Ask for Your First Sale

Your first sale may come from someone who already knows you, follows you, trusts you, or understands your work. You do not have to wait for strangers to find you.
A simple, respectful message can help you practice sharing your offer.
Choose one offer to share
Pick the thing you want people to buy.
Make sure your offer is clear before reaching out. Know the price, what is included, and how someone can pay or book.
Make a list of warm contacts
Write down people who may be interested.
Include friends, past clients, followers, community members, coworkers, neighbors, or people who have asked about your work.
Write a simple message
Explain the offer without pressure.
Keep the message short and kind. Say what you are offering, who it is for, and why you thought of them.
Send the message to a few people
Keep a simple list of outreach.
Write down who you contacted, when you contacted them, and whether they replied.
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