On: Ask HN: How to get freelance clients without Elance, oDesk, and the like?

[krrishd]

Thanks for the advice! One question I still have- I'm sure that the tips you've shared will work in the long-term and pay off far more than making a quick buck, but any ideas how I could find good projects/jobs from people outside of my personal network?

[tptacek → krrishd]

My advice would be to drastically grow your personal network by getting yourself out there and engaging with the broader community.

[Im_Talking → krrishd]

You could start by identifying a business segment which has a common 'pain'. Then devise a solution to that pain and market to that segment.