I’m officially building my first Al app. No code. No hoodie-wearing co-founder. Just me, my idea, a no-code tool called Lovable.dev, and two years of quietly training an Al on everything I know about marketing, messaging, and digital products.

A funnel is not a website. It’s not a single email. It’s not an overpriced software platform someone tried to sell you in a webinar. It’s the journey someone takes from “Who are you?” → “This is interesting...” → “I need this in my life” → “Take my money.”

For the first time since Reels rolled out, my organic reach to non-followers is higher on posts than any other content type. And in large part, that’s thanks to carousels. What’s working today looks completely different, and if you’re still treating carousels like it’s 2019, you’re missing out on one of the biggest organic growth opportunities on Instagram right now. This guide is a full strategy for making carousels your most effective tool for follower growth, engagement, and conversions.

Blogging is quietly making a comeback. Not because people suddenly love to read again, but because various AI tools (Google & ChatGPT included) are handpicking blog content to surface for AI Overviews, driving tens of thousands of clicks in the process. And while big businesses have kept their content game strong, most small business owners have been too distracted chasing social media trends, trying to outsmart ever-changing algorithms.

The online business space is growing faster than a new Netflix docuseries hits trending, and everyone’s racing to sell their genius ideas. But there’s one thing keeping many of these digital products from flying off the (virtual) shelves. It’s not your pricing. It’s not your platform. And it’s not because your arch nemesis (who doesn’t even know you exist) launched their own course last week. It’s so much simpler than that. It’s commitment.

Let’s get real for a second. You’ve been out in the wild, wild west running a creative business—managing 1:1 client projects, juggling deadlines, and delivering work that leaves people picking their jaws off the floor. 

You want more freedom, less burnout, and—let’s be honest—a few more zeros in your income. Spoiler alert: you’re in the right place.

Good news—you don’t need a magic wand or to wait for Mercury to exit retrograde. You just need a solid plan, a platform that makes you look like you have your life (and tech) together, and a little wit. Lucky for you, I’ve got all of that lined up right here.

Need to prioritize building your email list as a small business, but struggling to pin down which platform to start with? During the last ten years, I’ve been with four different email marketing software companies, and Flodesk by far the longest. If I had to start over and choose again, I’d STILL pick Flodesk.

The holiday sales season is just around the corner, and it’s no time to sit back and watch the action from the sidelines. With 30.7 million small businesses in the United States (SBA) driving our economy forward, the stakes have never been higher. This year, online sales are projected to soar by 9.5%, reaching a staggering $271.58 billion (eMarketer). That’s a massive pie, and your business deserves a big slice. So, are you ready to jump in and claim your share? Let’s dive into how you can turn this holiday season into your most profitable one yet!

I have a different approach. And it’s helped me launch more than 368+ digital products with more than $3M in sales. I’ve done it so successfully because I consistently bring real value and highlight the success of my clients.