2024 Review — The year my dreams came true


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.

  • Buying a 3 letter .com domain name
  • Rebranding my company
  • Launching an app store
  • Becoming a pilot
  • …and more

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 »


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PODCAST

Using Instagram to Build a $7,000,000 Airbnb Business

In 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:

  • How he made $40k from Instagram in 1 week
  • Blueprint for hitting 100M+ views on your properties
  • The viral marketing strategy that saved his business

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Here’s the link to my annual review again:

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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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