirstYesWins Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!

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