Build an audience first

Let's chat about the Audience Revolution. Yeah, that's a thing – no more building something and praying someone out there gives a damn. We're flipping the script.

Here's the deal: Build an audience first. Sounds crazy, right? Like, "Hey, I'm just gonna gather a bunch of dudes, have no product, but it's all good." But stick with me. It's like throwing a party and knowing everyone's favorite drink before they even show up. That's how you get them to stay around – and maybe even clean up a bit.

Think about it. You could be sweating bullets over a product, tossing it into the void, and hearing crickets. Or, you could have a bunch of eager beavers waiting on your every word, ready to snatch up whatever you're selling. I mean, which sounds less like a nightmare?

Real Deal Insight: The Write Like Freddy Saga - Imagine cooking up a course that sells out before you've even fully baked it. That's what Danny Iny did with "Write Like Freddy." He listened to his audience, launched a pilot, and kaboom! A community was born, and a course hit blockbuster status. The secret sauce? Co-creation with your audience. It turns customers into collaborators, and ideas into movements.

How You Can Stir Things Up: Ready to shake up your own slice of the internet? Start with what your tribe is buzzing about. Got an idea? Share it. Let them poke, prod, and sprinkle their own brand of magic on it. Then, launch it - even if it's just the bare bones. Their feedback will be your gold dust.

It's not about just making a buck; it's about making a difference. And okay, maybe making a buck or two because, you know, eating is nice. But it's more fun doing it with a crowd that gets you, supports you, and doesn't mind when you occasionally trip over your own feet.

So, who's ready to join this not-so-quiet revolution? Let's build communities, not customer lists. Let's be those cool cats that everyone wants to hang with, not the sleazy salesperson everyone avoids. Audience first! Let's make business weirdly awesome again.