The Launch Trap:
Why Finding New Leads Beats New Offers

By Tim Ikels · Last Updated:

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Hey, Tim here…

If you’ve ever poured weeks into creating a new offer… only to have sales fade right after launch day - you’re not alone.

I’ve been there, too. For years, I thought the only way to stay relevant was to keep launching.

But that’s just the fastest way to burn out.

I eventually learned that real growth doesn’t come from more offers - it comes from more reach.

I’ve helped dozens of entrepreneurs turn one simple book, offer, or service into an automatic lead generation system - no endless launching needed.


The Beauty of a Proven Offer

Let’s say you’ve got a short book that brings in leads.

It works.
People buy it.
It solves a problem.

That’s gold.

So the real question is:

Do you actually need another offer… or just more new people seeing the one you already have?

“Don’t keep launching - start leveraging.”


Option 1: Find New People

This is the simple path.
The hard work’s done - you’ve already built something that works.

Now it’s just about getting it in front of more people.

Here’s why this wins:

  1. No new creation required. You’re scaling, not starting over.
  2. Sharper marketing. You already know who it’s for, why it sells, and what resonates.
  3. Lower risk. Proven offer, proven conversions. The only variable is audience size.

Practical ways to find new people:


Quick Win Tip

Before you spend a cent on ads, take your existing buyers list and ask one simple question:

“Who else do you know who’d benefit from this?”

That one line - sent to the right 50 people - can bring in 5–10 new leads today.
Simple, free, and often overlooked.


The Oxygen Model

Think of your business like a fire.

Without more oxygen, even the hottest spark burns out fast.

So stop trying to make bigger sparks - focus on feeding the fire.


Option 2: Launch Something New

Of course, creating a new offer feels exciting. Fresh ideas, new energy.

But here’s the reality:

Sure, sometimes a new offer makes sense.
But for most people, most of the time?

It’s just a clever way of procrastinating on what really works: reaching more people.


Which Is Easier?

If your current offer is already working, the smartest move is simple:
Get more people to see it.

That’s leverage.
That’s momentum.
That’s how you grow - without starting from scratch.

New offers can wait.


The Real Secret: Do Both - But in Phases

It’s not either/or forever.
Think sequence, not choice.

Here’s how I recommend doing it:

  1. Phase 1 – Saturate: Focus on getting your proven offer in front of 1,000 new people.
  2. Phase 2 – Optimize: Improve your funnel, follow-up, and conversion points.
  3. Phase 3 – Expand: Once you’ve maxed it out, then layer on new offers or books.

That sequence alone can double most businesses - without creating a single new product.

Focus on the right thing, at the right time.


The Bottom Line

If you’ve got a solid, high-converting offer - like a short, powerful book - focus on finding new people before you invent something else.

That’s the easiest way to grow.

Later, you can add new offers.
But don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to keep creating to stay in the game.

Remember:


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Best,
Tim

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