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Social selling

Sell By Chat · turn followers into booked calls

The conversational selling system that meets prospects where they already are, in the DMs, and moves them to a booked call without a cold pitch. Every step comes with copy-paste scripts.

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What Sell By Chat is

Turn followers and leads into booked calls, in the DMs.

Sell By Chat meets prospects where they already are, social, email, SMS, and moves them toward a sale in a non-pushy, text-based way. Most people won't take a cold call, but they'll happily reply to a message.
The goal, in three moves
  • Connect — build rapport by meeting them where they are.
  • Qualify & collect — see if they're a fit, and get their details for follow-up.
  • Convert — nurture them toward a booked call, or a direct sale.
Why it works
  • People are busy and prefer texting to phone calls.
  • You get immediate back-and-forth, handling objections in real time.
  • It feels personal, so rapport builds faster.
  • It makes your ads and funnels convert, by nurturing the leads that aren't ready yet.
Common mistakes to avoid
  • Being too pushy or salesy, too fast.
  • Slow replies or no follow-up, timing is everything.
  • Not qualifying, so you waste time on the wrong leads.
  • Overcomplicating it, long messages overwhelm.
  • Never following up, most sales are in the follow-up.
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Stage 1 · Connect

Start the chat

Curiosity. Meet them where they are and get a reply.

Engagement = interest. If someone likes, comments or follows, they're inviting you to chat. Strike while the iron's hot.
1 · Conversation starters (icebreakers)
"Hey [Name], appreciate the follow! What caught your eye?"
"Saw you liked my post on [X], are you working on that right now?"
"Saw you voted on [poll]! What's been your biggest challenge with that?"
"You mentioned [challenge], is that something you've been struggling with for a while?"
2 · The 'this or that' question (pattern interrupt)
"Would you say you've fallen off a bit, or just not seeing progress despite training?"
"Is it more about finding time, or finding motivation right now?"
"Would you say you're more consistent, or a bit off and on at the moment?"
"Is nutrition the tricky part, or just staying consistent with training?"
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Stage 2 · Qualify

Qualify the lead

Clarity. Is this someone you can actually help?

3 · Pre-sale probing
"Tell me more about what you're working on right now, what's been the biggest challenge?"
"What have you tried before, and what's been missing?"
"Are you actively looking for a solution, or just exploring options?"
"If I could show you how to [achieve goal], would you be open to a quick chat?"
4 · The 'gap' method
"So right now you're at [current state], but ideally you'd like to be at [desired state]?"
"What's been the biggest thing holding you back from [goal]?"
"Sounds like you're stuck at [pain point], want me to share what's working for others in your situation?"
Why this works

They realise they need help, instead of you telling them. It creates demand without selling, and they start asking you about the next step.

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Stage 3 · Convert

Move to the sale

Commitment. Make the next step a no-brainer.

5 · Value nudge (position the offer subtly)
"I just helped [client] go from X to Y with one simple tweak, want me to explain?"
"Most people in your position struggle with [problem]. Want me to show you what actually works?"
"I can map this out for you in a quick chat if you want?"
6 · Book the call (make it easy)
"If it helps, I can quickly map out what I'd do in your shoes, keen for a quick chat?"
"Let's jump on a quick call so I can break this down for you. When works best?"
Handling hesitation
"No stress, I can shoot you a quick Loom video instead?"
"If now's not the right time, totally cool, just let me know when you're ready!"
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Stage 3 · Convert

Exit & follow up

Close the ones who don't book straight away.

7 · Exit stage left (the smoke bomb)
End on your terms, keeping authority and rapport. Light, human, confident, like you'd message a mate.
"Kids are calling, I'll check back in tomorrow."
"Got to bounce, but glad we connected. Chat soon?"
"Gotta head off, but if it feels like a fit, flick me a message later tonight."
8 · Follow-up system
"Hey [Name], just checking in, did you still need help with [X]?"
"Hey, no rush at all, just wanted to follow up on our chat about [X]!"
"Hey, thought you'd find this helpful: [tip / resource]."
"Just helped someone in your exact position, want me to share what worked for them?"
Remember

Most people don't buy on the first interaction. The follow-up keeps you top of mind without being pushy, and keeps the door open for the sale.

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The DM game

Rules for the DM game

Ten rules to live by.

  • Strike while the iron's hot. Get in fast.
  • If you're not in the DMs, you're not in the business. Conversations are leads.
  • Chat like a mate: short, sharp, casual, use emojis.
  • No problem = no sale. Get clear on the problem and agitate it.
  • Give them examples of what their problem looks like.
  • Use the client's own language back to them.
  • Don't be a robot. Bots don't make sales, relationships do.
  • If you can't make a sale, make a relationship.
  • Collect their details so you can nurture them.
  • Be consistent.
The takeaway

Engage naturally, qualify before you pitch, nurture with value, and meet people where they are. That's how you turn followers into booked calls, and stop the leads that leak.