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“The Systems Guy” | Proven systems to grow a profitable audience with content. Founder & CEO @founderos
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Jul 26 9 tweets 3 min read
Everyone with a laptop should earn $1,000,000 per year.

Sadly, most people don’t know where to start.

Here’s the playbook to build a 7-figure offer stack in the next 60 days: Image Your offer stack starts with the Value Ladder.

This system increases customer lifetime value by giving them multiple ways to work with you.

Think of it as a journey from first purchase to long-term partnership.

Each step builds more trust and value.
Jul 24 19 tweets 6 min read
I generate $264,000 per month from content.

Not luck. Not grinding 80-hour weeks. Not spending millions on ads.

A proven system that converts attention into cash.

Here's exactly how: Most founders are throwing money away.

I spent $487,000 testing content strategies over 3 years.

Here's what doesn't work:

• Posting whenever you "feel creative"
• Random "inspiration" posts with no strategic direction
• Chasing followers, likes, and comments while your bank account stays empty

Content without direction isn't just noise, it's expensive waste.Image
Jul 23 22 tweets 5 min read
How I manage my energy like a Fortune 500 CEO: Most founders manage their time.

I manage my energy.

Here's why energy beats time management:
Jul 19 21 tweets 4 min read
How to build a 4-person team that creates 200+ pieces of content per month: Most founders try to do content alone.

They burn out, get inconsistent, and give up.

Here's how I built a media machine:
Jul 13 12 tweets 4 min read
How to work 4 hours a day (and remove yourself from operations): Most founders are trapped in their own businesses.

I was checking Slack at 6 AM, answering emails at midnight, and attending 47 meetings per week.

Making $375,000 per month but feeling like I owned a job, not a business. Image
Jul 12 11 tweets 4 min read
How to scale smart (without hiring a big team or agency): The Big Team Trap

Most founders fall into this pattern:

Problems arise → hire more people

Revenue grows → hire more people

Complexity increases → hire even more people

Soon you're managing 50 people instead of building a business.

You become a full-time manager, not a creator.Image
Jun 28 17 tweets 6 min read
How to monetize your expertise (without selling your soul): The Expertise Paradox

Most experts are broke.

They have incredible knowledge but no system to monetize it.

Meanwhile, mediocre people with systems make millions.

Knowledge without systems is just expensive hobbies. Image
Jun 26 15 tweets 5 min read
How I replaced 15 employees with AI (and increased revenue 200%): The Great Reset Is Here

Traditional jobs are disappearing faster than new ones are being created.

But AI isn't your enemy.

It's your greatest opportunity.

The founders who win are the ones who use AI to build, not fear it. Image
Jun 18 10 tweets 4 min read
How to build a profitable personal brand (in just 30 days): The Old Game Is Dead

Stop playing by outdated rules:

• Paying for ads → Diminishing returns
• Chasing algorithms → Constant anxiety
• Hiring PR firms → Speaking someone else's words
• Press features → Temporary spikes
• Networking events → Surface-level connections

The new game: Become the media company.Image
Jun 15 8 tweets 3 min read
I make $1.1M per month while taking 4-day weekends.

Here's how to build a business that runs without you: Systems > Hustle

Most founders are stuck working IN their business instead of ON it.

They chase growth through brute force when they should be building systems.

The simple truth:

• You don't need to work harder
• You don't need more hours
• You don't need more motivation

You need systems that run without you.

The difference between a job and a business is whether it works when you don't.
Jun 11 15 tweets 7 min read
How to sell (without feeling salesy): Why Most Founders Hate Selling

After studying 300+ founder sales processes, I discovered why most hate selling:

• They use manipulative tactics that leave them feeling like they need a shower
• They focus on transactions (getting the sale) instead of transformations (changing lives)
• They separate valuable content from offers, creating a jarring disconnect
• They apologize for asking for money
• They treat selling as necessary evil instead of natural conclusion of helping

Your discomfort with selling isn't just costing you sleep, it's costing you millions.Image
Jun 8 19 tweets 6 min read
I generate $264,000 per month from content.

Not luck. Not grinding 80-hour weeks. Not spending millions on ads.

A proven system that converts attention into cash.

Here's exactly how: Most founders are throwing money away.

I spent $487,000 testing content strategies over 3 years.

Here's what doesn't work:

• Posting whenever you "feel creative"
• Random "inspiration" posts with no strategic direction
• Chasing followers, likes, and comments while your bank account stays empty

Content without direction isn't just noise, it's expensive waste.Image
Jun 7 19 tweets 8 min read
14 elements that make the difference between being forgotten and being unforgettable (my brand identity blueprint): The Million-Dollar Mistake

99% of founders waste thousands on brand elements that don't matter:

• Fancy logos
• Trendy color palettes
• Generic professional photos

I blew $127,000 on these before learning what actually works. Image
May 31 15 tweets 6 min read
In 2013, I was broke.

In 2025, I make $13.8M/year working 4 hours a day.

The secret wasn't real estate, stocks, or crypto, it was converting this hidden asset into an 8-figure engine: Image The Complete Formula

I've built my portfolio to $13.8M/year using this equation:

((Authenticity × Unique Value) × Systemized Content) × Audience Trust

Time to Build × Consistency & Effort

Every variable is controllable. Every outcome is predictable. Image
May 29 19 tweets 6 min read
How to brand yourself in 30 days (without selling your soul): The Old Game Is Dead

I've spent $1.4M testing what doesn't work:

• Paid ads → 83% ROI decrease
• Chasing algorithms → Endless pivots
• PR firms → $30K for zero sales
• Press features → 72-hour spikes
• Networking events → Surface connections

2025 winners aren't buying media. They're becoming it.Image
May 28 12 tweets 5 min read
The secret to sustainable success:

Deep reading.

I’ve read 100s of books on business, leadership & personal growth.

These 10 books completely changed my life: Image The Creative Act - Rick Rubin

Rubin openly admits: “I don’t know anything about music.”

Yet he’s produced iconic albums for Eminem, Jay-Z, Johnny Cash & the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This is because he leads with instinct > technical skills.

Creativity isn’t about control. It’s about surrender.Image
May 11 10 tweets 4 min read
7 principles to build a pretty darn good business (in just 6 months): Image No Co-Founder

The myth: You need a co-founder to succeed.
The truth: 65% of startups fail due to co-founder conflict.

What most founders miss:

• Solo founders make decisions 3x faster
• Solo founders pivot without emotional politics
• Solo founders keep 100% ownership and control

Hire specialists who solve specific problems.
May 10 11 tweets 4 min read
Branding principles I know at 35, I wish I had known at 21: Image Consistency Creates Trust

Every touchpoint with your audience matters:

• Email signatures
• Team responses
• Customer calls
• Website copy

Reinforce your message constantly.
May 8 10 tweets 4 min read
If you don’t know how to sell, you’ll never be wealthy.

Here are 7 principles that will help you master the art of sales: Image Do It Yourself First

Too many founders hire closers before they've built out a sales process.

You need to create your OWN script through trial and error, and only delegate once you can consistently close at 30%+ yourself.

You can't lead what you don't understand.
May 7 12 tweets 5 min read
I make $1.1M/month working 4 hours a day.

But my greatest achievement isn't money – it's building a business that brings me peace.

Here's how to create yours: Image Optimize for Peace of Mind

The true measure of success: how well you sleep at night.

Most businesses are designed to maximize profit at the expense of your sanity.

Instead, ruthlessly:

• Eliminate people that create anxiety in your life
• Remove distractions that fragment your attention
• Delete tasks that don't move your business forward

I've fired clients worth $200,000 because they disrupted my peace.

Your mental clarity is worth more than any contract.Image
Apr 30 9 tweets 3 min read
Mark Zuckerberg once said:

"The greatest risk in life is not taking one."

Here’s how to build a profitable one-person business (in 90 days): Image Most founders become prisoners—starting for freedom, but ending up with:

• 12-hour workdays
• Constant firefighting
• Zero time for themselves

True entrepreneurship is designing a system that works WITHOUT you.

Here’s how to do it: