Agency owners ahead of me, how did you land clients without testimonials?
I know this might be a long thread, but I want to be honest about where I am right now.
I helped one client grow his content from 58 followers to 3,015 followers in 60 days. Recently, I asked him for a testimonial video, but he has not sent it yet. Also, I did not take screenshots or save proof during that time, so I do not have solid case studies right now.
That is where I am stuck. I am trying to get my first proper client, but I do not have much to show yet, and most agency owners I look up to are already a few steps ahead.
I have been thinking about offering my service for free, but content growth usually takes time. Results are not always clear within 35 to 60 days, so it feels risky to promise anything in that window.
I would really appreciate your advice on how you handled this stage and built trust when you did not have strong proof yet.