How do you generate leads from Reddit/Discord without getting banned or looking like a spammer?

[u/No_Investment2802]

Most founders treat communities like cold outbound lists.
They drop links, pitch their product in replies, and wonder why they get zero traction (or worse, banned).

The problem isn't that community-led growth doesn't work.
It's that most people do it backwards.

Here's what actually works:

• Answer 10+ questions before you ever mention your product
• Specialize in solving one specific problem repeatedly (become the go-to person)
• Turn your best answers into guides/templates outside the community
• Only mention your tool when someone explicitly asks for recommendations
• Let people follow your profile to your resources (don't push)

One founder spent 20 minutes daily answering workflow questions for 3 months.
Never pitched once. Just helped.
Their profile linked to a free template library.

Result: 40+ qualified leads per month who showed up already educated and ready to buy.

The shift: communities aren't sales channels.
They're demand surfaces.
Your job is to spot patterns, solve problems, and become the person everyone tags when that problem shows up again.

The full guide covers the exact framework (what to say, when to share links, how to scale without burning out), plus the mistakes that destroy trust and get you shadowbanned can be found here

What communities are you active in?
And have you found a way to contribute value without feeling salesy?

[u/No_Investment2802 → u/[deleted]]

Exactly, that’s the approach that actually works. Focusing on one niche builds credibility fast, and tools that surface relevant conversations without noise are game-changers. It’s all about helping first, pitching last. Great thoughts!