How to Make $1,000 a Week with Coding Skills

Overview

• This presentation outlines a strategy for monetizing coding skills to earn $1,000 a week.
• The process will be explained for both beginners and those with some experience.
• Emphasis on immediate action to start making money quickly.

Key Points

• Goal Setting

  • Aim for a reasonable yet ambitious goal, such as making $1,000 next month.
  • It is achievable even for beginners with the right steps.

• Necessary Skills

  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS are essential.
  • Understanding JavaScript is a plus, but advanced frameworks (React, Node.js, etc.) are not required.

• Target Audience

  • Focus on selling websites to local businesses (brick-and-mortar) that lack or need improvement in their online presence.

The Process to Get Started

1. Craft Value: Start by providing free services to build a portfolio and gain testimonials.
2. Initial Client Acquisition:
   • Find clients by offering to create websites for free in exchange for testimonials and referrals.
   • Use personal outreach via calls or emails to local businesses.
3. Build Reputation:
   • Deliver high-quality work and ask for referrals after completing each project.
   • Charge gradually as confidence builds through completed projects.

Strategies for Finding Clients

• Utilizing Online Tools:
  • Use Google, Instagram, and lead-finding tools (e.g., D7 Lead Finder) to compile a list of potential clients.
• Cold Calling:
  • Approach businesses directly, offering free website creation.
  • Prepare for rejection and understand that persistence is key.

Scaling the Business

• Outsourcing:

  • As the client base grows, outsource website creation to developers in low-cost countries (e.g., Philippines, India).
  • Focus on managing clients and projects rather than doing technical work yourself.

• Upselling Services:

  • Once established, offer maintenance packages and additional services like SEO and ad management for recurring revenue.
  • Present these as value-added services that improve their business results.

Conclusion

• The importance of taking action and following through with the steps outlined.
• A Google document with detailed steps will be provided if the video reaches 100 comments.
• Additional resources and mentorship options are available for further learning.

Next Steps

• Fill out a spreadsheet with potential client information and start contacting them.
• Consider joining a mentorship program for accelerated learning.