Weird writing tip: Replace commas with periods. That’ll help you keep sentences short and reduce filler words. It’ll also give you a “choppy copy” style that keeps people engaged. Some people hate this idea. But it works. Try it and see for yourself.

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When I try to go viral: - 1,000 likes - 1 lead generated - 0 deals closed When I try to solve problems: - 80 likes - 7 leads generated - 2 deals closed Likes don't pay the bills.

Millions of people who have half your talent are earning a lot more than you just because they ask for what they want, and you don't. Learn how to be assertive. Learn how to not feel nervous when you’re pursuing what you deserve. Start doing it today.

Some advice on escaping the rat race from someone who's been on his own for over 13 years

Top concepts for marketers: - Positioning - Cognitive biases - Purple cow theory - Cialdini’s 7 principles - Soft selling in content - StoryBrand framework - Unique selling propositions Save these and study them when you have the time. They’ll send you to a level almost nobody

The life of a marketer

Be the person who finds out. You might not get that job you want, but you can find out if they’re interested in an interview. You might not get that client you want, but you can find out if they might need your service. No expectations. Just curiosity.

My top persuasion lessons from closing $20,000,000+ in sales: 1. Nothing convinces better than proof. Get it (case studies, reviews, etc), then use it constantly. 2. Positioning is underrated. Get it with a highly specific niche, unique philosophy, or very good offer. That’s

Don't try to be an expert. Just try your story.

My top lessons from building a portfolio of companies doing over $5,000,000 a year in sales: 1. Be valuable. You won’t sell much if you aren’t useful to people. 2. Have no shame about asking for what you want. Literally zero. If you do both, you’ll go far.

The time will pass anyway. Use it.

You can still network as an introvert. Here's how

That job you want will probably be filled by referral, not application. That client you want will probably hire based on word of mouth. Invest in relationships. It feels useless at first, but if you do it right, it changes everything.

I launched a side business with my newsletter on March 22nd. It’s earned $70,364 so far despite being a lower priority for me. Build an audience. It’s the ultimate launchpad for creating a lot more income without much more work.

Get the first out of the way The rest will be easier

Don't try to be perfect. Just be real and consistent.

100 applications ⇒ 1 job 100 cold emails ⇒ 1 client 100 blog posts ⇒ 1 ranks high 100 social posts ⇒ 1 goes viral 100 DMs ⇒ 1 great connection Everything is like this. Try a lot. Fail a lot. Win big a little. Repeat.

Try to sell to everybody = Sell to nobody Target one specific person = Sell a lot more

Business doesn't have to be risky. This type help you start for $0.