The 3rd NYC IndieBeers is happening this Wednesday, hosted by my good friend @jmckinven.com! RSVP: lu.ma/ezjw5s2g

I'm in New York on 12th Feb so hosting the 3rd IndieBeers meet up! (Thank you @charlierward.bsky.social) How strong is the NYC indie contingent? lu.ma/ezjw5s2g

My indiebites.com episode with @arvidkahl.bsky.social is out now! We talk: - His accidental SaaS - No longer working solo - Raising from Calm Fund - Not giving up on a project Episode live here: indiebites.com/122

Indie Bites is back! Got some fantastic episodes coming up in the next few weeks. Kicking it off with my guy @petecodes.bsky.social who's been in the indie trenches for the past few years with his newsletter, delivering the weekly indie news. indiebites.com/121

Sam Parr's CopyThat is the only course I've ever finished. That's because it's short (10 days) and unbelievably impactful. I even go back and re-do it from time to time. Even better, Sam just launched a whopping 50% commission affiliate program! So you bet I signed up: copythat.com?ref=fjzcmima

I've just published my review of 2024: - Work has been consistent - Side projects have been disappointing - My personal life got a major upgrade jamesmckinven.com/2024-review

The Acquired podcast is still one of my favourites. It's hard to find the time to listen to 3 hour pods, but when I do, I always enjoy the heck out of it. The IKEA ep was unreal. Solo founder. Bootstrapped. Absolute hustler. No other business in the world like it. www.acquired.fm/episodes/ikea

I've been getting back into the swing of recording for indiebites.com recently/ Recorded something a bit different this time around with @jmduke.com. Joined the call, hit record and chatted for an hour. We covered Buttondown growth, hiring, being productive and having fun. Out soon!

Some of my fav Black Friday emails have been from @jayclouse.bsky.social and @ugmonk.bsky.social. Jeff always writes simple emails and features a bunch of other small brands on Sat. Jay has a masterfully persuasive line: "To be honest, I'm undercharging, and it makes me a little uncomfortable."

Wanted to get a BF email out to customers. Lots of ecomm all look the same so went with the plain text approach. Not sure if this will convert better or worse but I kinda like it.

Just put my Black Friday sale live for my handmade leather wallets. 30% off a wallet that will last a lifetime 🎉 I only do a sale once a year. Buy for yourself or as a gift 😊 whitstablecraftco.com

Good to be over on this new app 👋 I'm spending most of my time working with my client producing their podcast -> uncensoredcmo.com I have 2 active side projects: 15 minute podcast with indies -> indiebites.com Handmade leather wallets -> whitstablecraftco.com