For The Interested - FTI #393: Let's make it great
Happy new year!
I hope you have a great one.
Maybe this can help make that happen.
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. A 5-Question Survey Every Podcaster Needs To Try
This excerpt is just one of a bunch of smart podcast growth tactics shared in my new podcast episode including how to get featured on Apple podcasts and get more ratings from listeners.
2. 18 Attention-Grabbing Topics To Write About
This simple list will ensure you never run out of things to share.
3. How To Use The Day-By-Day Content Strategy
A clever way to hook people into your content and get them to keep coming back for more.
4. What To Say To Get Newsletter Sponsors (And Who To Say It To)
You're overthinking it. Just try this one-sentence approach.
5. The Easiest Way To Write A Book
When Seth Godin serves up a plan, you'd be wise to listen to it.
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My Final Words Of The Week
I've noticed a shift happening among super successful creators.
They're realizing scale - and what it takes to achieve it - isn't necessarily what they want.
Have an interesting week!
Josh
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