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Season 4, Episode 404: Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan
Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Let’s get this out of the way: Million Dollar Weekend is a book with a title that makes you want to roll your eyes so hard you see your past life. It sounds like one of those “I made a million dollars in two days and you can too!” bro-marketing scams we usually avoid like the plague. But that’s not what it is. Not exactly. In this episode of Success Through Community, we took a hard look at Noah Kagan’s book—equal parts challenge and contradiction—and...
READ POSTA tiny shift with big impact
This week's Page Turner You ever make a small change that ends up changing everything? After reading Million Dollar Weekend, I stopped calling the Tech Savvy Academy a “membership.” Why? Because “member” felt impersonal. I realized I wanted a relationship with my students—not a transaction. Words matter.Connection matters more. This book challenged me to look at my business through a new lens—and even the stuff I didn’t like helped clarify what matters most. 🎧 Catch the full episode here 👉🏻...
READ POSTHave You Ever Sold It Before You Built It?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Let’s talk about that "Oh, what have I done?" moment in business—when you put your offer out there before it was polished, packaged, or even fully built. We’ve been there. It’s equal parts terrifying and exhilarating… like sending a party invite before you’ve cleaned your house (or in Joelene's case figured out if she actually wants a party). Have you ever launched something before it was ready? Pre-selling: brilliant way to validate—or a fast track to...
READ POST“Sell it before you build it.”
This week's Page Turner Good morning, Joelene here! Early in my business, I bought into the advice: “Sell it before you build it.” It sounded efficient. Strategic. But in reality? It left me feeling disconnected from the people I actually wanted to help. If you haven't listened to our latest episode of the podcast, we covered that topic with Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan—and how it reframed what pre-selling can look like when it’s built on trust, not pressure. Turns out, you can...
READ POSTAre you asking or assuming?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hey Reader, If you had a new idea for your business, would you ask your audience what they think—or just trust your gut? This month’s episode had me reflecting on all the ideas I’ve launched without really validating them first. Noah Kagan says the most powerful move you can make in a weekend is to ask. Ask if it’s needed. Ask if they’d pay. But here’s where I got stuck—he suggests asking for money before you build it. 😳 Would YOU be willing to presell...
READ POSTWhat if you're building something no one wants?
This week's Page Turner Hi Reader. This month on the STC Podcast, we dug into Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan—and let me just say, it surprised me. When I picked it, I assumed it’d be another “make 6-figures in 2 days” gimmick. 🙄 But what I found was a reminder I didn’t know I needed: Just because you know your audience doesn’t mean you don’t need to check in with them. Kagan’s big point? Validate your idea with your people before you pour your heart and time into it. I felt that. We...
READ POSTThe Truth About Entrepreneurship Nobody Posts About
This week's Page Turner Hi Reader. We’re putting a bow on our conversation about All In by Arlene Dickinson — and if you haven’t listened yet (or if you need a little nudge to hit play again), here’s your reminder. 🎧 If you’re building something that matters — this episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed. 👉🏻 Catch up on Episode 403 here: STC Episode 403: All In by Arlene Dickinson We want you to remember something: Entrepreneurship isn’t just a highlight reel. It’s risk. It’s...
READ POSTWhat’s the Biggest Risk You’ve Ever Taken?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hey Reader, We all have that one risk we almost didn’t take. The scary decision that could have gone either way. For me (Kelly), it was walking away from my voice teaching business and moving into the business mentoring space. I was terrified. What if I couldn't find my new audience? What if teaching singing was what I was supposed to be doing? What if the market was just too saturated? But looking back? It was the best thing I ever did. Now I want to hear...
READ POSTThe Risk You’re Too Scared to Take (But Should)
This week's Page Turner APPLE PODCASTS IHEARTRADIO AMAZON MUSIC Hello Reader. Let’s talk about risk. In All In, Arlene Dickinson shares this truth: “The biggest risk is not taking one at all.” When I think about the biggest wins in my business, every single one involved risk. A scary investment. A bold move. A decision I almost talked myself out of. And I bet it’s the same for you. I’m (Kelly) actually in the middle of taking a big risk myself right now! So—what’s the risk you’re avoiding...
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