Hey Reader, 2026 will most likely be another hard year. And That’s Okay. Every December, the same promises show up right on schedule. 🥳 “New year, new you.” 🥂 “Everything changes in January.” 🎉 “This is the year it all clicks.” It sounds nice. It looks good in an Instagram post. And it feels good to say as you watch the ball drop. But it also ignores the reality of being in business. The calendar flipping doesn't get rid of your stress. It doesn't solve the problems you've avoided. It doesn't...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Every year, the internet fills up with bold predictions about the future of business. Heck, just the other day, I shared some from Joe Pulizzi in the EDUpreneur Community. Some are really interesting, but a lot of them feel like recycled trends with new buzzwords slapped on top. The reality is, EDUpreneurs, creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners have been quietly pushing back against burnout, noise, hustle culture, and complexity. And the ones paying attention now will...
6 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Ok, so it's not my normal sending day. Usually, I pop in your inbox on Thursdays. But Thursday is Christmas, so I wanted to get this one out before I take a few days off. I wanted to send this one ASAP because I think it's important. You don’t need a giant audience to create a digital product. But you do need to know someone actually wants it. Otherwise, you’re just guessing. Before you build a single slide, page, or template, you need to validate your idea. Here are 3 simple ways...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, One of the biggest mistakes I see EDUpreneurs make? Trying to build too much for their first product. A 12-module course.A 100-page guide.A complete curriculum bundle with bonus videos and a certificate of completion. Slow down. Start smaller. Here’s what I want you to hear:Your first product isn’t about showing how much you know. It’s about solving one specific problem. Some low-lift product ideas to consider: A $9 template (like a lesson plan, content calendar, or email script)...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re only trading time for money, you’ll eventually hit a ceiling. Tutoring, coaching, workshops, consulting…these are all awesome businesses. But they all depend on you showing up...you giving your time. A digital product doesn’t. A good digital product: Solves a real problem your audience has Works while you sleep (or teach…or nap…or spend time with your family...etc) Helps you serve more people with less burnout This doesn’t mean you need a full-blown course or 57-page...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You don’t need more time. You need fewer “yeses.” Every time you say “yes” to one thing, you’re saying “no” to something else. Usually, it’s your peace, your priorities, or your actual business goals. Here’s the truth: You’re not going to grow by cramming more onto your plate. You grow by choosing what stays on the plate, and what doesn’t even make it to the buffet. Let’s practice. Start saying “no” to: Random opportunities that don’t align with your goals Content you feel...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Sending this one a day early, because tomorrow is Thanksgiving for those of us in the U.S. If you celebrate it, Happy Thanksgiving! Ok, so let's talk about all those to-dos on your list.. If your list feels never-ending, it’s probably because you’re saying yes to too much or not filtering with intention. Let’s fix that. Here’s a simple 3-question filter to run every task through before it eats up your time, energy, or sanity: Is this connected to my current 30-day focus? If not,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you’ve been wondering why your revenue feels like a roller coaster, here’s a hard truth:A lot of businesses plateau when they only have one offer. A single course, a single PD session, a single tutoring package, a single coaching program… it’s all the same problem. You’re basically leading people up to a cliff and hoping they’ll jump into something bigger on their own. Most won’t. Not because they don’t like you or your work, but because you didn’t give them a next step. That’s...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re in a season of overwhelm, one of the simplest ways to get traction is to choose one clear focus for the next 30 days. That’s it. One. Not because you can’t do more, but because your energy is a limited resource, and you’re more likely to finish what you start when you’re not juggling 18 other things. Here’s what that one thing could look like: Grow your email list by 50 people Create and launch a small paid offer Start posting 2x/week on LinkedIn Interview 5 ideal...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read