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Mar 4 15 tweets 26 min read
Wrapping up week 1, I want to give a shoutout to the incredible students in the #BIPM3 cohort!

I'm proud of them for putting themselves out there and sharing what they know with the world 👏

Here is how we all open up to share this week:
Steve (@DrSteveGreene) is working on so many projects and yet he still finds time to pick up something new: Build in Public this time.

Being next to him, I actually feel like I'm his student.

He is very kind & helpful! The kind of entrepreneur I respect

@DrSteveGreene Though he is struggling with confidence, the fact that Clark (@clark_dev) openly acknowledges it is a big step forward!

He is a friendly community member finding his right tribes online.

If you love building software for a purpose, you two should meet!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev Andrea (@andreaninob) cares about the world and the people around her!

She is spreading tons of positive energies around us.

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob I knew from Day 1 Rainar (@rainar_angelo) would be this great friend to have.

He loves to learn, improve, and doesn't mind taking the driver's seat!

And he loves everyone else!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo Jenniefer (@Jennifer_NM) is very witty! Whether it is 1:1 or in live class, she is just always there helping and encouraging.

She has written so many books that I'm actually getting her feedback on my upcoming book!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM Met Merott (@merott) way back at Maven and I've been reading his newsletters to know his approach.

Now he is putting out his new project early to get feedback - big clap!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott Going from a casual social media user to now sharing how he is building his high leverage business, Clement (@ clementklo) totally transformed himself in a few days!

And now that he is opening up, I'm just looking forward to learning more from him!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott Stephen (@stephenchoi) is building this co-living community in Lisbon and I know how hard it is to balance online presence vs all the real-life interactions.

It is much harder to build in public for such a physical business so I'm excited to see more!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi Freeze (@freezebrain) is a good example of many people I see on Twitter - friendly, supportive, helpful and just need a little push to step out of her comfort zone.

It takes time. Not easy at all. I'm just very happy to see the gradual shift!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi @freezebrain He tells me he is someone who loves to talk. And I agree after meeting him (in a good way!)

Onur (@onurgenes) shows us something important on Twitter - having a light sense of humor. Let's have some fun while building our dream!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi @freezebrain @onurgenes When I first saw Tanya (@tanyagrenade) talking about bone health, I was intrigued.

Bone health? Twitter?

But now I know that's what a passionate person talks about.

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi @freezebrain @onurgenes @tanyagrenade I'm not sure if it is true, but I see that it is not easy for someone from an industry like Healthcare to build up an online voice.

The fact that Shawn (@ShawnIftikar) is trying to kick off the 1st step is admirable.

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi @freezebrain @onurgenes @tanyagrenade @ShawnIftikar When I text chatted with Roselyne (@SayCaake), I already knew she has a lot to offer in our community.

Her fun, eagerness to learn and help, and the desire to make things happen!

@DrSteveGreene @clark_dev @andreaninob @rainar_angelo @Jennifer_NM @merott @stephenchoi @freezebrain @onurgenes @tanyagrenade @ShawnIftikar @SayCaake So all these authentic people make up our #BIPM3 cohort - if you enjoy being around people who stay true to themselves, say hi to them!

Grateful to be doing Build in Public Mastery together.

And in case you're wondering what cohort I'm talking about:

buildinpublicmastery.com

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More from @MeetKevon

Mar 3
We're 2 months in 2022, time for a mini-retrospective.

Here are the 5 things I've learned in my creator journey:
1. Relying on one source of revenue is not realistic

When I set my 2022 goals, I wanted my cohort-based course to generate most of the revenue.

The thing is - it is highly unpredictable.

I don't know how many will sign up!

It is better to diversify the portfolio.
2. "Value ladder" makes sense now

Currently, you can only buy 2 things from me: a template for $18 or my CBC for $599/999.

I love it - I can dedicate my time to those who pay 599/999.

But I am not doing anything to help the people who want to learn and can afford $20-150.
Read 7 tweets
Jan 20
At the start of 2021, I had 461 followers.

Then writing the 10k-word "Build in Public free guide" gave direction to my entire creator journey and led me to a $4.2k month in Nov 2021.

Here's how I wrote the guide:
1. Not from my dream, I did research

I honestly didn't know Build in Public would become my "niche".

I knew I had to create a killer piece of content people would love & reshare.

When I saw people talk about it but a quick google search didn't show me enough, I knew that's it!
2. It was a calculated bet

Google search showed 0-10 search volume a month for "Build in Public", but my gut told me it might work.

I wasn't 100% sure.

So I took a safer approach by writing the guide in public. If people didn't care, maybe I could stop mid-way?
Read 8 tweets
Jan 19
When people ask me a question and I really really really want to just send them my article that explains it ...

I try to stop myself.

The reason is:
If I just send them the link:

Yes, they can read themselves 📗

But I cut off the chance to have a conversation 💨

And convos lead to knowing each other, building a connection, and learning how to help them.
It's better to chat a little first then share the article later.

This applies to:
🍏 Making friends online
🍊 Growing an audience
🥑 Even finding your future customers

Happy conversations!
Read 4 tweets
Jul 29, 2021
Want to build in public & grow an audience?

Try getting fit first!

👇👇👇 These are the 5 things we learn about audience building from body building 💪

(illustrations by @ash_lmb 🤩)
1. Driven by idealistic results 📈

🏋 Those before & after mirror shots create a nice picture in our heads. Many people jump in without knowing the toughness

🎤 Everyone wants those Twitter followers & email subscribers other people have. Not many know how long it takes
2. Giving up after the early days 🏳

🏋 Extremely painful in the early days: routine, diet, push thru training. When you look down, still see all the body fat

🎤 Initially, no one cares about what you're talking about. You get no eyeballs & engagement. Want to focus on sth else
Read 8 tweets
Apr 28, 2021
Some of us are unsure why we need to build in public if we're not building a company or product yet.

What if I offer you a different way of looking at it? 💭💭💭

👇👇👇
Yes, it is true that if you're not actively building, then your sharing doesn't officially count as #BuildingInPublic.

But ... does it really matter? After all, we build in public because we want to develop an authentic voice -> have an audience.

Let me share 2 ways u can do it
1/ Start a new project!

You just need to figure out a "space" you're likely going to build something in the future, then start a mini project in the same space.

This might not be your ultimate project. Don't worry, at least you can start growing a relevant audience.
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Apr 27, 2021
Having hired 50-60 people in my career, I love to share my view about opening or hiding salary.

My thoughts after reading this article by @baileytalks - thanks for writing it Bailey!

sifted.eu/articles/job-a…
Admittedly, I did have the mindset of finding talents at a lower salary point. It felt like a win for the company as we could keep expenses low and a win for myself that I was able to negotiate in favor of the company.
As the person hiring (the Employer side), I had the bargaining power to always go for this question first.

"What was your last salary?"
"What is your expected salary?"

In negotiation, whoever shares the number first has a disadvantage.
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