I once handed out a paper brochure at tradeshows. That is, I didn't have a booth myself, I clipped my business card to my brochure then gave it to the people w

I once handed out a paper brochure at tradeshows. That is, I didn't have a booth myself, I clipped my business card to my brochure then gave it to the people who were in the booths. Be careful not to do this to someone who could otherwise be talking to a paying customer or distributor - that's what they pay so much money for. But if they're not busy they're usually cool with it. I'm about to make paper brochures again, but this time I will mail them. Don't just wait for gigs to be announced; learn to find the contracts on your own. When a gig comes up on oDesk, of course lots of people respond, so it drives the price down, also you are less likely to get it.