I earn $40,000+ per month as a solo creator.
Here are 20 lessons I wish I'd learned sooner: π§΅
1. You need a Spiky Point Of View
Coined by @wes_kao, your Spiky Point Of View is a perspective others can disagree with. Itβs your thesis about topics in your realm of expertise.
A SPOV sits at the intersection of surprising + true.
You can build a whole business on this.
2. Cover your needs AND protect your time
It takes a while for the more leveraged, scalable income streams to build up. In the meantime, you need to cover your financial needs while protecting *as much* of your time as you can.
For many, having a 9-to-5 may be the best option.
3. Go beyond revenue streams β dig a revenue ocean
If you combine enough revenue streams, you'll have yourself a revenue ocean.
Having a diversified set of income streams makes your business more resilient to a changing environment.
4. Build an email list
Luckily I followed this one quickly, but you should STILL be building an email list in 2023.
People still open, read, and purchase through email. Companies still run on email β it's not going away any time soon!
And no one can take it away from you.