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How to Validate Your Business Idea: A Systematic Approach
There's a common mistake rookie entrepreneurs make when they're first starting a business… They start with a product or service idea instead of a problem or need. Sound familiar? You’re in the shower and you suddenly think of a cool new service you'd like to offer. You sit down
3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee
It was May 12th, 2016 at 3 p.m. Not a date of particular meaning for most people—but I watched the seconds tick by, more nervous than I’d ever been for a phone call. Any moment now, Gary Vaynerchuk was going to call.

How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon
Hemingway used to say “write drunk, edit sober” so I thought I’d give it a shot (pun intended). I sat down with my Old Fashioned and started drafting a quick outline.

Kill The Feast or Famine Cycle for Good
If you’ve read through my guide or tried out any of the tools I mentioned, you probably know by now that I love to talk about prospecting. Why? Because it’s the single most important factor that separates those who go on to have 20+ year fulfilling businesses from
Where is Your Next Client Coming From?
Most solopreneurs and early-stage entrepreneurs don’t know where their next client is coming from. Maybe you’ve started publishing a blog and sharing it on social to get the occasional DM from someone who needs your help. Or… Maybe you’ve joined a bunch of Facebook groups to “network”
The Most Underrated Inbound Marketing Tactic
Outbound marketing is a great way to see the most immediate results for most service-based businesses (assuming you’re reaching out, following up correctly, and implementing a rock-solid sales process). However, it’s also important to have an inbound marketing strategy in place to help attract clients on autopilot. There
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