set up as a freelancer
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Working for agencies you'll need to gain their trust. Every job (in particular the first one) you do for them you'll have to act like you love it - if you get attitude they won't use you any more.
I'd do a promo CD for them, promote to them that you specialize in helping out agencies... talor your services/message to exactly what agencies want.
As for getting your own clients... do the same but target your message more as "services for business, full service, blah blah".
Also never limit yourself to just agency work... that's just too small a market.
I also would never recommend someone to start freelancing unless they already have at least 6 regular clients and the ability to live on your savings for at least 3 months without income.
It all really depends on your dreams.... how big do you want to get? If you're happy just living life, paying bills, cruising then you have less to worry about.