When scaling a business, founders should directly solve fewer and fewer problemsHire leaders to grow the business – this was the most challenging part for AaronDelegation allows founders to focus on their strengths & passions
One of the most common refrains that API-first businesses hear is, “Oh Company X will just build that in-house,” and yet, they almost never do. It’s not for lack of resources. Facebook generated more profit in 2019 ($57 billion) than Twilio’s entire market cap ($51 billion). It’s that once they’re integrated into a customer’s product, API-first com... See more
Paid newsletters are trendy right now, but most creators would earn far more if they focused on selling one-time products.
There's a much clearer path to $100,000/yr from books, courses, etc than from paid newsletters.
Growth/Challenger Advertisers: These brands have largely perfected how to promote within a single channel very effectively. Facebook, Instagram, email lists, and community-building are frequent staples with some high-density area out-of-home advertising sprinkled in for good measure. These advertisers are now running face-first into platform limita... See more
According to an analysis earlier this year by Mint.com for the New York Times, each of us in the U.S. spent on average $640 on digital subscriptions in 2019, up from $598 in 2017.