First offline contract

I nailed down my first offline contract today. I had to go a little cheaper than I would like but this client will be worth it I think. They sell computer services already and have a large client list. However they have never really had the web dept to do design and SEO. This has the potential to lead to partnering with them in that arena after I show what I can do. And it puts that first one in my portfolio so I'll have something to show my next potential client. The money ain't horrible btw it just ain't the windfall some talk about. However with a little time and provable results I should be right up there soon enough. And I got my first client within 4 weeks of really pushing it. BTW I have no website currently, no business cards, no fancy brochures.

I know people will pop in and ask "so how did you do it" so I'll tell you up front there is no secret. After being unemployed for longer than I could stand and hearing things like we aren't taking apps from long term unemployed I decided to hire myself. I was starting from scratch and wondering where was my list? Then I realized I had one. I have worked in technology with a lot of SMB people over the years in various industries. I feel I have a good rep for doing what I say I'll do amongst those people. So I started looking at their websites. I went after the one that needed the most help first. I talked to him about what he needed to help his business. I laid out a comprehensive proposal outlining how I could answer those needs. And today he approved it.

Now starts the delivery portion of our program. And I intend to be all over that. I have done my research. I feel ready to compete. I know what this clients tastes are and I think I can deliver a website he'll like. And as important of course one that will be a solid foundation for all our marketing efforts going forward both online and off.

I am almost giddy.