I'm having a dry spell getting work. I've got plenty of experience and am well rounded with devops, and full stack skills anyone know how to get a client fast without going dirt cheap? I've already haved my rates to $40/hr.

Everybody hits dry spells the point is to save enough money where when they happen you'll be fine. But seeing that you're already screwed, i would suggest raising your price back up to a reasonable rate and taking small jobs on fiver to afford advertising. Don't quit advertising just cause you're filled up. There's no such thing as too much work you could always help somebody else out that you know will get the work done.