How to Make Extra Money from Home Without a Single "Hey Girl" Cold Message!

If you’ve ever winced at the thought of sending 100 awkward DMs a day to strangers.. or worse, feel squeamish because we actually did it.. you’re not alone. The truth is, a lot of women turn away from the idea of "making extra money from home" because they’ve been shiver in fear (or like me regret) by one tactic: cold messaging.

Let’s rewind for a second.

25 years ago, “cold messaging” looked like dinner-time phone calls from salespeople. You’d just sit down with your family when ring ring - “Hi, can I talk to you about long-distance service?”

Fast-forward to today, and it’s the same cringe, just modernized:

• Random DMs from strangers with the same cut, copy, paste message you know they're sending hundreds of others. Pitching products, business, coaching programs or trainings.
• Voice clips from virtual strangers. Leaving us wondering HOW did they even find us?? ICK!
• Friend requests with a pitch tucked right behind them. UGH!

Ick.

Let’s be candid: sending out cold messages feels bad. Not JUST for the person receiving them, but for you too when ..

• You get ignored, ghosted, or blocked
• You second-guess yourself: “Is it me?”
• You start to believe you’re not cut out for this

No wonder so many smart, heart-centered women feel turned off from side hustles.

One more thought on the "Hey Girl" cut copy paste messages .. If WE are feeling "ick" in our messaging .. so are the the women we are desiring to connect with .. You and I know that we are savvy and intuitive .. words carry a energy.. if we feel it SO are they!

.. But what if you could create connection instead of cringe?

Imagine crafting content that sparks real conversations. Where women nod their heads watching your video, read your post, flip through your stories thinking, “Omgosh - that’s me!”

What if instead of pushing people away .. you pulled the RIGHT people toward you with stories, value, and relatable realness?

Let’s pause here with a reality check: Most of us were never taught how to sell in a way that feels good. For decades, the model has been pressure-based. Pushy. Loud. Think about the MLM parties where everyone felt obligated to buy a candle or a skin serum. Or the booths at the farmer’s market with sellers practically begging for you to stop and chat.

Dare I mention the Mall kiosk salesgirls that you avoid eye contact with as they're reaching for your hand or hair as you walk by ..

Now imagine being able to post and talk about something you love online - without ever cornering someone in their inbox.

That’s the shift we’re talking about.

.. Here’s the truth: People don’t buy from strangers who drop into their inbox like an ambush. They buy from people they trust.

From women they can believe in .. relate to. From messages that feel real; not have us feel like we're part of someone's "to-do" list .. 100 messages today. DONE!

And that trust is built by:

• Creating content that speaks to someone’s actual life and brings connection.
• Sharing short-form videos that spark conversations, questions; not pitches
• Using simple automated systems that follow up with value
• Offering guides, freebies, eBooks, and newsletters that deepen trust over time

Let me give you a few examples:

• My friend Lisa, a full-time grandma, makes extra money from home by sharing her meal-prep templates on Pinterest. She adds her affiliate link and lets automation do the rest.
• Tanya, a shy but brilliant introvert, filmed a short video about organizing her budget binder. She linked to the digital products she used - and now makes weekly commissions without ever cold messaging again.

You don’t need a million followers. You don’t need to look perfect. You don’t need to burn out trying to “be everywhere.”

You just need a strategy that feels like you.

I’ll show you exactly how I went from burned-out, being ghosted in messages and yes even being blocked years ago to building an audience of warm leads, wonderful conversations and actual customers - all without ever sending another awkward DM again.

✨ Grab my free guide: How to Make Extra Money from Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Marketing.

It walks you through how to:
✔️ Create content that connects, not just “converts”
✔️ Automate follow-ups without losing the personal touch
✔️ Build a side hustle that supports your peace, your profits, and your purpose

Because your dream of making extra money from home shouldn’t come with a side of shame, make us feel squeamish nor face a pile of rejection.

Your content can create trust. Your story can spark connection. And your presence -your true, beautifully imperfect self - can be the bridge between where you are now and the income you want.

Let’s ditch the pitch and do this differently. 💛

🌻 Cheers, and chat soon,

Roxanne

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