Finding Freelance Clients in 2025 - March Meetup

Hi all,
It's time for another freelancer's meetup!

This time, we’ll be diving into the best strategies for finding freelance clients in 2025—what’s working, what’s not, and how freelancers are landing projects in a changing market.

Some of the topics we’ll explore:

• Working with high-value clients – strategies and lessons from the community
• Collaborating with agencies – what works, what doesn’t, and why
• Personal branding & sales – how freelancers can stand out and attract clients

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Agenda

18:30 doors open
19:00 Welcome + Best Strategies for Finding Freelance Clients - Luke van Enkhuizen
19:45 Pizza/Drinks
20:15 Writing a Book for Personal Branding - Marión Varga
20:45 Nice conversations or small group discussion

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Best Strategies for Finding Freelance Clients in 2025
Luke van Enkhuizen

Finding great freelance clients isn’t just about luck—it’s about strategy. In this talk, I’ll share my best lessons on how to land clients directly, build a strong personal brand, and sell your services effectively.

I’ll also touch on different approaches, from working with high-value ("whale") clients to collaborating with agencies. Hopefully, others in the community will join the conversation to share their own insights.

If you’re freelancing or thinking about it, come ready to learn, share, and connect.

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Writing a Book for Personal Branding: Lessons & AMA
Marián Varga

Marián Varga is in the final stages of writing a book, set for release in May, as part of his personal branding strategy. In this session, he’ll share why he started, what the process has been like, and key takeaways from his experience. After a brief introduction, the floor will be open for an AMA—bring your questions about book writing, marketing, and personal branding!

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We're sponsored for the space and snacks again by https://www.lean-coders.at/, a wonderful freelancer focused "agency" in Vienna.
They are currently offering coworking desks for interested freelancers. Their team of professional devs and PMs would also love to hear about your next software project.
If you know of anyone looking for a great software team, they even have an affiliate program for referrals https://lean-coders.at/affiliate/

See you soon!!