Practical guidance to help you start and scale your one-person internet business.

The ultimate career hack:  
  
Build the company you want to work for.  
  
There's a solopreneur movement right now.  
  
And for good reason.  
  
Think about it:  
  
The majority of people I know wish for:  
  
- A boss who values their ideas  
- Work that aligns with their passions  
- A schedule that fits their personal life  
  
Why wait for someone else to create that for you?  
  
You have the power to build your ideal workplace.  
  
It is *not* easy.  
It will likely take years of hard work.  
  
But is it worth it? Hell yes.  
  
Because at the end of the day, no one will invest in you more than you'll invest in you.  
  
Want to take the first step to building your own business or side hustle here on LinkedIn?  
  
Here's your playbook: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf 
  
Your dream job isn't out there.  
It's within you.

Justin Welsh

Over the last decade, I helped build two companies past a $1B valuation and raise over $300M in venture capital. 

Then, in 2019, I burned out.

So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job.

But, before I could, I had a hypothesis.

I believed building an audience online would be an incredible asset. That attention was the new currency and would play a major part in my success as an entrepreneur.

So, I started building my brand on LinkedIn in early 2019. 

And the results were pretty phenomenal.

In just 6 months I grew from zero followers to over 20,000.

And on August 1st of 2019, I walked away from my executive role at a fast-growing startup.

Since that day, I've spent my time building a number of one-person Internet businesses.

My mission is to be the "Diversified Solopreneur." 

My results:

→ $8.3M+ in business revenue at a ~90% profit margin.
→ 625K+ people following my journey on LinkedIn
→ 495K+ people following my journey on Twitter
→ 200K+ people read my weekly newsletter
→ 600M+ impressions in the last 4 years

If you want to learn more about how I did this, you can take one of my self-guided courses.

THE OPERATING SYSTEM DIGITAL COURSE

In this 120-minute course, you will learn the complete LinkedIn operating system that I used to grow from 0 to 625K followers and earn $8.3M+ in income with zero advertisements. Join 25,000+ students and 60+ LinkedIn Top Voices in my LinkedIn course rated 4.98/5 stars.

→ GO HERE: www.TheOperatingSystem.co

THE CONTENT OS DIGITAL COURSE

In this 85-minute course, you will learn the 8-part content creation machine behind 600M+ impressions on LinkedIn and Twitter, and building a 200,000+ subscriber newsletter. If you're looking for systems to produce 10-15 pieces of high-quality written content every single day, this is the course for you.

→ GO HERE: www.justinwelsh.me/the-content-os

Email: support@justinwelsh.me
X: @thejustinwelsh

Building my one-person business to $10M in revenue and sharing everything I learn along the way.

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Most people network like amateurs.  
  
Fix it by doing these 3 things:  
  
1. Present yourself clearly:  
  
- Who are you?  
- What do you do?  
- Why pay attention to you?  
  
2. Use a value-driven approach:  
  
- Solve their problem.  
- Send them something useful.  
- Support their business/project.  
  
3. Become a connector:  
  
- Facilitate introductions  
- Help them level up their network  
- Become the go to 'connector'  
  
Most people mess these up.  
  
They make it all about 'Me! Me! Me!'  
  
Wrong.  
  
Building relationships is about THEM.  
  
If you're struggling to network & grow your LinkedIn audience, follow my blueprint to 625K+ close-knit followers: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf 
  
Then, go build that networking muscle.

Fear destroys millions of dreams.  
 
I've seen it.  
 
Too many people focusing on failure.  
 
They ask: "What if I mess up?"  
 
That's the wrong question.  
 
Instead, ask this:  
 
"What if I succeed beyond my wildest dreams?"  
 
This simple shift changes everything.  
 
It's motivating as hell and helps you manifest your best future.  
 
Remember: Fear is neutral.  
 
You decide if it paralyzes or propels you. 
 
But what if you're still stuck? What if you still have fear? 
 
You're not alone.  
Thousands of could-be entrepreneurs face this daily.  
 
While you hesitate, opportunities vanish.  
 
Your brilliant ideas? Unrealized.  
Your potential? Untapped. 
 
It's time to change. 

Get out there.
Show people who you are.

Start by following my framework for building a personal brand here on LinkedIn.

It's been used by 25,000+ people and 60 LinkedIn Top Voices...

You’ll learn:

1. How to nail your niche and positioning
2. Create content people actually read
3. Formulate an irresistible offer
4. Land customers without feeling salesy

Watch it here (for 50% off): https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf

A simple success formula: 
 
Follow through on your word. 
 
Most people: 
 
• Set big goals 
• Make bold promises 
• Abandon them when it gets tough 
 
Here's what you get in return: 
 
Unrealized potential.  
Broken trust. 
 
True professionals do it differently: 
 
• They commit carefully 
• They show up consistently 
• They deliver, regardless of mood 
 
Motivation is fleeting. 
Discipline is reliable. 
 
Learn to build some with 228,000+ other online entrepreneurs with my weekly business guides. 
 
Sign up free here: https://lnkd.in/eDD5t8pf

Being universally liked is overrated.  
  
Here's a hard truth:  
  
10% of people will dislike you, no matter what.  
  
But there's a kicker...  
  
The other 90% are waiting for you to give them a reason to rally behind you.  
  
Embrace that. 
Find your voice. 
Stand for something. 
  
Your message becomes clearer. 
Your tribe grows stronger. 
Your impact multiplies. 
  
The most influential voices here on LinkedIn aren't trying to please everyone.  
  
They're focused on resonating deeply with their core audience.  
   
I've taught 25,000+ students and 60+ LinkedIn Top Voices how to stand out here by doing this. 
 
Build a brand that matters. 
 
Here's my playbook: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf

The "vacation trap" life:  
  
Work hard.  
Burn out.  
Escape briefly.  
Rinse.  
Repeat.  
  
There's a better way.  
  
Freedom isn't about loving vacations.  
  
It's about loving your daily life.  
  
It's about doing work that:  
  
- Aligns with your mission  
- Leverages your strengths  
- Gives you control over your time  
 
I packaged up everything I know about creating a business on LinkedIn that lets you build that life.
 
25,000+ have already watched it and rated it 4.98 out of 5 stars.
 
You can get it here: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf 
  
Remember — 
 
Don't chase weekend escapes.  
  
Create a life you don't want to escape from.

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The ultimate life hack: 
 
Think like your future self. 
 
Don't: 
 
• Chase instant gratification 
• Avoid short-term discomfort 
• Make decisions for today 
 
Instead: 
 
• Embrace discomfort 
• Invest in long-term growth 
• Build leverage for the future 
 
Every decision you make is a trade with your future self. 
 
Choose wisely. 
 
Your future self is watching. 
Make them proud. 
 
Want weekly insights on building a better future through business? 
 
Join 230,000+ other entrepreneurs getting my short, weekly guides every Saturday. 
 
Sign up free here: justinwelsh.me 
 
What decision will you make today that your future self will thank you for?

The real secret to success:  
  
Do what other people are afraid to do.  
  
Then keep doing it for decades.  
  
Most people chase quick wins, give up when it gets hard, and look for the "next big thing."  
  
They're playing the wrong game.  
  
Success is about consistent effort, embracing discomfort, and outlasting the competition.  
  
It's not about being fearless.  
It's about being afraid and doing it anyway.  
  
So, stop looking for shortcuts and start playing the long game.  
   
Want my exact framework for decades-long goal setting? 
 
Get it free here: https://lnkd.in/eP-_-Tpr 
  
Can you commit for the next 10 years?

The loudest critics are the least successful.  
  
Think about it:  
  
• Fitness folks cheer on gym newbies  
• Millionaires mentor startup founders  
• Musicians surprise karaoke singers  
  
But that one guy on your LinkedIn feed?  
  
He's got an opinion on everything you do.  
 
And it ain't a positive one. 
  
But here's the truth:  
  
Judgment comes from the bottom.  
Support comes from those at the top.  
  
Don't let noise drown your confidence. 
  
The world needs your: 
  
• Business idea  
• Fitness journey  
• Creative expression 
 
And more... 
  
Remember:  
  
Criticism is cheap. Creation is valuable.  
  
Ignore the haters.  
Build your brand in the face of critics. 
 
Here's your playbook: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf 
  
Credit: Art of Poets

The ultimate competitive advantage:  
  
Knowing who you are.  
  
Not who others want you to be.  
Not who you think you should be.  
  
Just you.  
Unapologetically.  
  
That kind of confidence:  
  
• Cuts through noise  
• Attracts your tribe  
• Repels the wrong fit  
  
Most people chase external validation.  
They shape-shift to please others.  
  
Don't.  
  
Your uniqueness is your edge.  
Your quirks are your strengths.  
Embrace them! 
  
The market rewards authenticity.  
  
Be YOU. 
  
Here's how to build an authentic movement, instead of just another boring personal brand on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ejGNDbE4  
  
What makes you unique in business?

Most people network like amateurs.  
  
Fix it by doing these 3 things:  
  
1. Present yourself clearly:  
  
- Who are you?  
- What do you do?  
- Why pay attention to you?  
  
2. Use a value-driven approach:  
  
- Solve their problem.  
- Send them something useful.  
- Support their business/project.  
  
3. Become a connector:  
  
- Facilitate introductions  
- Help them level up their network  
- Become the go to 'connector'  
  
Most people mess these up.  
  
They make it all about 'Me! Me! Me!'  
  
Wrong.  
  
Building relationships is about THEM.  
  
Struggling to network & grow your LinkedIn audience? 
 
Follow my blueprint to 600K+ close-knit followers: https://lnkd.in/eh9pVVuf 
  
Then, go build that networking muscle.

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