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So, I've stopped action faking (reading countless unnecessary books) and ended my analysis paralysis.
I mustered up the courage and visited a few local businesses without websites, despite being a very introverted person. I chose coffee shops and restaurants where I've been a customer, because I hoped they would trust me. (I know trust is very important from the start, as mentioned by @Fox).
And... I got shot down in flames.
I must admit, this really sucks!
I tried approaching these businesses in a very casual and honest way. I asked them how they were doing, and introduced myself as a freelance web designer, to see if they'd be interested in a website. All I got was "no" and not even a smile.
Naturally, because I'm always analyzing things, I have a few things rocking in my brain.
Did I word things correctly? Did they not trust me enough? Or, is this just a natural part of the process?
And for my big question:
Am I even picking good clients? As I said, they were specifically chosen because I hoped there would be a level of trust. I'm not sure if a website would even get viable results with coffee shops and restaurants. Should I aim somewhere else? I don't really have anyone else that trusts me.
Hopefully someone could weigh in.
I mustered up the courage and visited a few local businesses without websites, despite being a very introverted person. I chose coffee shops and restaurants where I've been a customer, because I hoped they would trust me. (I know trust is very important from the start, as mentioned by @Fox).
And... I got shot down in flames.
I must admit, this really sucks!
I tried approaching these businesses in a very casual and honest way. I asked them how they were doing, and introduced myself as a freelance web designer, to see if they'd be interested in a website. All I got was "no" and not even a smile.
Naturally, because I'm always analyzing things, I have a few things rocking in my brain.
Did I word things correctly? Did they not trust me enough? Or, is this just a natural part of the process?
And for my big question:
Am I even picking good clients? As I said, they were specifically chosen because I hoped there would be a level of trust. I'm not sure if a website would even get viable results with coffee shops and restaurants. Should I aim somewhere else? I don't really have anyone else that trusts me.
Hopefully someone could weigh in.
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