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10/17/2021 1:04:28 PM
FTI #278: What do you think?
This week's issue has a slightly different format. It's the same content, but restructured a bit to make for a quicker, simpler read (in theory). I'd love to hear what you think of it. Can
10/24/2021 1:04:28 PM
FTI #279: Happy to help.
For some, "I'm happy to help" is just a phrase. For others, it's a lifestyle. Now, on to this week's ideas... * * * The Starting Five 1. The Two Minutes It Takes To Read This Will
4/10/2022 1:04:28 PM
FTI #303: It's not unique.
Your problem isn't unique. The first step to solving it is acknowledging that. The second is seeking out people who have already solved it. The third is learning from them. And the fourth is
4/24/2022 1:04:27 PM
FTI #305: It took me years.
It took years for me to get comfortable sharing stuff online. Even when I published blog posts, I rarely shared them on my own social media accounts because I didn't feel comfortable doing so
5/22/2022 1:04:26 PM
FTI #309: Monday's going to be a good day.
On Monday, I'm going to show you how to get more newsletter subscribers in five minutes a day. If you'd like to learn how, subscribe to my Skill Sessions. When you do, you'll be
5/29/2022 1:04:26 PM
FTI #310: They've got a lot to say to you.
This week I asked my Twitter followers what they'd want to say to you. They had a lot of thoughts to share. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. The Newsletter Booster
6/12/2022 1:04:26 PM
FTI #312: Thin the herd
Log in to your favorite social platform and look at your feed. For each post you find uninteresting, click the profile of the person who posted it and review their last five posts. If none are
6/19/2022 1:04:27 PM
FTI #313: My bad.
I've made a LOT of mistakes the past few years as a creative entrepreneur. Here's what I would have done differently if I knew then what I know now. Now, on to this week's ideas... *
6/26/2022 1:04:26 PM
FTI #314: Let's do something.
It's easy to feel things are out of our control. And while we can't control everything, that doesn't mean we can't do something to make a difference. I've decided to do
7/24/2022 1:04:26 PM
FTI #318: So many gems.
I launched my I Want To Know podcast this week! The feedback has been amazing: "So many gems." - Marcus Manderson "A great new podcast and a welcome addition to my rotation."
8/22/2022 3:09:34 AM
FTI #322: This is your chance
If you want to introduce your product or service to the 19000 creative entrepreneurs who read my newsletter, now's the time to do it! Any ad you purchase before August 24th (even if it runs
9/23/2022 9:04:26 PM
Here's what you missed...
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** You know that
9/18/2022 1:04:27 PM
FTI #326: Tell them again
You know that thing you keep telling your audience about? The thing you're sure people are tired of hearing you talk about? You better tell them again. Because a lot of them still have no
9/25/2022 1:04:27 PM
FTI #327: Even the losers get lucky sometimes
Tom Petty refused to sell seats in the first two rows of his shows. Instead, before the show he'd go find the people sitting in the back two rows and move them to the front. "I figure if
10/23/2022 1:04:28 PM
FTI #331: 45 questions answered
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
10/16/2022 1:14:26 PM
FTI #330: Once upon a time...
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
11/20/2022 2:04:26 PM
FTI #335: You can do it in a day
Want to create, launch, and sell a simple product to your audience in a day? In my newest Skill Session video, I show you how to do it. You can get it here for just $25 if you purchase this week
12/18/2022 2:04:27 PM
FTI #339: A new thing
I've got a new way to help you. Inbox To Invoice is my new group coaching program designed to help you get clients through your newsletter. It's going to be amazing, but space is limited
12/25/2022 2:04:27 PM
FTI #340: Don't read this today. Unless...
Happy holidays! Yes, I'm sending this on Christmas morning. But don't read it today. Instead, relax with family and friends and give yourself a break from the audience and business growth
12/30/2022 10:04:27 PM
Here's what you missed...
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** Happy holidays!
1/20/2023 10:04:27 PM
Here's what you missed...
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** Did you know you
1/22/2023 2:14:27 PM
FTI #344: I think I know, but...
I feel like I know my readers pretty well. But the truth is, I could always be wrong. If you could take a minute to answer a few multiple choice questions, I'd appreciate it. It may help me
1/20/2023 4:15:01 AM
FTI #343: You've got 9 chances
Did you know you can get yourself in front of my audience of 23000 creative entrepreneurs? For free? Here are 9 ways to do it. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. Every
1/29/2023 2:04:26 PM
FTI #345: Right or left?
Strategy needs to be aligned with a destination. Which means you need to pick a destination first. It's like looking at a map. You see all the roads and potential destinations, but... If you
1/8/2023 2:04:27 PM
FTI #342: Attention vs. Action
Attention is valuable. But not as valuable as action. That's why I optimize for action. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. The Most Valuable Advice I've Given To
2/5/2023 2:04:27 PM
FTI #346: Get comfortable
You should charge more. Here's how to get comfortable doing so. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. The Playbook I Used To Grow My Audience And Business Everyone
1/1/2023 2:04:27 PM
FTI #341: My wish for you
Happy New Year! My wish for you: Whatever you're excited to do at the start of 2023, I hope you're just as excited to still be doing it at the end of 2023. Consistency is a gift that
2/19/2023 2:04:27 PM
FTI #348: My process
I'm often asked how I'm able to share such consistently valuable links in my newsletter. It helps that I do this before I share a link. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The
2/12/2023 2:04:27 PM
FTI #347: Boundaries
Our ability to succeed is directly related to our ability to set boundaries. Here are the boundaries I've set. They've had a huge impact on my work and life. Now, on to this week's
2/26/2023 2:04:28 PM
FTI #349: The most important part
I've got a lot of valuable stuff for you in my newsletter today. But I'm not sure any of it is as important as this message. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1.
12/11/2022 2:14:27 PM
FTI #338: The hard part
The hard part isn't getting started. It's not pushing through the messy middle. And it's not finishing strong. The hard part is finding something you care enough about to do all those
3/5/2023 2:04:28 PM
FTI #350: Mind blown.
This image I shared the other day blew people's minds. I bet it'll change the way you think about your audience too. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. Five
3/19/2023 1:04:31 PM
FTI #352: This may sound crazy, but...
This may sound crazy, but... I'm going to say it anyway. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. My Most Valuable Advice For Side Hustlers Including what to do first,
3/26/2023 1:04:29 PM
FTI #353: The perfect biz for you
Not sure what kind of business to build? This can help you figure it out. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. 3 Ways To Take Your Business To The Next Level My take on
3/12/2023 1:04:28 PM
FTI #351: What a difference a minute can make
Before you start work tomorrow, try this: Take one minute to do one of these things. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How To Build A Writing Career Everything you
12/4/2022 2:04:28 PM
FTI #337: Be careful.
If you look for a reason why it can't work, you'll find it. If you look for a reason not to trust someone, you'll find it. If you look for reason you're not ready, you'll find
4/2/2023 1:04:27 PM
FTI #354: Every day.
Every day is an opportunity. An opportunity to start. An opportunity to finish. An opportunity to stop wasting opportunities. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How To
11/27/2022 2:14:27 PM
FTI #336: Tomorrow
A quick reminder: Tomorrow's the LAST day you can get my Product-In-A-Day Creator Skill Session for just $25. Price doubles after that. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting
4/9/2023 1:04:46 PM
FTI #355: That might be the problem.
Be honest with yourself. Do you root for others to succeed? Do you try to help them do so? If not, that might be what's holding you back. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The
4/21/2023 8:04:28 PM
Here's what you missed…
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** Every week I
4/23/2023 1:04:27 PM
FTI #357: A robot grilled me
Last week I asked ChatGPT to interview me about my newsletter. Here are the results. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How To Overcome Social Media Imposter Syndrome
4/19/2023 5:45:23 AM
FTI #356: To the lurkers...
Every week I send this newsletter and every week (hopefully) you read it. But if you're like most people, you're probably a bit of a lurker. Most people don't spread the word about
11/13/2022 2:04:26 PM
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,
4/30/2023 1:04:26 PM
FTI #358: When I win, you win
I made a bet this week. I bet Arvid Kahl I'd get to 3000 subscribers on my YouTube channel before he does. He had a head start (he had 2000 subscribers at the time and I only had 1600). But
11/6/2022 2:04:28 PM
FTI #333: This isn't the best newsletter
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
5/5/2023 8:04:41 PM
Here's what you missed…
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** I made a bet
5/7/2023 1:04:36 PM
FTI #359: Bon voyage
Ship 30 for 30 is one of the most successful courses/communities around. Here's my take on the secret to its success and how you can adapt that model to your own niche. Now, on to this
5/12/2023 8:04:27 PM
Here's what you missed…
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** Ship 30 for 30
5/19/2023 8:04:55 PM
Here's what you missed…
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** My Skill
5/21/2023 1:04:28 PM
FTI #361: Help me help you
By now you've (hopefully) seen a bunch of excerpts of my Skill Sessions. Quick reminder: The membership price goes up from $150 to $197 on Tuesday so if you're thinking of joining,
5/14/2023 1:04:27 PM
FTI #360: An invitation
My Skill Sessions are awesome, but they're about to get awesomer. Because I'm adding a monthly "Jam Session" Q&A where members can join me on Zoom and get advice or feedback
5/28/2023 1:04:40 PM
FTI #362: Maybe.
Maybe your audience is already big enough to accomplish your goals. Maybe you need better clients, not more clients. Maybe the reason you haven't accomplished your goal is because you're
10/30/2022 1:04:27 PM
FTI #332: What would I do?
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... **
6/4/2023 1:04:28 PM
FTI #363: A safe bet
I bet you're doing too much. Most of us are. Here are some signs you've got a problem and what to do about it. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How I Sell My
10/9/2022 1:04:29 PM
FTI #329: The only part that matters
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
6/20/2023 5:45:13 AM
Here's what you missed…
Looks like you may have missed last week's FOR THE INTERESTED newsletter so I wanted to send it to you again in case it got lost in your inbox. Have a great weekend! Josh *** I used to be
6/20/2023 5:25:51 AM
FTI #365: Minds blown.
When I introduced my new newsletter this week, I got a great response from people who checked it out. Not only because they found it useful and inspiring, but also because... The concept is so
6/25/2023 1:05:15 PM
FTI #366: So far, so great.
It's been almost a year since I launched my podcast. 50 episodes published. 150+ questions answered. 35584 podcast downloads. 200 videos published. 88074 YouTube views. And still just getting