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The Audience Shortcut: How one idea drove $228M in sales
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Hey Reader, I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on for over a year: My new essay, The Audience Shortcut: How the Right People Paying Attention Changes Everything. This is the core idea behind how I went from a string of failed startups to building a $45M/year company with no outside funding. It’s not about going viral or gaining millions of followers. It’s about getting the right people to pay attention—and how that changes everything. In this essay, I share the exact framework I used, the early turning points in my career, and stories of others who’ve used it to land dream jobs, launch businesses, and change their lives. Click below to read it in full: Read The Audience Shortcut essay » PODCASTHow Jefferson Fisher Built 6M+ Followers In 40 Minutes a DayJefferson Fisher can capture attention in just three seconds. He went from 800 to 6 million followers in two years, building his personal brand using nothing but his phone. We break down his hook that stops people mid-scroll, the daily 40-minute car-video habit that drives millions of views, and why shrinking attention spans work in your favor if you know how to use them. In this episode:
Watch or listen to episode » ARTICLERead my essayHere’s the link to my essay again: Read The Audience Shortcut essay » 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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