Branding while Black
How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope
7 min read
Revenue Rulebreaker by Lex Roman
Publishing the rulebreaking revenue, business and lifestyle stories of solopreneurs. Community-fueled small business media. Serving 2k+ creative entrepreneurs.
Featured posts
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
4 min read
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.
5 min read
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.
3 min read
Latest posts
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
4 min read
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.
5 min read
Sponsorships
paid
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
12 min read
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
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
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!
1 min read
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.
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.
3 min read
Legends
Legend Status and Legends Lifetime tiers
Welcome Guide for Legends
How to access your perks and frequently asked questions about Legends
4 min read
What 2026 holds for us (and what to expect from me)
Everything we're going to do together this year including events, mixers, collaborations, our Legends trip and what I plan to publish
11 min read
Inside My Business
Behind the scenes of my business
33 posts
Free Posts
Posts that aren't behind the paywall
30 posts
Subscriptions and Memberships
Recurring revenue with a subscription, membership or community
28 posts
Email and Newsletters
Email marketing and newsletter strategies
24 posts
Legends
Everything a Legend needs! Find the Welcome Guide, the List of Legends and more.
15 posts
Digital Products
Selling info products
12 posts
Sponsorships
Booking partnerships and sponsorships
7 posts