How I’d get freelance clients (starting from 0)

Hello, Rach here! This is what I'd do if I had 0 freelance clients when starting out. The #1 problem in freelancing is often how to get clients, so I hope this video would help. I tried my best to break down each detail, but if you have any questions, ask away in the comments section :)
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00:00 Hello & Step 1
01:21 Step 2
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06:33 How I manage my freelance projects

[@rachelhow]

Hiiii 😆 The #1 problem freelancers face is often how to get clients, especially clients who are a right fit. Hope this video helps! If you have any questions, ask away here :) As mentioned in the video, I built this to manage my freelance projects: shop.rachelhow.com/l/notion-freelancer-kit 🌸

[@SGDCTVDUBAI]

Thanks alot Rachel! Loved your video, real value and amazing resources!

[@SGDCTVDUBAI]

Btw if you need Product Management Support and want to become part of our small Design Community based in Dubai then do reach out!

[@LollyGagTech]

VALUE 💯

[@ashutosh6902]

Hi Rachel please try to solve my problem. I am a fronted web developer (no wordpress) and i am looking fro freelancing and i got my first client but it dont know how to diliver the webpage which i made for my client can u tell mey how to deliver the website to my client.

[@fagbenjoe8476]

​@@ashutosh6902hiie I hope you were able to solve the problem, seeing it's 5 months ago, can you share?

[@franklinmayoyo]

I love how honest you are. Unlike many other youtubers who will tell newbies to just join freelance platforms and they'll get clients instantly. What I'll add on is that, whoever thinks freelancing is easy sorry because you'll encounter some really bad clients. Another thing, make sure you deliver as per your promises. Some clients know how to do the job they're offering only that they're busy with some other stuff. continue learning.

[@fenndesign_]

Exactly, most talk about how easy it is to get more views, but the truth is that, especially when you are taking the first steps, it is very difficult. Since I started looking for clients, I only got my first client 3 months later. Having stability at the beginning is also very difficult. I've already taken a very complete sales course specifically for designers that helped me a lot, but it's still difficult and laborious

[@landreeall]

And you need to pay for bids

[@johnroedbacting6620]

Exactly.

[@MaicaAngelatheCatLady]

Thank you so much for this. It is easy to get lost when starting, your tips are very helpful!

[@escobarines]

Hi Rachel, this is literally so helpful. Thank you for getting me out of the overwhelm! This is super actionable stuff

[@realobrando6050]

I just gotta say the whole chapter duration thing you got going on in the corner is really cool! Great for note taking

[@metrovsn]

Just what i need. Although im not a UI/UX web designer it does gave me a lot of information. Thank you rachel!!

[@michaelaraya6685]

This video is exactly what I was looking for right now, thank you!

[@ThisisJulianah]

I was waiting for something like this after your last video.. Thank you so much..This video is valued

[@howwelearngrowdaily]

I appreciate the wealth of useful information you provided...thank you! Greatly appreciated 😁

[@muftaudeenjimoh9678]

Fr this is the best video I've seen on freelancing so far... thanks alot

[@julianmulrain7446]

Oh my god, thank you so much for this. I was literally lost on how to get started but this actually helped me out of my block. ❤

[@yahayaoyinkansola8258]

Rachel, this video is so valuable, you have helped me so much clear a lot I have been confused about. Thank you very much! ❤

[@TobiOlan]

Amazing advice. You're actually the real deal, speaking based on your experience and not buzzwords like other youtubers.

[@benjcheah3031]

Hi Rachel, I just saw your How I became a UI/UX Designer in 3 months vid ...gave me goosebumps coz its so relatable to my 'current state of being'. Despite the odds and challenges..thank you for believing in yourself. I needed to her that. There are many more like us...trust me 😁. I have subscribed Yay! I look forward to learn more from your tips and journey. Cheers🌟

[@thepanhouse7805]

This video is definitely what i'm looking for. Thank you rachel ❤

[@dendydarin3085]

Hi Rachel, this is very helpful video. I just start to create my online business as web designer and your steps are clear and amazing.

[@alsg0403]

Love how concise but insightful this video is. I'm new to freelancing as I want get out of my 9-5 job. Thank you for sharing!!

[@bijutsusam]

Finally, a good guide! Been watching videos for two days!

[@chelseybazzle8668]

Thank you this is incredibly helpful! I'm currently learning Webflow and this is insightful content I can use to start getting clients.

[@reezndukwe9339]

This video is very helpful. Now I know more ways for client acquisition. Thanks for sharing, Rachel

[@allyamri2230]

Thanks a lot for this meaningful and honest content you are providing Rachel, This is what I have been looking for for years.

[@rachelhow]

You're so welcome! Happy to hear that you find it useful :) Thanks for watching!

[@FrankXiao-fs8lq]

Amazing tips to do a better service!Thank you, Rechel!

[@magicmegi9278]

Love your content Rachel, as always 👏

[@createvans]

Great ideas to put in practice Rachel! Great video.

[@AprilAdventuring]

Great advice! I really love the advise of showing your work. This is something I'm always trying to remember. Creating the habit of recording your work and showing up where your potential clients are is key!

[@rachelhow]

Yes! Just showing screenshots of our work is better than showing none. Thanks for watching too, April!

[@alexeygv5948]

@@rachelhow great advice Rachel! thank you very much

[@contra_hq]

Love love love this video! So many insights and tips for newbie freelancers 🤩 Thank you for including us, means the world 💛

[@rachelhow]

No problem :)

[@btlapitan]

Thank you! This is highly informative, and it is a revelation for me. Thank you so much!

[@juliamonahan530]

This video is the best one I have seen on KZbin. And I have watched a lot of videos with the same title :)

[@mohammadsuhaanhaq3590]

its actually one of the best video I've watched on this topic. everything I need to know in a short video thanks a lot :D

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@truelife3496]

I love it! Thank you for putting great work into this video, so much good stuff!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you!! I appreciate that

[@shannonlqn]

About to try out freelancing soon, and was really lost on where to get clients. This was super useful! Thank you for sharing!

[@mustafatahir1448]

Have you started yet? Do update us

[@noekeziste]

I loved the ideas thank you very very much Rachel!!

[@PaulSebastianM]

Love your office space. Do you have a video of how you built it and why you built it this way (like what you were looking for, sources of inspiration)?

[@gsd225]

I was waiting for this video from you... Thank you for making it even though you're recovering... hope you're well

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching too! Hoping to create more videos that give value 😄

[@ingaurumyan7573]

Thank you Rachel for useful video,sharing important info and advices, suggestions, transparency. It is greatly appreciated❤ I am beginner, hope it will help me to reach success

[@michaelparkernorton4841]

Thank you! This is awesome. You really get it!

[@chaitranagabhushan8834]

Thank you soo much Rachel, i appreciate that you did not false promise result and rather helped us in getting set up

[@rachelhow]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ZoeysMusings]

Rachel, thanks a mill for such an informative video. You've found your calling as a teacher 😁The typing cat meme never gets old 😂😂Your editing is 💯

[@turquoiselizzie6874]

Well thank you for this its going to come handy for me in the near future ❤

[@xain339]

Thank you for this video and as usual it’s very insightful. Hope you’re recovering well from covid 💪

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much! I've already recovered and back at 100% 😄

[@mompreneurlife]

Thank you for sharing. This video is very helpful. Gives us great ideas

[@muhaiminrahman2144]

Hey Rachel. Thank you so much for the insight. This video pop up right in time of need lol

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching! Hope it helps you xx

[@jo22ii82]

Hi Rachel, I'm Malaysian too😊 So glad to discover your videos, very informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing :)

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching! Ah so happy to see a fellow Malaysian here 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😁

[@user-cp4md9no5h]

Awesome video! Very helpful. Thanks.

[@johngomes4278]

Wow I appreciate and learn so much from your channel ! Thank you so much

[@johngomes4278]

You look beautiful too

[@SuryaKarigar]

You earned a new Subscriber Rachel 😍 I'm super excited to work even harder and start my freelancing journey after 3-4 months from now. ❤ from India

[@rachelhow]

Welcome aboard! And excited for your journey :)

[@stormproductions9155]

Thank you so much for your valuable insights. Really productive video ❤

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephen_wise]

Damn Rachel, this was a great video!! I can vouch for everything you said - such valuable content 🔥

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Stephen! I love your videos a lot too! Watched some of them last week :)

[@bnagelt]

Awesome insight. You are making an impact in my journey. Thank you!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching too! :)

[@GinoZambe]

Interesting ideas. Will defo implement a few. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@milapavlova1082]

Brilliant advices Rachel! Thank you!

[@rachelhow]

You're so welcome!

[@SiteswithNatalie]

Great Video & content. Incredible source of information & highly detailed. Thank You!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you!

[@johnroedbacting6620]

Thanks Rachel, exactly what I needed :)

[@rachelhow]

:)

[@omatron9000]

Thank you Rachel, Beautiful guide. simple, aesthetic, straightforward.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you! 😄

[@berrybread7215]

this is so helpful! thank you so much

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chizc8k]

This is good for profile optimization 😍

[@joanne1017]

Thanks for your informative videos, your channel and content really inspired me to start my own freelance journey.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you Joanne! I'm super happy to hear this :)

[@shakilahammad5865]

I have seen your this Video, I love this,thanks for your simply discussion.

[@AbdussalamPopoola]

Great video Rachel. I hope you get well your strength back after the covid experience. Thanks for sharing this, I'll keep coming back to this.

[@rush33n]

Really great breakdown! Didn’t even feel like a 7 minute video

[@savvymaryjane]

Not me, waiting for clients to build a portfolio💀

[@michi0921193]

I made a few fake projects for my beginning portfolio. As I got real clients I would slowly switch out one fake project for a real project at a time that I felt was strong. And slowly because not every job I took was "portfolio worthy" lol

[@beans_dev]

@@michi0921193 did you specify that they were fake projects?

[@michi0921193]

@@beans_dev didn't say anything because they didn't have to know. I have real projects now and they don't ask if they are real. All they want to see and know is if you can do the work they are looking for. Nobody says anything. BUT only accept projects you can do. Don't be promising stuff you can't.

[@TheRealKSTARR]

How’d it go ❤

[@savvymaryjane]

@@TheRealKSTARR oh I've made a few on Behance. But I've been thinking of going into brand designs. I'm currently studying for a law degree so I had to but learning these on hold. Plus I'm still doing my best to edit and create videos. 😂It gets tiring really

[@laurengalvez2562]

That video was amazing! Thank you.

[@rachelhow]

You're very welcome!

[@kellyjoanneknight]

Super helpful thank you ❤

[@savvymaryjane]

Honestly, I'm just getting started in UI/UX. It's something I've always had an interest in but shyed away from it because I thought it involved coding 💀 Also, trying to transition from my job to this and art passion along with content creating. Your videos are really helpful❤

[@rachelhow]

Ah, best of luck to you! (you don't need to know how to code btw) Thanks for watching :)

[@mmiraall]

I have exactly the same situation. Wish you luck and motivation! We can do it ✊

[@savvymaryjane]

@@rachelhow you're welcome thanks😊

[@savvymaryjane]

@@mmiraall thank you😁

[@ChristTheKing70]

Obrigado Rachel, another Golden vid from you🥂

[@rachelhow]

🙏🏻thank you!

[@rajuhossainmolla7489]

Your videos are very helpful

[@nana8538]

Take good care. Thank you for the tips

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching too! :) (I've recovered already

[@susanalerin1782]

this is very insightful

[@500perdayathome]

I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance. - Steve Jobs

[@millie9814]

SO true!

[@fusion172]

This video is soo goood!!!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@krishcshah]

Woah, you delivered faastt! She listens to her audience, love this channel.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you Krish! I try my best, covid got nothing on me 😆

[@roberthunt7032]

Amazing video❤

[@limmingming4022]

😍❤️😍 i subscrip bcos i love your passion. I have no idea about your business. All the BEST. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Luci_19]

Thanks this really helps!

[@Luci_19]

Btw hope you continue to be better in health!💖

[@fsmithh]

THANK YOUUU!!!

[@arkandeaux]

I Love U Rachel❤❤

[@keshudana4647]

This video is a goldmine

[@__.requiem.___]

Great content! Also, what's the background song? I love it! 😊

[@chaimakhoudri8272]

Tha was really helpful thanks 🙏

[@jibrildaudamuhammad3832]

Thank you Rachel

[@bilolkhondesign6040]

Hey Rachel, Can you share your tips about what to ask from clients before starting the UI/UX project.

[@shivinunitholi2493]

Finding freelance clients today IS NOT EASY for most newbies especially if they are selling services like writing, virtual assistance or social media marketing etc. For every one client there would be hundreds of sellers pitching their services. Its a dog eat dog thing and people are selling services for as cheap as 5 dollars. Some of them even are ready to work for weeks for free just to get some work. I wont be surprised to see the so called "freelancers" go back to a full-time 9-5 thing thanks to the toxic and undervalued system freelancing has become thanks to people who really dont understand their self-worth.

[@JuhiDavda]

So true 😔

[@lizzheng-ic4jc]

Hi Rachel, how do you know that the user experience redesign will improve conversion? Is this through a course or some sort of data analysis you have done prior?

[@afsdsasasf]

hey, love ur informative videos. do u have videos for user testing? I cant find

[@fetabrown]

Super proactive tips 👍

[@rachelhow]

Thanks a lot :)

[@JosefineLindher]

Hi Rachel! I love your content and am so thankful to your channel 🙏🏼 I took your advice and are working on a redesign of a existing app to be able to showcase more of my skills as a ux designer. Is it ok for me to use the redesign in my upwork portfolio without having to ask for permission from the company? My plan is (as u suggested) to contact them and show my solutions and se what happens and also use it in my portfolio. Hugs Josefine

[@florincaroli3173]

Thank you!

[@zacksv]

Great tips ,,,

[@TheSup3rgirl]

you're the greatest youtuber ever!

[@rachelhow]

Wow, thanks! 🥺🥺

[@lindersok]

Great video! I really like how you edit your progress bar. Can you share how to do that?

[@rachelhow]

I create the image in Figma, export it as an image, then import into Final Cut Pro, set cropping and keyframes :)

[@rexroy8930]

tnx gurl!

[@gosuperva]

The best part about freelancing? You're constantly evolving and pushing your limits.

[@Brianmuchiri]

True gem 🐱💎!

[@uriellatagnipes2792]

thanks for sharing

[@shosho0o444b4]

Omg thank you

[@sehanhasan]

Very Insightful.. Did you take any courses specifically for learning UI/UX especially Competitive Research / Analysis?

[@rachelhow]

I didn't, I learned on the job :) It helps to have peers who you can learn from at work!

[@AlexandraOntiveros-cn3ef]

I recently started freelancing and your videos are very helpful to me. Thank you.

[@rachelhow]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching too :)

[@Clytax]

Wow honest and detailed, thank you!

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@blissfuly8375]

Hi, I would like to know for improving an existing website and send them your work with your solution, how do you get the assets from the webpage for redesign?

[@cryptomane1]

Hi! Where should I write deliverables if I’m on upwork, just in profile ?