[softwaredoug]

Honestly the best way to get good work have been other freelancers or consultants that know you well. It takes time to get a network, but once you have it you can participate in a lot of reciprocity on projects. Of course this only works if you also help your friends, bringing them good projects when you can’t handle the work.

One reason this works well is your friends aren’t likely to intentionally get you into a bad situation. They have an incentive to not screw you over :). They also know your skills and what you’d be suited for, helping to act as a filter... They also give you a warm intro to the client, rather than the client treating you like a faceless commodity on a freelancing site.