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Maybe even start with a little bit of flattery before asking for a few minutes of their time to get their perspective. The reality is that a very small number of people in your life will actually hire you. Have you heard the phrases “cold outreach” or “warm introduction? ” When someone says “cold” outreach it means there is no previous conversation or connection to the person you’re reaching out to. The only way to avoid being transactional or using people is to build real relationships with them. If you try to shortcut this step, people will sense that. Look through sites like Upwork or Fiverr and search for freelancers using the top five skills you’ve identified. For example, if you were responsible for running a company’s social media accounts, you probably picked up some writing skills too. If an employer was willing to pay you to do that work, chances are that you’re pretty good at it! That’s a skill you can likely leverage to start a freelance business. Without a destination, ...