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Hi Reader, I may have gotten in over my head, but let's do this. On June 7th, I committed to riding 2,500 miles on my single speed bike. I gave myself 90 days! Yes, I know. You may be thinking, sounds aggressive. Why on earth is he doing such a thing? I wanted to try a different kind of marketing. The goal is outside of my comfort zone, but I love cycling. Help me get to 500k on TikTok and Instagram. I'd like to put my startup in the best position to fundraise by the end of summer. Like/follow/comment! I would love your support on this journey. 🙏🏽 Don't worry, I reveal what we're doing at a special milestone. If you're going to read anything this week:​ If you want to save time:Bookmark What AI Can Do Today. Stuck trying to find the right AI tool? Or, are you not even sure how AI can help you? This website has analyzed 5,800+ tools and created a free list based on tasks. You can literally search by category or enter a task you'd like AI to do. You'll still need some trial and error. But, it least you have a hub to start, instead of relying on googling over and over. ​ If you want to save money:Visit Mobbin. If you're not building for mobile, you're not doing it right. Enter the world's (I can't attest🤷🏽‍♂️) largest mobile and web design library. It'll cut down on your research time and spark inspiration for your next site design project. The free plan can be limiting but the plans are cheap. Plus, most of you won't need to subscribe for longer than a month or two. ​ Thanks for your support! Don't forget to follow my startup journey!​ All my best, |
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Hey Reader, We’re keeping it real today—this isn’t our usual polished, structured newsletter. It’s been one of those weeks, and if you’re anything like us, you know how it goes. A million moving pieces, and somehow you’re supposed to keep the big picture in focus, right? But instead of skipping, I wanted to drop something quick, honest, and useful—because that’s what we do here. So here’s one big idea to carry with you this week: “Don’t sell the plane—sell the destination.” When you’re...
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Hi Reader, This weekend, I had a classic “micro-moment” experience at a vegan café in Beacon, NY. The cashier seemed bothered by our questions and made us feel like we were a hassle just for ordering. After we got a cappuccino that was as disappointing as the service, we walked out feeling crummy. But right next door, the wine shop owner turned the whole day around. Not only was he genuinely helpful, but when we mentioned our café experience, he even apologized on their behalf. That one small...