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How many more moments do you have with loved ones?
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Hey Reader, We don’t often like to think about it, but we have a finite number of interactions with everyone we care about. There will be a last time you see them. A last time they call. A last trip you take together. Just the other night I carried my 10 year old up to bed after he fell asleep on the couch and wondered, "is this the last time?" When you hear the word “wealth”, you might think of money. But not all wealth is monetary. When you consider the fact that you have a limited number of moments with your loved ones, it's clear that true wealth extends far beyond your bank account. Sahil Bloom’s new book explains that there are 5 Types of Wealth. It’s packed with useful systems, frameworks, and mental exercises for:
This book will really make you think and reflect on your priorities. If you’ve been wanting more in different areas of your life but not sure where to start, The 5 Types of Wealth will help you find clarity and create leverage. Right now, you can get 30% off when you order the book on Amazon. I recommend reading this book if you’re looking to design your dream life. PODCASTHow to Build a $100,000 Online Community in 3 Easy StepsToday I’m joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail. You’ll hear frameworks for creating engagement between members and the one metric that predicts a community’s success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around using transitions, monthly themes, and daily engagement that keep members active. Watch or listen to episode » CONFERENCEA conference for creators like youIf you’re a serious creator, you know that connections are everything. But it’s not often you meet someone who does similar things. Craft + Commerce is Kit’s conference that takes place here in Boise, Idaho, and it’s for creators who mean business. So you’ll meet a bunch of people just like you. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to create content together while you’re here. We’re opening up extended hours at Kit Studios. Come check out the studios and record some content with the creators you meet. It’s going to be the place to be. With focused workshops and honest conversations, you'll get practical strategies for building teams, scaling systems, and leave with the confidence to take your business to the next level. I hope to see you in June! NEWSLETTERTom Brady's newsletterExcited to announce 199, Tom Brady's newsletter that just launched on Kit. Get access to the 7-time Super Bowl Champion's thoughts on business, media, leadership, health, and of course, football. Each issue is an extension of what you'd find in a group chat with his friends. It was so fun to sign this deal with Tom and launch his newsletter while in person with our team at the Kit retreat last week. 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.
Hey Reader, There are opportunities hiding in your email list right now that you probably have no idea are even there. And that’s because while your audience may know you, at scale it’s difficult for you to know them. Until now. Last week was the biggest product week in Kit’s history. From the stage at Craft + Commerce, I announced a new Kit feature I’m really excited about called Subscriber Signals. It’s audience research done for you automatically. It was my favorite announcement but far...
Hey Reader, My worst business name ever was Unattended Media. The logic made sense to me at the time since I was building websites and software that ran automatically even when I wasn’t sitting in my desk chair. I laugh when I look back on it now, but the logo I made was actually an empty chair. The name meant freedom to me, but to a potential customer, their impression was that nobody worked there. Imagine a conference put on by “Unattended Media”. Kit used to be named “ConvertKit”, which...
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