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Trying to sell my first website
Hey I'm new to Skool, I figured out the way to learn is to drop a post.
I'm lost. If you want to help without reading much just read case study 2.
HONESTY 100% EXPECTED.
Current status:
- 0 websites sold
- 2 local businesses contacted
- 2 demos built specifically for them
- Also running a separate automated hostess portfolio business with my girlfriend
CASE 1: Pizzeria, guy that trains with me
I built them a website demo.
They liked it but said they're in their first year and don't have the money for €150 + €20/month.
They also told me not many people know the business yet.
Question: Would you...
- Fight the objection and explain why the website could help them get discovered?
- Give it away for free in exchange for a testimonial/case study?
- Walk away and find a better prospect?
CASE 2: Cold outreach
I found a new pizzeria locally and contacted them with a personalized demo.
They liked it and asked:
- What does the website include?
- Do they need new photos?
- How much does it cost?
I replied with a quick message saying that I will add new photos, described the content of the website and quoted €500 + €25/month.
They said they'd discuss it and get back to me.
Questions:
- Should I have sent a proper offer/proposal (get doc ready)?
- Should I have tried to get them on a call?
- Is €500 reasonable for a first client?
- How would you follow up?
ACQUISITION
I'm currently doing ~30 cold messages/day for another business I run.
For local businesses, would you:
- Cold DM/email/call?
- Build personalized demos first?
- Create an offer and prospect without building anything?
- Run ads?
- Something else?
LEGAL (Spain)
If I close a €500 website + recurring maintenance:
- Should I already have a contract ready?
- Would you handle invoicing/payment via Stripe?
- Would you register as frellancer immediately (start paying quota), or wait until there's evidence of recurring demand?
GOAL
My goal right now isn't to build a huge agency. I just want to get my first client and learn the sales process properly.
What am I doing wrong?
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Trying to sell my first website
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