How do you actually get your first customers? Running a Tutoring Marketplace Platform (I will not promote)
Hey, I'm just looking for genuine advice from as many business minded people as possible.
I launched a K-12 tutoring marketplace/platform but targeted for specifically Toronto and surrounding areas. The model is simple, clients book vetted tutors on my site, I take commission and tutors can get clients without having to promote themselves.
On the supply side I gathered 70+ tutors so far listed on my site with a whole working system for everything. I realized getting the supply is easy but how do I get the clients to book a tutor on my site?
All I can think of is reaching out in local Facebook groups or reddit groups to parents looking for a tutor and message them saying if you're having trouble finding a tutor you can check this website for tutors in your area. But I'm not sure if that comes across as spammy or fraudulent.
I could also run meta ads or google ads but is that a wise decision to make when I just launched a couple days ago?
Kinda don't know where to go from here.
Lmk your thoughts.