For The Interested - FTI #324: They're not all popular
I've got a lot of opinions about what it takes to succeed as a creative entrepreneur.
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
In this week's episode of my I Want To Know podcast, I break down everything you need to know if you want to get people to buy from you.
Watch it at the link above or listen here or on your favorite podcast platform.
(And if you dig it, I'd love you to tell others about it - thx!)
2. Eight Simple Ways To Look Better On Video
Is your camera positioned at the right angle? Is your background working against you? Is your shot framed right?
You're about to find out.
3. The Five Newsletter Business Models
This is as good an overview as I've seen of proven strategies you can use to build a profitable newsletter.
4. 10 Google Calendar Productivity Tips
Keyboard shortcuts, shared notes, hidden events, and more "fun" stuff you probably don't know you can do.
5. A Fill-In-The-Blank Editorial Guidelines Template
Want to get your team (or just yourself) clear on how you communicate to your audience? This is a great place to start.
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My Final Words Of The Week
When starting something new, most people ask themselves:
"What if it doesn't work?"
A more beneficial question to ask is:
"What if it does?"
Have an interesting week!
Josh
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