We don’t believe in overnight success, but we do believe in slow and steady growth. The tactics shared in this article are the exact things we’ve done and coached hundreds of solopreneurs to do with their businesses.

We call this process Grow It Gradually 🦋 and hope it helps you!

👋 PLEASE READ: Before you scroll to the $10,000++ section, the idea behind this article is NOT to leap from $0 per month to $10,000++ per month overnight. That's simply not possible. But, what is possible is to make small revenue jumps over time with your business. Remember, taking the slower 🐌🐢 approach to biz is still a successful way to grow!

What you can look forward to...

We're going to share 3 tips in each revenue "level" of your business so that you can Grow It Gradually 🦋. The five "levels" we've identified and experienced are as follows:

• $0 → $500

• $500 → $1,500

• $1,500 → $3,000

• $3,000 → $5,000

• $5,000 → $10,000

• $10,000 → $10,000++

We want to make it EXTREMELY CLEAR that regardless of how much money your business makes, you are welcome and celebrated just as you are! There are SO many more important, more interesting measures of success and growth beyond just money.

$0 to $500 per Month: Start with a Client-Service Business

Be Clear About Your Services and Audience

For those just starting, a service-based business is ideal. Identify your specific skill and target audience. For example, if you're offering web design services, specify your niche, such as health and wellness businesses. Create a website to showcase your services and attract clients.

Start Before You're Ready

Promote yourself even if you don't feel 100% ready. Reach out to friends, family, and potential clients through social media, text messages, or cold emails. Embrace rejection and understand it's part of the process.

Create a Buzz-Worthy Launch Event

Leverage the newness of your business by creating a launch event. This could be a landing page with a countdown, social media promotion, and an exclusive offer for early clients. Focus on making the event fun and memorable to attract attention.

$500 to $1,500 per Month: Build Your Business Foundation

Identify Your Ideal Customer

Analyze your first few clients to identify patterns in their needs and preferences. This helps in refining your target customer profile, which you can then clearly communicate on your website and promotional materials.

Develop a Clear Expertise

Shift from being a jack-of-all-trades to specializing in a specific service. This makes you more attractive to clients seeking your particular expertise.

Start Building an Email List

An email list helps you future-proof your business and maintain a direct connection with your audience. Use it to attract potential clients and keep them engaged with regular, valuable content.

$1,500 to $3,000 per Month: Client Outreach, Creating an Offer, and Writing Helpful Articles

Focus on Client Outreach

Dedicate one day a week to finding and pitching new clients. Build a client outreach spreadsheet to stay organized and track potential leads.

Get Creative with Your Client Offers

Experiment with smaller, time-limited offers that can bring in additional revenue. These offers should be less time-consuming but still valuable to your clients.

Write Foundation Articles

Publish SEO-friendly articles on your website to attract organic traffic and new email subscribers. These articles should address common problems your ideal clients face and provide valuable solutions.

$3,000 to $5,000 per Month: Validate and Build Your Digital Product

Create and Validate Your Digital Product Idea

Transform your service offerings into scalable digital products like e-books, online courses, or membership communities. Validate your ideas by testing them with your audience and gathering feedback.

Build and Launch Your Digital Product

Develop your digital product and make it available for purchase. Follow a structured process: outline your product, refine it, create a schedule, test with beta users, gather feedback, and launch with a well-designed sales page.

Promote Your Digital Product Monthly

Create a monthly promotion schedule for your digital product. Use strategies like free live workshops, in-depth tutorial videos on YouTube, and consistent content marketing to drive sales.

$5,000 to $10,000 per Month: Hone Your Messaging, Learn How To Launch, and Partner Up

Hone Your Product Messaging

Clearly define the problem your product solves and the benefits it provides. Update your messaging regularly to ensure it resonates with your target audience.

Do an Open and Closed Launch

Conduct open and closed launches to create urgency and control your sales periods. Use these launches to test your messaging and gather insights for future improvements.

Utilize Effective Partnerships

Partner with influencers or businesses that have an engaged audience in your niche. Offer them a share of the revenue in exchange for promoting your product.

$10,000 to $10,000++ per Month: Create a Content Strategy, Add Affiliates, and Focus on Amplification

Dial in Your Content Strategy

Ensure all your content channels have a clear strategy that ties back to your business objectives. Use post-purchase surveys to understand which channels are most effective.

Create an Affiliate Program

Develop an affiliate program to incentivize others to promote your product. Ensure your product, messaging, and customer journey are solid before adding affiliates.

Amplify the Marketing Channels That Work

Identify your most successful marketing channels and focus on amplifying them. Whether it's your podcast, YouTube channel, or another platform, invest time and resources to boost their effectiveness.

Conclusion: You Have The Grow It Gradually Plan!

By following these strategies and tips, you can gradually grow your business from $0 to $10,000++ per month. Remember, the journey is about consistent effort and gradual growth. You have a plan of action; now it's time to implement it at your own pace. 🦋