Richmond DinhCreator & Founder of Tiny Challenges™

The Weirdest Way To Find Clients..

11 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this short, provocative video, Richmond Dinh advises beginner coaches and service providers on how to acquire their first 5‑10 clients by tapping into their existing personal network. He urges viewers to DM anyone they know—classmates, former teachers, distant acquaintances—without filtering or feeling shame. The key is to avoid a creepy, “stalkerish” pitch; instead, use a respectful, value‑focused approach, set clear boundaries, and optionally offer a discount. Dinh challenges the common limiting belief that one cannot sell to family or friends, arguing that those who know you best are actually the most qualified prospects because you care about them. He contrasts the right method (leveraging personal connections) with a bad execution (the “stalker” tone), emphasizing that the approach, not the network, determines success.

Stalkerish, not stalkerish.
Your classmates, your old teachers, the guy who copied your homework in year 9, the person you sat next to once at a birthday party 15 years ago. Everyone is a lead. No filter, no shame. The fastest way to get clients is DM everyone you went to school with. Do not say, hey, how are you? Long time no speak. No, you say, I've been watching your life from a distance and I have concerns. Boom. They might block you. They might think you're crazy. They might call your mom and ask what happened to you, but they will remember you. Branding power move.
Stalkerish, not stalkerish. It is actually how you get your first 5 to 10 clients. My first 5 clients were people I already knew. 2 of them were my cousins. Beginner coaches have this limiting belief that they can't sell to their family and friends. Well, I would challenge that by saying, if you don't sell to them, then let them buy from a stranger then. So you are in fact the most qualified person to help out your family and friends, 'cause you're the one that cares for them the most. Now, of course you need to set some boundaries, and of course you can give a discount if you want to, But your first leads will always come from the people in your world. But just don't approach it like this guy, Wing, who says, I've been stalking you and you need help. There's a better way to do it. He's using the right method, but just the wrong approach. Or should I say the Wong approach?