Introduction

You don’t need a website.
You don’t need ads.
You don’t need a social media following.

If you have a smartphone and WhatsApp, you can start getting your first clients — fast.

In this guide, I’ll show you the exact steps beginners use inside Digicounted to get their first 5 paying clients using nothing but WhatsApp.

This method works even if you:

• have no audience

• have no experience

• are starting from zero

• feel nervous about selling

Let’s get into it.

🟩 Step 1: Choose One Simple Offer

Before talking to clients, you need a clear offer.

The best beginner offer is:

A “Growth System Setup” for small businesses.

It’s easy to explain:

👉 “I help small businesses capture customers automatically using a simple digital system.”

Why this works:

• high demand

• easy to understand

• every small business needs it

• fast for you to deliver

🟧 Step 2: Optimise Your WhatsApp Profile

Your profile is your landing page.

Change these 3 things:

✔ Profile photo

Use a clean, professional headshot or a simple brand icon.

✔ Profile name

Use:
Your Name | Digital Systems

Example:
Samuel Ade • Growth Systems

✔ About section**

Use this line:
I help small businesses capture more customers automatically.

Clear. Professional. Trust-building.

🟦 Step 3: Create Your 20-Contact Warm List

You don’t need strangers yet.

Start with:

• friends

• family

• neighbours

• local business owners you know

• sellers you’ve bought from

• businesses near your home

You only need 20 people to start.

They become the seed for your first 5 clients.

🟩 Step 4: Send the “Value First” WhatsApp Message

Never start by selling.
Always start with value.

Use this beginner-friendly message:

WhatsApp Script #1 — Simple Introduction

“Hi! I’ve been learning how to build simple digital customer-capture systems for small businesses.
I checked your page and I think this could help you get more customers automatically.
Would you like me to show you how it works?”

This script works because:

• it’s not salesy

• it’s friendly

• it’s value-first

• business owners find it interesting

• it invites curiosity

You only need 3–6 positive replies to get your first 5 clients.

🟧 Step 5: Send the Micro-Demo

Once they say “Yes”, send this:

WhatsApp Script #2 — Micro Demo

“Here’s a simple example:
Customers click a link → enter their details → get an automatic WhatsApp reply → you get notified immediately.
It helps you capture every customer even when you’re busy.”

This explains a Growth System in one sentence.

People will understand it instantly.

🟦 Step 6: Let Them Test It

People believe what they can touch.

So let them try it:

WhatsApp Script #3 — Test Link

“Here’s a quick demo. Try entering your details so you see exactly how it works.”

This step converts curiosity into interest.

🟩 Step 7: Make a Simple Offer

After they test it, send this:

WhatsApp Script #4 — The Offer

“If you want, I can set this up for your business.
It takes about 1 hour and helps you capture every customer automatically.
Would you like me to set it up for you?”

Clear. Simple. Beginner-friendly.

This script consistently converts.

🟧 Step 8: Deliver Fast

Once they say yes:

• build their Growth System

• send a short demo video

• move it to their account

• show them how to use it

The faster you deliver, the more referrals you get.

🟦 Why WhatsApp Works So Well

Because businesses:

• already use WhatsApp

• trust WhatsApp

• reply on WhatsApp

• run their sales on WhatsApp

• feel comfortable testing things there

This is why beginners who use WhatsApp get clients faster than those who build websites first.

🚀 Your WhatsApp Client-Getting Checklist

Use this every day:

• Message 5 contacts

• Send value first

• Send the micro-demo

• Let them test it

• Make a clear offer

• Deliver fast

Do this consistently and you’ll get your first 5 clients quickly.

Conclusion

You don’t need a big audience.
You don’t need ads.
You don’t need advanced skills.

You just need:

• a simple Growth System

• a clear message

• and WhatsApp

This is the easiest way for beginners to get their first digital clients and start earning.

Explore more guides here in the Digicounted Growth Hub to continue your journey.