Ask How long did it take you to land your first paying freelancing client?

[Edward22]

For some people it happens within days of setting up a profile or reaching out to their network. For others it takes months of sending proposals and getting no response before something finally clicks. The time it takes seems to depend a lot on your field, how you present yourself, and whether you already have any connections in your area of work. How long did it take you to get your first real paying client, and what do you think finally made the difference?