# 12 ways to land AI services clients (ranked)

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Podcast: [Build With AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/build-with-ai-6407453)
Published: 2026-09-04T00:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join AI Operator Academy: https://www.skool.com/aioperatoracademy/about Grab the free AI for Business Meetup Prompt here: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/f0f27f0f58 In this solo episode, I rank all 12 ways to land clients for your AI services business, from door knocking to paid ads to referral partnerships. I break down which methods are S tier, which ones are a waste of time, and exactly which one you should start with if you're new. By the end, you'll have a full playbook for how to go out and land clients so you can start making money with AI. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Ranking 12 Client Methods 00:27 - Door Knocking Local Businesses (A Tier) 02:25 - Cold Calling Grind (D Tier) 04:14 - Content Marketing Wins (S Tier) 06:39 - Hosting Local AI Events (A Tier) 09:32 - Cold Email At Scale (B Tier) 11:07 - Cold DMs Done Right (C Tier) 12:38 - Warm Outreach, The Best Starting Point (A Tier) 14:09 - In-Person Networking Events (B Tier) 15:53 - Referral Partnerships (S Tier) 18:32 - Borrowing Other People's Audiences (A Tier) 21:10 - Paid Ads As A Scaling Lever (B Tier) 22:32 - Marketplaces Like Upwork And Fiverr (F Tier) FIND ME ON SOCIAL : X/Twitter: https://x.com/coreyganim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyganim/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyganim/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreyganim

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