A few months ago I started looking into freelance work as a way to earn extra income outside my regular job, learning the skills was one thing, but finding that very first client felt much harder than I expected, I spent time improving my profile, creating sample work, and applying for opportunities, yet most applications seemed to disappear without any response, It made me wonder whether everyone struggles at the beginning or if I was missing something important, for those who have already gone through this stage, what actually helped you get your first client and start building momentum?