Pick who you serve
Choose a client type you can find in a public source:
- Designers & developers: local businesses without good websites (Google Maps)
- Writers: growing SaaS startups (TrustMRR)
- Video editors: YouTube creators
- Ad specialists: businesses running Facebook ads
- Virtual assistants: coaches and community owners (Skool, YouTube)
The weekly routine (3–4 hours)
- Build a list (30 min): one search, 100–200 leads, filtered to your best fit.
- Research the top 20 (60 min): one specific observation each.
- Send (30 min): short emails with a small offer.
- Follow up (30 min): last week's non-replies.
- Update your tracker (15 min).
Offer something small first
A sample, a mini-audit or a quick fix makes it easy to say yes. Price comes later.
Keep costs low
New GetClient accounts get 100 free credits; the Starter plan includes 3,000 credits a month for $9, plenty for weekly lists, and sending emails is unlimited.
Build reputation as you go
Every project becomes a niche case study. "I redesigned the site for a Denver roofer — calls went up" is the most persuasive line in your next email to a roofer.
Don't stop when you're busy
The classic freelancer mistake is stopping outreach when work arrives. Keep the weekly routine, even if smaller, so the next month isn't empty.
Put this into practice
Once your list is ready, you can build a campaign in GetClient without exporting anything. Add your steps, set the delays, and read replies from your connected accounts in one inbox.