Tired of feeling grossed out by cold DMs and sleazy sales tactics?

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking podcast, we’re breaking down how we each booked our first 5 (and then 50+) clients without ever cold DMing a single person. We walk through what actually works when you're starting or growing your wellness business—from the power of warm DMs and real conversations, to the mindset shifts, community-building, and messy first steps that helped us build businesses we’re proud of.

If you’re navigating your first offers or wondering how to find your first few clients (without feeling like an MLM hun), this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why cold DMs feel gross and what to do instead
• How we each booked our first 5 clients without ads, funnels, or cold outreach
• The importance of having something (a website, a platform, a freebie) so people can find you
• How to use social proof even when you’re brand new
• Why talking about your offer a lot is key (and how often we really do it)
• Simple ways to beef up your offer without undercharging
• What we wish we knew about boundaries, bandwidth, and pricing early on

Links and resources:

• FREE Build Your Business e-Book: https://unconventional-collaborative.kit.com/d39952c78d

Connect with Unconventional Collaborative:

Join Us: https://unconventional-collaborative.mn.co/

Website: unconventionalcollaborative.com

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Connect with Laura Ligos:

Website: https://thesassydietitian.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thesassydietitian

Connect with Danielle Kepics:

Website: https://www.empoweredmindbody.co

Instagram: instagram.com/danielle.kepics

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