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What I learned from 56 $250k+ businesses
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Platform Risk: Surviving Apple's Catastrophic Changes
The company that calls itself a Phoenix. Learn how Geniuslink survived 4 different times where revenue was cut in half overnight.
My favorite online community platform
Community businesses are becoming a hot trend. Here is Matt's favorite online community platform.
Building with the same online marketing strategy for 13 years
Building a venture is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn how Buffer bootstrapped it's way to $18 million in revenue per year.
Building the alternative to Google Analytics
The throwaway tweet that led to the alternative to Google Analytics.
2023: Changing the definition of consistency
Matt's reflections on 2023. Becoming monetized on YouTube, 2 successful cohorts of the Accelerator, and what consistency really means.
From embarrassing MVP to six figure business
If you're not embarrassed by your MVP, you launched too late. Learn how a "scam" of a MVP grew to a successful six-figure venture.
How she makes $20k/month from 572 email subscribers
From corporate ghostwriter to $250k/year business owner: How Kendall Cherry found success by going smaller, not bigger - and why she thinks referrals are holding entrepreneurs back.
Why this founder shut down his $250k juice biz
How Jermale Eddie built - and mindfully closed - a thriving juice bar
From Upwork to a $1M Analytics Agency
MaryBeth Maskovas turned a $3,000/month Upwork gig into a $1M analytics agency. Learn the key strategies driving its growth, from repeat clients to strategic partnerships.
How an Actor Built a $700K Speaking Business
Discover how actor Eduardo Placer built Fearless Communicators, a $700K public speaking business. Learn how networking and events drove his remarkable growth.
How she built a $100 million biz with webinars
Uncover Amy Porterfield's journey from corporate worker to $100M online marketer. See how she leveraged Facebook, webinars, and email to build her course empire - starting with just a $267 launch.
How Two MBAs used their alumni networks to create a $1 million company
It takes a few swings to craft the perfect product. Follow Ben and Fred's journey from Yale MBAs to $1M furniture brand founders. See how Hugo & Hoby pivoted from B2C struggles to B2B success, leveraging alumni networks and craftsmanship.
The metrics of a successful online community
If you’re building your own online community, it’s really tricky to figure out what metrics to use for success. Thankfully, Circle provides some answers with their 2024 Community Benchmark Report
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My favorite online community platform
Community businesses are becoming a hot trend. Here is Matt's favorite online community platform.