The attempt
I had the skills. I had the LinkedIn profile. What I didn't have was a single client who trusted a 26-year-old with their entire IT infrastructure.
What went wrong
Turns out 'I can build websites' is not the same as 'I can run a consultancy.' Sales is a skill. I did not have it.
The lesson
Being good at the work and being good at selling the work are two completely different jobs. Pick one first.
My business card collection from networking events could wallpaper a small Bürgeramt.
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