Where early automation service customers may come from
An early service business is looking for ways to win its first customers for internal tools and work. The service covers n8n, Zapier, dashboards, SaaS , and . Generic outreach, LinkedIn, Fiverr, and Upwork have not worked so far.
Sending hundreds of is not the desired path. The main goal is to learn how service founders got their first 5 to 10 customers without depending on job platforms. Possible channels include personal networks, former coworkers, focused communities such as Slack, Reddit, and Facebook groups, and work for partners or agencies.
The useful details would be the first offer, the exact kind of message used, and where those first buyers were found.
Key points
- The business is selling internal tools and services.
- LinkedIn, Fiverr, Upwork, and broad outreach have not produced results so far.
- The goal is to find the first 5 to 10 customers without relying on job platforms.
- Suggested channels include networks, former coworkers, niche communities, and agency partnerships.
- The most useful answers would show the first offer, wording, and customer source.