You Have £100 to Build a Business. Here’s Exactly What To Do

What would you do if you had to start a business from scratch in 2026 with just £100?

In this episode of We Have A Meeting, we break down a step-by-step plan to build a lead generation agency from zero. No investors, no paid ads, no expensive software, and no safety net. If you are looking for a real-world £100 business plan, this is exactly how we would do it today.

We cover: How to start a lead gen agency from scratch in 2026 How to find your first clients with £0 ad spend How to validate your offer before you build it How to structure your first agency pricing and recurring revenue Guerrilla marketing and outreach strategies that actually get replies Why cashflow and upfront payment matter when you are starting out

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, freelancer, or future agency owner, this episode is a practical playbook for building a business with no budget and no audience.

If you have ever thought, "I want to start an agency, but I do not have money, connections, or experience yet," this episode will show you exactly where to begin.

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Chapters

00:00 The £100 Challenge: Building a Lead Gen Agency From Scratch

00:57 Step One: Identify Your Scalable Skills

03:32 The Trojan Horse: Testing Your Messaging Before You Launch

04:44 Finding Your First Customers Without Spending a Penny

06:09 The Podcast Trojan Horse: 100% Close Rate

08:13 Spending Your £100: The Guerrilla Marketing Campaign

10:59 The Holographic Dinosaur Card: Making an Impact

12:15 Cash Upfront vs Payment Terms: The Honest Approach

13:49 The Six-Month Commitment: Tying Goals to Longevity

14:36 The Godfather Offer: Risk Sharing for Young Entrepreneurs

16:29 Free Tools and Minimal Spend: Data, Dialers, and Direct Mail

18:52 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Leveraging Past Connections

20:15 Month One: £4K to £10K in Revenue

21:23 The £750 Marco Challenge: Your Task