Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! How Taylin John Simmonds Grew His Ghostwriting Business to $40K/mo
Jul 23, 2025
Taylin John Simmonds, founder of Ghostly and Growth Ghost, shares his journey from a broke college student to managing a successful ghostwriting business earning $40K a month. He reveals how he leveraged social media platforms like X and LinkedIn for strategic client acquisition. Taylin discusses his innovative content creation strategies, the importance of personal branding, and how to navigate the unique challenges of ghostwriting versus copywriting. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to start or scale their writing business.
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Taylin's Journey from Hardship to Success
- Taylin John Simmonds once survived eating just a lemon for three days due to extreme financial hardship.
- He transitioned from struggling ghost music producer to college teacher before discovering ghostwriting helped him quit his job and travel.
Build Credibility By Doing Work Free
- Build your own social media presence first to generate trust and client-proof before pitching services.
- Work for free initially to gain results on others' accounts, which helps overcome skepticism and land paying clients.
Use Case Studies and Value Stories
- Use a social media profile full of case studies and testimonials to fight skepticism and increase DM conversion rates.
- Combine those with value-based emotional stories to attract leads effectively in B2B niches.
