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Some freelancers choose to work outside the major platforms from the beginning, either to avoid the fees or to have more control over how they present themselves. The challenge is that without a platform providing visibility, finding the first clients requires a different kind of effort. A personal network in freelancing usually means people you already know who might need your service or know someone who does. Starting without that can make the early search feel harder and less structured. If you are building a freelance client base without platforms and without an existing network, what do you think is the most realistic way to get the first few clients?
