In today's episode, I talk to Dickie Bush, a former BlackRock portfolio manager turned digital entrepreneur. Dickie co-founded Ship30For30, a cohort-based course which has helped over 10,000 students start writing, along with other writing ventures like Typeshare, Write With AI, and the Premium Ghostwriting Academy.A former online gamer and captain of the Princeton football team, Dickie’s ability to transfer skills from seemingly unrelated past lives into his businesses has been incredible to watch. He currently sits at 370,000 followers on X, 57,000 on LinkedIn and just finished building his impressive YouTube studio called The Shipyard.Today, we talk using 𝕏 as a way to refine your ideas, how to escape engagement prison, and the healthiest way to deal with changes to the algorithm.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro1:01 A Genius Marketing Play1:58 The Decisive Email: Three Years of Collaboration with Nicolas Cole5:17 The Parallels Between Video Gaming and Business Success7:52 Impact of Threads on The Personal Journey14:28 Importance of Longform Writing and Constraints15:46 Adapting and Taking Advantage of Algorithm Changes18:50 Using 𝕏 as an Idea Refinery21:10 Overcoming the Fear of Low Engagement on 𝕏23:20 Discovering Your Niche27:10 Internal Growth vs. External Growth30:07 The Impact of Online Mentors on Personal Growth33:18 How Personal Growth Attracts the Right Partner37:17 The Shipyard Studio and Video Strategy40:21 Dickie’s Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Dickie ⇩📲 X - https://twitter.com/dickiebush🖋️ Start Writing Online - https://startwritingonline.com/👻 Start Ghostwriting - https://premiumghostwritingblueprint....🎥 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dickiebush/💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiebush/Connect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Michael Girdley, an incredibly successful entrepreneur, content creator and investor. His holding company is worth over $100M in revenue, including companies that span different industries like fireworks, software, school, real estate, staffing, and more.Michael's built his X account to over 190K followers and his newsletter to over 20K readers. Most impressively, perhaps, he's enabled the creation of over 1,000 new tech jobs in the San Antonio area through his entrepreneurial and leadership ventures.Today, we talk about how to build a brand with a mediocre skillset, the growth curve of a content creator, and why you should be charging higher prices for your products.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:57 Mac vs PC Debate2:38 College vs. Self-Education7:38 The Value of Self-Reliance in Success10:30 Building Brand With Mediocre Skills16:04 The Evolution of Twitter19:57 Networking and Building Relationships Online22:25 Audio as a Medium25:27 Charging Higher Prices28:40 Learning and Growth through Content Creation31:49 Choosing The Right Ideas To Work On34:09 Sleep & Time Management37:07 Michael's Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Michael ⇩📲 X - https://twitter.com/girdley📧 GirdleyWorld Newsletter - https://girdley.comConnect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Sam Ocean, a master at offers and monetization, and the man behind numerous large influencers across social media.Sam has operated in a supporting role for most of his career, helping big creators maintain and optimize their brands for revenue and exposure. More recently, he's stepped out of the shadows to create a personal brand of his own, establishing incredible authority through his descriptive and experience-driven writing and speaking.Today, we talk about which platforms Sam thinks are the most valuable, the important nuances between direct response and branding, and how he's using X to build his network and his influence.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:04 A Huge Life Decision2:34 Being Put Up For Adoption4:56 Meritocracy In Social Media6:58 Being The Man Behind The Man9:20 Sam's New Brand Strategy11:01 Building A Team13:18 Branding vs. Direct Response17:07 What's The Best Social Platform?21:26 Sam's Approach To Spaces25:48 Networking on X28:58 Using Voice Notes30:54 Loving What You Do33:22 Sam's First Tweet Ever35:36 Sam's Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Sam ⇩📲 X - https://twitter.com/thesamocean📧 Creator Decoded Newsletter - https://thesamocean.com/Connect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Parker Worth, a former janitor and electrician turned digital entrepreneur. Parker traveled all over the world as a substation superintendent, only to realize his love for telling stories could be turned into a business.Living in Brazil, he recently released his online course, "The Story System," which was a huge success in helping creators craft new ideas and write captivating stories on demand.Today, we talk about how to discover your niche, storytelling with long-form tweets, and what Parker would do differently for his next digital product.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:47 Getting Lost In Africa2:21 Communication & Leadership Through Content5:40 Taking Feedback From The Market8:31 Discovering Your Niche11:46 DIY Content Creation14:47 Long-Form Tweets & Storytelling17:34 Video CTAs in Threads21:13 Mistakes When Launching A Digital Product24:29 Finding Creators To Emulate28:32 When Will Parker's Book Come Out?29:43 Tips For Great Tattoos32:19 Parker's Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Parker ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/worth_parker📧 Parker Worth Newsletter - https://parkerworth.com💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-wo...Connect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Alex Mathers, a writer and business coach who's been building a profitable brand online for over 15 years.After starting as an illustrator selling his designs to iStockPhoto in 2008, Alex built multiple blogs around art and brand and began teaching other people how to do the same.He recently crossed 100,000 followers on Medium to go along with his 114,000 X followers, and he writes a brilliant newsletter called Mastery Den which helps others monetize their brands online.Today, we talk about Alex's 2023 strategy on X, how to tap into your creative flow state, and unlocking your inner badass to quadruple your productivity.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:52 Bigger Shock?1:50 Adjusting To Creative Feedback6:00 Balancing Art & Business9:01 How Has Online Marketing Evolved?13:11 2023 X Strategy17:35 LOUDER Spaces18:17 Mindset Around Pivoting20:33 Finding Friends To Create With26:09 Serving Others Develops Self29:35 How To Tap Into The Creative Flow State33:47 Unlocking Your Inner Badass36:19 Alex's Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Alex ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/AlexMathers84📧 Mastery Den Newsletter - https://masteryden.comConnect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Aaron Williams, better known as Aaron Will, a 23-year old ghostwriter running a multi-6 figure agency. He's one of Money Twitter's OGs, having been featured on Dan Koe's podcast all the way back in 2021.Aaron is one of X's most fearless creators, rocking an elite mullet and showing up to sales calls shirtless... and still closing.Today, we talk about navigating the X algorithm, how to generate more inbound leads, and the easiest way to create authentic content for maximum reach.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:46 Transformation Since Starting on X3:14 The Builder's Mentality7:38 Relationship With Money9:50 Investing In Yourself12:30 The Right Time To Start Monetizing14:07 LOUDER Spaces15:25 Aaron Tells People He's Unemployed18:14 Building On LinkedIn21:23 New Course: "The Death Of Outbound"26:56 X Spaces Strategy29:21 How To Navigate The X Algorithm34:31 Taking Risk & Honoring Authenticity40:07 Aaron's Final ThoughtsConnect w/ Aaron ⇩💻 The Death Of Outbound - https://thedthofoutbound.carrd.co📲 X - https://x.com/IAmAaronWillConnect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Luke Matthews, a LinkedIn ghostwriter and the founder of Wizard of Odd Marketing, an agency offering CEOs, creators and tech companies a completely "Done For You" LinkedIn content service.Luke's been getting paid to post on social media since 2016, and now reaches over 150,000 hyper-engaged fans every day across all platforms. His self-proclaimed "unhinged" writing style has helped him cut through the noise on LinkedIn, where he gets over 1,000 comments on every single post he makes.Today, we talk about how to be yourself on social media, the balance between quantity and quality of content, and the 7 different times Luke's been banned from LinkedIn.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:54 Past Life as a Fashion Influencer3:12 First Tweet About McDonalds6:07 How To Be Yourself on Social Media11:00 Balancing Content Quantity vs. Quality14:13 Banned 7 Times from LinkedIn17:13 LOUDER Spaces17:51 Are X Spaces Worth The Time?22:42 LinkedIn Audio Events vs. X Spaces26:42 Using Paid Ads on X32:11 Is IG 🧵 Dead?36:13 Celebrating 100K on LinkedIn37:00 Will Luke Come To EDC With Me?38:12 Luke's Final ThoughtsLuke's Links ⇩💻 Need A LinkedIn Ghostwriter? - https://www.ghostwritingforlinkedin.com/💼 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lukematthws/📲 X - https://x.com/lukematthwsConnect w/ Greg ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Eddy Quan, a successful ghostwriter, email marketer and X's undisputed King of Watermelon. Eddy has lived all over the world, including Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia, and now resides in Colombia where he runs a thriving online business.He's recently crossed 150,000 followers, and spends lots of energy funneling his audience into his email newsletter, where he sends daily stories and actionable insights that have resulted in a passionate, engaged, and monetizable community.Today, we talk about scheduling tweets vs. sending them off the cuff, how to differentiate yourself in your emails, and Eddy's #1 tip to growing your audience on X.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:55 Writing Erotica Stories5:08 Fulling, Sustainable Work10:55 Eddy's Entrepreneurial Influences16:24 #1 Tip To Growing Your Audience21:08 LOUDER Spaces22:30 Living Abroad Makes For Better Content25:30 Scheduled Tweets vs. Quick-Fire Tweets31:12 Watermelon & Inside Jokes34:41 Dealing With Twitter/X Burnout39:48 How Eddy Dominates Email44:38 Integrating Audio & Video49:00 Positioning Your Product52:02 Eddy's Final ThoughtsEddy's Links ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/waronweakness📧 Eddy's Dispatch Newsletter - https://join.eddyquan.com/Greg's Links ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Virgil Brewster, my partner in LOUDER and the man behind many of the 2023's biggest product launches across Money X. Virgil famously made $10M selling ecommerce courses, and his vast experience is evident every time he shares his knowledge.He didn't start building his personal brand until 9 months ago, but he's already passed 7500 followers on X and has found ways to connect himself with all of the major players in the space.Today, we talk about how to attract money, common threads across all vibrant communities, and the 7 steps Virgil uses to launch all his successful digital products.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:53 Greg The Internet Detective2:10 You're Rich. Why Build A Personal Brand?5:33 What Is The Vision For LOUDER?10:26 How To Build A Vibrant Community14:00 LOUDER Spaces15:35 How 'Dotcom Secrets' Changed Virgil's Life21:28 Keys To Pivoting Your Content28:40 The 7 Steps To Launching Successful Products38:28 Validating A Coaching Service/Program43:37 Email Newsletters Are Critical For Launching48:04 Start Attracting More Money54:22 Virgil's Final ThoughtsVirgil's Links ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/thevirgilbrew📧 The Building Block Newsletter - https://start.virgilbrewster.com/Greg's Links ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Clint Murphy, a full-time real estate CFO with a 350,000 follower X account on the side. Clint writes epic threads on psychology, success, and business, and has become one of the most viral accounts on the platform.A father of two, Clint hosts a podcast called The Growth Guide, where he reads a new book each week, then interviews the author of the book for his YouTube channel. He's also an author himself, and was just accepted into a Ph.D. program around the psychology of creativity and innovation in leadership.Today, we talk about exactly what goes into making a thread go viral, tips on building a personal brand while working a 9 to 5, and how to build engagement groups to get more exposure for your content.TIMESTAMPS --0:00 Intro0:58 Writing A Fantasy Novel3:18 Becoming Elite With Skill Stacking7:35 The Secret Benefit of Podcasting12:11 How To Write Viral X Threads15:09 Louder Spaces15:45 Retweet Groups & Powerful Engagement Methods19:52 Are X Spaces Good For Growth?23:58 Monetization Strategy26:35 Clint Is Top 100 @ Clash Royale?30:19 Regrets Around His Son34:44 Building A Personal Brand w/ a 9-5 Job39:16 Clint's Final ThoughtsClint's Links ⇩📲 X - https://x.com/ItsClintMurphy🎙 The Growth Guide Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@IamClintMurphy💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-robert-murphyGreg's Links ⇩📧 LOUDER Newsletter - https://greglunt.com📲 X - https://x.com/GregLuntX🎧 Spotify - https://greglunt.com/spotify🎧 Apple - https://greglunt.com/apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.