You just graduated, your diploma is ready…
But the question in your mind is clear:
“Where are the clients and how will I reach the first 10 people?”
The good news is: The first 10 clients are the hardest but the most educational step.
The bad news is it doesn’t come “overnight”.
In this article, we explain step by step how to gain your first 10 clients without crossing ethical boundaries, without damaging your self-confidence, and with methods that actually work.
1️⃣ First 10 Clients = Not Sales, Trust
First, let's clarify your mindset.
❌ “I need to find clients”
✔️ “I need to really help someone”
The first clients:
Experience you
Provide feedback
Develop you
Become a reference
That's why focus on being accessible and trustworthy, not perfect.
2️⃣ Start with Your Closest Circle (But Be Professional)
70% of your first clients usually come from here:
Family
Friends
Friends of friends
Acquaintances from university
But there's an important detail 👇
You don’t have to say “Let me try it for free”.
What can you do?
Promotional affordable consulting
4-week trial program
A process with clear boundaries
📌 Example message:
“As a newly graduated dietitian, I have started the online consulting process. I work on healthy and sustainable nutrition. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to help.”
This is not a sale, it’s a announcement.
3️⃣ Don’t Say “I’m Looking for Clients” on Social Media
This is the most common mistake.
❌ “I started accepting clients”
❌ “You can message me on DM”
Instead, do this:
🎯 Mini Problem – Mini Solution Contents
“Why do cravings for night snacks happen?”
“The 3 most common nutritional mistakes in PCOS”
“Why does the diet fail in the second week?”
These contents:
Demonstrate your expertise
Build trust
Bring in natural DMs
📌 The first 10 clients come from benefit posts, not sales posts.
4️⃣ Focus on One Area (Even if Temporarily)
Saying “I can help everyone” makes you invisible.
Example focuses:
Weight loss
PCOS
Nutrition for beginners
Online diet (out of town)
📌 Think like this:
“Who should remember me, for what issue?”
Being niche is a big advantage for the first 10 clients.
5️⃣ Do “Value-Focused” Mini Projects, Not Freebies
Working completely free:
Breaks boundaries
Reduces seriousness
Creates burnout
Alternatives:
7-day nutrition awareness program
30-minute paid introductory meeting
Low-budget group work (3–5 people)
🎯 Purpose:
To let them experience the process
To see the client-dietitian fit
To filter those who want to continue
6️⃣ A Professional Appearance in Online Consulting is Essential
The first clients usually come online.
But the following affect trust directly:
Appointment chaos
Information lost in WhatsApp messages
Questions like “When were we supposed to write?”
The client should feel this:
“This person takes their work seriously.”
That's why:
Appointment organization
Reminders
Client follow-up
Management from a single platform
It even makes a difference for the first 10 clients.
7️⃣ Turn Every Client into a Reference
First 10 clients =
The key to the next 30 clients
What should you do?
Clearly explain the process
Set expectations from the beginning
Make small wins noticeable
Ask for their satisfaction
📌 The right question:
“If this process was good for you, you can refer someone in your circle who might need help.”
This sentence is not a sale.
People like to help.
8️⃣ Be Patient But Don’t Be Invisible
A realistic timeline:
First month: 1–3 clients
2–3 months: 5–10 clients
6 months: regular flow
During this process:
Don’t make comparisons
Keep producing silently
Don’t postpone setting up the system
The first 10 clients are not “luck”, it’s the result of consistency.
🚀 A Small But Critical Reminder
As a newly graduated dietitian:
Don’t lose your first clients
Make the process look professional
Making online consulting sustainable is as important as finding clients.
🎓 Build Your Digital Presence at the Beginning of Your Career: Organize Your Free Dietitian Website
One of the biggest needs as a newly graduated dietitian is a “trustworthy digital showcase”.
When people research you, who you are, what areas you work in, and what kind of process you offer should be clear.
👉 Leap’s dietitian website tool is designed to help dietitians, students, and new graduates create their own websites for free.
🧾 Like a CV:
You can add your education information, internships, interests, certifications, and working approach.🎯 Highlight your areas of expertise:
(such as PCOS, weight loss, sports nutrition, online consulting)📅 Be ready after graduation:
When you start getting clients, your link will already be ready.🔗 One link, professional look:
You can add it to your social media profile and use it in applications and promotions.
Example: https://app.myleap.co/diyetisyen/diyetisyenmertberk
Most importantly:
This site is not something to be postponed with “I’ll look at it later”.
This small system set up at the beginning of your career will make you more visible, more trustworthy, and more ready.
🎓 Start for free as a student, and carry your profession into the future.
Step by step website setup;
👉 Create a Free Leap Account
👉 Profile > Organize my website
👉 Ta-da. Now you can organize your site as you wish and add it to your profile.
👉 Leap has been developed for newly graduated dietitians to manage appointments, client follow-ups, reminders, and communication from a single place from their first clients. Setting up the right system at the beginning of your career prevents you from saying “I wish” in the future.
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