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2024 Review — The year my dreams came true
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Hey Reader, I’m excited to share my 2024 annual review with you. I feel like I have to pinch myself to wake up from a dream when I look back on 2024. I knew it would be a big year, but I didn’t expect that many of my long-term dreams could come to life in a single year.
Without further ado, here are the highlights of my life and work in 2024. Click below to read my annual review: Read my 2024 annual review here » PODCASTUsing Instagram to Build a $7,000,000 Airbnb BusinessIn this episode, Isaac French shares how he grew from 5,000 Instagram followers to selling his Texas micro resort for $7 million, just 18 months after opening. Learn his methods for crafting viral stories, building valuable email lists, and why combining online influence with physical experiences creates exponential results. We dive into:
Watch or listen to episode » ARTICLERead my annual reviewHere’s the link to my annual review again: Read my 2024 annual review here » Feel free to leave a comment. Have a great week! —Nathan |
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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