In this tavern-themed creative freelancing podcast where we dive into the nitty-gritty of landing your first client as an artist. Through storytelling and RPG-inspired metaphors, Jags shares his personal experiences and practical wisdom about building genuine connections, creating spec work, and navigating the freelance world without falling into the cold-calling trap.

Drawing from years of experience in the creative industry, this episode breaks down how to establish trust, follow through with projects, and overcome the fear of rejection. Whether you're wielding Procreate or Cinema 4D, learn why building relationships through authentic conversations and networking events trumps sending hundreds of cold emails. Plus, discover why asking about someone's experience is way more effective than straight-up asking for work (and roll a natural 20 while you're at it).