I used to hate cold calling. The anxiety. The rejection. The “Who is this?” texts.
Then I discovered 5 better ways — no spam, no begging, no awkward calls.
Last month, I got 8 new clients — without sending a single cold DM.
Instead of chasing clients — let them come to you.
I posted a free “Canva Flyer Checklist” in a Facebook group. 50 people downloaded it. 3 DM’d me: “Can you make this for me?”
Charged Ksh 1,500 each → Ksh 4,500 in 2 days.
Find someone who serves your ideal client — but doesn’t compete with you.
I partnered with a salon owner. She referred clients who needed flyers. I gave her 10% commission. Win-win.
Got 5 clients in 1 week.
Don’t just say “I do flyers.” Show it.
I wrote a post: “How I Made This Flyer for Mama Mboga (Step by Step).” Shared it on WhatsApp Status.
3 people replied: “Make one for me.”
Big projects scare people. Start small.
I offered: “I’ll review your business idea + give 3 tips for Ksh 500.”
12 people bought it. 4 upgraded to Ksh 3,000 packages.
Don’t say: “Refer me to your friends.”
Say: “Who’s one person you know who’s struggling with [their problem]? I’d love to help them.”
Got 2 referrals from 1 client — both paid Ksh 5,000.
You don’t need to be pushy. You don’t need to cold call.
Be helpful. Be visible. Be easy to say yes to.
Which method will you try first? Do it — then reply and tell me what happened.