One of the most crucial focuses in the first 90 days of a digital business is talking to customers and gathering feedback to iterate and grow your business efficiently.
Packaging expertise into digital products offers a powerful way to monetize your knowledge and generate income by addressing specific needs and resonating with your audience.
Deep dives
Writing a Short Book in a Week to 10 Days
Yes, a good short book can be written in a week to 10 days, especially if you are familiar with the topic. The key is to thoroughly plan and outline the book beforehand. Start by identifying the main ideas or chapters you want to cover. Then, within each chapter, list out the sub-ideas or sections you want to include. This will serve as your roadmap when you sit down to write. To expand the content, utilize different techniques such as providing tips, steps, reasons, mistakes, lessons, stories, frameworks, benefits, examples, questions, and resources. By following this prepping and expanding approach, you can efficiently write a valuable short book in a short amount of time.
The Importance of Talking to Customers in the First 90 Days of a Digital Business
One of the most crucial focuses in the first 90 days of a digital business is talking to customers. Reach out to every person who buys your product or service and set up one-on-one interviews with them. During these interviews, ask them about their goals, what had them on the fence about purchasing, and gather feedback on pricing and any improvements they suggest. Extract as much information from your early customers as possible, as they will provide valuable insights and sales copy that you can use in your marketing. By engaging with your customers and continuously improving your offer based on their feedback, you can quickly iterate and grow your digital business.
Being Bullish on the New Twitter and Making Your Business Future-Proof
We are bullish on the new Twitter and believe it presents an excellent opportunity for building an audience and a business. While the platform evolves, it is important to adapt and diversify your presence. Consider exploring other platforms such as LinkedIn, especially if you can provide high-quality content in a less crowded space. We believe Twitter, with the right strategy, can become a valuable channel for thought leadership, education, and real-time information. Elon Musk's leadership and potential monetization models can enhance the platform's value and provide opportunities for creators to thrive. By recognizing the importance of quality content and leveraging the strengths of Twitter, you can make your business future-proof on the platform.
The Power of Packaging Expertise into Digital Products and Finding Your First Dollar Online
Packaging expertise into digital products offers a powerful way to monetize your knowledge and answer people's questions. Whether it's creating e-books, courses, or other digital products, this approach allows you to provide value to others and generate income. Finding your first dollar online requires identifying a niche where you have strong familiarity. By leveraging personal experiences, problems you've solved, or skills you possess, you can create products that address specific needs and resonate with your audience. Start by validating your idea and connecting with early customers. Extract insights from their feedback and continuously improve your offerings. Once you find that initial success, focus on expanding and scaling your digital business.
In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about making your first $1 online, pivotal career moments, and leaving Twitter.
(00:00) Intro
(00:13) How did you make your first $1 on the internet?
(10:35) Are you bullish on the "new Twitter"?
(17:35) In your writing journeys, what were the pivotal moments that defined your direction and ultimately your first successful niches?
(24:15) What would be you number one focus for the first 90 days of a digital business?
(32:57) Can a good short book be written in a week to ten days? If so — how?
