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Ask HN: Getting clients for a solo enterpreneur developer
I would like to ask experienced solo entrepreneurs in the software development sectors or anyone with viable actionable advise for tips on getting clients.
- TaylorGood 9y agoA top response will make the point of word of mouth; using your network. As someone with a deep network in my area, it still comes down to an ask until your stream is inbound. With your Ask HN, I'm interested to know what some are using to build defensible funnels and not just hope that your network comes calling. My area is branding and my clients have purely been inbound but not a steady stream. What is it? Door knock business parks? LinkedIn leads? DMs on Instagram?
- z3t4 9y agoMeet with your customers, and be prepared to answer: What can you do for us ?
- saluki 9y agoThe best clients/projects will come through people you know and can recommend you or award the work directly. Build your network, talk to family and friends about what you do, what value you can provide clients. Reach out to people you meet, keep building your network. You never know who you'll meet/talk to that has a connection to a potential client who has a development need/problem you can solve.
- sixQuarks 9y agodo things that don't scale. If applicable, create live mockups or real-life use cases with client's branding, as if they're already signed up and using your service.
- philippz 9y agoYour network is key to success.