Getting Clients Journey

[DCG]

Hello everyone, after reading several threads on this site (MINDSET - EXECUTION - I am doing it, at 16... ) that one in particular, I realized that I've sort of been action faking. Sure I've been making websites, but I haven't been outreaching or actually making sales which was the point of this whole thing. So for now I gotta focus on getting leads, clients and sales. I also realized that there are much easier ways to make a website and I can even outsource to people to save even more time, which would give me even more time to get more clients. if Kris was able to able to do this at 16, then so should I, that means there really isn't an excuse for me to take action like he did.

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[DCG]

I GOT MY FIRST CLIENT!!!!!!!

 

[DCG]

I made my first cold call, I asked him if he wanted me to make a website but he said no, but I least I got the courage to make that call. I'm going to try again to see what happens

 

[DCG]

Update: I was able to get another client. This time it was my barber who wanted a website. I asked her during my haircut so she said yes.

 

[DCG]

Great News! I got the website running (Hair By Kara) and it is working great. She paid me $110 dollars for the service and I'm really happy with it. Now I made $240 with web design. I think I'm going to learn more skills to help with web design to make my service more valuable than make my own website.

 

[BizyDad]

Great News! I got the website running (Hair By Kara) and it is working great. She paid me $110 dollars for the service and I'm really happy with it. Now I made $240 with web design. I think I'm going to learn more skills to help with web design to make my service more valuable than make my own website.

I look at your websites, and as a professional, I say to myself man this should be different or that should be different.

And then I look at your price and I think to myself, man this kid is over delivering!!

Raise your prices, and spend a little bit more time on some of the details. You're off to a great start.

 

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[Andy Black]

Cars Inc This is the website that I made for him. He wanted something really simple so that's why there's one page. He really likes website and he appreciates it. I'm just glad that I can help him

Well done.

Consider a logo that's less complicated, and putting the location he serves into the headline:


And use whitespace and/or bullet points in the copy:

 

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[DCG]

It's been a while since I last posted on this thread. Since school is over I now have so much time to help businesses by making websites for them. I'm going to focus on getting more clients and saving up for a car and some driving lessons.

 

[DCG]

Wonderful News!!!! I made some calls and I got someone who who is interested. We are going to call next week to talk more about it and I priced it at $200 dollars and I'm super happy that it worked.


Edit: we couldn't come to an agreement because I tried to call him back but he didn't answer. Luckily I called a few more business and one of them is interested Hopefully this time we can agree on something

 

[DCG]

I asked my neighbor if he wanted a website, he said no but I'm glad that I asked him

 

[BizyDad]

There's no shame in getting a job as a step towards your Fastlane future.

Keep growing your skills. Keep signing clients.

 

[DCG]

Well done from England

Dan

Thx

 

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[Stargazer]

Use your age to your advantage.

Are there any small, local, independent type shops near you? eg 500 meters away from me is a cycle shop. It's a small place, has been around for 30 years and the owners are oldish now. They have no website. Or much else to do with online eg They have a facebook page that was last updated 4 years ago so they probably GAVE UP (<--------Clue)

Can you walk into somewhere such as this and say you have a proposal for them? You can set up a nice simple website that can xyz for a nominal sum.

All these small business owners were young and had their first start and you should say that to them and that you are looking for your first start too.

Don't start talking about bells and whistles if you are familiar with this phrase and how much money you will make them etc etc. They wont belive you.

Just keep it simple. A simple proposal from a teenager who is starting out.

Dan

 

[Wizza134]

Have you asked any friends if they know anyone who may need a website?

When I tried doing web design for a bit I asked my friends if they knew anyone who needed a website. Surprisingly one of my friends' parents needed a website and they ended up being my first clients.

 

[Andy Black]

I GOT MY FIRST CLIENT!!!!!!!

Well done.

Details?

 

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[Stargazer]

I think I'm going to learn more skills to help with web design to make my service more valuable

Good attitude

Dan

 

[JPoh]

I just came across this post and as a web designer I sometimes struggle when it comes to selling, so seeing you just go out there and hustling has been inspiring to me.

It gets easier once you land your first few clients since they will often refer you to their friends and colleagues if your services are good, so keep it up and all the best!

 

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[DCG]

Good and Bad news, the bad news is that I didn't make any progress with getting clients, ever since I lost support for my parents I guess I just lost motivation. I'm thinking about doing it again but I had another idea, I remember when I tried to make website templates on an online marketplace then I realized I could also make other digital products that people would need, I got a job at McDonalds so I at the very least make income so I can use some of the money for learning how to use Google Ads. Not really sure what to do, any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[DCG]

Ok so I tried to setup a WooCommerce site and turns out I need to be 18 to properly accept payments. I think I'm going to go back to getting clients again because I'm good at making websites, I've done it before, there is plenty of value that can be provided for a business. I kind of feel disappointed with myself because I know that I easily could have gotten one client during the summer. Better late than never I suppose



Another Update:
My parents said that they will help me form an LLC but they aren't going to pay it and I have to do the reasearch on it. Super glad that I talked to them about it.

 

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[Stargazer]

Well done from England

Dan

 

[DCG]

Made a few more cold calls, all of which failed, which is fine, I've only been cold calling for two days. I did some research on how long it takes to get a first client and it can take anywhere from two weeks to month, so it's probably going to take me a while and that's okay.

 

[perchboy]

I’ve cold called for web design too before. I got no sales thought because I was calling like a retard.

“Hey is this luxury suit tailoring?”
- yes it is
“Do you want a website”
- no
“Why not”
- go get a F*cking job

When I look back now it’s obvious why I made no sales. Try recording yourself while calling to see how to improve

 

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[DCG]

I realized that there are other ways to get leads and get clients besides cold calling. I can also use Facebook and LinkedIn to generate leads. It's going to be a challenge because I don't have experience, but everyone makes their profile about themselves so maybe I can make the profile about how I will solve the problems that businesses have. I could also ask people with a lot of experience how they got their first client.

 

[BizyDad]

I barely made any progress, what the hell have I been doing.

More action faking. Or inaction.

Either way, pick yourself back up and keep going. This is a marathon not a sprint.

 

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[Andy Black]

I asked my neighbor if he wanted a website, he said no but I'm glad that I asked him

Ask your neighbour if he knows anyone who needs a website?

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[DCG]

Well done.

Details?

So I asked my about a mechanic that has been helping us for years, she texted him if he wanted a website from me. He asked how much and I said 50$ then he said yes. He was a local business owner and a friend. I'm currently planning on how his website is going to go and maybe even get started on it.

 

[Andy Black]

So I asked my about a mechanic that has been helping us for years, she texted him if he wanted a website from me. He asked how much and I said 50$ then he said yes. He was a local business owner and a friend. I'm currently planning on how his website is going to go and maybe even get started on it.

Who did you ask?

 

[DCG]

Who did you ask?

Technically I didn't ask him, my mom did but I asked the local mechanic down my street, our family knew him for years and he doesn't have a website. I asked her about it and she texted him. It was a really good opportunity, and I took it. Also just really glad that I'm actually helping someone with something.

 

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[Andy Black]

Technically I didn't ask him, my mom did but I asked the local mechanic down my street, our family knew him for years and he doesn't have a website. I asked her about it and she texted him. It was a really good opportunity, and I took it. Also just really glad that I'm actually helping someone with something.

Cool. So someone you knew, knew someone who might need help.

(I asked because your post previously mysteriously missed out who you'd asked.)

 

[Andy Black]

Oh, is that how you got your first client

Short version:

• You don't need to be an expert

Slightly longer version:

• How to quickly get started in business

 

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