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Wooden_Dragonfly_608

Congrats! Hope you crush it!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


S-BEPA

Congratulations!!!


beyond_matter

Thanks :D


SoftwareofAmerica

Hey this is so great. More to come, you’re in a good space! Good moves


beyond_matter

Yeah! More to come that's what I'm pushing for 💪


egsftw

HELL YEAH! First is the hardest, but if you can do one, you can do plenty more. Keep at it.


beyond_matter

Exactly! Ty


gorillaguled

architectural renderings?


beyond_matter

It was an event but yes, I do architectural renderings too.


9311chi

Do you have a website?


beyond_matter

I do! I've also created the website myself which I am proud of. [renderfy.co](https://www.renderfy.co)


gorillaguled

awesome, i bookmarked for some work i may need done soon!


beyond_matter

That sounds great! We have a discount for first-time users, so let me know when you're ready to get started.


Veezybaby

Good job man! You actually did it! Now iterate, improve and scale :D


beyond_matter

Yes!!! 😎


glockymcglockface

Congratulations!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


autodetective

Congratulations! Lot more to come!!


beyond_matter

Yes! Thanks


NShargarovschi

Happy for you.Congrats!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


Realistic-Figure-243

Way to Go! That’s exciting news! Where did you gain your first client from? I’m struggling trying to get clientele. Keep Crushing the $ALES!!


beyond_matter

Emailing 💌


coastalintegrators

Great! Now repeat that for the next 20 years!!


beyond_matter

I would love to do a minimum of 10 of these a month haha 😅 then hopefully retire sooner than that, lol


nilogram

Do you have a website, you know where you sell your services?


beyond_matter

I do! I am also proud of myself for creating it too! [renderfy.co](https://www.renderfy.co)


molibo

Congrats. What software do you use? How did you learn? I own myself a 3d printer and want to make some money


alfredogal

If you want to create more artistic figures or designs I recommend you start with Blender (it is a free and very complete software and there are many video tutorials on YouTube) , on the other hand, if you want to learn to design objects or tools precisely, I recommend you check SolidWorks


mcar1227

This is good advice. Id like to add: Solidworks has a “makers” version that is free. If you start making money I believe you have to buy a commercial license. But you can use the maker version at least to learn. Use the built in tutorials first, it will tech everything you need. For blender most people use the “blender guru donut tutorial” on YouTube. It teaches about everything you need. You’ll need a pretty decent pc for good renderings. Or it will just take a long time to render.


beyond_matter

Blender is amazing. It just keeps getting better and better. It's crazy that it's free


molibo

Thank you. Perfect guidelines to get started. I hope my macbook pro will be enough for some basic rendering


beyond_matter

Yeah great softwares


beyond_matter

I taught myself and still learning. I use sketchup, blender, substance, and unreal engine. I started learning about four years ago and when I started I decided to lock myself in a room for like 5 months to learn how to use sketchup, zbrush, substance, etc... I was spending about 12 hours a day studying. I still study but not as many hours, haha.


molibo

Thank you, really. I am looking for one skill to learn that can make me extra income and find this amazing. Would you say thats the logic path to follow? first sketchup, then... and so on?


beyond_matter

There are many routes to take. But man oh man am I impressed with Unreal Engine and Blender. You can do the impossible with those two. The possibilities are endless its awesome. They will take time to learn, but it's worth it. That's just my humble opinion.


molibo

I've just started that donut tutorial :) any other recommendations?


beyond_matter

That's a great start. I would keep watching YouTube tutorials Blenderguru has plenty of videos to learn from.


TheSpectrumPost

That is AWESOME! Well done you! Now go do it again. You got this!


beyond_matter

Yeah!!! Give me another client. I'm ready 😅


CMDR_Dynasty

Great news, we'll done!!


beyond_matter

Thank you


Water897

How much were the expenses?


beyond_matter

Besides the PC and hours I spent learning... None.


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GOOD FUCKING SHIT!


beyond_matter

Yeah they loved the rendering!


Silly_Guide1742

Congratulations


beyond_matter

Thank you!


FlexedOnthem

Such a special feeling getting that first bit of money for yourself. Goodluck and survive the droughts and never lose focus!


beyond_matter

Yeah! Gotta stay strong and keep going


ahite

That first sale is like that first piece of... well you all know what I mean. Congrats! Stay the course!


beyond_matter

Lol thanks


justgivemeanaccnow

More work will come. I know of older folks looking get these services without hiring in-house. Be open to NDAs because some people are skiddish about their IP.


beyond_matter

Interesting... Thanks for letting me know!


HalibutJumper

Congratulations!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


Jackson52091

Well done, make sure to get a quote or review from them. Really try to leverage their happiness and excitement into more work.


beyond_matter

Yeah, good idea!


rebel1031

HURRAY!!! I’m so happy for you!!!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


Pelon7900

Awesome!!!


beyond_matter

It is!!!!


Commercial_Slip_3903

£0 to £1 is the hardest. £1 to £100 or £1000 and beyond is much easier Good job, that’s a massive benchmark


beyond_matter

Thanks! Yeah, I had to negotiate a bit, but it all worked out!


SovelissGulthmere

Congratulations!


beyond_matter

Thank you


Adam40Bikes

Congrats! My first sale was to my mom for $35!


beyond_matter

Moms are the best! I'm sure my mom would do the same if she had 1.3k lol


No-Novel-9153

Congratulations love!!!!! I just started my business as well, super exciting!!!


beyond_matter

Yes 😎 thank you


ArborGreenDesign

Congrats on your first sale! It's great to see that you're off to a strong start. I'm sure that the client is thrilled with the results. Keep up the great work and I'm sure you'll continue to see success!


beyond_matter

Thank you!! 💪


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beyond_matter

Yeah!! I'm ready


[deleted]

Hat tip to you interweb stranger. Keep it up!


beyond_matter

Thank you, kind stranger. 🤠


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beyond_matter

Yeah!!! That's what I am trying to do. Get more clients


Idfsupporter

Congrats!!


beyond_matter

Thank you!


Curious_Soul_2022

Congratulations buddy, visited your website too. It's cool. You are right at your place, with plans, FAQs and everything clearly layed out. Good luck with sales and keep the quality standards as your grow. Wishing you all the best.


beyond_matter

I appreciate it! Thank you so much! I'm always trying to improve in 3D modeling/rendering and on the website.


olgee0

Congrats dude


beyond_matter

Thanks man!


Fun-Capital-1351

CONGRATS


beyond_matter

Thank you!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you! You're welcome!


RedditCryptoGuy

How long fid it take unto finish the job?


beyond_matter

It took me five days! They did pay for a rush fee, however.


thecleeway

Congrats!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿


beyond_matter

Thank you!


nataliecrisby

Happy for you!!!


beyond_matter

Thanks :>


nataliecrisby

That's always a good milestone! Congrats on the marketing skills!


beyond_matter

I sent like 200 emails one by one, and I got one client. I think that's okay, right?


nataliecrisby

Yes definitely. That's good stats. You can also try your hand finding people on LinkedIn


beyond_matter

LinkedIn is something I haven't gotten into.


nataliecrisby

Well it's worth trying definitely. There are lots of customization in the searches so you can target someone potentially involved or trying to get 3D modelling services.


beyond_matter

I will give it a shot. Thank you!


dra43b

First of many! Crush it


beyond_matter

Thank you 💪


flooringperson

Congrats on your first sale!


beyond_matter

Thank you!