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Built my first startup to 100M users & $100M revenue • Serial Entrepreneur w/ 2 exits • Actionable advice on entrepreneurship, mindset, business, and marketing.

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At least Elon likes it!
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Breaking Bad isn't just the best TV show of all time. It's a great business lesson. Here's 4 clips that'll give you valuable business lessons:
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ChatGPT is a passive income superpower. I wrote a short guide with the Best ChatGPT-4 Business Ideas working RIGHT NOW that'll earn $1,000/month with 1 hour of work. Like + comment "Send" and I'll send it to you (Must be following so I can DM)
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ChatGPT Plugins are the fastest way to get rich in 2023. I’ve created a step-by-step guide showing you how to earn $10k/month using ChatGPT & No-Code Tools. Want it for FREE? Like + Comment “send” (Must be following so I can DM)
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Hollywood movies aren't just fun stories. They're a great source of knowledge. Here's 6 movie scenes that'll teach you unforgettable life lessons:
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ChatGPT 4 is the best opportunity to get rich since the invention of the internet. I created a short guide with the 9 best ChatGPT business ideas so you can get rich too. Like + comment "Send" and I'll send it to you (Must be following so I can DM)
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The worlds greatest marketer. Steve Jobs. In 2005 he gave a speech that's been called the greatest of all time. Here are the 4 key lessons (from the speech that's inspired over 90 Million people):
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4. Let confidence drive you, not fear Don't get caught up being scared. Nothing in life is certain. So it's better to be the one who knocks, than the person behind the door.
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HOW TO STOP WASTING YOUR POTENTIAL:
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1. Don't let pride get in your way Walter turns down a generous offer because of pride. Leading to him turning to a life of crime to support his family.
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Gangster movies are full of important life lessons. Here's 4 scenes that everyone needs to watch (and learn from):
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The most successful athlete of all time. Michael Jordan. His mindset won 6 NBA titles and built his $2 Billion fortune. Here's 5 clips from the archives that'll help you build the same killer mindset:
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2. Remove all issues that stop you from scaling Anything that hampers your growth should be eliminated. (Just make sure it's not people)
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Succession. Not just a blockbuster TV show. But a masterclass in failing upward. Here's 5 important scenes that'll teach you how to avoid royally screwing up your own business:
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3. Networking is essential Walter and Jesse wouldn't have a business without networking their way to Gus Fring. This helped them create their massive business empire.
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HOW TO STOP WASTING YOUR POTENTIAL:
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10 powerful visuals on life and mindset: 1.
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Should I buy a Ferrari or Lamborghini?
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4. Just because it never happened before doesn't mean it won't - The Big Short
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1. Persistence is key - Wall Street
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2. Pay attention to every detail - The Shawshank Redemption
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Most entrepreneurs don’t know how to use ChatGPT properly. I’ve created a collection of prompts every entrepreneur will actually use. That’ll save you hours every week. Want it for FREE? Like + comment "prompt" and I'll send it to you (Must be following so I can DM)
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3. ABC Always Be Closing - Glengarry Glen Ross
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5. Always try to understand your rivals motivations - A Few Good Men
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1. You can only connect the dots looking backwards
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How To Completely Waste Your Potential: (only read if you have high potential)
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6. Victory tastes sweet - Good Will Hunting
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@venturetwins So when you get super-jacked you become a croissant? 😂
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10 Powerful Visuals To Expand Your Mindset: 1.
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HOW TO STOP BEING LAZY:
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10 powerful visuals to build a bulletproof mindset: Which ones resonate most with you? 1.
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10 Visuals To Level Up Your Mindset in 3 Minutes: 1.
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10 powerful visuals on life and mindset: 1.
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The greatest investor of all time. Warren Buffett. Known for his patience and refusal to follow the crowd. Here's 5 lessons from the money making genius that'll help you build a million dollar mindset:
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2. Never settle
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3. Embrace death, don't fear it
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The Most Influential Group You’ve Never Heard Of: The PayPal Mafia.
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8 visuals that'll teach you more about life than 4 years of college: 1.
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4. Stay hungry, stay foolish
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10 Powerful Visuals on Life & Mindset: 1.
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1. Keep your cards close to your chest. Never let people you don't trust, know what you're thinking.
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ChatGPT is changing entrepreneurship forever. But most founders don’t know how to use ChatGPT to their advantage. Here are 7 prompts every entrepreneur will actually use (that’ll save you hours of wasted time) :
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How to solve every problem: Inversion Thinking.
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If you enjoyed this thread, follow @darrelllerner for more
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20 Harsh Life Lessons You Need to Learn Before You Turn 30:
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Comparing yourself to your competitor is a fast way of destroying your business. Keep your head down and focus on execution..
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Millionaires are built, not born. You can mentally hack your way to riches… Here’s how to develop a Millionaire Mindset:
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3. Don't shout about success. It only makes you a target.
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Give me 2 minutes and I’ll show you how to make your first $1000 on Twitter using ChatGPT (even if you work full time):
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1. Embrace Discomfort Nothing worth achieving is easy. Stop trying to make everything comfortable and get used to the grind. As soon as you accept this, your chance of success skyrockets
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@Helloharv @MUSCLESURGE Yeah, probably. 😂
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2. Show loyalty to your friends. They'll have your back when you need them the most.
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The Next Gold Rush: X Monetization. Elon is handing you a golden ticket. Here’s how you can get rich from it:
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The most dangerous thing in the world for an entrepreneur is comfort.
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Most people don’t have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. But if you have these 4 personality traits, you’ll have a fighting chance:
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Obsession is what separates an entrepreneur from a wantrepreneur.
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I’d rather be an expert in something specific, than pretend to be an expert in everything. Most intelligent people see right through it.
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GPT-3: 175 billion parameters GPT-4: 170 trillion parameters AI is not a fun toy that’ll die out in a few months. It’s here to stay, and moving at the speed of light.
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The single most damaging thing to a person: Limiting beliefs. Here’s how to identify and eliminate them from your life (to become the best version of yourself):
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Most ChatGPT threads are terrible. Always the same information repeated over and over. Let’s fix that… Here’s 8 threads from 8 geniuses that’ll make you a ChatGPT expert:
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Focus on getting your first 100 fans. They’ll shout your name from the rooftops. Nothing is more valuable than free marketing from someone who loves your product.
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4. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. They can't hurt you there.
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ChatGPT-4 is here and once again, it’s changing everything. Most people don’t use it’s full potential. Here’s 6 important ChatGPT tricks you NEED to know:
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No army can win without the support of: • Medics • Engineers • Artillery Startups are the same except it’s: • Marketing • Developers • Customer service
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@heyalexfriedman That's awful. We've had a string of them in our neighborhood (gated community on Long Island) and surrounding communities from a Chilean gang as well. Everything you described - nailing down when residents weren't home, going in 2nd floor balconies etc, targeting safes. So
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He was one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 2000’s And is the reason so many people are addicted to social media. Here’s the wild story of Sean Parker (and how he’s changed your life more than you realize):
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Starting a business without market research is a highway to failure. Here’s the simple 3 step framework I use to validate my business ideas (including my 7-figure startup) :
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If you’re not passionate about your business, don’t expect investors to be.
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When the world's top entrepreneurs are buying up people's attention it tells you one thing… Personal brands will be the advertising standard of the next decade. Start now or be left behind.
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Reputations take lifetimes to build, but seconds to destroy. More people need to realize this…
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Shiny object syndrome is the downfall of many entrepreneurs. Focus solely on the 1-3 things that’ll move you forward… Everything else is a distraction.
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Don’t waste a fortune on a startup idea no-one wants. Validate your ideas first to protect yourself.
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Many entrepreneurs start businesses by taking existing skills and relating them to new sectors. I took my knowledge of online dating to the pet industry and created a 7-fig startup. It’s cliche, but think outside the box. That’s where the real innovation occurs.
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Take your knowledge of one industry and see how you can relate it to another. You can find solutions to problems other people couldn’t find. And that could be the start of a new business.
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@JordynTilchen @DoorDash They’ve been posting about this place nonstop in a large food-oriented Facebook group I’m in as well with so many showing up to support in whatever way they can.
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Millionaires rarely get rich because of luck. It’s from hard work and a rock solid mindset. Here’s 10 things I’ve learned in 20 years of building startups that’ll help you build a millionaire mindset:
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Normalize not acting like an expert in something you know nothing about.
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Anyone else old enough to remember when owning one of these suckers was a life goal?
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I grew my audience from 400 - 17,000 followers in 3 months. Without spending a single dollar on Twitter ads. Here’s the exact process I used (so you can do it too):
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Everyone wants to be your friend until you become their competition.
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First movers rarely win. Does anyone still use: Friendster Netscape AOL Don’t be first, be better.
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The mental model behind some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. Here's how you can use it to get ahead in 2023:
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@drgurner @emilykmay @tiffani Marshall’s. That name brings back memories of my grandparents! They loved shopping there.
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If you’re not building your personal brand on X. You’re being dumb… Here’s why:
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An average startup with incredible customer service will outlast an already successful business with terrible customer service. There’s a lesson there.
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Normalize building startups that give your users something they want instead of something you think they want.
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Being a successful entrepreneur is 80% mindset. Luckily it’s a skill you can learn. Here’s 9 tips to help you build a bulletproof mindset (that’ll get you years ahead of your competition):
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1. I love you but you are not serious people The lesson? Don’t hire unqualified Nepo babies to run your business
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You don’t need 100s of employees to build a 7-figure business. I did it with only three. Lean and mean is often the best approach.
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Modern founders understand that their biggest asset is their reputation. What better way to cultivate one than with a personal brand.
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Don't let your fear of failure stop you from starting in the first place.
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Everyone wants to be an expert but not everyone has the knowledge to back it up. Be careful who you take advice from…
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Never make a major decision in the moment unless you don’t have a choice. Take a day. Clarity comes with time and space.
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It’s amazing what you can achieve with a landing page and a few hundred dollars of ads. That’s how my last startup was born. It doesn't need to be complicated.
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As the world becomes more connected, your reputation is more important than ever. Great reputations can take your business to unimaginable heights. Bad reputations can stick with you forever.
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Sometimes all you need to validate a 7-figure startup idea is a simple landing page and a few hundred dollars of ad spend. Don’t overcomplicate it.
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The first few hires into your startup need to be exceptional. Hire average people and you won’t innovate fast enough.
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Even the world's largest marketing budget won’t save you if your user retention sucks…
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FACT: The next $1T business will be in AI. Prove me wrong.
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3. Learn Time Management Most people waste their potential by procrastinating endlessly. Block time in your calendar to focus on specific tasks, and have some self control while doing so. “I don’t have time” is a lie you tell yourself when you don’t want to MAKE time.
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Only a handful of founders got it right on the first try. Don’t be afraid to fail. Just fail fast, and learn. It gets you one step closer to that massive win.
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