I launched a new product this week and announced it in my newsletter on Thursday morning.
40 people bought within two hours of me sending the email.
Do yourself a favor: Make growing your email list a priority.
Now, on to this week’s ideas…
The Starting Five
1. Email Templates That Turn Subscribers Into Buyers
My collection of 15 templates you can send to your subscribers that will convert them from people interested in what you say to buyers of what you sell.
2. 5 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Newsletter (And Vice Versa)
They’re simple and they work.
3. 4 Ways To Respond To People Who Balk At Your Price
Memorize these phrases.
4. The Pillar Content Playbook
How to get more value out of a single piece of content.
5. How To Market Yourself Without Feeling Gross
Seven ways to get more comfortable with self-promotion.
Sources and Sponsors
• Want to promote your work to my 30,000+ readers? Book your ad here
• Matt Rutherford’s newsletter will help you find clarity in your work and life.
• If you’re going to start an email list or move yours to a stronger platform, here’s the email service provider I use and recommend.
• Check out this high-converting landing page template for solopreneurs.
• The best book about webinars I’ve read.
Playlist of the Week
Title: Josh’s Jukebox: October 2025
Description: Songs that sounded good this month.
Perfect For: When you want to listen to what I’ve been listening to lately.
Featured Artists: Mumford & Sons, Prince, Gnarls Barkley
Must-Listen Song: “Everything is Possible Now” by Clouds and Thorns
Related Playlist: Josh’s Jukebox: September 2025
My Final Words Of The Week
My 3-year-old daughter loves this show.
And I love that she loves it.
Side note:
This scene has led her to say “Shaken, not stirred” all the time which is really fun.
Have an interesting week!