FIRST SALE CHECKLIST - The Action Plan to Land Your First Sale This Week — Threads & Instagram
Stop consuming content about selling.
Start doing the things that get you paid.
This checklist tells you exactly what to do — and in what order.
WHAT IT IS
Not a tips list. A step-by-step action plan.
3 phases. Every item is a specific action — not a concept to think about.
Each phase has shared actions that apply to both platforms, plus dedicated Threads and Instagram sections tailored to each platform's format and culture.
THE 3 PHASES
Foundation. First Sale. Consistency.
PHASE 1 — Foundation (Complete before you post anything)
☐ Mindset — shift focus from followers to buyers
☐ Offer creation — what to sell and what to charge
☐ Platform-specific profile setup — pass the 3-second test
☐ Highlights, pinned posts, bio (Instagram) or bio link and post pins (Threads)
PHASE 2 — Get Your First Sale (Execute this week)
☐ Identify 10–20 people who match your ideal buyer profile
☐ Send personalised openers using the DM Script Kit
☐ Run the full sequence: opener → discovery → offer → close → follow-up
☐ Platform-specific content: Reels + Stories for Instagram / problem + value posts for Threads
PHASE 3 — Build for Consistency (After your first sale lands)
☐ Set up your weekly content system — every post has a role
☐ Collect your first testimonial and use it strategically
☐ Set up a lead magnet and start building your email list
☐ Build your weekly DM outreach routine
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for you if...
✓ You're on Threads, Instagram, or both — and haven't made your first sale yet
✓ You've been posting for months with nothing to show for it
✓ You need clear actions — not more content to consume
✓ You want a sale this week, not in 6 months
This checklist is free. It's the entry point to the Creator Sales Lab system.
The Threads Sales Blueprint ($27) and The Instagram Sales Playbook ($17) are the full guides behind every item on this list.
Start here. Get your first sale. The full systems are in bio when you're ready.