How I Actually Got My First Graphic Design Clients (Honest Advice)
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If you’re trying to land your first graphic design clients and feel like you’re doing everything but nothing is working… this is the video I wish I had when I was starting.
In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how I got my first design clients — no fluff, no gatekeeping, and no “just go viral” advice. I’m sharing what actually worked, what didn’t, and the small shifts that made a huge difference in getting paid work.
Whether you’re a beginner designer, transitioning out of a 9–5, or trying to take your side hustle seriously, this will give you a real, honest look at what it takes to get those first few clients in the door.
✨ What you’ll learn:
– The exact strategies I used to land my first clients
– Mistakes I made (so you don’t have to)
– How to position yourself when you don’t have experience
– Simple ways to start getting inquiries now
0:00 welcome
1:04 omnisend
2:59 my story
11:30 how I land clients
11:40 social media
15:35 email marketing
16:43 freelancer for agencies
17:40 email marketing
19:30 thank you
Join the Patreon community here for weekly exclusive graphic design tutorials and to connect with other creatives!!!
use code: YOUTUBESUBS for 15% off: https://patreon.com/curatedcollectiveco
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online portfolio:
https://meganweeksdesignco.com/
collaboration or business inquiries:
support@meganweeksdesignco.com
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HOW TO GO FROM HOURLY FREELANCER TO TRUSTED DESIGNER
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GUIDE TO: LANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS
This course has 5 video led modules, a downloadable e-book and you will be able to join my community as well 💕
https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/guide-to-landing-graphic-design-clients
✨ WordPress Website Design Course ✨
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NOW OFFERING BRAND + WEB DESIGN COURSES IN A BUNDLE 💥
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#graphicdesign #branddesign
If you’re trying to land your first graphic design clients and feel like you’re doing everything but nothing is working… this is the video I wish I had when I was starting.
In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how I got my first design clients — no fluff, no gatekeeping, and no “just go viral” advice. I’m sharing what actually worked, what didn’t, and the small shifts that made a huge difference in getting paid work.
Whether you’re a beginner designer, transitioning out of a 9–5, or trying to take your side hustle seriously, this will give you a real, honest look at what it takes to get those first few clients in the door.
✨ What you’ll learn:
– The exact strategies I used to land my first clients
– Mistakes I made (so you don’t have to)
– How to position yourself when you don’t have experience
– Simple ways to start getting inquiries now
0:00 welcome
1:04 omnisend
2:59 my story
11:30 how I land clients
11:40 social media
15:35 email marketing
16:43 freelancer for agencies
17:40 email marketing
19:30 thank you
Join the Patreon community here for weekly exclusive graphic design tutorials and to connect with other creatives!!!
use code: YOUTUBESUBS for 15% off: https://patreon.com/curatedcollectiveco
---------------------------------------
// WHERE TO FIND ME //
join my community or take my courses:
https://curatedcollectiveco.com/
instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/meganweeksdesign/
pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/meganweeksdesignco/
online portfolio:
https://meganweeksdesignco.com/
collaboration or business inquiries:
support@meganweeksdesignco.com
---------------------------------------
// MY FREE GRAPHIC DESIGNER RESOURCES //
GET THE FREE WEBSITE DESIGN PROCESS GUIDE HERE:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6333c1377a59217f2325625c
PRE-WRITTEN EMAILS FOR YOUR GRAPHIC DESIGN BUSINESS:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6438202be83ecbda70778483
WEBSITE IN A WEEK PROCESS GUIDE:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64c0bb6ad206cffe61186544
BRAND DESIGN ROADMAP:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645bf9ca2efd35a7e39194b6
FREE LOGO DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63edbe7c8e06d4dae949448a
PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKFLOW:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64aefc19e181ddda00ff25f5
HOW TO GO FROM HOURLY FREELANCER TO TRUSTED DESIGNER
GET MY FREE TRAINING VIDEO 💥
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62f40298e5ea6b3d8aea4bf3
---------------------------------------
// TAKE MY COURSES //
LOGO DESIGN: SIMPLIFIED
https://courses.curatedcollectiveco.com/courses/logo-design-simplified
DUBSADO DECODED: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
https://courses.curatedcollectiveco.com/courses/dubsado-decoded
GUIDE TO: LANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS
This course has 5 video led modules, a downloadable e-book and you will be able to join my community as well 💕
https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/guide-to-landing-graphic-design-clients
✨ WordPress Website Design Course ✨
https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/wordpress-website-design-course
✨ Custom Branding Process Course ✨
https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/custom-branding-process/
NOW OFFERING BRAND + WEB DESIGN COURSES IN A BUNDLE 💥
https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/bundles/branding-and-wordpress-web-design
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// OTHER HELPFUL LINKS //
Join my email list for more helpful design tips:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61eed0f36114df05454c386a
LIKE MY EMAIL STYLE?! JOIN FLODESK FOR 50% OFF
https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=80647W
GET DUBSADO (my project management system):
https://www.dubsado.com/?c=meganweeks
SITEGROUND (my favorite website hosting for WordPress):
https://www.siteground.com/go/meganwdesignco
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*I do make a commission on some of the links in this description box. Thank you so much for the support.*
#graphicdesign #branddesign