If you’re tired of:
This method is for you. I tested it myself (got 5 new clients in 30 days) and it works for freelancers, coaches, consultants, and agency owners.
Most solopreneurs rely on one of three broken methods:
| Method | Problem | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cold outreach | Ignored or marked as spam | <5% |
| Paid ads | Expensive, requires testing | ~10–20% (if optimized) |
| Referrals | Slow, unpredictable | Depends on network |
The fix? Reverse-engineer where your clients are already asking for help—and position yourself as the solution.
(Not all communities are equal. Focus on where clients actively seek solutions.)
Best platforms by niche:
| Niche | Best Platforms | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Web Design/Dev | Indie Hackers, Shopify FB Groups | Clients ask for tech help daily |
| Copywriting | LinkedIn, Twitter threads | Business owners discuss messaging |
| Virtual Assistants | Online Business FB Groups | Entrepreneurs need help with ops |
| Coaches/Consultants | Niche Slack communities, Reddit | High-intent discussions |
Pro Tip: Avoid groups with > 10K members—they’re usually spammy. 500–2K active members is the sweet spot.
Phase 1: Answer Questions (No Pitching)
Example (for a copywriter in a Facebook group):
“Struggling with low-converting sales pages? Most businesses make the mistake of talking about themselves instead of the customer’s pain points. Here’s a quick fix: Lead with the problem, agitate it, then present your solution.
Example: Instead of ‘We’re the best SaaS company,’ try ‘Tired of losing leads to clunky checkout flows? Here’s how we fixed it for [Client].’
Happy to share more if helpful!”
Why this works:
Phase 2: Share a Case Study (Social Proof)
Example (for a VA):
“I helped a client automate their customer onboarding, saving them 10 hours/week. Here’s how:
If you’re drowning in admin work, I’d love to help—DM me ‘AUTOMATE’ for a free checklist!”
Phase 3: The “Free Value → Paid Offer” Script
(Swipe this DM template:)
“Hey [Name],
I noticed you’re working on [their problem]. I put together a quick [free resource—e.g., ‘5 Email Templates to Close More Sales’] that helped my clients [result].
No strings attached—just reply ‘Send it’ if you’d like a copy.
If you’re open to it, I’d also love to hear more about what you’re building!”
Case Study: A virtual assistant used this in a Facebook group for e-commerce store owners:
If they engage but don’t bite:
“No pressure at all! If you ever need help with [specific problem], I’d love to chat. In the meantime, here’s [another free resource] that might help.”
Why this works:
| ❌ Don’t Do This | ✅ Do This Instead |
|---|---|
| Pitch immediately after joining a group | Answer 3–5 questions first before mentioning your services |
| Send generic DMs (“Hey, want to work together?”) | Reference their specific problem in your message |
| Spam multiple groups with the same post | Tailor your comments to each community |
| Ignore follow-ups | Send 1–2 polite follow-ups if they engage but don’t reply |
| Day | Task | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Join 1–2 high-engagement groups | Find where your clients hang out |
| Day 2–4 | Answer 1 question/day | Build credibility |
| Day 5 | Share a case study | Attract interested leads |
| Day 6–7 | DM 2–3 engaged people | Convert to clients |
Most people hate networking because it feels fake and transactional.
This method is different because:
Result? Clients come to you because they already know, like, and trust you.
