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Fierce creativity in a business context
Strategy, creativity, ethical business, and true productivity
Part of our mission is to get you the advice (and a bit of inspiration) you need to make your projects happen. We talk about strategy, creativity, and the structures that support true productivity.
Your business mindset matters ... but it's not the only thing that matters
My favorite simple system for getting more writing done
Does content marketing mastery mean you have to be the best in every category?
"Funnel" isn't a dirty word, but it's not necessarily the most useful metaphor, either. Consider building a path to purchase instead
Vanquish self-doubt and disarm an overbearing inner critic This is a guest post from Jen Baxter Have you heard? Resiliency is the new economy. The more polarized, chaotic, and stormy the world gets, the more we need a daily dose of kindness and self-compassion. So putting pen to paper, tapping on the keyboard, or picking …
The best time to write your welcome sequence is before you write any other content.
The second-best time is today.
Yes, you can learn to publish your content more consistently.
No, you don't have to work like a dog to do it.
Stop dropping PhD levels of work onto your audience — especially with your free content
Your work needs to be strategic, because writing is expensive. But if the work doesn’t really serve the audience, you’ll never get to a place where the strategy matters.
The 4 success factors that make the most difference for business owners
It's really easy for April Fool's content to misfire — but there are ways to do it right
Content marketing and copywriting look like two different things — but that can hold you back.
In a post-content-shock world — create a “walled garden” to protect your audience's attention.
When you're skilled at putting offers together, you become "good at business." Here's what you need to keep in mind.
It's sweet. It's savory. It's just a little spicy. It's addictive.
The most successful business owners you know aren't as "innately confident" as you think they are.
When you've answered the big questions in your business, you can consider: What does the premium version of this look like?
Business is a lot less sustainable when you're constantly winging it.
You have to feel your value in your own bones before you can go out and sell it effectively.
If content creation has you overwhelmed, try building it on a better framework
We had a great question from Tricia yesterday on my YouTube live, asking for thoughts on a three-tier offer model. You’ve seen this one — it’s the “silver/gold/platinum” set of choices.
My focus for 2023 is entirely on getting you a more sustainable, profitable business model that respects who you are as an individual.
As the world's problems become more complex, thought leaders have an opportunity: Evolve to a role that's less hierarchical and more focused on community and diversity.
If there's a task on your list that just isn't getting done, try these troubleshooting tips
