How to Get Your First Customers Quickly
1. Start With Those Closest to You Don't immediately focus on thousands of people.
Offer to:
Family
Neighbors
School/Work Friends
Nearby WhatsApp Groups
Your first customers usually come from your immediate environment.
2. Offer an Initial Promotional Price
Example:
Opening Price
20% Discount
Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Free Shipping to nearby areas
The goal is to get people to try it first.
3. Upload Short Videos on TikTok & Facebook
You don't need an expensive camera.
Example content:
Creation Process
Order Packing
Product Reviews
Before & After
Customer Testimonials
Upload regularly 3–5 times a day.
4. Use WhatsApp Status Daily
Many first sales come from WhatsApp.
Examples:
Product photos
Daily promotions
Short videos
Testimonials
Use simple captions:
“Orders open today 🔥”
“First come first served”
5. Give Free Testers
Suitable for:
Food
Drinks
Snacks
If the taste is good, people usually come back to buy.
6. Ask Buyers for Uploads/Testimonials
After a purchase:
Ask for a photo
Ask for a short review Re-
upload to your status/social media
Testimonials build trust.
7. Sell in Crowded Places
Examples:
Near schools
Roadsides
Boarding house areas
Morning markets
Resident events
Crowded locations accelerate initial sales.
8. Use the “FOMO” Technique
Make people afraid of running out.
Example:
“5 pieces left”
“Promotion until tonight”
“Tomorrow's normal price”
9. Consistency Even Though It's Still Quiet
Usually:
The first week is still quiet
The second week starts to get noticed
The following month, you start to get regular
customers
Consistency is more important than large capital.
The Fastest Strategy for Beginners
Simple formula:
Affordable & Attractive Products
Regular TikTok Uploads
Daily WhatsApp Status
Opening Promos
Friendly Service
That's enough to get your first customers.
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