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Jonathan Goodman Blog
3d ago
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Do you ever feel like you can't get a good rhythm in growing your business? You'll be on a streak, and then life slows you down.
Changing your growth tempo might help.
The 8-4 rule
Avoiding burnout and bore-out
Is it possible to do it all?
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
3d ago
A slight change.
This newsletter is now officially for jacked nerds––people who love lifting, books, and making money. If that's you, you're like me. Let's be friends.
You'll see some design changes soon. For now, the sections are different.
I'll play with the format here and there, but you can bucket the tips into four categories moving forward:
Money / Work
Health / Resilience
Love / Relationships
Quotes from great books
Feel free to reply back and share your thoughts, whether you like the change and your favorite part of this week's note.
Cool. Let's dig in.
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
6d ago
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When you just want to help people get healthier, it's hard to not get lost in the crowd of other coaches.
You don't have to be the biggest, strongest, most fit to stand out. Standing out is a lot easier, and more fun, than you might think.
Engineering your product for your specific person
When you won't stand out in the fitness space
The 10% rotation rule for your content and how to build trust with Easter eggs
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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Turning your Instagram into a money-making machine is possible - you just need to build a good system.
The three types of posts you need and the ultimate goal of your content
How to use your already built content to create your ethical bribes
How to build your automation system to start conversations with leads
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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When you and your ideal clients geek out about the same thing, it's a lot easier to find, connect, and convert them into paying clients.
It's even better when you can create a space for you to collectively geek out.
Planting your geek flat so your ideal client can find you
Partnering with other businesses may not be as helpful as you'd like, and what to do instead
The three things to leverage that build trust on top of being a great coach
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
5-Reps: It hertz
Exciting News!
My next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in hardcover, kindle, and audio worldwide.
To celebrate, I'm sharing the first-ever excerpt from the book.
Hope you love it and please preorder your copy on Amazon today.
-Jon
It Hertz
My roommate moved out and took his TV with him. I had one requirement for a new one: it needed to have pictures that moved, ideally in color.
In an attempt to learn about television technology, I typed in ‘how to buy a TV’ into Google and got 3.82 billion results in 0.62 se ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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Putting on a charity event can feel good, do good, and be good for business.
Choose a charity that makes the biggest impact
How to get your community to rally behind and promote the event
How to follow up with attendees after the event and make an offer without feeling icky
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
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You learn the most when you leave your normal environment. In case you haven't been able to do that recently, Jonathan has brought you some stories from his recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, to help inspire your marketing, sales, and life.
Three product positioning takeaways from the struggling Monte Albán Figurine vendor
How a 7-year-old sold more of their bad art than the young artists with good art
Three coaching lessons from the Oaxacan Crossfit gym
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
Happy 5-Reps Friday!
Here's what's new this week.
Obvious Choice Podcast Episodes:
203: 7 Mistakes Made Based On Conventional Wisdom (Hot Seat)
204: Legal And Ethical Policies For Coaches*
205: Giovanni Marsico | Become a Master Tribe Builder
*If you only listen to one, make it this one.
Moving on, here are 2 fitness concepts, 2 business nuggets, and a quote to consider this week.
2 Fitness Tips
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness. The hot water that softens a carrot will harden an egg.
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
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It's easier than ever to start a business. It's great, because it creates an even playing field.
On the other hand, it can muddy the waters and make it hard for you, and potential clients, to know who to trust.
How to avoid accidentally creating a reputation you don't want
1-3-6 framework to creating a fulfilling life and profitable business
The permission you didn't know you needed
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