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A Better Lemonade Stand #279
Insights, trends & tools to build a better online business.
Hey, Richard here with this weekβs top insights, trends, tools, and opportunities to build a better online business.
π₯ Hereβs what I got for you this week:
Ben Tossell: From 0 to 110k in 13 months.
Gunnar Holm: Cost-effective newsletter growth.
Alex Hormozi: Scaling content output massively.
Amanda Goetz: Unlocking sponsorship deals.
Updates: Eleven Labs, OpenAI, Flippa, Arc Search.
Without further ado.
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π‘ Insights
π Ben Tossell's AI Newsletter Triumph: From Zero to 110k in 13 Months
Ben Tossell's journey to a 110k-subscriber AI newsletter showcases the power of rapid experimentation and community engagement. His success stems from:
Actively replying to tweets to boost visibility
Implementing a referral program to incentivize shares
Running paid ad campaigns for targeted growth
Embracing quick experiments and learning from failures
Sharing his growth journey publicly, adding transparency and trust
This story stands out for its emphasis on community-driven growth and agile marketing tactics, essential for entrepreneurs looking to scale quickly.
π Gunnar Holm's Cost-Effective Newsletter Growth
Gunnar S. Holm's strategy to grow his newsletter for just $0.50-$0.60 per subscriber, both in Oslo and San Francisco, debunks the myth that geography limits digital success.
His approach is anchored in:
A reverse lead magnet content strategy
A Reddit-first launch strategy, followed by targeted paid ads
Real-world insights on monetization strategies
Gunnar's story illuminates the effectiveness of innovative content and smart launch strategies, proving valuable for those aiming to achieve high growth on a budget.
π‘ Alex Hormozi's Content Repurposing Genius
Alex Hormozi amplified his digital footprint by increasing his content output from 7 to 80 pieces a week, leveraging content repurposing.
This strategic pivot resulted in:
A surge in YouTube subscribers to 300k
An increase in Twitter followers to 100k
Growth of Instagram followers to 330k
A spike in SEO traffic to 22,000
A jump in podcast downloads to 150,000 per month
Alex's strategy highlights the transformative impact of content repurposing on audience engagement and platform growth, making it a must-study for content creators.
π₯ Amanda Goetz's Sponsorship Strategy Revamp
In a live session with sponsorship coach Justin Moore, Amanda Goetz explores advanced techniques to attract and sell more sponsorship deals.
The session provides insights into:
Overcoming the challenges of landing sponsorships
Understanding why inbound deals may be preferable
Real-time feedback on Amanda's website and partnership deck
Implementing audience-first offers using the ROPE Method
Pricing strategies for sponsorship deals
This piece is selected for its deep dive into sponsorship strategies, offering actionable advice for creators looking to monetize their platforms effectively.
π§° Apps & Tools
πͺ Momen: Momen enables you to develop tailored AI-driven assistants for your business effortlessly, eliminating the need for coding. Whether you're crafting a customer service bot or an interactive knowledge repository, the platform provides app templates and drag-and-drop features for seamless frontend design.
π Gravity: Gravity is an on-device AI for your Mac that quietly observes and learns in the background, memorizing your activities and preferences. So when you ask for help, it knows your context.
𧱠Pillar: All-in-one toolkit for coaches, organizations, solopreneurs and creators to showcase their products and services.
π Task Magic: This AI tool turns your walkthrough videos into automation. Simply record yourself doing the task once, then never do it again.
πΌοΈ Chronicle: Deliver impressive and interactive presentations without the design guesswork.
π§ Sune: The AI operating system that enables teamwork and automates underutilized workflows for your business.
π Wondercraft: Clone your voice into ready-to-use Podcast productions, audiobooks, meditations, ads, and educational courses
π¨ Chipp.ai: Build & sell a custom ChatGPT in 60 seconds without code knowledge.
π Typeset: Typeset automates your text into designs for social media, reports, flyers, and webinars.
π Learniverse: Visualize your learning journeys by creating personalized lessons, projects, and quizzes to match your goals.
π€ Peerlist: A new professional network for people who work in tech.
π₯ Typeframes: A video-making tool designed for creators who want to attract viewers and expand their brands. Make captivating films to improve your brand and increase sales.
ποΈ News
Eleven Labs Dubbing Studio Update
Since last October, Eleven Labs introduced an AI Dubbing tool, revolutionizing video translation in 29 languages.
Now, with Dubbing Studio, creators have full control over every aspect of localization, including:
Transcript edits
Timing adjustments
Translation
ChatGPTβs Releases A New @GPT Feature
OpenAI unveils a beta feature for ChatGPT premium users: multi-GPT conversations. Users can now engage multiple GPTs simultaneously within the same chat window.
By typing "@" followed by the name of a GPT, you can summon individual models into the conversation, creating a more interconnected assistant
Flippa Introduces A Newsletter Category To Their Marketplace
Flippa has introduced a newsletter category to provide an enhanced selling experience for anyone looking to sell a newsletter.
This move comes as the demand for established newsletters is skyrocketing, with notable acquisitions like The Hustle and Morning Brew making headlines over the last few years.
Here are some important features you need to know:
Free listings for all newsletters
Showcase your metrics (Subscribers, open rate, click-through rate and more)
Supports any platform(Beehiiv, Mailchimp, Subsctack etc)
Only 2.5% success fees when you sell
Meet Arc Search: The New Mobile AI Browser By The Browser Company
This week, The Browser Company unveiled Arch Search, their latest IOS browser app. Unlike traditional browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, which present a list of links upon search, Arch Search offers a streamlined approach. By selecting "Browse for me," the app conducts a web search and generates a website-style summary, eliminating manual sifting.
Arch Search Features:
Browses for You: Users can tap "Browse for Me" for Arc Search to search the web and build the perfect tab.
Clears Clutter: Automatically archives old tabs and blocks ads, trackers, and banners.
Gets You There Faster: Opens with the keyboard up for quicker searches with fewer taps.
Distraction-Free Reading: Offers a clear Reader Mode for seamless reading
Seamless Design: Arc Search's minimal design blends seamlessly with your preferred websites.
That's a wrap for this week's edition!
Just hit reply and fill me in on the cool projects you're tackling, any hurdles you're overcoming, or any awesome tools you've stumbled upon lately.
Until next week.
Richard ππΌ
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