Turn your weekend into a $2K-$5K/month consulting business helping creatives convert their content into paying clients.
The problem every creative faces: Gorgeous content. Hundreds of likes. Zero client bookings. Wedding photographers with 50K followers still relying on referrals. Life coaches posting motivational quotes that get engagement but no discovery calls. Designers showcasing beautiful work but never explaining the business results.
There's a massive gap between content that gets likes and content that gets clients - and you can build a business solving it THIS WEEKEND.
Your 48-hour build:
SATURDAY MORNING (2 hours): Define your niche and identify their content-to-client gap
- Pick ONE creative type (photographers, coaches, designers)
- Write 200-word ICP document with specific problems
- Identify the 3 biggest conversion mistakes they're making
SATURDAY AFTERNOON (4 hours): Build your 3-tier offer and landing page
- Tier 1: Content Audit - $500-$800 (review 20 posts, identify gaps, 5-page report + video walkthrough)
- Tier 2: Strategy Session + 30-Day Plan - $1,500 (everything in Tier 1 + 90-min strategy call + custom content calendar + 10 post templates)
- Tier 3: Monthly Retainer - $2K-$5K (weekly strategy calls, DM scripts, monthly reviews, priority support)
SUNDAY MORNING (3 hours): Create proof content
- Publicly audit 2-3 creators (show before/after examples)
- Create case study from your own content that converted
- Post 3 pieces of proof content demonstrating your expertise
SUNDAY AFTERNOON (3 hours): Launch with strategic outreach
- Post announcement using story-driven template
- Send 10 personalized DMs to ideal clients (lead with genuine appreciation, make soft offer)
- Engage in communities where your niche hangs out
What makes this work: You're not selling "more followers" - you're selling "content that converts." The positioning is "I help [niche] tell the business story behind the pretty pictures so their ideal clients slide into their DMs ready to book."
Revenue timeline:
- First client: 2-4 weeks with consistent outreach
- Month 1: 2 audits at $500 = $1,000
- Month 2: 3 strategy sessions at $1,500 = $4,500
- Month 3+: 2 retainer clients at $3K each = $6,000 MRR
Why you're qualified: If you've ever posted content that got people to reach out to you, or you can spot what good vs. bad content marketing looks like, you have enough expertise. Most creatives aren't failing because they don't know content strategy exists - they're failing because they can't see their own blind spots.
Common objections handled:
- "I can't afford it" → Offer audit-only or payment plan
- "I need to think about it" → Create gentle urgency with limited monthly spots
- "Send me more info" → Get them on a 15-min call instead
Scale path: Start with audits to prove value → upgrade clients to strategy sessions → add 2-3 monthly retainers → raise prices with testimonials → eventually hire team members.
The barrier to entry is incredibly low - you don't need certifications, expensive tools, or years of experience. Just strategic thinking and the ability to spot conversion gaps in content.
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