For The Interested - FTI #374: Do you feel it too?
I sense growing frustration among creative entrepreneurs.
Many feel they're doing what they're "supposed" to do, but it's not working.
It's understandable.
But it's also a symptom of a bigger issue in this space.
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. A Simple Test To Reveal How Much People Value Your Newsletter
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2. One Question To Ask Anyone Who Gives You A Testimonial
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3. How To Grow Your Business By 50% Overnight (Without Adding New Customers)
There are simple opportunities you're missing.
4. How To Optimize Your ConvertKit Creator Network Profile To Get More Subscribers
Best practices for your headline and description.
5. How To Answer Your Audience's Questions In Content
Lessons from someone who's done it for 20 years.
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My Final Words Of The Week
Trying to figure out whether you should say yes to an opportunity?
Have an interesting week!
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