🔥 Adversity to $2.5M in revenue

Hi, Guy & Farzan here,

Today we have a truckful of content with stories of people beating adversity, breaking the rules and creating businesses with $millions in revenue.

Read time: 6 mins

In the mail:

1. Founder story: From adversity to $2.5 in revenue 🔥

2. Founder playbook: The path to $4M in digital entrepreneurship 😎

3. Video playbook: From dorm room to $11M selling chocolate 🍫

4. TikTok video: Don’t fear life. Fear regret 💪 

5. A quote: A quote about bending the rules 😍

1. Founder story

Meet David Stepania: From Adversity to $2.5M Revenue with ThirstySprout! 🔥

🌍 Discover the inspiring journey of David Stepania, the founder of ThirstySprout.

🇬🇪 From a tough upbringing in the Republic of Georgia to building a remote software engineering firm that generates $2.5 million in revenue, David's story will leave you motivated and ready to conquer your own dreams.

🔥 Born in Georgia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, David's childhood was marked by Adversity. With 13 schools across different countries, he forged friendships worldwide and honed his resilience and grit.

🌱 Learn how ThirstySprout simplifies the process of hiring remote technical talent and how David's personal experiences shaped his entrepreneurial path.

📈 From securing their first major client, Rover, to collaborating with renowned brands and high-growth startups, ThirstySprout's success is a testament to their unwavering dedication.

💼 Are you a founder looking for insights and strategies for growth? Dive into David's story and discover the secrets to client acquisition, community building, and staying focused on your goals. Let David's journey inspire you to reach new heights!

📖 Make sure you have a read of David’s full story.

2. Founder playbook

🚀 Escaping the 9-to-5 Trap: Justin Welsh's path to $4M in digital entrepreneurship

❓ Ever wondered how a former SVP of Sales went from the gruelling 9-to-5 grind to generating $4M in annual revenue while living a 'lifestyle-first' existence?

Here's the awe-inspiring journey of Justin Welsh, one that saw him make a daring pivot, build a LinkedIn following of 421,900, and redefine digital entrepreneurship.

🎬 Let's rewind...

🎯 In 2019, Justin found himself confronting a harsh reality: his high-pressure job was wreaking havoc on his health. With a wake-up call, loud and clear, he took the leap to explore the world of consulting.

📈  His initial concern? Finding clients. With unwavering determination, Justin started documenting his journey on LinkedIn, quickly amassing a devoted following. On Day One of his consulting ventures, he secured $40K in business.

🔍 However, an unforeseen opportunity emerged. His followers were interested in his consulting services and intrigued by HOW he was growing his LinkedIn audience and monetizing it.

💼  Spotting this market demand, Justin launched his first digital course in 2020. Priced modestly at $50, it sold a whopping 1,500 copies in just a year! The revelation? Social media was his playground, and a huge market craved his expertise.

🔥  Today, Justin has two flagship courses, The LinkedIn Operating System and The Content Operating System, empowering thousands of solopreneurs and entrepreneurs to leverage the power of social media. His business, valuing lifestyle and automation, grossed over $1.7M in 2022 and just surpassed $4M a few days ago 🤯

🎁  Justin's journey serves a powerful lesson: Acting is more crucial than perfection. Embrace pivots, grab opportunities, and trust your instincts, even if it means going against the norm. It's your journey, after all!

3. Video playbook

From Dorm Room to $11M: The viral success story selling chocolate 🍫

Discover how Oliver Brocato transformed Tabs Chocolate into an $11 million brand within two years. Learn how he harnessed user-generated content, exploited a TikTok loophole, and built a powerful brand. Find out about his challenges in manufacturing and logistics and his winning formula for viral videos. Oliver's inspiring journey proves that anyone can achieve remarkable success with determination and the right marketing strategy.

4. TikTok video

Deshauna Barbers’ inspiring speech and how one question changed her life forever. 💪

Don’t fear life. Fear regret.

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Deshauna Barber’s motivational speech “One question that changed her life forever” 😭 #deshauna #deshaunabarber #deshaunabarbermotivation #... See more

5. Quote

A quote about bending the rules 😍

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