Chapter 176

Week 3: Client Acquisition Sprint (Days 15-21)

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Day 15: Launch Day

Morning Power Hour: - Send 5 personalized emails - Connect with 10 LinkedIn prospects - Post value in 2 Facebook groups - Update status: "Now accepting clients"

Evening Review: - Track all activities - Note any responses - Prepare tomorrow's outreach - Celebrate taking action

Day 16: Momentum Building

Triple-Channel Approach:

Channel 1: Direct Outreach - 10 cold emails - Personalize each one - Focus on their problems - Clear call-to-action

Channel 2: Social Engagement - Comment on 20 relevant posts - Share 1 valuable tip - Answer 3 questions - DM interested parties

Channel 3: Platform Presence - Apply to 5 jobs/gigs - Optimize platform profiles - Respond within 1 hour - Competitive but profitable bids

Day 17: The Follow-Up Machine

Follow-Up Schedule: - Day 3: "Did you see my message?" - Day 7: "Share valuable resource" - Day 14: "Final check-in"

Response Handling: - Reply within 2 hours - Book discovery calls - Send requested information - Track all interactions

Day 18: Warm Network Activation

Tell Everyone: - Email to personal network - Facebook status update - LinkedIn announcement - Text close contacts

The Ask: "I've launched my [service] business helping [target] with [problem]. Know anyone who might need this? Happy to chat with them!"

Day 19: Overcoming Objections

Common Objections and Responses:

"Too expensive" "I understand price is important. Let's discuss the ROI. This investment will [specific benefit worth more than cost]."

"Not right now" "When would be better? I'll follow up then. Meanwhile, here's a free resource that might help."

"Need to think about it" "Of course! What specific concerns can I address? I'll send a summary of how I can help."

Day 20: First Client Close

The Close Conversation: 1. Recap their problem 2. Confirm your solution fits 3. Review the investment 4. Ask for the business 5. Handle any concerns 6. Get commitment 7. Send contract immediately

Day 21: Week 3 Reflection

Metrics Review: - Outreach sent: Target 100 - Responses received: Target 10% - Discovery calls: Target 5 - Clients closed: Target 1-2

Adjustment Areas: - What messages got responses? - Which channels worked best? - What objections came up? - How to improve next week?