How can a new freelancer build a strong portfolio without clients?

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It is always difficult for the freelancers that don't have clients to build portfolios. But this doesn't mean that it cannot be done. You can decide to create much project or real-life projects that will be solving real life issues. With that, you can be gaining the confidence of your intending clients. For instance, create real-life projects like the ones that solve the problems that people are facing like fraud detection applications among others.