Terrence Porter's Linkedin Analytics

Most creators are underpaid: (and it’s their own fault) Not because their work isn’t good. Not because the market is broken. But because they never learned how to price it properly. They guess. They copy. They hope. And that’s how you end up charging $150 for something worth $1,500. Or selling $10,000 outcomes for $200. Pricing isn’t just a number, it’s a signal. It tells people how to treat your work, how to trust it, and whether to take it seriously at all. And if you get it wrong, you don’t just lose money. You lose momentum. Confidence. Time. The truth? Most pricing problems are thinking problems. Once you shift how you see pricing, you start playing a different game. I give a full breakdown in this post → https://buff.ly/DEy9Q3O 10 Pricing Mistakes That Are Costing Creators Thousands. Fixing just one could change how you sell forever.

This ONE Concept: (changed my life and business) The ONE Thing is a book by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan. Here’s the concept: What's the (ONE Thing) you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? When it comes to: → Money → LinkedIn → Business → Community → Relationships Focus on the big domino. Knock it down first and it'll help with the rest. It doesn’t matter how many dominos are involved. Just focused on ONE, it makes life so much easier. ･･･ Ready to turn insights into income? Join us here → https://buff.ly/pSVza3Y

Before you start a business: (Ask yourself 5 questions) 1. What does success look like for me? → If you don’t define it, you’ll chase someone else’s. 2. Why do you want this? → The stronger the reason, the easier the how. 3. What skills are missing? → You can rent skills. But owning them is leverage. 4. Who do you know? → Your network isn’t just support, it’s distribution. 5. What’s the real downside? → Most people overestimate the risk and underestimate the upside. What else would you add? ･･･ Ready to turn insights into income: Join us here → https://buff.ly/20hOeY7

Making more money won’t fix a broken system: (I learned that the hard way) When I went full-time, I thought more income = more freedom. But no matter how much I made, I always felt behind. Why? Because I had no plan. No structure. No clarity. Just vibes. Here’s what I’ve learned after coaching creators: Most creators don’t have a money problem. They have a clarity problem. In my latest newsletter issue, I break down: - The 7 common money mistakes keeping creators stuck - How to shift from revenue-chasing to profit-building - Simple fixes that create margin, control, and momentum If you’re working nonstop but still feel broke… You’re not alone. Read the full post here → https://bit.ly/42p40k5

Making money isn’t my goal. Making money that multiplies is. Most creators stop at income. The smart ones build systems that turn income into momentum. The best way to do this is with a money flywheel. One that turns effort into income (and income into acceleration). Here’s the difference: Random reinvestments → burnout Intentional reinvestments → growth It’s not about making money once. It’s about building systems that pay you consistently. That’s how you escape the grind. Not with hacks. But with tight money loops. If you want to stop guessing and start compounding: I give a full break down in my newsletter issue tomorrow. Join us here before the issue drops → https://buff.ly/20hOeY7 Get the playbook and the weekly money challenge.

Most people price their work based on effort. Big mistake. If it takes 10 minutes to save someone 10 hours, charge for the 10 hours saved. Not the 10 minutes spent. You’re not selling time spent—you’re selling outcomes delivered. Skill collapses time. Experience shrinks effort. Wisdom shortcuts mistakes. The more you know, the faster you solve real problems, and the more valuable your work becomes. Pricing isn’t about how hard it feels. It’s about how costly it would be without you. Charge accordingly. ･･･ If you’re ready to turn insights into income: Join us here → https://bit.ly/4fJkBmf

Inconsistent income isn’t the problem: (It’s not having a plan for what to do when it shows up) Some months I felt rich. Others, I was barely covering the bills. - I wasn’t overspending. - I wasn’t being reckless. - I just had no system. Every decision felt reactive. And without structure, even the good months couldn’t buy me peace of mind. Most creators chase consistent income. But consistency doesn’t come from income. It comes from structure. Once I stopped trying to control earnings, and started designing around unpredictability—everything changed. This week’s playbook breaks down the 5-part system I teach to: → Smooth out cash flow → Pay yourself like clockwork → Build a business that feels calm—even when income isn’t If your money still feels chaotic, this one’s for you. Join us here before the playbook drops → https://bit.ly/4fJkBmf

You don’t need more followers. You need better math. Most creators struggle to make money because they don’t understand: 1. Cost to acquire a customer 2. Revenue per customer 3. Lifetime value 4. Referral value Miss these, and you’ll: - Underprice your offers - Burn cash on bad experiments - Stay stuck with inconsistent income I give a full breakdown in this post → https://buff.ly/h2AQRgF Sharpen Your Customer Math Skills To Make More Money It’s not about solving for X. It’s about understanding how customers create or kill your profit.

Most entrepreneurs think they’re building leverage: (but they’re actually building cages) They’re overwhelmed, overworked, and underpaid. Not because they’re lazy, but because they’re stuck in the wrong role. They spend all their time working in the business, (never on it). And here’s the problem: If your time is limited, your income will be too. If you don’t make the shift, you’ll burn out. Plateau. And wonder why it still feels like you’re running in place, no matter how hard you work. But if you do make the shift? You unlock freedom. You start building something that works without you. You stop reacting and start designing. Tomorrow’s newsletter is about that shift. You’ll get: - A 5-part framework to help you focus - This week’s Creator Money Challenge - A step-by-step playbook to take action Join us here before it drops → https://buff.ly/oxidGcu

Most creators chase $10K/months. But skip the most important milestone: → Their first $1K. Here’s the thing: If you can’t earn $1K. - your offer isn’t clear - your positioning is off - or your process needs work And no amount of content, audience growth, or mindset hacks will fix that. $1K is the moment everything becomes real. - You’re solving a real problem - You have real buyers - You're getting real feedback - You're building real leverage In tomorrow’s newsletter, I break down: - Why your first $1K matters more than you think - 7 steps to earn it (without a big audience) - The $1K Money Challenge to help you take action If you’re stuck at $0, this is where you start. Join us here → https://buff.ly/6mLyGY4 Then go make your first (or next) $1K.

7 limiting beliefs holding creators back: (and how to overcome them) 1. I’m an introvert. → Create another persona. Beyonce has Sasha Fierce. 2. The market is oversaturated. → Elon Musk could have said the same about cars. 3. Self-promotion feels egotistical. → Let the content do all the promoting for you. 4. I have to take the popular route to win. → Stand out. Not in. 5. I need better tools for better content. → My friend gets busy with an Android. 6. I need a large following to be successful. → You just need 100; they’ll spread your message. 7. Originally is impossible, everything has been done already. → Do you. You haven’t been done before. ･･･ Want to hit your financial goals faster? Join 1000+ creators and solopreneurs here → https://buff.ly/JnzXo8S

The best compliment isn’t a like or comment. It’s a referral. When someone shares your work without being asked, it means: - They trust you - They believe in what you’re doing - And they think it’s worth spreading That kind of growth can’t be bought. It’s earned. Word of mouth is the most honest signal that you’re on the right track. Keep showing up. Keep being useful. People talk. ･･･ If you’re ready to turn insights into income: Join us here → https://buff.ly/Jr17sZI

Passive income is front-loaded work. (And most people underestimate how much) If it scales, it’s because someone built the system to scale. If it feels effortless, it’s because someone obsessed over it for years. Trying to earn passively without building actively, is like wanting interest without capital. The creators you admire aren’t coasting—they’re compounding. They don’t avoid work. They reposition it. Upfront effort → long-tail reward. Passive income isn’t the goal: Leverage is. - Code is leverage. - Content is leverage. - Capital is leverage. But none of them are passive unless you build them to be. If you skip the setup, you don’t get the payoff. Because passive income isn’t passive. It’s leveraged value working after you do. I give a full breakdown in this post → https://bit.ly/3GasDZb Financial freedom starts by understanding this concept.