You can't buy community
What homeless encampments taught me about the difference between access and acceptance
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Revenue Rulebreaker by Lex Roman
Featuring unconventional solopreneurs. We take you behind the scenes of real small businesses and inside the stories of struggle, vulnerability and triumph of building something that is uniquely yours
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I run two businesses on purpose. One pays me. One protects me.
Vanessa Belleau takes us inside her second business and examines how it makes her first business more sustainable.
7 min read
The quiet where money starts making sense: How a small home studio became reliable income
Fendy S. Tulodo finds a way to turn his unpredictable environment into a unique selling point for his home recording studio in Malang, Indonesia
8 min read
Moving to Japan was a big risk: It’s also been the best thing for my freelance career
Alessa Hickman was stuck personally and professionally until a move across the world unlocked new direction for her career
8 min read
Branding while Black
How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope
7 min read
Legends Retreat 2026: We're going to Guatemala! 🇬🇹
I'm bringing 16 Legends to Antigua, Guatemala this November. Are you in!?
6 min read
You kiss your grandmother with that podcast title?
Deborah Copperud was skeptical that podcasts with swear words could be successful...until she spoke to some podcasters whose profane show titles were driving audience growth
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Collaborative list: Black-led communities for entrepreneurs and creators you should know about
15+ communities, collectives and memberships for and by Black entrepreneurs. Add yours, comment on these or make suggestions for great ones to include.
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I ran an experiment to see if I could get people to pay me to pitch them. Here’s what happened.
What if discovery calls weren't free? Steph (DragonHeart) Benedetto explores making them an actual offer.
7 min read
The email that saved my business: How one bold ask tripled my rates overnight
Taiwo Adepetun was overbooked and underpaid. One email send changed that.
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Latest posts
Event recap: How to use communities for lead gen
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on using communities as a lead generation strategy to find clients and customers
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Event recap: Workshop your sponsorship pitch
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on pitching sponsors and collaborators
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Event recap: Find your next partnership
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on finding sponsors, partners and collaborators
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Event recap: Glow up your newsletter landing page
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on newsletter landing pages for list growth
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Event recap: How to grow your newsletter
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on channels to grow your newsletter
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You can't buy community
What homeless encampments taught me about the difference between access and acceptance
6 min read
I run two businesses on purpose. One pays me. One protects me.
Vanessa Belleau takes us inside her second business and examines how it makes her first business more sustainable.
7 min read
The quiet where money starts making sense: How a small home studio became reliable income
Fendy S. Tulodo finds a way to turn his unpredictable environment into a unique selling point for his home recording studio in Malang, Indonesia
8 min read
Legends
Legend Status and Legends Lifetime tiers
Send a Legendagram! Invite a colleague you admire to our mixer
Legends can send one guest invite to our March mixer but there's a catch. It has to be anonymous.
1 min read
Moving to Japan was a big risk: It’s also been the best thing for my freelance career
Alessa Hickman was stuck personally and professionally until a move across the world unlocked new direction for her career
8 min read
Branding while Black
How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope
7 min read
Legends Retreat 2026: We're going to Guatemala! 🇬🇹
I'm bringing 16 Legends to Antigua, Guatemala this November. Are you in!?
6 min read
Inside My Business
Behind the scenes of my business
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Free Posts
Posts that aren't behind the paywall
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Subscriptions and Memberships
Recurring revenue with a subscription, membership or community
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Email and Newsletters
Email marketing and newsletter strategies
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Legends
Everything a Legend needs! Find the Welcome Guide, the List of Legends and more.
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Digital Products
Selling info products
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Sponsorships
Booking partnerships and sponsorships
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