No savings. No investors. No excuses.
Most people say they cannot start because they have no money. The truth is, you do not need money. You need creativity, skills, and action. In Part 1 of our four-part series on going from zero to $100,000, Freeman and JP show you how to launch a business today with nothing in your account and how to land your first client in the next 24 hours.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to find a profitable idea by pairing your skills with real problems
Services you can start today with no cash outlay
Smart ways to use AI to speed up planning and outreach
The apprentice mindset: work for free first, collect proof, then charge
How to get three testimonials that turn into paying clients
A simple outreach script that wins your first deals
Why resourcefulness beats resources every time
Zero-cost ideas we cover:
CV and cover letter writing for grads and job seekers
Social media management for local businesses and barbershops
Fitness coaching and accountability sessions
Photography that pivots to events, property, and birthdays
Property deal sourcing for investors
Window cleaning and other simple local services
Reselling from your home using eBay, Depop, and Gumtree
Your 24-hour challenge:
Write one skill or service you can offer.
Draft a two to three line message: “I help X solve Y. Want results like Z?”
Send it to 10 people who could benefit. Start free for three clients, get testimonials, then set a paid offer.
Quotes of the episode:
“The easiest thing is to complain. The hardest thing is to take action. Action is what separates the successful from the broke.”
“Resourcefulness beats resources every time.”
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