Acquiring Customer Lists from Closed Businesses
Find businesses that have recently closed their doors through CPA outreach or Facebook Marketplace and acquire their customer lists for free or a nominal amount. Then either sell those leads to competitors in the same industry for a 10-20% commission on revenue generated, or use the lists to represent an existing competitor and call the orphaned customers directly. High-ticket B2B customers in trades like cabinetry can be extremely valuable.
Startup Budget
Up to $500
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Hybrid
Location
Anywhere
Time Commitment
Part-time
Revenue Potential
$5000+/month
Skills Needed
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