Realistic projections based on your profile β conservative estimate
Month 1β¬800 β β¬1,200
Month 2β¬1,500 β β¬2,000
Month 3β¬2,400 β β¬3,200
Month 6β¬3,800 β β¬5,000
Month 12β¬5,500 β β¬8,000
2 retainer clients Γ β¬2,000 + 2 project clients Γ β¬1,500 = β¬7,000/month by month 12
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Subject: Quick question about your onboarding flow
Hi [Name],
I came across [Company] while looking at early-stage SaaS tools in the productivity space. Your product looks solid β but I noticed your onboarding drops users before they reach the first "aha moment".
I'm a UX consultant who helps startups like yours fix exactly this. My last client cut their drop-off rate by 34% in 6 weeks.
Would it make sense to jump on a 20-minute call this week? No pitch β just a quick look at your current flow and I'll tell you what I'd fix first.
β [Your name]
Expected response rate: 8β14% Β· Daily target: send to 20 contacts
Your first day. Estimated total time: 3 hours.
1
Update LinkedIn headline β change to "UX Consultant for Early-Stage SaaS Β· Helping startups improve activation and retention" Β· 30 min Β· Tool: LinkedIn
2
Build a list of 30 target companies β find Series A SaaS startups with 5β30 employees on Crunchbase and LinkedIn Sales Navigator Β· 60 min Β· Tool: Crunchbase (free tier)
3
Send first 10 outreach messages β use the script from your plan, personalise the company name and one specific detail Β· 60 min Β· Tool: LinkedIn / email
4
Set up a free Calendly link β 30-minute "Discovery Call" slot so interested prospects can book directly Β· 20 min Β· Tool: Calendly (free)
Three tiers. Start with Starter to get first clients, move to Retainer within 60 days.
Starter
β¬500 /project
UX audit + 3 prioritised recommendations. One-time. Perfect for getting your first 3 testimonials.
Main β recommended
β¬1,500 /month
Monthly retainer. 2 design sprints + weekly check-in. This is your core revenue β aim for 2 retainer clients.
Premium
β¬3,500 /month
Full embedded consulting. 3 days/week. Full product design ownership. For funded startups with real UX needs.