Essays
Reverse engineering LinkedIn success
In the summer of 2019, I had 20K LinkedIn followers and no idea what I was doing. Here's how I reverse-engineered what worked.
Start your $1,700/month side hustle today
A friend at a dinner party just found out she's being recalled to the office. Here's the $1,700/month side hustle I suggested.
Stop doing everything yourself
Kevin hired a VA and still couldn't stop drowning in tasks. The problem wasn't delegation — it was what he was delegating.
What the heck is an expert?
Before I built The Creator MBA, I had to answer a question most people skip: what actually makes someone an expert?
Making money is hard
Sarah has an engaged audience but can't turn followers into customers. The gap between attention and revenue is smaller than you think.
Stop procrastinating.
You've had the idea for months. You're still 'researching.' Planning mode is a form of perfectionism that kills momentum.
A 5-day email sequence that converts: A step-by-step guide
A 5-day email sequence that converts readers into buyers — without feeling like a used car salesman.
The $1,000 Weekend Challenge
What would you do if you had to make $1,000 in 72 hours? Most people are surprised by how achievable it actually is.
Why successful creators are putting limits on themselves
Too much freedom can be just as paralyzing as too little. Successful creators are putting limits on themselves — on purpose.
Should you have an email newsletter? (Myth vs. Reality
Everyone's starting a newsletter. But should you? The answer depends on a question most people aren't asking.
The profit pyramid: how to scale your online business
Most online entrepreneurs start with one product. The profit pyramid shows you how to stack four.
How 1 piece of content becomes 16: The 1-3-5 Method
One idea becomes sixteen pieces of content. The 1-3-5 Method ends the 'I don't have enough content' problem.
4 unconventional tactics to skyrocket LinkedIn growth
60.7% of my readers use LinkedIn as their primary platform. Four unconventional tactics to grow faster on it.
Boost email opens 18% with this simple rule
Your subject line can make or break every email you send. One simple rule boosted my open rate by 18%.
The 5-4-3-2-1 formula that boosted sales by 27%
A solopreneur's website wasn't converting. One formula — the 5-4-3-2-1 — boosted his sales by 27%.