For The Interested - FTI #313: My bad.
I've made a LOT of mistakes the past few years as a creative entrepreneur.
Here's what I would have done differently if I knew then what I know now.
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. 40 One-Sentence Creativity Tips
What I've learned about how to generate ideas, develop your creative process, and overcome the insecurity that holds you back.
2. An 8-Step Plan To Grow Your Twitter Following From 0 To 50K
A solid overview of how to get your first followers, optimize your profile, and use replies to grow your audience.
For more Twitter growth tips, check out the advice my followers had to share here.
3. A Fill-In-The-Blank Landing Page Template
If you're not sure how to promote your product or service on your website, use this template as a model for your page and you'll be good to go.
4. 6 Ways To Supercharge Your Newsletter Subscriber Growth
Katelyn Bourgoin shares what she did on her signup page, promotional posts, and with referrals to add 4,000 new subscribers in the last nine weeks.
5. How To Attract The Right Clients Without Being A Specialist
The secret to attracting the type of clients you want to work with might have more to do with your voice and vibes than choosing a specific niche.
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Meanwhile, On Twitter...
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My Final Words Of The Week
It's one thing to chase your dream.
It's another to be willing to do this to achieve it.
Have an interesting week!
Josh
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FTI #312: Thin the herd
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Log in to your favorite social platform and look at your feed. For each post you find uninteresting, click the profile of the person who posted it and review their last five posts. If none are
FTI #311: The investment equation
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Anything you want to accomplish requires an investment of time, effort, and resources. But those don't have to be equal investments. The more you invest of one, the less you have to invest of
FTI #310: They've got a lot to say to you.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
This week I asked my Twitter followers what they'd want to say to you. They had a lot of thoughts to share. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. The Newsletter Booster
FTI #309: Monday's going to be a good day.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
On Monday, I'm going to show you how to get more newsletter subscribers in five minutes a day. If you'd like to learn how, subscribe to my Skill Sessions. When you do, you'll be
FTI #308: Are you willing to wait?
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Patience is powerful. Because victory often goes to the one willing to stick with something long enough to get it. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How To Use A
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