Buying leads is not the only way to grow. Cold calls are not the price of entry. This conversation challenges one of the most common myths in entrepreneurship and offers a simpler, more human path forward.

Alyssa Nolte sits down with Billy Sammons to rethink how relationships actually drive business growth. Billy makes the case that warm markets work from day one, even if you think you “don’t know enough people.” Instead of chasing strangers, he explains how to give real value, build trust, and grow through community. This is about rethinking the future of customer relationships by starting warm, staying genuine, and playing the long game.

You should listen if cold outreach makes your skin crawl, if buying leads feels wrong, or if you want a way to grow that actually feels like you. This is practical, grounded, and built for people who want results without selling their soul.

Key takeaways

1. You do not need cold calls or paid leads to start a business. Warm markets can work immediately.
2. Giving value only works if it is real, useful, and not a hidden sales trick.
3. Simple, repeatable actions done consistently beat complex marketing plans every time.

People and resources mentioned

• Live Local Warm Marketing website
• Five Day Warm Marketing Challenge
• Diary of a CEO podcast