Are You Pre-Qualifying Your Biz Prospects? ~ How to Make Extra Money from Home Without Wasting Time or Energy

🍂 Fall is a season of change.. and the perfect time to change how you spend your time and energy in business.

When you’re building your digital marketing business (or any kind of money maker from home), there’s a moment every womanpreneur faces: the realization that not everyone who “shows interest” is actually the right fit for us.

And if you’re anything like I was in the early days, we spent way too much time chasing leads who ghosted us, drained us, or say “maybe” for weeks on end. (dare I say YEARS on end!🤦🏼‍♀️)

I used to think it was my "job" to follow up endlessly with everyone who clicked a link, asked for info, said yes or "liked" a post. But that’s not smart marketing. That’s exhausting.

Let’s talk about how to make extra money from home by asking the right questions, setting loving supportive filters, and letting our systems do the heavy sometimes time sinking, soul sucking work so the right people rise to the top, who are truly ready and excited to work more closely with you.

The Hidden Time Drain Most Women Overlook

We’ve all done it…

• Followed up 3, 4, 7, 13x with someone who said "next time", still “thinking about it”
• Chased every “like” and heart on a story
• Got caught in convos for days that led absolutely nowhere

But here’s the truth: Not everyone who shows curiosity is a qualified lead.

And as the leaves 🍂 change this fall, it’s a good reminder: your time is your most valuable resource. You deserve to protect it.

That’s where pre-qualifying comes in. And no.. it doesn’t mean putting people on trial. 😂 Drilling them with questions .. It means creating soft checkpoints in your business so you spend more energy with those who are genuinely wanting, willing and ready!

Here’s how to do it with heart, wisdom, and a dash of sugar and cinnamon spice fall-flavored strategy. 🍁

1. Are They a Positive Person or a Professional Complainer?

The energy someone brings tells you a lot. You can usually feel it within a few messages or after a quick scroll of their profile.

Ask yourself:

• Do they have a positive, uplifting personality?
• Are they talking about solutions.. or stuck in drama?
• Could you imagine working with them on a stressful day?

Back in the day, I would try to "help everyone." I figured if I just believed in them enough, helped them enough, they’d come around. But what I didn’t realize is that I was draining myself trying to cheerlead, empower people who didn’t want to change. One woman I messaged for three weeks kept repeating the same story.. same complaints, no shift.

I finally had to ask myself: why am I working harder for her goals than she is?

Fall reminds us that not every tree in the forest makes it through the storm.. and neither will every lead. Asking ourselves "Would I really like to hang around this person every day?" "Invite her over for a real coffee, not just a virtual one?"

It’s okay to walk away from energy vampires and focus on those who bring peace, curiosity, or growth energy.

Who "brighten" the space you're both in.. not dim it.

Let your questions lead. Not just "what do they need".. but "what are they choosing?"

2. Are They Coachable?

Coachable doesn’t mean perfect. It means open.

It means they’re willing to:

• Try new things
• Ask questions
• Follow a step-by-step plan
• Accept advice, suggestions or constructive criticism

I remember someone telling me, “I want to make money online, but I’m not a tech person, I don’t like reading, and I’m not sure I can commit.”

That’s not coachable. That’s a walking roadblock.

One way to discover if they are "coachable" if they have asked for help is to give them a resource, perhaps a blog article, a YouTube video or even a simple PDF you have at hand.. tell them to read it and get back to you for the next step .. When they come back after that task, THAT shows "coachable"..

Another quick example .. If you’re using simple email sequences or eBook of digital marketing for beginners blueprint to explain your offer, watch for who actually opens the emails, clicks the links, or responds to your gentle nudges.

That’s how the right digital marketing programs lets the right people rise to the surface.. without us chasing, pitching, or pushing.

And trust me, watching your inbox work for you while you sip cider and rake leaves? That’s fall business magic. 🍂

3. Do They Actually Want to Change?

This one matters most.

Not everyone wants change, even if they say they’re unhappy. You’re looking for women who:

• Feel stuck.. but don’t want to stay stuck
• Want more income, impact, or freedom
• Are actively seeking a better way
• Ask smart questions and truly curious

Sometimes people love the idea of change.. they just don’t love doing the work for it. That’s okay. The idea of change can be a exciting thrill to explore in ones mind that doesn't have the follow through .. Women like those have what my Dad calls a wishbone, not a backbone .. Those aren’t the women you want to spend your precious time on.

Your content, emails, and questions should invite those women to step forward. Ask things like:

• “What would having extra income change for you this fall?”
• “Are you open to learning a simple way to make money from home?”
• “What does a dream work-from-home day look like to you?”

Or .. Be able to answer "I can commit _ this many hours a week_ to my money maker business

When you guide people with real care, you attract those who are ready to say yes.. not just “someday.”

PS .. **While not a question to help you sift and sort, this action has proven helpful many many times in my career .. If your business prospect is humming and hawing over taking that next step, invite her to take part in a low end offer, be a customer, ect. Find a way to "bring her into your circle" so she can get a feel of the "making extra money from home / online space" without a huge commitment of time or money.

A Real Life Example

One woman on my list had been following me for months. Never commented. Rarely clicked. Then one day she replied to an email and said, “I’ve been watching your content for weeks and months. I finally feel ready to try something new.”

That’s the power of planting seeds. Of consistency.

That’s the power of letting your systems "keep in touch" and do the pre-qualifying.

And that’s the power of trusting that your energy doesn’t have to be scattered to the four winds to be successful.

Why This Works in Digital Marketing

When you pre-qualify with heart + a few simple systems (like automated emails, Pinterest pins, or short videos that answer common questions),

You:
✅ Save time
✅ Build trust
✅ Let the right people come to YOU

This is how to make extra money from home without sacrificing your mental health or peace of mind.

Let fall 🍂 remind you: You don’t need to chase anyone. The right people are already searching for solutions—let’s help them find you.

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to build your business with more clarity, more alignment, and more people who just get it—you don’t have to wing it anymore.

That’s why I created my Daily Digital Blueprint.. and follow a simple, smart system that helps women like us:

• Connect with the right leads
• Let our content do the pre-qualifying
• And build a business that feels like us

🍁 Want to discover how to make extra money from home.. without the chase, the spammy DMs, or trying to prospect nor sell to people who don’t want it?

Click here to explore the free blueprint & learn how it works.

You don’t have to do it all. You just need to start asking the right questions and let your system show you who’s really ready.

🌻Cheers, and chat soon Roxanne

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