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1000 True Fans
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Kevin Kelly's '1000 True Fans' challenges the conventional wisdom of needing millions of customers for success.
Kelly argues that a creator or business can thrive by cultivating a dedicated following of just 1000 true fans who deeply appreciate their work and are willing to pay for it.
The book emphasizes the importance of direct connection with fans and building a loyal community.
It provides a practical framework for identifying and engaging with true fans, regardless of the field.
This approach allows for sustainable growth and creative freedom.
Kelly argues that a creator or business can thrive by cultivating a dedicated following of just 1000 true fans who deeply appreciate their work and are willing to pay for it.
The book emphasizes the importance of direct connection with fans and building a loyal community.
It provides a practical framework for identifying and engaging with true fans, regardless of the field.
This approach allows for sustainable growth and creative freedom.
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