For The Interested - FTI #334: I dare you
I dare you to ask anyone who creates something one simple question:
"Do you wish you would have waited longer to start?"
I guarantee you they say no.
So what are YOU waiting for?
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. A Must-Watch If You've Ever Thought About Publishing A Book
Should you self-publish or pursue a traditional publisher? How much money can you expect to make? What's the key to a successful book?
Watch the link above to find out or listen here.
If nothing else, check out the must-see minute at the 22:20 mark.
2. How To Make $100,000 With Your Newsletter
I was interviewed on the Build In Public podcast and shared my take on how to build a business around your newsletter, clarify your niche, and make a living from your creativity.
3. Eight Creators Reveal Their Top Growth Hack
You'll be surprised how simple many of these tactics are...and how effective they've been for the creators who employed them (including me).
4. A 6-Step Plan To Make Money On Twitter From Someone Who Makes $20K A Month On The Platform
Learn how to optimize your profile, what and how often to post, how to put together an offer, and more.
5. How To Create Your Own Starting Principles
Starting Principles are a collection of beliefs that help you behave strategically across domains and make better decisions.
Long story short? You should read this one.
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"The ad I ran became the leading source of traffic to my site and got me a bunch of new subscribers."
That's what Darren Smith of Craftsman Creative said after he bought an ad in my newsletter.
I'd love to introduce your product or service to the 21,000+ creators and entrepreneurs who read it.
But I've got limited availability, so...
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My Final Words Of The Week
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Have an interesting week!
Josh
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FTI #333: This isn't the best newsletter
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Ever use the words better or best? Then you need to take 37 seconds and watch this. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. Podcast Promotion Strategies You Haven't Heard
FTI #332: What would I do?
Sunday, October 30, 2022
What would I do if I had... No audience. No network. No newsletter. ...and had to get 10000 newsletter subscribers as quickly as possible? I'd do this. Now, on to this week's ideas... **
FTI #331: 45 questions answered
Sunday, October 23, 2022
I've now published 15 episodes of my I Want To Know podcast and answered 45 questions about audience and business growth in them. Here's a list of all the questions I've answered on
FTI #330: Once upon a time...
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Once upon a time something happened. But it's what the person did after that thing happened which determined whether it led to happily ever after. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The
FTI #329: The only part that matters
Sunday, October 9, 2022
This might be the best description I've ever given of my core philosophy when it comes to what it takes for creative entrepreneurs to succeed. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The
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