How to Reconnect with Clients and Get Referrals

This week, I did something I hadn’t done in a while. I opened up my client spreadsheet and started reading through the names of people I’ve worked with over the years—clients I loved serving. Some I hadn’t talked to in months, others in years. I’ll be honest… I hesitated. My brain kicked in with noise: “What if they think it’s weird I’m reaching out?” “What if they don’t even remember me?” I had to remind myself—and I want you to hear today: The value you delivered doesn't expire just because time has passed. If you helped someone win before, you can help them again. So I sent a few emails. Nothing complicated. Just honest, kind, and direct. No fancy funnel. No launch. Just a real conversation with a real human. So many business owners I work with—have deep expertise, long client lists, and a wealth of goodwill built up in their business. But you’re sitting on it like it’s buried treasure. Meanwhile, you’re trying to post 4 times a day on Instagram, praying the algorithm throws you a bone. Let’s make this easier. In this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast, I’m breaking down how to: ✅ Reconnect with past clients in a way that feels authentic (not awkward) ✅ Ask for referrals without sounding desperate or salesy ✅ Set up a simple system to track relationships and revive revenue consistently If you’ve ever felt like, “I should follow up with people… I just don’t know what to say,” this episode is your permission slip. 📩 And to make it ridiculously easy, I’m giving you my exact email scripts—one to re-engage past clients and another to ask for a referral (you can send them today).  Mentioned in this episode: Grab the scripts here List the book a call with Jamila

For a lot of folks—Q2 didn’t go as planned. Maybe the clients were inconsistent. Maybe your offer didn’t convert. Or maybe life just... happened. But here’s the facts: You’re not behind. You’re just due for a revenue reset—and I’m handing you the playbook. On this week’s episode of Breadwinning Business Women, I’m walking you through how to bounce back after a slow or stalled quarter—without guilt, shame, or scrambling for something new. This is about making confident, smart adjustments that generate cashflow fast. Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call with Jamila Contact Jamila on Instagram

Let’s talk about your summer game plan. Right now, you’re either thinking: → “I need to take a break and actually live a little.” → Or, “I should be using this time to get ahead for fall.” → Or… both. And you’re stuck trying to figure out which one makes the most sense. Good news: this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast will help you decide exactly how to spend your summer without sabotaging your sales, momentum, or sanity. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to either double down or take a break—and prepare for both like a CEO. Here’s what you’ll learn: The real reason revenue slows in summer—and how to keep money flowing anyway How to structure a “Summer CEO Plan” that doesn’t eat up your weekends The prep moves to make now if you're planning to take time off Why your business's natural rhythm might matter more than the season If you’ve ever ended summer in a panic because Q4 snuck up on you, this episode is your reset button. And if you want to walk away with a custom strategy that fits your summer vibe and your revenue goals, book a free Business Growth Audit Call with me. We’ll map out your next 90 days in just 30 minutes. Grab your spot here. You don’t have to pick between profit and pool days. You just need a plan. Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call with Jamila

If you’re looking up at June like, “Wait, What!?—how are we halfway through the year already?”...you’re not alone. This is your halftime moment—and it’s exactly when most entrepreneurs either level up or completely stall out. But you? You’ve got a business to grow and goals to smash. In this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast, I’m walking you through a powerful mid-year reset to help you evaluate what’s happened so far, reclaim your revenue goals, and finish the year strong and strategic. Whether your sales are ahead of plan, behind, or MIA, this episode will help you: 🔑Pinpoint what’s actually driving revenue in your business 🔑Cut the busy work that’s draining your time without delivering results 🔑Create a clear, confident path to your next six figures (without the chaos) 🔑Install one simple weekly habit to stay aligned and focused 🔑Reset your mindset so you're making decisions from your future self, not your fears This is not your average “review your goals” pep talk. It’s a mini training with depth—witty, strategic, and high-impact. Just the way we do it around here. 📞 Book your Quarterly Planning Call  You deserve to close out this year as the woman who finishes what she started—with focus, confidence, and bankable results. Cheering you on, Jamila

Let me ask you something: When your clients talk about what you do—do they repeat your language, or do they describe you the same way they describe everyone else in your space? Because here is what I see happening with a lot of high-achieving women entrepreneurs: They are amazing at what they do… but their ideas sound generic. Their offers sound like everyone else’s. And that is exactly why they are getting overlooked—or underpaid. The fix? It is all about turning your ideas into branded intellectual property. 🔑That is how you stand out. 🔑That is how you command premium prices. 🔑That is how you build a business that is truly memorable. And I am breaking it all down in this week’s brand-new episode of Breadwinning Business Women: How to Brand Your Ideas Into Intellectual Property (and Make Your Business the Obvious Choice) 🎙️ Inside this mini-training, you will learn: ✅ 4 brands that created category-defining ideas (and how you can do it too) ✅ The 5-step process to turning your everyday ideas into IP that sells for you ✅ The one mistake that causes most entrepreneurs’ frameworks to fall flat If you are ready to be known for something bigger than just “good work”—this one is for you. Let us get you branded, Breadwinner. P.S. If this episode sparks ideas for your own branded method, do not keep it to yourself—screenshot the episode, share it on Instagram, and tag me @JamilaPayneMBA.  

If you're trying to grow your service business and feeling like you need to be everywhere all the time—posting, pitching, DM sliding, launching—it’s time for a reset. Because your next client? She’s not out there in the digital wilderness. She’s already in your world. In this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast, I’m breaking down 5 easy-to-miss client acquisition strategies that work faster and better than trying to reach strangers on the internet. Inside, I’ll show you: ✅ Why most business owners ignore the warmest leads they already have ✅ How to reconnect with past clients without feeling awkward ✅ A simple, non-cringey referral ask that brings in new biz on autopilot ✅ What to say to upsell current clients in a way that feels aligned (not salesy) This isn’t about working harder. It’s about getting smarter with your outreach and activating your existing relationships to create predictable, profitable revenue. 🔗 Click here to listen now →  And if you’re ready for real support in turning your connections into clients, book a free Business Growth Audit Call with me here: dailysuccessroutine.com/schedule Let's connect on Instagram @JamilaPayneMBA

You know that awkward stage between planting the seeds and seeing the harvest? That’s where a lot of entrepreneurs start doubting their coaching. But what if I told you the wins are already happening—you just don’t know what to look for? This week on Breadwinning Business Women, I’m breaking down 7 hidden signs your coaching is working. Because ROI isn’t always loud. Sometimes it shows up as small shifts that stack into big breakthroughs. And I want you to spot them before you talk yourself out of the room. This is Part 2 of last week’s episode—and it’s the missing piece I should have included. I’m giving you the receipts checklist for how to know you’re winning, even if the numbers haven’t caught up (yet). 🔍 Inside, you’ll hear: The sneaky shift in your behavior that screams your coaching is working (even if you don’t feel like it yet) How to spot the business AND life wins most women overlook—but that change everything Why your calendar might be the clearest clue that your investment is already paying you back Oh—and if this episode makes you think of that friend who’s side-eyeing her coaching invoice? Forward this email to her. She might be winning more than she thinks. Book a Call with Jamila  Let's Connect on Instagram @JamilaPayneMBA

You signed up for coaching. You paid the invoice. You showed up to the Zoom. And now... you’re waiting for the miracle. Well, I hate to break it to you (actually, I don’t)—but coaching doesn’t work unless you do. This week on Breadwinning Business Women, I’m laying it all out: 🎤 How to make sure your coaching investment doesn’t go to waste. See, I’ve spent over $100,000 on coaching. That’s not a typo. And let me tell you, some of that money was well-spent. Other times... well, let’s just say I paid for the lesson. So if you're in a program right now—or eyeing that fancy sales page thinking this is the answer—pause. Press play on this episode first. 💥 Inside, I’m breaking down: 🔑How to turn "good advice" into "great results." 🔑The one shift that can take your coaching ROI from “meh” to money in the bank 🔑How to create momentum between sessions—without the overwhelm 📢 If you’re ready to get GREAT results from coaching...   Send this episode to that friend in your group chat who’s still asking if coaching is “worth it.”  Spoiler alert: It can be—if you do it right. Let's turn that coaching investment into the best decision you've ever made. Looking for coaching? Book a call with Jamila  Get my Quarterly Reset workshop 

It starts small. You second-guess an idea. You downplay a win. You hold back from launching something you know could be powerful. Before you know it, you’re playing small, and you know you’re meant for more. Have you ever caught yourself shrinking? Not physically (although I am not against a great pair of heels) — I mean shrinking your dreams... your voice... your ambition. Maybe someone said something that made you second-guess yourself. Maybe life threw a curveball, and you told yourself, "Maybe I’m not ready after all." I get it. I have been there. And I recorded this week’s episode of Breadwinning Business Women just for you. It’s called “Don’t Let Them Make You Small” — and it is personal, powerful, and packed with practical shifts you can use immediately. Inside, I’m sharing: 🔑The invisible trap that keeps brilliant women from launching their biggest ideas 🔑How to recognize when you’re micro-quitting — and exactly how to stop it 🔑Why "productive procrastination" feels safe but secretly steals your momentum 🔑The sneaky way your past failures are writing your future stories (and how to reclaim the pen) This is not just a pep talk. This is a tactical reset to get you back in the driver's seat of your dreams — and moving at full speed. You deserve the full, bold, technicolor version of your life. Not the muted, "play it safe" version. And after this episode, you’ll know exactly how to claim it. Book a Call with me  Get on the Confident CEO Waitlist   

You’re stuck in prep mode. There’s a sneaky little trap high-achieving women fall into—and it’s dressed up as professionalism. We wait until the branding is perfect. We stall until the funnel is polished. We tell ourselves, “When I’m ready, I’ll (fill in the blank)” But let me tell you: Prepared is the enemy of profit. And in today’s new episode of Breadwinning Business Women, we’re blowing this mindset wide open. Because women like us? We don’t have time to let perfection block our purpose. We have revenue to earn and lives to change. This episode is part mini training, part mindset makeover—and it’s going to give you the nudge (or the kick 👠 booty) you didn’t know you needed. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: 🔹 The personal story of how I delayed a book deal chasing a fake rule—and what finally snapped me out of it 🔹 The 3-step shift to start profiting even when you don’t feel ready 🔹 The real reason your “perfectly done” projects aren’t converting—and what to do about it now If you’ve been sitting on your brilliance, hiding behind another round of tweaking, editing, or rebranding—this is your wake-up call. Let’s stop playing small in the name of getting it perfect. Book a Call Say Hello on Instagram @JamilaPayneMBA