A software engineer with a decade of experience shares their transition to solo consultancy, focusing on helping SMEs with back-office automation, integrations, and AI workflows. They ask the HN community how others landed their first consulting projects, what outreach methods worked, and whether early clients came from network, content, cold outreach, or subcontracting. Community responses highlight the value of being genuinely helpful in niche communities and building long-term client relationships.
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