Revenue Rulebreaker by Lex Roman

Publishing the rulebreaking revenue, business and lifestyle stories of solopreneurs. Community-fueled small business media. Serving 2k+ creative entrepreneurs.

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

Alessa Hickman Feb 15, 2026 8 min read

Inside My Business

Branding while Black

How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope

Sophia O'Neal Feb 12, 2026 7 min read

Legends

Legends Lifetime and Legend Status tiers

Legends Retreat 2026: We're going to Guatemala! 🇬🇹

I'm bringing 16 Legends to Antigua, Guatemala this November. Are you in!?

Lex Roman Feb 9, 2026 6 min read

Podcasting

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

Deborah Copperud Feb 8, 2026 4 min read

Networking

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.

Lex Roman Feb 5, 2026 5 min read

Inside My Business

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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.

Steph (DragonHeart) Benedetto Jan 22, 2026 7 min read

The email that saved my business: how one bold ask tripled my rates overnight

Inside My Business

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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.

Taiwo Adepetun Dec 21, 2025 3 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

Alessa Hickman Feb 15, 2026 8 min read

Inside My Business

Branding while Black

How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope

Sophia O'Neal Feb 12, 2026 7 min read

Legends

Legends Lifetime and Legend Status tiers

Legends Retreat 2026: We're going to Guatemala! 🇬🇹

I'm bringing 16 Legends to Antigua, Guatemala this November. Are you in!?

Lex Roman Feb 9, 2026 6 min read

Podcasting

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

Deborah Copperud Feb 8, 2026 4 min read

Networking

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.

Lex Roman Feb 5, 2026 5 min read

Sponsorships

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So, you want to book your first sponsorship?

Where to find your first sponsor, how to package, what to charge and the secret weapon my sponsors say sets me apart

Lex Roman Jan 24, 2026 12 min read

Inside My Business

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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.

Steph (DragonHeart) Benedetto Jan 22, 2026 7 min read

Is it finally time to leave social media?

Audience Growth

Should you quit social? 7 entrepreneurs on their social media free strategies

Why entrepreneurs are leaving social media now, where they're going and their warnings to us if we stay

Lex Roman Jan 18, 2026 12 min read

Legends

Legend Status and Legends Lifetime tiers

Introducing The Legends Directory

Get more eyes on your business and find cool new people to collaborate with—only for Legends!

Lex Roman Jan 12, 2026 1 min read

Inside My Business

Want to start a creative collective? Read this first.

Jamie R. Cox gathered her most talented friends to form the creative collective "Strange Salt." Nothing went wrong, but nothing really went right either.

Jamie R. Cox Jan 11, 2026 8 min read

Legends

Legend Status and Legends Lifetime tiers

What are you wishing for in 2026?

Legends Wishlist is now live through January 31. Tell us what you want to see happen this year and maybe—just maybe—another Legend can help make it a reality.

Lex Roman Jan 5, 2026 3 min read