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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How To Go From Zero To Client In Less Than 24 Hours
We've all encountered those moments where a financial emergency strikes and we need a few hundred dollars immediately to cover an unexpected bill, medical fees, repair, or other urgent expense, like a loan or debt repayment. Whatever the reason, when a financial emergency calls, it's easy to get anxious and overwhelmed, especially if you're out of work or employed with a fixed salary by an employer who has no intentions of increasing your pay anytime soon. And to be frank, no doubt, your browser history is filled with multiple Google searches like 'how to make money quickly,' 'how to make money fast,' 'how to make $100 in a day,' etc. But as much as survey websites and mystery shopper sites and other quick money and scam sites may promise or guarantee your first $100 within a day, deep down, you know that isn't true. There's no legitimate way to make money overnight. Definitely not a few hundred dollars. Getting rich quick is a fable, and you know it. So, why is this article titled, How to Go from Zero to Client in Less Than 24 Hours? The reason is because although you can't make money overnight, you technically can if you already have the right systems in place. If you're the casualty of a round of layoffs, broke, or stuck in overthinking mode, you can quickly create a system which allows you to land a client fast at the times when you most need the money. By the term 'systems,' this means you need to have strong networking skills and an online presence. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have millions or even thousands of followers, but what it does mean is that you create a memorable brand that sticks online, and you've developed some reputation for caring genuinely about people and their needs, not just the business they can bring you. Having a system means that you have a solid, clear, undeniable offer statement in place, and a service or product with a quick turnaround in an in-demand area. These elements as your foundation will enable you to go from having zero in your bank account to having $100, $200, or several hundred dollars in your bank account within the next 24 hours. Let's break this down into steps: When deciding to launch a business, start freelancing, or grow a side hustle, we often overcomplicate things because we assume that we need something big and grand to get going. No, you do not. All you need is to use a simple skill that you already have to solve a highly specific problem that has a large enough audience for it to be in demand. Identify the one thing that you're naturally good at and connect it with a pain point in your target audience. It doesn't need to be your life's calling or something you do for the long term, but it can be something that you use to tie you over when finances are tight or in between jobs. To create your clear offer statement, you can say something like, I can help you achieve XXX so you don't have to struggle with XXX . The first part of this statement needs to be results-driven. Examples: resume revamp, video editing for Instagram and TikTok, email marketing sequences for solopreneurs in specific industries Why rewrite the script and start from scratch when you could use what already exists? Instead of making life harder, building a brand new website and expecting people to view it and buy your offer in 24 hours, utilize the sites where traffic already naturally flows. Go where there is a proven ecosystem, like Nextdoor, Upwork, Fiverr, Facebook groups, and LinkedIn Services. This enables you to start quickly and gather proof that your idea actually works, before committing to establishing a long-term platform. Instead of charging excessively at this point, your goal is to play modest with your offer's price, but overdeliver with the results. This is why it's essential to pick a very quick-and-easy-to-deliver service, because it allows you to complete relatively quickly, while giving you room to add more value and increase the quality of your output. When you overdeliver and surprise your client, especially within a short time-frame, this leads to them wanting to work with you again in the future. But more than this, you establish a portfolio rapidly, and they're more likely to give you a glowing testimonial or review at the end. This makes it ten times easier for you to secure your next client, because you have proof of work, and evidence that what you say you do, actually does as advertized. This is how you approach making money and boosting your salary in 2025. Not with sham sites that sound too good to be true or reward you with peanuts for hours of work, but with a simple skill, delivered exceptionally well, packaged in an unbeatable, concise offer, and promoted where your audience is already actively shopping for it.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
21-Year-Old Giles Bailey Helps SMM Dealfinder Break $1M Milestone with AI-Powered Client Acquisition
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM / / June 1, 2025 / In a rapidly changing digital economy where speed and personalization define success, a new name is emerging as a force behind smarter client acquisition strategies. Giles Bailey, a 21-year-old Head Consultant at SMM Dealfinder, is helping reshape how marketing agencies find and close clients-faster, smarter, and with the help of artificial intelligence. Since joining SMM Dealfinder's leadership team, Giles Bailey has been instrumental in helping the platform achieve an impressive milestone: over $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within its first six months. The company's growth highlights a major shift in marketing-away from cold outreach and manual prospecting, and toward AI-driven solutions that deliver high-intent leads and real-time business insights. Rethinking How Agencies Scale For decades, digital marketing agencies have relied on traditional client acquisition methods: scraping lists, sending mass emails, and hoping for a few responses. But in today's crowded market, these methods are no longer efficient-or sustainable. SMM Deal Finder flips the model. Its proprietary AI scans digital footprints across the web, analyzing advertising activity, engagement metrics, and market signals to identify businesses actively looking for marketing help. Instead of sending hundreds of cold emails, agencies using the platform can target a curated list of warm, qualified leads-saving time, improving response rates, and closing better clients faster. "Agencies shouldn't have to rely on outdated strategies that waste time and resources," says Giles Bailey. "With AI, we can identify the right clients at the right time-and start smarter conversations." Enterprise Launch: Opening Direct Doors to Decision-Makers Building on its early success, SMM Deal Finder has officially launched its Enterprise plan-a premium upgrade designed for agencies ready to scale their outreach at a whole new level. The full Enterprise package includes: Access to personal emails and direct phone numbers of decision-makers Integration of multiple email accounts for larger, multi-channel outreach campaigns Fully AI-personalized mass outreach tools, balancing scale with authenticity Real-time tracking and analytics, allowing agencies to optimize as they go This eliminates one of the biggest hurdles in marketing: getting past gatekeepers. Agencies can now connect directly with CEOs, CMOs, and founders-dramatically shortening sales cycles. "With Enterprise, we're giving agencies the infrastructure they need to scale intelligently, not just aggressively," Giles Bailey explains. The Rise of a New Generation of Marketers Giles Bailey's journey into the marketing world wasn't traditional. After studying Economics and Management at the University of Bristol, he realized that the pace of real-world innovation far outstripped what he was learning in classrooms. He made the decision to leave university and pursue a full-time career focused on emerging technologies and client acquisition strategies. That decision led him to SMM Deal Finder, where he now plays a critical role in bridging AI technology with real-world business growth strategies. "Success today isn't just about working harder-it's about working smarter, faster, and being willing to evolve," says Giles Bailey. Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Marketing The launch of SMM Dealfinder's Enterprise plan reflects a broader trend happening across industries: AI is no longer just a buzzword-it's a real, practical solution for businesses that want to grow efficiently. Giles Bailey and the SMM Dealfinder team plan to roll out even more enhancements in the coming months, including further personalisation, even smarter outreach, and continuing to push AI to its limits as SMM Deal Finder evolves to help agencies land clients with less friction. As the marketing world continues to shift toward automation, personalization, and data-driven decision-making, Giles Bailey's message is clear: those who embrace AI today will be tomorrow's leaders. About SMM Deal Finder SMM Dealfinder is an AI-powered client acquisition platform built for marketing and digital agencies. Its real-time lead generation and data analysis help businesses target high-quality prospects efficiently and effectively. The platform recently surpassed $1 million in ARR and continues to grow with the launch of its Enterprise expansion. For Press Inquiries: Company Name: SMM Deal FinderContact Person: Giles BaileyEmail: giles@ SOURCE: SMM Dealfinder View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
