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Howie Tan
7 months
“Your kidneys are only functioning at 5%”. That’s what the doctor told me two weeks ago. I was then promptly admitted to the hospital for 10 straight days. Below is what I wrote while I was there: As I lie here in the hospital bed, freshly diagnosed with severe kidney
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1 year
Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to boost sales With this SB Framework, I’ve added >$100k for clients in weeks This masterguide took me 20+ hours to write It's free for the next 36 hours Don't need your email Simply: - Like - Follow - Comment "Boost" I'll DM you
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1 year
At age 31, I was earning $1000 per month, barely able to pay my expenses. 3 years later, I made $20,000 per month. I learnt everything I needed to earn a high income online. Here are 7 great videos that will accelerate your income (for free):
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1 year
My little micro-business makes over $3000/month. But it costs less than $50/month to run. It’s a side-project anyone can start. Here are the 10 tools I use to run mine:
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11 months
Today, I turn 38. For years, I have slogged it out at a 9-5: • 12 hr days • Doing stuff I hate • Sucking up to bosses So I left. And in the past year, I TRULY experienced freedom. Here’s how I redesigned my life at 38:
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1 year
Spoke to a retired CEO of a large company He came out of retirement to build another $10,000,000 business out of passion • He has a loving family • Works only 5 hrs a day • Travels anytime he wants Here are 10 of his lessons you can use to build a profitable micro-business:
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10 months
Copywriting is a superpower. Master the basics and you can sell anything. Here are 10-steps to write words that can build you a 6-figure business (bookmark this):
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1 year
I spent over 40+ hours helping new solopreneurs in their journey. So I compiled what I learnt into an eBook (worth $39) to help you transition from Employee to a Successful Solopreneur. And for 24 hours, it's yours FREE. RT, Comment "ME" and I'll DM you (Must be following)
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Spoke to a friend who is financially free. He led a retired life in his early 30s and now started a large project. My question to him was “Why did you choose to start a large project and make yourself busy again? Wasn’t your goal not to work anymore?” He said, “I led one year
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1 year
In 2019, I left my job without a plan. A few weeks later... My grandma passed away. My son was born. And I had zero income. I braced the adversities... And built a $300k business in 3 months. Here are the 10 most important steps I took (so you can learn too):
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1 year
Chatted with @bruno_nwogu and I have to give a shoutout to how smart (and humble) this guy is. Go read his story on his pinned tweet. Then read all his tweets. I guarantee you’ll pick up a number golden nuggets from his writing. Legend.
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At age 31, I was earning $1000 per month, barely able to pay my expenses. 3 years later, I made $20,000 per month. I learnt everything I needed to earn a high income online. Here are 7 great videos that will accelerate your income (for free):
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Howie Tan
2 years
What book are you reading now?
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1 year
Learning fast is a powerful skill for micro-business builders. I turned my productivity system into a masterguide "PentaBrain" so you can: - Block distractions - Retain what you learn - Organize your chaotic life Follow, like, and comment "Brain" and I will DM it to you free.
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1 year
I won’t lie, I: • Don’t wake up at 5am • Don’t have large biceps • Was never an A student • Don't wear expensive clothes • Walked away from my passion And I still became a fulfilled top 10% income earner. Forget their “principles” These 15 thoughts will change your life:
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11 months
My micro business hit $5000/mo within 5 months (95% profit) I don't: Work 14 hrs days Have 10,000 followers Work in a fixed location Here’s how I did it (and how you can too):
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2 years
@PhilOfLife_ Forgetting how they fell in love in the first place. We get so hung up on the day to day, everything becomes normal. What attracted you to your partner has also became “normal”. Revisiting how you first fell in love helps, remember the moments and walk each other through.
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I built a $300,000 business in 3 months back in 2019. But then I burnt out. I quit. Now I'll use these 10 skills to scale my business back beyond 6-figures. Learn them for free here:
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1 year
Copywriting is a superpower. Learn the basics well and you can sell anything. Here are 10-steps to write words that can build you a 6-figure business (bookmark this):
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2 years
What’s your favorite part of Twitter?
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1 year
Spoke to a guy who grew his micro business to $10 million It’s a big number but: • Zero employees • Location and time free • Brand well-loved by customers Here are his top 10 tips (you're gonna want to bookmark this):
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1 year
DTC Brands: One of the most underrated ways to generate MASSIVE traffic is to leverage your affiliates. I’ve generated as much as $2m in as little as 2 weeks through Affiliate Contests. Steal this blueprint for your business: - Like - Follow - Comment "Scale" And I'll DM you.
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1 year
Why do schools not teach entrepreneurship and personal finance as a core?
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1 year
In 2019 I quit a 200K/year job. Then I: • Built a 6-figure business but stopped • Burnt out due to overwork • Fell into depression • Redesigned my business to fit my life Here are the 10 heart-wrenching lessons I learned (on money, happiness, and life):
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Howie Tan
2 years
300 followers! 🎉 Thank you, I appreciate every connection. I learn so much from our interactions too. Curious, which country are you from (or based in)? I'll start, Singapore here! 🇸🇬
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1 year
In 2019, I created a micro business And it made over $1,000,000 in 15 months. I did it without: • A workforce • A physical office • Large capital down Use these 10 lessons to build a strong micro business, without high startup costs (bookmark this):
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2 years
Did a photoshoot recently, and tbh I felt weird in a suit. But chemistry with the photographer made all the difference. Grateful. What do you think?
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How to find your niche as a new business:
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I spent over 100+ hours helping new solopreneurs build their micro business So I compiled the crucial steps into an eBook (2nd edition) to help you transition from Employee to a Solopreneur earning consistent income. Simply: • Like • Follow • Comment "Freedom" I'll DM you
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2019: I left a $200k job. Went into solopreneurship, scaled a 6-figure business in 3 months, ran it for more than a year, but burned out. 2022: I got into depression and went back into a 9-5. 2023: Yesterday, I officially stepped down from my position as Growth Director.
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2 years
ChatGPT can save you 1000s of hours. But not knowing how to use it is like driving a Ferrari without reading the manual. Here are 5 threads to unlock its little-known potential:👇🏼 (We’re probably still scratching the surface)
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1 year
Me at 31: • $1000/mth salary • No time to spend with family • Struggling and will work for anyone Me at 37: • $1000 per consultation call • Plenty of time with family • Choose who I work with A lot of things can happen in 6 short years if you put in the work.
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2 years
If you’re new here, hi I’m Howie. 1.5 years ago, I was a burnt out soloprenuer. Scaled my biz to 6-fig, but didn’t pay attention to managing myself. I was a workaholic, and a series of events quickly consumed my life. Went thru a period of depression due to various reasons.
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1 year
My micro business hit $5000/mo within 5 months (95% profit) I don't: Work 14 hrs days Have 10,000 followers Work in a fixed location Here’s how I did it (and how you can too):
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2 years
What do you do on a Sunday? Do you work or recharge?
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2 years
What is your life's philosophy, in 3 words or less?
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1 year
My micro business replaced my full-time income And it is run fully on systems. These are the 5 most important ones I use (steal them for yourself):
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1 year
Gary Vaynerchuck grew his family's wine business from $3m to $60m revenue. He shares how he did it in 5 short years in his videos and interviews. I watched 1,000 mins of his videos so you don't need to. Here are 9 business lessons everyone should know:
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2 years
7 more connections to 600. It's great to celebrate milestones. I appreciate knowing every one of you✌️ My journey to 1000 followers: • No engagement groups • No paid ads or RTs • Focus on content that resonates • Add life experience • Build relationships Stay authentic.
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1 year
@IAmClintMurphy Respect, brother. We need more positivity base stuff out there. The news simply sells doom and gloom to get eyeballs.
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1 year
I sacrificed: • Partying • Alcohol • Games To gain: • A free life • Travelling anytime • Ability to quit my job In just 3 years. A lot can happen when you’re laser-focused. I used these 10-steps to accelerate progress (copy them):
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My little micro-business makes over $5000/month. But it costs less than $50/month to run. It’s a side-project anyone can start. Here are the 10 tools I use to run mine:
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My micro business hit 5-figures within 4 months. I don't: Work 14 hrs days Have 10,000 followers Work in a fixed location Here’s how I did it (and how you can too):
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1 year
Entrepreneurship 101: Understanding psychology will make you more sales than any "hack". Use these 5 simple tips to influence your customers:
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2 years
@BrianDEvans GM Brian! Training new media buyers to become beasts in intent-based copy, also sharpening what I share on Twitter so it becomes a place that I document deeper thoughts with! What about you brother?
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1 year
“Papa, can we go buy some candy together?” said my 3.5 year old in the middle of my work day. I put down my work and carried him to a nearby store to get what he wanted. This is why I went into solopreneurship. Having the ability to create little memories.
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1 year
So Twitter changed its name to X. It’s not *just* a rebrand 10 years of business experience, I have to bring this up. If you learn this, you will know why X is the best place to start your business. Let me explain:
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11 months
In 2019, I left my job without a plan. A few weeks later... My grandma passed away. My son was born. And I had zero income. I braced the adversities... And built a $300k business in 3 months. Here are the 10 most important steps I took (so you can learn too):
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1 year
As a solopreneur, what are THREE topics you’re most interested in?
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1 year
Paul Jarvis is worth $1-$4m dollars. It's not A LOT, if you compare it with billionaires. But his lifestyle still affords him access to the best in life, whenever he wants. His secret? Solopreneurship. Here are 3 big lessons I distilled from his book:
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My micro business hit 5-figures today. It’s 4 months into the making. I don’t: • Need to be physically present • Work 14hr days like I used to • Incur much costs Yet my clients say they love me. This can be done even without a large following. I hope it inspires someone.
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2 years
In ONE sentence, how has your 2022 been?
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1 year
Building a $1000/mo micro business isn’t about what you do. It’s how you do it. And once you’ve got your first, the next is easy. Here are 10 lessons I learned from building my micro business (and what you should do to build your own):
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2 years
Books that made me money: • Persuasion • Cashflow quadrant • Think and grow rich • One up on wall street • Breakthrough advertising Which book put the most money in your pocket?
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1 year
But… I’m not a doctor I’m not a billionaire I’m not a psychologist How can I teach? You don’t compete on qualifications. You build relatability. That’s how you build your niche of one.
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1 year
1,000 true fans that love your work is better than 100,000 followers from “following/unfollowing” and other hacks. Build your brand right.
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2 years
My “office desk” for the next few weeks.
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1 year
Spoke to a guy who built a $9,000,000/yr brand. His lessons on branding can be applied even to micro businesses. This guy: - Loves his work - Created his own niche - Has location and time freedom Here are his secrets you can use to build an indestructible business (steal it):
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1 year
Solopreneurship is the most powerful path to freedom. For beginners, solopreneurship can be scary but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you need to know about the solopreneur journey to win:
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1 year
F*vk “finding your niche” You don’t have to be “The content guy” “The AI guy” Or any specific niche to succeed. Become a familiar face. Create your own niche. You can’t be different if you’re doing what everyone else is.
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2 years
Off to Japan for a month!
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1 year
By 30, you should have friends who kicks you in the ass if you slack off. Because this is when you win it all. Not friends that tell you yes to everything.
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"You should get someone who speaks better English." That's the comment I got at a million-dollar mastermind in San Diego. What happened next changed my entire career: • I made a wide circle of multi-millionaire friends • Brought my 9-5 from $100k-$2m/mo • 20x my own income
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When I left my 9-5 in Feb I decided I didn't want to leave one rat race to go into another. I wanted: - Freedom in my time - To replace my income - To do only stuff that interests me I didn't create a business. I created a MICRO business. It got me all the above in 5 mths.
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Income goal: Make $20k 1. Sell 3 products at $6667 2. Sell 300 products at $67 3. Help someone with a product generate $200k, collect 10% Which sounds more doable to you?
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1 year
When you’re starting a business Understanding psychology is more important than copywriting. It is the foundation of why people buy. Remember, you don’t need to be an expert writer to build a business You need to understand why people buy.
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Hustle culture lied to you You don’t need to: • Wake up at 4am • Do cold showers • Work 14 hours a day To become successful. You need pig-headed persistence. Whatever you set out to do Keep chipping away until you breakthrough. That is the key.
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1 year
5 months ago, no one knew me I restarted my entrepreneurship journey with zero income Today, I charge on average $1,000 for a consulting call with established businesses That’s the power of building a personal brand. If I had to start again, this will still be my #1 priority.
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1 year
I went from a struggling artist ($13k in debt) to earning $20,000/mth income in 10 years. I did this by designing my life to my own advantage (even traveled to 6 continents in the process). Here's my story so you can win too:
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2 years
In ONE sentence, what is your most underrated marketing advice?
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At age 31, I was earning $1000 per month, barely able to pay my expenses. 3 years later, I made $20,000 per month. Forget their “golden rules” These 15 mindset shifts will change your life:
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2 years
@mattschnuck Status management, that’s golden. It’s the part that indeed prevents us as adults from wanting to make mistakes. Throw that aside, and teams flourish.
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1 year
In 1998, Seth Godin sold Yoyodyne to Yahoo! for $30 million. He went on to write many award-winning books like Purple Cow, The Dip, and Linchpin. Here are 7 of his timeless marketing lessons (with real-life examples):
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ChatGPT is overcrowded now. But it’s not the only life-changing AI tool. Here are 10 alternative AI tools to power up your productivity. (Most are FREE to start)
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A personal brand is the fastest way to own a portfolio of businesses. Within weeks of leaving my 9-5, I already have: • A Consultancy Gig • A Real Estate Deal • A Product Partnership • 2 Collab Requests What takes years in brick&mortar only takes weeks in digital.
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1 year
This Saturday, @francis_oleh and I will be talking about: • Secrets on how he grew insanely quick on Twitter (0-50k in 12 months!) • How to build a personal brand gets paying clients come knocking. • How to attract clients without being aggressive
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1 year
Anyone going from employee to solopreneur: You're no longer a cog in a big machine. You're now the whole damn machine. Seize ur newfound freedom by the horns. Stay open-minded & eager to learn. Connect with others. You might work alone, but you don't have to be lonely.
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How to get ahead of 99% of people: • Focus on creating value (then charge for it) • Take radical responsibility for your actions • Embrace the discomfort of growth • Drop your need for validation • Focus on what matters • Develop resilience What else?
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2 years
@HumbleFlow Thinking that happiness is a destination instead of a process. I personally was like that in the past. Once you recognize that you can be happy while chasing your dreams, your world changes. Because after we achieve our dreams, we'll always create more naturally.
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10 lies you’ve been told about building a micro business (And the hidden truths about success):
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@NiharikaSodhi Life has a way to fall in place on its own. Set your goal, then trust the process.
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1 year
Of course the game is rigged. But all the successful folks I know learn to play it. All the unsuccessful folks I know complain about it. It’s f*cking cliché but your attitude determines your altitude.
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In 2019, I left my job without a plan. A few weeks later... My grandma passed away. My son was born. And I had zero income. I embraced the adversities... And built a $300k business in 3 months. Here are the 10 most important steps I took (so you can learn too):
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Starting a business doesn’t just build your income. It builds your character in multiple aspects that a 9-5 wouldn’t. It is the ultimate form of self-improvement.
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Met with some old classmates. They seem more concerned on: • Complaining about their 9-5 • How late they work • Office politics My close entrepreneur friends talk about: • Personal growth • Building business • Work-life balance Your close friends determine your future.
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@WrongsToWrite Invest: - In yourself - Your money - Relationships These will reap you immense benefits in 10 years.
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Your brain overcomplicates your goals. Simplify them: • Write them down • Look at them daily • Figure out what's needed to get them • Cut out anything that isn't aligned with them Success requires less wasted time and more focused action.
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1000 followers! Incredible milestone because the last thread just went viral. Thankful. I wanted to create a giveaway to celebrate this. What would you vote for as the topic of this free gift (worth $39)?
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Your brain is a baby. It cries whenever you load it with complicated or too many tasks. • Write down 3 goals • Rank them in order of priority • List the steps needed to complete • Execute them in the order The road to success is paved by simplicity.
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Hard truth: Stop thinking you need a million to be happy. That’s the exact reason why you’re caging your own freedom everyday. • Clear bad debts. • Cover your basic expenses. • Then do something that truly fires you up. Why wait till 60 to do what you love?
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Business scaling is simple (but not easy). Done badly, it leads to chaos and burnout. Instead, use this blueprint I used to help businesses grow as much as 20x in 12 mths. If you’d like a copy: Like, Comment “scale”, & I'll DM you. (Must be following)
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5,000. I couldn’t be more grateful than this. While follower count isn’t everything, it still makes sense to celebrate milestones. Take time to celebrate your own milestones. Allow yourself to enjoy these sort of times in your journey. Your actions compound, so does your
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Dan Lok Tell people your worth by telling them what you’re working on. Move into your company’s profit stream, instead of cost.
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I looked at my wife and child and imagined the life I wanted for them: • 2 Holidays a year. • Educate others as a job. • Stay sharp and relevant. • Plenty of time to watch our son grow up.
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A few days ago, I closed a $1000/mth consultation client. No cold DMs. No hard-selling. I make a 1 hr call with them per month and answer any questions on text. I got them through consistent posting. The post that prompted them to contact me? It had the least likes. Lesson.
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4000 followers. I could have never imagined this. Started doing this full time in Feb And coincidentally, monthly income has just increased to $5000/mo as one more client confirmed their place. I’m officially closing my 1on1 client intake for now to focus on giving
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Bob Proctor Better known from the book: “the Secret”. Need for you to do it. Your ability to do it. The difficulty of you replacing you. These 3 factors will determine how well you are paid doing what you do.
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