👍 The Minimalist Entrepreneur Tool-Kit

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Sahil Lavingia. If you're an internet builder like we are, you know this man. He built one of the premiere online marketplaces for creators. It's called Gumroad.

Not only did it pay out $3,646,630 to creators last week, it's a work of art.

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You can sell almost any digital asset on Gumroad, with a direct payment channel to your biggest fans (remember last week?).

On Saturday, we'll break down how you can get started and how you can level up your creator game. 📍

The Minimalist Entrepreneur 👇

What may be even more fascinating than Gumroad itself is how Sahil open-sourced the process. This tweet thread got tons of attention. 👇

We know it's hard out there for builders right now. Yes, it's a great time to build and ship, but we may be in for a lean Q4. The process of...

...may be exactly what you're experiencing right now. You're not alone. 🤝

PS: According to TrueUp's layoff tracker, the worst of the tech gloom may be behind us.

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The Tool-Kit 👇

Sahil's viral tweet thread eventually transformed into one of the online creator Bibles: The Minimalist Entrepreneur.

The subtitle of the book is 'How Great Founders Do More With Less.'

That's exactly why we're here. Here's a builders tool-kit Sahil offered up that you can use to get started, launch, or re-energize your business. 👇

• Profitability first. If we are indeed heading toward lean times, our coffers are top of mind. Use a tool like Compound to find out exactly where you stand.

• Start with community. The best entrepreneurs build authentic relationships with their customers. Product-Market Fit is only usurped by Founder-Market Fit.

• Build as little as possible. When Minimalist Entrepreneurs build, they build only what is essential, automating or outsourcing the rest.

• Sell to your first hundred customers. Selling to your true fans is a long-term game. We're building long-term relationships. Use tools like Ghost or Gumroad to go direct.

• Market by being you. It's only real if you're selling your passion.

• Grow yourself and your business mindfully. Remember, you own the business. No wasted money. No wasted energy. No wasted movements.

• Build the house you want to live in. This one speaks for itself. Build the world you want to live in most with Notion or by working with one of the leading Web3 world building agencies.

Don't forget to pick up a copy of the book to get the full experience. 🤌

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