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How to find US-based clients when I don't live in the US?

Hello everyone, unfortunately I wasn’t able to move to LA just yet but I’m working on it. I am going to college in the bachelor of science in statistics. I’ve also started a sales business here in Italy. I’ve already closed a couple of big clients and everything is going very well. Unfortunately though I feel like I am not doing enough. I am trying to land and search for UK and US clients that are interested in Sales/SDR/consulting services. It’s been really tough to do that as of late since most won’t talk to me because I am not based in the US. I think I can give a great service for a fraction of what it would cost to have it in the US with great English skills too. What do you recommend that I do?

Hope to hear from you soon.
Angelo

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Stephen’s Answer

The first thing I would suggest is to keep going. Sales is tough and you can expect to hear some No's. Don't let that discourage you as each no brings you closer to the yes you need. Not to sound like a cliche, but sales can sometimes be a numbers game. How many clients have you targeted in the US/UK?
How much research have you done to find out what the needs of the US/UK clients may have that your solution fills? Knowing the answer to this can help you craft your message to something these clients would want to hear.

I applaud your efforts and I look forward to hearing about how you have made headway in the US/UK markets!
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Kiran Kumar’s Answer

You don’t need to live in the US to get US clients—you need to make hiring you feel low-risk. Focus less on being cheaper and more on showing results, clear communication, and reliability. Pick a niche, share proof of past wins, work some US-friendly hours, and target companies already open to remote talent. The right clients will care more about performance than location.
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Ross’s Answer

Hi Angelo. At our company we use ZoomInfo to find contacts in the UK at different companies. It's a very useful tool, and i have found the contact information and email address/numbers to be correct. You can play around with the filters on industries and seat count etc. Very easy to use. My US counterparts use a similar tool called SalesIntel. I am unsure to the cost of these platforms, but they are more commercially appealing compare to LinkedIn Sales Navigator as an example. Good luck!
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Scott’s Answer

Hi Angelo,

I've had great success using LinkedIn Sales Navigator to find and reach out to potential clients. Here are a couple of tips: First, keep your messages short so people can easily read and reply on their phones. Long messages often get ignored. Second, set up alerts for specific industries or clients so the tool continuously finds prospects that match your needs.

Stay positive and keep pushing forward. Sales can be tough with more rejections than wins, but if you stick with it, it can be a very rewarding career.
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Rafael’s Answer

Hi Angelo, congrats on already closing big clients from Italy, that's seriously impressive and shows you've got the hustle and skills to make this work! The biggest thing I'd recommend is leaning hard into LinkedIn and online networking because geography matters less when you can prove value digitally, so start posting content about your sales wins, share insights on outreach strategies, and engage with US-based founders and sales leaders in their comments to get on their radar. Positioning is everything, so instead of leading with where you're located, lead with your results and the cost advantage you offer, frame it as "you get experienced sales consulting at a competitive rate with flexible hours that cover multiple time zones" because that turns your location into a strength, not a weakness. From my own experience, delivering demos and presenting value to prospective customers is what builds trust fast, so offer a free short strategy call or a small pilot project to let US clients see your quality before they commit. Platforms like Upwork, Apollo, and even cold outreach on LinkedIn can help you get those first few US clients, and once you have a couple of testimonials from American companies, the credibility snowball starts rolling. Also look into US-based startup communities and founder groups on Slack, Discord, or Reddit because early-stage companies are way more open to working with international talent since they're budget-conscious and care more about results than zip codes. Keep pushing, you're closer than you think!
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