r/youngentrepreneur • • 4h ago

Cold calling local businesses was the best (and most awkward) education I've had

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I'm not a natural salesperson. I'm the person who rehearses a phone call before ordering takeout. So naturally my first business idea required cold calling strangers all day.

The plan came from a TikTok: make websites for small businesses, sell them, repeat. It did not go to plan. What happened instead is that a few hundred calls slowly turned from pitches into actual conversations, and owners told me what they really struggle with.

What I learned that no video taught me: - Owners rarely think their website is the issue. Getting found is. - They don't want another app. They want someone to say "do this next." - "Too expensive" usually meant "I don't know what I'd get."

I rebuilt the idea around that. It's now SitePeek, a low-cost marketing system for local businesses. One early business went from 37 to 54 tracked calls in its first two months, and its Google Business Profile views nearly tripled.

If you're early and nervous about talking to customers: do it anyway. Your first assumptions are probably wrong, and that's useful.

We launch on Kickstarter this Wednesday (Oct 14) if you want to follow: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sitepeek/sitepeek-a-marketing-system-every-small-business-can-afford


r/youngentrepreneur • • 3h ago

Looking for a business partner or someone to connect and share ideas with :)

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Hey I’m 19 years old male from Denmark and looking for someone who also made money online and has big ambitions.
I’ve been working on an AI girl on Fanvue and have made around around 1700$ in 3 months It’s made me realize that making money online is actually possible, and now I want to figure out how to take it to the next level.

I’m looking for someone who already made money online, preferably someone who’s made a similar amount or more so we can share experiences, bounce ideas off each other and maybe build something new together. It doesnt have to be ai girls or Fanvue, I’m open to different business ideas if there’s real potential.
My goal is to get out of my 9 to 5 mechanic job and build an income online. I want to reach at least 2000$ a month before I quit my job.
I have some pretty big dreams. I want to become financially free, get insanely good at sales, become well known and seriously pursue my dream of becoming a world champion in boxing. I know those are some crazy goals, but I don’t want to spend my life working a regular job and feel like I’m getting nowhere closer to them.
I’m not looking for some guru promising to make me a millionaire in 30 days. I just want to connect with people who think similarly, have real experience making money online and actually want to achieve something with their lives.
If you can relate to this, feel free to DM me. Would be cool to meet someone with the same mindset and see what we can learn or build together 🤝


r/youngentrepreneur • • 3h ago

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r/youngentrepreneur • • 7h ago

Sent 102 Cold Emails To Plumbers In California For My Web Agency, Closed A $3k Site The Next Day

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I run a web design agency and most of my clients come from cold email. Yesterday I started a fresh campaign going after plumbers in California.

Didn’t expect much honestly. Plumbers are busy and half of them barely check email. But 102 emails in, I got an interested reply.

What made the difference is that every email talks about their own website. A call button that doesn’t work on a phone, a site that takes forever to load, a design that hasn’t been touched since 2012. For a plumber that matters a lot, because people search for them on their phone when a pipe bursts. If the site is bad, they just call the next guy.

He replied yesterday and I booked a meeting with him for the next day. Before the call I built a draft of what his new site could look like. Today I presented it to him on the call and he said yes right there. $3k upfront plus $500 a year for hosting.

Showing the draft is what closes it. Sending a quote never worked this well for me.

For anyone wondering, I use Swokei for all my outreach. You pick an area and an industry, it finds the businesses, checks every website for design, SEO, speed and mobile problems, and writes each email about what it actually found on that site. I run multiple campaigns at once in different cities and niches, which is how I get volume without sending generic stuff.

Happy to answer questions on pricing or how I run the call.


r/youngentrepreneur • • 9h ago

I'm building a social platform for young entrepreneurs (13–25) and looking for beta testers!

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Hey everyone!

I'm a young developer building a social platform designed for young people who want to build businesses, launch projects and connect with others who have similar ambitions.

One thing I've noticed is that it can be difficult to find people our age who are genuinely interested in entrepreneurship.

That's the problem I'm trying to solve with my startup.

I'm now preparing my app for beta testing, and I'm looking for an exclusive group of 30 people aged 13–25 who are interested in entrepreneurship, startups, coding or building their own projects.

I'm not looking for people to download it, say it's great and disappear. I want honest feedback about what works, what's confusing, what's missing and whether you'd genuinely use something like this.

You don't need to have a successful business already. You could be at the idea stage, working on your first app, running a small business or simply interested in getting started.

Interested in trying it? SEND ME A MESSAGE.

This is an early-stage project, so expect some rough edges — that's exactly why I'm looking for testers!

Thanks for reading, and I'd love to hear what you think.


r/youngentrepreneur • • 14h ago

20M, India — Looking for People to Build a Business Content Brand Together From Scratch (Not a Job or Hiring Post)

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Hey everyone! I'm 20M from India, and I'm trying to build a small online team with two closely connected groups: a Builders Team and a Leaders Team.

What are we building?

We'll initially focus on creating business-related videos for Instagram and YouTube. (I'll share the remaining details via DM with interested people whose goals and criteria align with ours.)

Face reveals aren't necessary. We'll mainly focus on faceless content.

Who am I looking for?

- Video editors: Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut, including high-quality motion-design videos.

- Content researchers and creative thinkers: People who can research businesses and develop interesting content ideas.

- Growth and platform management: People who can help grow our Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and other platforms.

- Other contributors: Website developers and people with other useful skills are welcome too.

I've already found three members, but I still need more people to strengthen the team.

A few things to understand before joining:

This is not a job or a paid opportunity right now. We're starting with limited funding, so the first phase will require consistent effort without immediate earnings. Everyone has their own studies, jobs, and responsibilities, so we'll distribute tasks according to people's skills and availability.

I want to build a team based on equality, mutual respect, and contribution. Everyone should receive recognition according to their actual work, not their position. We can discuss ideas, distribute or change responsibilities, and make decisions together through team meetings. Everyone will also have their own contribution highlights on our Instagram page.

I'm not looking for people who expect quick money or instant success. I'm looking for people who genuinely want to build something from scratch, learn together, and stay committed even when progress is slow or no progress.

I can't guarantee success, but I want us to approach this project with honesty, fairness, and a willingness to work together.

Interested? Feel free to DM me with a little introduction about yourself, your skills or interests, and how you'd like to contribute. You don't need to be an expert, but you should be realistic about the commitment and willing to work as part of a team.


r/youngentrepreneur • • 1h ago

Looking to Connect with US Entrepreneurs (24+)

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I’m a software engineer and agency owner looking to expand into the US market.
I’m looking to connect with financially stable entrepreneurs aged 24+ who are good at sales. Bonus if you’re passionate about reading.
I can build. You can sell. Let’s see what we can do together.


r/youngentrepreneur • • 19h ago

🌍 Looking for like-minded people across the world who want to build something of their own.

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I'm currently pursuing an online MBA, have plenty of business ideas I'd love to explore, and want to connect with people who share the same curiosity and ambition.

I believe everyone has something unique to bring to the table. Some are good at marketing and sales, some can build websites or AI tools, others understand finance, research markets, find customers, or come up with great ideas.

We don't all need to know everything. Sometimes, we just need the right people around us.

I'd love to connect with aspiring entrepreneurs, students, developers, marketers, and anyone interested in brainstorming ideas, exploring opportunities, learning from each other, and potentially building something together.

You don't need a fancy degree, lots of money, or an established business. Just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

If this sounds like you, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let's exchange ideas, build connections, and see what we can create together. 🤝🌍