Justin Welsh Shows You How To Start & Grow A One-Person Business
Dec 20, 2021
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Justin Welsh, an accomplished entrepreneur known for building two $50+ million companies, shares invaluable insights on launching a one-person business. He discusses the transformative power of LinkedIn as a creator's platform, the essentials of content strategy, and the importance of community support. Justin also delves into his personal journey of overcoming burnout and alcohol, revealing how clarity and productivity can be enhanced through mindful practices like walking. His tips on personal branding and income diversification add practical value for aspiring solopreneurs.
Building a niche of one sets you apart from the competition and attracts a loyal following who resonates with your style and values.
Effective marketing is crucial for one-person businesses to bring awareness to their offerings and build a strong online presence.
Getting attention requires standing out, being creative in self-promotion, engaging with thought leaders, leveraging social media platforms, and employing strategic marketing tactics.
Deep dives
Building a Niche of One in the Online Business World
When starting an online business, many people underestimate the importance of building a niche of one. While there may be others in your industry or offering similar products or services, focusing on your unique qualities and expertise sets you apart from the competition. By being entertaining, humorous, or polarizing, you can attract a loyal following who resonates with your style and values.
The Power of Marketing in One-Person Businesses
One of the biggest misconceptions in one-person businesses is overlooking the power of marketing. It's not enough to have a niche and a product that addresses specific problems. Without effective marketing, people won't know about your business or how you can help them. One-person businesses need to invest time in copywriting, learning different marketing channels, and creating compelling content to capture attention and build a strong online presence.
The Importance of Getting Attention for Online Success
Getting attention is crucial for online success, even if you have a niche and offer valuable solutions. By standing out and being creative in how you promote yourself, you can attract a loyal audience who is interested in your offerings. This may involve engaging with thought leaders in your field, leveraging social media platforms, and developing a unique hook to capture people's interest. Remember, building an audience requires consistent effort and strategic marketing tactics.
Building a Personal Brand and Growing on LinkedIn
One of the key strategies for building a personal brand on social media is to provide concise summaries or insights at the end of a post, allowing people to engage without reading the entire content. This format encourages participation and allows individuals to join the conversation more easily. Additionally, having a structured process in place for writing, even as a beginner, can lead to consistent growth. Forming connections with established accounts and maintaining a clear structure for writing are two important factors for early success.
Developing a Process for Content Creation and Promotion
Developing a systematic approach to content creation and promotion is crucial for long-term success. Creating a content matrix can assist in generating ideas by listing preferred topics and structures. By pairing ideas rapidly, headline creation becomes easier. Utilizing tools like Typeform and Hemingway can ensure clear and readable content. Once content is created, it can be distributed across relevant platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and personal websites. Leveraging existing LinkedIn followers to extend reach on Twitter can help expose content to new audiences.
Justin Welsh is an entrepreneur who over the decade has helped build two $50+ million ARR companies, with teams of 150+ people, and has raised over $300 million in venture capital. On this episode of the Modern Mastery podcast, Dan and Justin talk about how LinkedIn is not a resume site - it is the land of opportunity for creators, the best route to take as a beginner in online business, and breaking down the components of a one-man business, content strategy, and the trial and error in between.
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Get In Touch With Justin
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Justin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/justinsaas/
Justin's Website: https://www.justinwelsh.me/
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