Get warm leads without paid ads

How to Start a Business with No Money (and Still Get Leads!)

June 16, 20251 min read

If you’re at square one — no brand, no email list, no ad budget — how on earth are you supposed to get leads and sales?

This is one of the most common (and overwhelming) questions new entrepreneurs ask. And honestly? It’s the right question to be asking.

Because getting leads isn’t just important — it’s everything when you’re starting a business.

But without a name, a following, or a dollar to spend, it can feel like trying to push a boulder uphill… blindfolded.

I’ve been there. And in this video, I’m going to walk you through the exact approach I would take if I were starting today with zero audience, zero connections, and zero budget.

This is not a “get rich quick” formula. In fact, some of what I share in this video might be hard to hear. It’s gritty. It’s manual. And yes — it actually works.

How to Get Leads When You're Starting from Scratch (No Budget, No Audience, No Brand)

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What You’ll Learn in This Video:

  • Why most people waste money on ads before they’re ready — and what to do instead

  • The 3 essentials you need before you can attract quality leads

  • How to test your messaging before you ever spend a cent

  • A proven approach that generated 150+ warm leads without paid ads

This is the real work of building momentum when you're new.

If you’re serious about building an audience and getting real traction, even if you're starting from absolute zero, you’ll want to take notes on this.

If you enjoyed the video, take a photo and tag me at @thechillmom on Instagram so that I'd know it has helped at least 1 person. :)

Michelle Hon is a serial entrepreneur, author, award-winning business mentor for women-entrepreneurs who want to boost their reach and increase their profits without sacrificing family time.

She has been featured on Lifetime, Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, Asian Money Guide and many more. Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World.

Michelle Hon

Michelle Hon is a serial entrepreneur, author, award-winning business mentor for women-entrepreneurs who want to boost their reach and increase their profits without sacrificing family time. She has been featured on Lifetime, Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, Asian Money Guide and many more. Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World.

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