Introduction
Let me cut straight to it:
I made $10,000 in my first 30 days of business.
No audience.
No paid ads.
No funnels.
Just a clear offer, hustle, and knowing how to actually sell.
And I’m not telling you that to brag.
I’m telling you that because most of you have way more resources than I did—and you’re still stuck spinning your wheels.
Here’s the truth:
If you’re not making money online, it’s because no one has shown you the real game.
I will.
How I Made $10K in 30 Days (Without Followers, Funnels, or Fame)
Step 1: Create an Offer That Solves a Painful Problem
Every high-ticket business starts with this:
An offer that helps people get what they already want.
It must fall into one of three categories:
- Health
- Wealth
- Relationships
That’s it. Don’t overthink it.
When I started, my fitness offer was simple:
“I’ll teach you how to eat whatever you want without sabotaging your results.”
Boom. That offer crushed because it went against the grain and solved a real problem in a new way.
Then I got into business coaching. My USP became:
“I’ll help you book 72% more calls using the CC method.”
Specific. Measurable. Different.
If your offer sounds like everyone else’s, you will get ignored.
So don’t be generic. Be clear, different, and results-driven.
Step 2: Build Your “Three Pillars”
Once you’ve got your unique offer, you need to build belief around it.
That’s where the “three pillars” come in—your logical proof points.
Here’s the formula:
- Pillar 1: Address the #1 result they care about.
- Pillar 2: Compare what they’re currently doing vs. your way.
- Pillar 3: Explain why you are the best person to help them.
I used this in both fitness and business, and it works every time.
Example for business:
- Pillar 1: Create a premium offer so you’re not a commodity.
- Pillar 2: Get leads without burning money on webinars or ads.
- Pillar 3: Why hire me? $115M in sales. I’ve done it, not just taught it.
Simple. Powerful. Closes deals.
Step 3: Get in the DMs and Close Deals
Let’s assume you’re broke.
No audience. No team. No money for ads.
Perfect.
Start messaging 100 warm leads a day.
Likes, followers, comments—people already engaging with you.
Send 100 DMs → Get 30 replies → Book 6 calls → Close 2 sales.
At $1,500 each, that’s $3K. Do it three times in a week, you just made $10K.
If you don’t have warm leads, go cold.
Facebook groups, IG comments, niche influencers.
Use personalized messages. Don’t be lazy.
I built my first 7 figures on DM sales. You can too.
Step 4: Deliver Like a Pro (Even If You’re Just Starting)
Stop overbuilding your program.
Your clients don’t care about fancy platforms. They care about results.
My first clients got:
- A Google Sheet
- Weekly Zoom calls
- Text access to me
That’s it. No app. No portal. No BS.
Focus on delivering real outcomes. Record your calls, turn them into future training, and improve as you go.
Done is better than perfect. Execution is what pays.
Step 5: Use Simple Tech That Works
Here’s the exact stack I used:
- Calendly – to book calls
- Wave – to collect payments (Stripe if you must)
- Google Docs – to manage literally everything
I scaled to $300K/month with this setup.
You do not need a $10K funnel to get started.
Keep it simple. Keep it scrappy. Keep it profitable.
The Bottom Line
You don’t need to be famous.
You don’t need a big audience.
You don’t need a perfect website.
You need:
- A clear offer
- A way to explain why it’s different
- The balls to get in the DMs and close deals
That’s how I went from broke and living with my parents to $10K/month… then $100K/month… then $115M in total sales.
So if you’re ready to stop playing small and finally win, here’s your next step:
👇
Book a free call with my team.
We’ll walk you through how to build a premium offer, fill your calendar with calls, and start closing high-ticket clients—even if you’re starting from scratch.
🔗 Click here to book your call now.
Let’s go.
—Tanner Chidester
CEO, Elite CEOs
