Going freelance is a big decision, and I imagine the first steps people take can be very different from one person to the next. Some might start by building a portfolio, which is basically a collection of your best work that shows clients what you can do. Others might just sign up on a freelance platform and start sending proposals right away. There is no single right way to begin. So I want to ask, what was the very first thing you did when you made the decision to go freelance?