How to sign a client this week on Linkedin (5 tactics that actually work)
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How to Sign a Client This Week (5 Tactics That Actually Work)
Let’s say you needed a new client fast.
Not in 6 months. Not “eventually.” This week.
What would you do?
Most people panic. They start blasting cold DMs. They post a desperate “I have availability!” message. They lower their prices.
None of that works.
But there are tactics that do. Fast ones. Tactics that use the audience and relationships you already have.
I studied how top creators approach this. Jasmin Alic with 360K+ followers shared his exact playbook for signing a client ASAP. It worked for my clients too.
Here are 5 tactics you can start using today. Plus a bonus that ties them all together.
Tactic 1: Revive Old DM Conversations
You’re sitting on gold and you don’t even know it.
Go into your LinkedIn DMs right now. Scroll through old conversations.
You’ll find people who were interested but never took the next step. Conversations that just... stopped. Leads sitting there doing nothing.
They didn’t say no. They just went quiet. Life happened. The timing wasn’t right.
Here’s the thing: most of them are still there. Still potential clients. They just need a reason to talk to you again.
So give them one.
“Hey [name], was just thinking about our conversation from a while back. How’s [their project/goal] going?”
No pitch. Just reopening the door.
You’d be surprised how many leads are sitting in your DMs waiting for you to message first.
Start there. It’s the fastest win available to you.
Tactic 2: Post Client Results (Without Being Salesy)
Social proof sells. But most people do it wrong.
They post obvious “look how great I am” testimonials that make everyone cringe.
Better approach: weave client results into problem-solving content.
Instead of: “Another happy client!”
Try: “A client came to me with [problem]. Here’s how we solved it. [Breakdown of the solution.] The result: [outcome].”
Now you’re teaching AND showing proof at the same time.
The reader learns something useful. And they see that you get results.
This doesn’t feel like a sales post. It feels like a value post. But it does the selling for you.
Include a client quote if you have one. Real words from real people build instant trust.
Tactic 3: Go Live and Sell On the Call
This one scares people. Which is exactly why it works.
A LinkedIn Live stream lets you demonstrate your expertise in real time.
No editing. No hiding. Just you, showing what you know.
When people watch you solve problems live, answer questions on the spot, and share real knowledge, something shifts. They stop wondering if you’re legit. They can see it.
And here’s the key: you can sell ON the call.
Not in a sleazy way. Just naturally.
“If you want help with this, I have a few spots open. DM me after.”
People who watched you demonstrate value for 30 minutes are warm. They’ve seen what you can do. The sale feels easy.
Live video feels uncomfortable at first. Do it anyway. It compresses the trust-building timeline like nothing else.
Tactic 4: Message Your Profile Viewers
Someone viewed your profile.
That’s not random. That’s a signal.
They saw your name somewhere - a post, a comment, a connection - and were curious enough to click. To learn more about you.
That’s a warm lead handing you an invitation.
So start a conversation. Casually.
“Hey [name], noticed you stopped by my profile. What caught your eye?”
Or: “Hey [name], saw you checked out my profile. Anything I can help with?”
Simple. Friendly. Human.
But here’s the rule: don’t pitchslap.
Do NOT immediately hit them with “I help people like you achieve X, want to book a call?”
That kills it instantly.
Start the conversation. Build rapport. Let it develop naturally.
The warm signal is an opening, not a green light to sell.
Tactic 5: Write the Best Comments on the Platform
This is the one people sleep on.
Everyone’s focused on their own posts. Nobody’s thinking about comments.
Big mistake.
A single great comment can bring you more profile views than any post you write.
Here’s why: when you leave a thoughtful comment on a big creator’s post, their whole audience sees it. Thousands of your ideal clients, all in one place.
If your comment adds real value, people click your name. They check your profile. Some follow. Some DM.
Comments are content too.
So don’t just write “Great post!” That’s invisible.
Contribute. Add something. Share your own take. Expand on the idea. Disagree respectfully.
Make your comment so good that people want to know who wrote it.
Do this on 5-10 big posts per day, and watch your profile views climb.
The Bonus That Ties It Together
Here’s a challenge that makes all of this work:
Get on one call a day. Just 10 minutes.
That’s it.
Not a sales pitch. Just a conversation. A quick chat with a lead, a connection, a potential client.
Why does this work?
Because signing clients requires talking to people. Real conversations. Not just posting into the void.
One 10-minute call a day is 5 calls a week. 20 calls a month.
Some of those calls turn into clients. It’s just math.
Most people never get on calls. They hide behind their content. They wait for clients to come to them.
The people who actually sign clients are the ones having conversations.
One call a day. 10 minutes. That’s the challenge.
Why These Work Together
Notice a pattern in all 5 tactics?
None of them are about creating more content.
They’re about using what you already have:
The leads already in your DMs
The results you’ve already delivered
The expertise you already possess
The people already viewing your profile
The audiences already gathered on big posts
You don’t need a bigger audience to sign a client.
You need to actually use the audience and relationships you have.
Most people are sitting on opportunities they never act on.
These tactics are about acting on them.
The Mindset Shift
Signing a client ASAP isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things.
Cold outreach to strangers? Slow and painful.
Reviving warm leads, showing proof, demonstrating expertise, talking to interested people? Fast and effective.
Stop trying to fill the top of your funnel when you have warm leads sitting untouched at the bottom.
The client you need this week is probably already in your network.
You just have to go get them.
Your Homework
This week, do this:
Open your DMs. Find 5 old conversations that went cold. Revive them today.
Write one post that shares a client result through a problem-solving angle.
Check your profile viewers. Message 3 who fit your ideal client. Casually, no pitch.
Leave 10 thoughtful comments on big posts in your niche. Make them add value.
Take the challenge: get on one 10-minute call every day this week.
The tactics are simple. The results are real.
But only if you actually do them.
That’s it for this week.
If you sign a client using one of these tactics, reply and tell me which one worked. I’d love to hear about it.
See you next time.
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