Day 7: Why You’re Not Getting Consistent Leads (And What to Do About It)
- kbives9
- Jun 19
- 3 min read
You don’t have a sales problem — you have a visibility problem.
🗓️ This blog is part of a 90-day series for solopreneurs and micro-business owners who want to create sustainable systems for growth, without burning out. Each post includes simple, actionable steps you can take today to improve your business.
It’s a tale as old as solopreneurship:You're amazing at what you do, your clients love your work… but you’re stuck in the cycle of inconsistent leads.
Some weeks, your inbox is buzzing. Other times, it’s crickets. The result? Feast-or-famine revenue that leaves you exhausted and questioning your next move.
Let’s break down why that happens — and how to fix it.
🚧 The Real Problem Isn’t Sales — It’s Visibility
Most small business owners think they have a sales issue. But the truth is: You can’t sell to people who don’t know you exist.
That’s not a sales flaw. It’s a marketing system gap.
Without a repeatable way to generate awareness, attract interest, and turn curious people into buyers, you’re left hoping referrals or social media “likes” will magically convert.
Hope isn’t a strategy. Systems are.
🛠️ How to Build a Simple Lead Engine (Without Fancy Funnels)
You don’t need complicated tech or a giant ad budget. What you need is a lead habit — a few simple actions you take weekly that steadily attract new leads.
Here’s one method you can start using right now:
1. Clarify your core offer
People can’t refer you if they don’t understand what you do. Write your main offer in 1 sentence, using this formula:
“I help [target audience] get [specific result] through [your method/service].”
2. Pick 1 lead channel to show up consistently
Don’t try to master TikTok, Reels, LinkedIn, AND YouTube. Pick the place where your people already hang out and start there.
🎯 Use SparkToro (free) to discover where your ideal audience spends time online.
3. Create one “magnet” to bring them closer
This could be:
A checklist
A guide (like this blog series!)
A quiz or free mini-audit
You’re already reading a magnet right now. These work. Offer it in exchange for an email, then keep showing up with value.
🔍 Monitor Your Progress With These 3 Free Tools
✅ ChatGPT – to brainstorm content ideas or email sequences
✅ Google Forms – to create lead capture forms
✅ Mouseflow – to watch how visitors interact with your website
Together, these tools help you understand if your message is landing and where people are dropping off.
💡 Inside the Program: Done-With-You Lead Generation
In Taking Care of Business – Together, we give you everything you need to build a repeatable lead flow:
Audience research tools
Email templates
Content prompts
Weekly coaching to keep it moving
We’ll help you build a system — so leads aren’t left to luck.
📝 Catch Up on the Series:
Day 1: Why You're Stuck Under $100K (and How to Get Unstuck)
Day 2: What’s the One Thing You Should Fix Next?
Day 3: Stop Drowning in Tasks – Here's What to Prioritize Instead
Day 4: Why You Keep Falling Behind (and How to Stop)
Day 5: Track What Matters – Even If You Hate Numbers
Day 6: Free Tools That Make Business Easier (and Smarter)
➡️ Coming Up Tomorrow: Day 8: The 15-Minute Weekly CEO Check-In
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