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Hey Reader, Some people are awfully weird about selling. We’ve got the ones who are offended by anybody who actually tries to get paid for their work… And then there are the others (actually, probably the same people) who think they’ll offend someone if they try to get paid for their work. Please don’t be either. After all, you already let every big company sell to you around the clock. There’s a weird double standard: Amazon can show you ads for a book all day, but god forbid the actual author post about it. Lululemon can bombard you on Instagram with its $128 Groove Low-Rise Relaxed Cinch Pant, but don’t you dare promote the virtual Ashtanga Yoga classes you teach from your living room — unless they’re free. Do me a favor: Promote yourself. Charge for your thing. Sell. And be yourself when you do it. If you want help with that, some suggestions (beware – I’m SELLING): Email Cash Cow Because “I love your emails” is great to hear…but wouldn’t you rather see “Great email – I just bought!”? Grab it for 50% off for a limited time with code: MOO50. The bonus of a coveted 1:1 Power Hour with me expired, but tell you what: If you apply by next Wednesday, August 17th, and end up joining, I’ll award you a 30-minute 1:1. A $750 value back when you could purchase it years ago. $1000 adjusted for Shrimpflation. xoLaura PS - I’m ranting about AI again today. Psst! Since you're signed up to get my emails on a weekly basis, here's what you missed this week!
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"Yours are the only emails I actually open and read" - a regular reply in my inbox since 2009...and I'll bet in yours, too, once you subscribe and learn by pure, lazy osmosis to become the most compelling writer around. That said, no promises on improving your moral character.
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