Today, we're pulling back the curtain on an incredible project we've been working on: Athlete Factory. Imagine a platform that helps athletes build a robust brand and business beyond their sports careers. Sounds exciting, right? Well, that's exactly what we're talking about. We're discussing the value of athletes leveraging their platforms, forging relationships, and building strong media profiles.
Ever wonder how to create a successful newsletter business model? We're breaking it down, from various monetization methods like sponsorships or low-ticket subscriptions to building trust and strong connections with your subscriber base. We're sharing tips on creating content that is not just attractive, but distinctive, something that makes you stand out from the crowd.Lastly, we're delving into the concept of proving yourself right rather than trying to prove someone wrong.
Ashton shares his story of when he found motivation in proving someone wrong by returning to college. But, we're also examining the cost of such motivation, the drain of constantly trying to prove someone wrong and how shifting that energy to proving yourself right can be far more beneficial. Discover the power of recognizing your own successes and the long-term value of building something meaningful and lasting. Tune in, and let's start building!
Show highlights include:
- Introducing our new brand: Athlete Factory ([1:00])
- The importance of leveraging your platform for athletes ([2:43])
- Our passion for serving and creating change within our youth ([6:57])
- Behind the marketing: building brands people trust ([11:54])
- The different methods of monetizing newsletters ([12:29])
- Using your own uniqueness to retain your audience ([15:05])
- The dangers of sponsorship offers that are incongruent with your audience ([17:33])
- The benefits of using free newsletters ([21:22])
- Proving people wrong vs. proving YOURSELF right ([23:17])