Every week, I advise founders on how to hit $10k MRR. On Tuesdays, I share my consulting notes from those private sessions. Learn from their mistakes so you don't burn your own cash.
Don't drag this into 2026
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Reader, We are days away from 2026. Right now, you’re probably making a list of goals. But goals without a system are just wishes. If you spent 2025 "building" but not selling, don't repeat that mistake next year. You don't need more features. You need Traction. I built The Traction OS to help you validate your idea and get paid in weeks, not months. ⚠️ Important Update: Since launching last month, I’ve kept the price at a "no-brainer" $59 to help as many founders as possible. But on January 1st @ Midnight, the Launch Deal ends. The price will increase to reflect the full value of the system. You have roughly 48 hours to lock it in at the lowest price it will ever be. [Get The Traction OS for $59 before the price jumps] Let’s make 2026 the year you actually ship. Happy New Year, |
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Every week, I advise founders on how to hit $10k MRR. On Tuesdays, I share my consulting notes from those private sessions. Learn from their mistakes so you don't burn your own cash.
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