Sales: when did you get your first real client

After summer training, how many months did you wait before having a client on the phone (not helping out a colleague with their client, but your very own guy or gal). I am curious to hear about your personal experiences, and how did that first call go. Liar's Poker style where you unload your trader's position on a poor unsuspecting French guy?

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