The Prophet Sallam Stayed in the City and He Preached in the Sukh

Ibn is Haq says he stayed in Thaif for many days and in another report basically stayed around six or seven days so even after the leaders rejected him he stayed in the city approaching the laymen. The concentration always begins with the people on top with the people who have the clout it's human nature that when somebody rich and famous converts  the masses follow as a sign of wisdom.