Why this writer opened a brick-and-mortar bookstore in the age of Amazon
How a writer, a crowdfunding campaign, and a little astrology turned a daydream into a reality
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Revenue Rulebreaker by Lex Roman
How solopreneurs make a living. 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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The month I almost killed my membership, I raised my prices
Erin Harker was ready to shut it all down until a conversation made her realize maybe one last Hail Mary was worth a try
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You can't buy community
What homeless encampments taught me about the difference between access and acceptance
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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.
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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
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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
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Branding while Black
How Sophia O'Neal managed to “Brand while Black(ish)” and avoid sinking into a trope
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Legends Retreat 2026: We're going to Guatemala! 🇬🇹
I'm bringing 16 Legends to Antigua, Guatemala this November. Are you in!?
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Why this writer opened a brick-and-mortar bookstore in the age of Amazon
How a writer, a crowdfunding campaign, and a little astrology turned a daydream into a reality
9 min read
Paid subscriptions are down. What now?
Audience-funded writers like me have to diversity when subscriptions don't grow fast enough. Here's all the different ways I try to patch my revenue when subscriptions aren't enough.
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Event recap: Your Next Membership Drive
Get the recording, workbook and recap from our event on how to run a membership or paid subscriber drive
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The month I almost killed my membership, I raised my prices
Erin Harker was ready to shut it all down until a conversation made her realize maybe one last Hail Mary was worth a try
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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
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Behind the scenes of my business
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Recurring revenue with a subscription, membership or community
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Email and Newsletters
Email marketing and newsletter strategies
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Everything a Legend needs! Find the Welcome Guide, the List of Legends and more.
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