For The Interested - FTI #317: I admit it.
I admit it:
I'm jealous.
Jealous of how well these people do things.
(In a good way.)
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. 10 Ways I Turn What I Know Into Uniquely Valuable Content
With specific examples of successful content I created using each tactic.
2. 11 Google Docs Features You Probably Don't Know Exist
Simple, powerful ways to do things like link docs together, see what's changed in a doc, and use shortcuts to speed up your work.
3. How To Build A Million-Dollar Newsletter
This breakdown of the approach and business model behind one of the most successful newsletters in the world may not get you to a million dollars with your own, but it will definitely get you closer to it.
4. What 61 Of The Most Successful Courses Have In Common
Jon Brosio studied 61 successful niche courses that have at least 400 reviews and noticed there are seven elements they have in common including what they promise, what they charge, and who they target.
5. How To Build A Successful Freelance Writing Career
Learn how to use a niche to attract opportunities, become a productive writer, and maintain a healthy work-life balance from someone who's done it.
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Two Of My Social Media Posts You're Going To Want To See
--> 10 brutally honest answers to questions you probably have as a creative entrepreneur
--> What it took to become part of Ben Franklin's crew
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My Final Words Of The Week
On Monday, July 18th at 3 pm PST I'm hosting a new Skill Session.
It's a one-hour workshop called The Niche Definer.
In it, I'll show you a system you can use to clarify who you serve and how you serve them.
This will be the 4th Skill Session I've done.
The first three were:
• How To Write Your Most Successful Blog Post Ever
• The Content Compass (How to find great content to share)
• The Newsletter Booster (How to get more newsletter subscribers in 5 minutes a day)
Here's the best part:
If you join today you get access to 10 Skill Sessions for just $15 per session!
You'll get the four mentioned above plus access to the next six I do over the coming year.
Subscribe here to get immediate access.
And if you're curious, here's what other Sessions subscribers have to say about them.
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