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Hey Reader,
This week we started our strategic planning process at ConvertKit. I am so excited for what is coming for our team and our users. We're in the brainstorming phase right now and it's deeply energizing to think of what we could build for creators over the coming years.
WHAT I'M READING
Real numbers from 16 income streams - Charli Prangley
Charli is our Creative Director here at ConvertKit and also a very successful YouTuber and newsletter creator. I love that she shares a detailed breakdown of her income each year. It helps other creators envision a realistic way to support themselves through their creative work.
This type of transparency is what drives the creator community.
It's available in both written and video form with great graphics.
Read the whole breakdown here »
FROM TWITTER
Emotional self regulation from Kieran Snyder
Kieran is one of ConvertKit's advisors and an excellent leader and CEO at Textio. I learn something new from her every time we meet. This thread has so many good nuggets in it, for leaders at any level.
Read the whole thread here »
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Thread about businesses that turned cost centers into profit centers from Shaan Puri
This was just super fun to read through. A couple of my favorite examples were Kingsford charcoal which started as a byproduct of the model T manufacturing process, and Walmart repurposing it's parking lots into everything from drive-in movie theaters to hotels. It's fun to see the creativity driving these ideas.
Thanks for reading this 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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