How to Land Your First Client as a Solopreneur

Hosted by Clair Sullivan

In this video

What you'll learn

Discover why your network is your best sales channel

Learn how 90% of solopreneur clients come from networks, not platforms, and why this is faster than job hunting.

Identify the most important people in your network

Map your network to identify the people who are most likely to help you land your first client and grow your business.

Use credibility to amplify your strength in the network

Discover how public credibility transforms you into an influential node using the "Content Flywheel" strategy.

Why this topic matters

"How do I land clients?" is the biggest question people ask about going solo, and it stops most from ever starting. This lesson removes that barrier by showing you the proven path to your first client through your existing network. You'll learn actionable strategies that work better than platforms or cold outreach. Master this and you unlock the ability to work independently with confidence!

You'll learn from

Clair Sullivan

Founder and CEO of Clair Sullivan & Associates, a thriving solopreneur business!

Clair Sullivan is the Founder and CEO of Clair Sullivan and Associates, a successful solopreneur company providing data science and generative AI consulting, training, and freelance services. With experience at industry leaders like GitHub, Neo4j, and as Director of Data Science at Vail Resorts, she leveraged her tech career to build a thriving solo business. She discovered that going solo offered more control, flexibility, and financial stability than traditional employment and she's passionate about showing other tech professionals how to do the same!

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