If you are asking this question, probably the best answer for you is old fashioned sales/marketing.
Relatively high paying jobs usually fulfilled via network, which happens the way you described ("land in my lap").
You need to do marketing activities to extend your network, so more work lands in your lap.
In person works best if where you live has opportunities for this. Try chamber of commerce if there is one. They usually have lots of events for local business owners where you can meet with many potential customers.
Try cold emailing otherwise, it has the best ROI when done right.
Bonus points: This skills will be needed to get the project you are working on off the ground too.
Relatively high paying jobs usually fulfilled via network, which happens the way you described ("land in my lap").
You need to do marketing activities to extend your network, so more work lands in your lap.
In person works best if where you live has opportunities for this. Try chamber of commerce if there is one. They usually have lots of events for local business owners where you can meet with many potential customers.
Try cold emailing otherwise, it has the best ROI when done right.
Bonus points: This skills will be needed to get the project you are working on off the ground too.