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    What's it REALLY cost to get leads online?

    MARKETING 
    Because I'm still in the build/optimisation stage. I'm spending £4 a day to build and test my system. I'll increase the spending once I have it working like a smooth machine. If I increase the flow of subscribers and the system isn't operating correctly, I'll end up being the bottleneck in my...
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    What's it REALLY cost to get leads online?

    MARKETING 
    I began using Facebook ads at Christmas to drive traffic to my website. I offer a free ebook in exchange for signing up for my newsletter, which is also free. I spend £4 per day, resulting in about 1,500 views of my ad. This generates around 30 visits to my landing page daily, which is about...
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    'Maybe We Do Need Less Software Engineers': Sam Altman Says Mastering AI Tools Is the New 'Learn to Code'

    NEWS 
    I used ChatGPT last week to build a new shopping cart for my website and integrate a new payment provider. I then used it to troubleshoot several long-term problems on the website. It did a brilliant job. Something I was expecting to take a month to complete was done in just over a day...
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    Exchange for Education Business Entrepreneurs

    SCALING EXECUTION QUESTION 
    Yes, I sell courses alongside the books I publish. I used to use Teachable. Please don't confuse them with the likes of Udemy. Udemy has a marketplace where people can discover your courses. With Teachable, you are responsible for marketing your courses. They provide hosting, email, video...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    I thought I would post my weekly update early as I'm on another trip next week. Last Week (this week) Finished the presentation for my speaking engagement. Further investigation of my website store revealed that the platform I selected was a mistake. Following further evaluation, I've decided...
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    Figuring Out AI & Automation

    - AI - 
    I watched this yesterday. It mentions some useful AI ideas/tools to experiment with. I'm increasingly using AI for automation, and it's beginning to pay off. I think it's like other skills. You need to practice using and working with it before you see the benefits, and you shouldn't expect it...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    First, don't jump to conclusions about what the problem might be. I can't imagine it's related to the spec of your PC if others also have the problem. What software are you using to open the file and do you see any error messages when you try to open it? Try opening the file in a text editor...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    Last Week I finished the review of my business and put in plans for the next 12 months. One key realisation I had is that I've allowed my YouTube channel to drift. I'm going to give this some attention over the next 6 months to grow it. From the figures, it seems the traffic from YouTube brings...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    I don't know much about 3D scanning and printing but the STL format has been around a while and is commonly used. Even applications like Adobe Photoshop can read it. If the people who use this kind of file say they can't open it, it's most likely corrupt. I would go back to the people who made...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    Last Week I launched the paperback version of my latest book, which, along with the eBook version, has been selling well. This Week I will review my plans and projects for the next quarter and 12 months to determine my priorities. After releasing my book, it's time to take stock and determine...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

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    Last Week My latest book is now live on all major online book retailers. I completed the paperback version and received the proof copy today. I didn't get around to fully planning the migration of my online store to the new platform. I decided the book took priority as it's income producing...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    I'm so sorry to hear.
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    Last Week After some exchanges with the support team, I passed the compliance checks to be accepted by 2Checkout, and my account has been enabled. I also launched my latest book, which has been selling well on Amazon and my website. It's nice to see after 6 months of effort. This Week Launch my...
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    Sending a second "Confirm your subscription" email

    MARKETING 
    I send a follow-up reminder email the next day after testing showed it worthwhile with my audience. About 20% of my subscribers don't confirm. When I send a follow-up email, around 40% of those subscribe. I don't think there is anything wrong with this, and I've had subscribers tell me they...
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    Bootstrapping a candle/soap/bathbomb business & getting off the sidewalk

    EXECUTION 
    Well done on making progress. It's great to see someone taking action rather than talking about it. Just keep going, whatever happens. You'll find a way through to achieve what you want.
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    Last Week I finished evaluating the remaining merchants of record and decided to opt for 2Checkout. Their service meets all my requirements, and the fees are some of the best I've seen. I used their demo system to embed a cart feature in my website and complete transactions while they handled my...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

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    Last Week I signed up for two more Merchant of Records: 2Checkout and Gumroad. Gumroad became a Merchant of Record at the start of 2025. I didn't like Gumroad; it felt like it was full of poor products and half-hearted attempts at side hustles. It also didn't allow me to embed checkout links on...
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    Weekly Progress: What will you get done this week?

    GOLD! HOT! CHAT 
    Last Week - Test Potential Merchant of Record I signed up for Lemon Squeezy to see if I could use them to replace my online store. I passed their validation process and set up one of my products in the demo system. I like their system, but it doesn't have some basic features like being able to...
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    The YouTube Chat Thread (and list of progress threads)

    GOLD! CHAT 
    I agree. Great production quality and delivery. I now want to go to Greggs for a sausage roll; I can't think why.
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    Should I use Shopify? (Online & retail store set-up w/ 1000+ skus)

    WEB DESIGN 
    I currently use Shopify Basic. It allows me to embed the Shopify code in my web pages without porting my entire site to full Shopify (which isn't suitable). I've used it for around 6 years now. Although the Basic model has its flaws, it has been good up to a point. Prior to this, I used...

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