First, study these two articles:
- How To Become An SEO Expert: The Definitive Guide (Backlinko)
- How to Generate More Traffic with Google’s New Features (Neil Patel)
Second, make a list of businesses in your local area or home town that:
- You’d really like to work with
- Probably have a marketing budget
- Could benefit from an SEO boost
Third, research the online presence of those businesses and be ready with some “quick win” recommendations when you contact them.
Fourth, reach out and offer your services
You could use a similar script to this guy, who built an $8,000/month freelance business in less than 18 months:
“Hello my name is Joseph. Is the director of marketing or the business owner available?”
“What for?”
“Well I own a digital marketing agency in the local area and I was calling to see if they were interested in getting more clients for the business, a new website or any type of SEO services to rank you on the first page of Google”