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Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastHow to Focus, Specialize, and Scale Without Burning OutIn this Hot Seat with Cole, we unpack how to grow your ghostwriting business without burning outâby treating outreach like a data-driven game, focusing on one offer or niche to scale faster, and remembering that long-term success comes from consistency, not constant reinvention.(00:00) Intro & Welcoming Newcomers(02:00) How Hot Seats Work & Setting the Stage(05:00) Client Metrics Deep Dive: Measuring Success(15:00) Understanding Funnel Performance and Bottleneck Analysis(22:00) Outreach Metrics & Handling Volume(32:00) Networking & Conferences: In-Person vs Digital Growth(41:00) Specializing, Selling Services, and Playing to Your Strengths(52:00) Time Management, Free Work, and Mindset fo...
2025-10-221h 00Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastHow to Build Focus, Habits, and Resilience as a CreatorIn todayâs Hot Seat Live Session with Cole, we did some live workshopping and talked about batching your work effectively by grouping outreach, writing, and calls. When to protect your time through boundaries and scheduling (especially while balancing a 9â5 or client load) so you stay consistent without burnout, and why every habit compounds because mastery comes from volume and consistency, not intensity.(00:00) Monday Kickoff & Wins(02:08) Ghostwriting Struggles & Poll(03:20) Lead Qualification Mindset(07:02) Productivity: Volume and Skill(12:09) Batching Work for Maximum Efficiency(21:21) Time Management & Making Tradeoffs(28:04) Optimal Routines, Habits & Focus(56:52) Lessons, Q&A...
2025-10-131h 03Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastWhy Commitment Beats Ideas in Business GrowthIn todayâs Hot Seat Live Session (09/15/25), Cole does some live workshopping and dives into the strategies that separate average ghostwriters from those building lasting businesses. We explore how to shift from a numbers game to building meaningful trust, when LinkedIn ghostwriting is the right offer (and how to position Loom videos or audits as Trojan horses), and why long-term commitment beats hopping between shiny new tactics.(0:00) Kickoff, Community, and Mindset(6:00) Moving Conversations to Sales(15:00) Deepening Prospect Engagement(22:30) Quality vs Quantity: Outreach Strategy(30:00) Scaling & Client Management Q&A(41:00) Offer Refinement and Branding
2025-09-161h 09
London Writers' Salon#160: Nicolas Cole â How to Balance Art and Business as a Writer: Ghostwriting, AI, Focus & Sustainable SuccessNicolas Coleâdigital writer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ship 30 for 30, Premium Ghostwriting Academy, Typeshare, and Write With AIâon building a portfolio of writing businesses, ghostwriting as a path for writers, and how to balance art and commerce.  We discuss:How poetry kept him creatively grounded while building businessesWhy every piece of writing answers a question Career paths to making money as a writer todayThe power of ghostwriting for skill and incomeHow AI changes (and doesnât change) the job of a writerBuilding consistent writing systems and habitsHow to focus when you have too many ideas + o...
2025-09-141h 07Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastWhy Your Fiction Writing Feels Generic (And How to Fix It)đ» Looking to START ghostwriting? Click here: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=FictionWritingMasterclassPD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicIn this Fiction Writing Masterclass, I discuss how to differentiate your story and build a successful writing career. I share my journey from creative writing to building a ghostwriting agency, co-founding Ship 30 for 30, and creating a paid newsletter. I dive into the power of category thinking and its application in both non-fiction and fiction writing, explaining how differentiating your genre with modifiers can set you apart in a crowded market. We also explore the integration of AI in writing, emphasizing itâs potential to en...
2025-05-2053 min
The Espresso HourRevealing Our Gameplan To Build A $100k-Mo Writing CommunityLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 44 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about The Biggest Mistakes We Made in Our Last Community (And How Weâre Fixing Them), How AI Can Help Scale Support & Onboarding Effortlessly, and The 3-Phase Plan to Growing a $100K/Month Community.(03:38) - Structuring the Digital Writing School for Growth(05:11) - The 3-Phase Plan to a $100K/Month Community(10:14) - Creating an Evergreen, Scalable Membership Model(15:19) - Optimizing Content for Better Engagement-------------------------------------------------------------------...
2025-03-1037 minThe Espresso HourNot Every Week In Business Feels "GoodâLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 43 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about Why a Great Idea Isnât Enough â Execution is Everything, The Smartest Way to Scale Without Overcomplicating Things, and How DMs, Funnels, and Offers Can Transform Your Sales.(02:53) - Simplicity in Business Growth(07:12) - Why Most Tracking is Useless(16:52) - The Best Way to Test and Validate a Business Idea(21:48) - Scaling Smart: The Role of DMs, Funnels, and Offers(31:27) - The Small Weekly Actions That Lead...
2025-02-1928 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastWhy Ghostwriters Make More $$$ Than Freelance Writersđ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=ApplicationVSLPD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicWhy Ghostwriters Make More $$$ Than Freelance WritersHey there!My name is Nicolas Cole, and I have been writing on the Internet since 2007.Today, I run a portfolio of writing businesses that does over $5,000,000 in annual revenue. My books, products, programs, and platforms are what I wish I'd had at the beginning of my writing careerâback when I was 23 years old, had just graduated college with a degree in Fiction Writing, and had no idea how to make money...
2025-02-1310 minThe Espresso HourLessons And Realizations From January 2025Land your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 42 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about Why Managing Your Own Psychology is the Real Competitive Edge, The Best Hire Weâve Ever Made (And What It Taught Us), and How Performance is Just Measurement x Incentives.(01:12) - The Best Lessons Are the Ones That Feel Obvious(07:12) - Signs Someone Might Not Be the Right Fit for Your Team(16:52) - Making a Game-Changing Hire(25:38) - Track the Right Metrics and Reward the Right Actions
2025-02-1234 minThe Espresso HourWhy You Shouldn't Hire the "Qualified" CandidateLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 41 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their hiring patterns, why you should hire "builders", and growing pains of stepping out of director roles.02:36 A Week of Interviews and Hiring Insights06:38 Why Most Hires Are Not Builders18:33 Stepping Out of Director Roles23:26 Letting Small Fire Burns-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your favorite podcast app: http://espressohour...
2025-02-0828 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastWhy Ghostwriters Make More $$$ Than Freelance Writersđ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=ApplicationVSLPD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicWhy Ghostwriters Make More $$$ Than Freelance WritersHey there!My name is Nicolas Cole, and I have been writing on the Internet since 2007. Today, I run a portfolio of writing businesses that does over $5,000,000 in annual revenue. My books, products, programs, and platforms are what I wish I'd had at the beginning of my writing careerâback when I was 23 years old, had just graduated college with a degree in Fiction Writing, and had no idea how to make money...
2025-02-0510 minThe Espresso HourWhy We're Changing Our Core Values After Just 2 YearsLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 40 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about the freedom in trusting your team, new company core values, and what most people overlook when setting goals.(02:47)Â Maturity and Trust(08:29)Â The Total Trust(16:30)Â A Smarter Way To Improve(24:44)Â Leveraging YouTube for Growth(32:11)Â Breaking Goals into Achievable Milestones-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your favorite podcast app: http://espre...
2025-02-0441 minThe Espresso HourOur Gameplan for 2025đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 39 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about 2025 commitments, if intelligence is enough, and current business metrics heading into the new year.(1:39) Espress Hour Commitment(5:00) Why Bigger Businesses Share Less(17:13) How Aligned Teams Deliver Impact(23:30) Effortless Execution(28:14) Collective Intelligence(31:28) Is Intelligence Enough?(37:07) Finance and Business Metrics(45:15) From Confusion to Clarity-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your fav...
2025-01-2749 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastDo you think I like working this hard?Some brutally honest advice for writers.~Hey there!My name is Nicolas Cole, and I have been writing on the Internet since 2007. Today, I run a portfolio of writing businesses that does over $5,000,000 in annual revenue. My books, products, programs, and platforms are what I wish I'd had at the beginning of my writing careerâback when I was 23 years old, had just graduated college with a degree in Fiction Writing, and had no idea how to make money as...
2025-01-2308 minThe Espresso HourWe spent $200k on Ads in 7 months. Here's what we learned.đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=EH#38YT&htrafficsource=youtube_organicLong time no see! In episode 38 of âïž Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole catch up on the last 7 months: their journey so far diving head first into the paid marketing world, how the business has scaled from 14 to 28 team members, and the secret to creating digital products people will actually buy. All this and more in today's video - anchors away!(00:00) Intro(03:01) Rotating the Business(05:47) Expanding the Team from 14 to 28(11:07)Â Diving Into the World of Paid...
2024-12-1227 min
Kickoff Sessions#252 Nicolas Cole - How To Make Your First $10K Writing OnlineWatch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsThink writers can't make money with the rise of AI?Nicolas Cole proves that profitable online writing is not only possible but scalable, and heâs sharing how on todayâs episode of Kickoff SessionsNicolas, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind Ship 30 for 30, dives deep into the strategies that took his ghostwriting agency from $0 to $180K/month. With nearly a decade of experience in digital writing and content creation, Nicolas reveals the mindset, syst...
2024-11-201h 03
People Magic: How to Build a $1M CommunityBonus Episode with Nicolas ColeNicolas Cole is the co-founder of Ship 30 for 30 which is the largest writing program on the internet as well as Premium Ghostwriting academy which is a premiere training program for freelance writers to reposition themselves as premium Ghostwriters and he has self-published 10 books. In this episode Gina and Nicolas break down Nicolasâ 10 principles to monetize a business - from courses and communities to products. Both he and Gina agree that while you will always find success stories that contradict their beliefs, the conclusions he has made are very similar to Gina and Mighty Networksâ findings.
Ge...
2024-09-1053 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastHow To Outline A 60,000 Word Book In 24 Minutesđ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#23PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicHow To Outline A 60,000 Word Book In 24 MinutesIn todayâs Coffee with Cole, I outline a simple yet powerful method for structuring a 60,000-word book in just 24 minutes. I walk you through the "Four A" approachâActionable, Analytical, Aspirational, and Anthropologicalâalong with the "10 Magical Ways to Expand Anything" framework, and ultimately how to combine both to create a simple yet effective structure for writing your book. By the end, you'll have a clear path to outlining your book and writi...
2024-09-0924 min
Creatorway - Der Business & Marketing Podcast fĂŒr die Creator EconomyBuchtipp: "The Art and Business of Online Writing" von Nicolas Cole đ #Buchclub#0162: Nicolas Cole, einer DER Online-Writer in der Texterszene, hat 2020 sein Buch âThe Art & Business of Online Writingâ auf Amazon gelauncht und ist damit direkt am ersten Tag auf Platz 1 in mehreren Kategorien gerutscht. Das Buch ist ein Bestseller! Er zeigt darin neue Denkweisen in einem komplett anderen Blick auf verschiedene Themen. Unter anderem, wie du mit Texten online Aufmerksamkeit generierst als Creator und warum du nicht unbedingt einen Blog starten sollst, wenn du anfĂ€ngst, online zu schreiben. AuĂerdem löst er die spannende Frage: Wie verdient man Geld als Tex...
2024-09-0512 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastMarketing Secrets Behind Our $300k/Year Paid Newsletter (Write With AI)đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#14PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicMarketing secrets behind our $300k/Year Paid Newsletter (Write With AI)In todayâs Coffee With Cole, we go through my proven strategies to market a six-figure paid newsletter, including how to attract free subscribers and convert them into paying customers. After successfully building a newsletter generating over $300,000 in annual recurring revenue, I share detailed insights into copywriting tactics, content creation, and platform selection. Weâll cover the differences between Substack, ConvertKit, and Beehive, helping you choose the right platform based o...
2024-08-1420 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastThis Should Be Every Writers Pricing Strategy (charge more!)đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#8PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicThis Should Be Every Writers Pricing Strategy (charge more!)In todayâs Coffee With Cole, I talk about how to effectively price your ghostwriting, email, newsletter, and online writing services for maximum profit. Learn why avoiding the middle tier and choosing either the cheapest or most expensive pricing can elevate your business. The video dives into the benefits of high-ticket services over low-cost products, providing actionable insights and personal experiences to help you overcome pricing fears and charge more. If you w...
2024-08-0125 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastThe Cost Of Inaction: Why Doing Nothing Is Expensive!đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#6PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicThe Cost of InactionIn this episode of Coffee With Cole, we explore how advancements in technology and affordable services are making it easier to rationalize inaction, impacting our motivation and productivity. As conveniences like Netflix and food delivery become more accessible, the cost of action decreases, presenting both challenges and opportunities. This video highlights why staying proactive and leveraging modern tools, such as AI and digital platforms, is crucial for overcoming inertia and achieving success. Discover practical strategies to cap...
2024-07-2608 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastTraditional vs. Self-Publishing with New York Times Best-Selling Author Ali Abdaal (Feel-Good Productivity)đ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=AliSelfPublishingPD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicTraditional vs. Self-Publishing w/ NY Times Best-Selling Author Ali Abdaal (Feel-Good Productivity)In this insightful conversation with Ali Abdaal, we delve into the world of publishing, comparing traditional routes with self-publishing. Ali, a New York Times best-selling author, shares his experiences and perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of both approaches. We explore key topics such as the financial implications of book deals, the role of publishers in securing international translations, and the autonomy versus support offered by traditional publishing houses. Whether you're an...
2024-07-1847 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing PodcastHow To Build A $200k/Year Paid Newsletterđ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#2PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organicHow To Build A $200k/Year Paid NewsletterToday on Coffee With Cole, I share the proven strategies I've learned creating a successful paid newsletter that has generated more than $200,000 annually. In this video, I discuss key differences between free and paid newsletters, essential for monetization. I reveal insights from growing two paid newsletters to multiple six figures, emphasizing the importance of product-focused content. Discover how platforms like Substack revolutionized this business model and explore effective pricing strategies to sustain subscriber engagement and...
2024-07-1749 minCoffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast10 Lessons from Selling $10M of Digital Productsđ» Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingbluepri...Ghostwriting - most profitable skill of 2024.Hey there!My name is Nicolas Cole, and I have been writing on the Internet since 2007. Today, I run a portfolio of writing businesses that does over $5,000,000 in annual revenue. My books, products, programs, and platforms are what I wish I'd had at the beginning of my writing careerâback when I was 23 years old, had just graduated college with a degree in Fiction Writing, and had no idea how to make money as a writer. My goal...
2024-07-1643 minThe Espresso HourOur Final Episode in the ShipyardLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 37 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole catch up on the past 4-6 weeks of the business, discuss how to monetize digital products, and upcoming travel plans.(00:00) Intro(01:16) Saying Goodbye To The Shipyard(05:10) RecappIng The Past 4 Weeks(20:07) Monetizing Digital Products(30:23) Traveling The Next Few Months-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your favorite podcast app: http://espressohour.com
2024-05-3037 min
The Startup Ideas Podcast3 startup ideas using data/trends to get you paid featuring Dickie Bush & Nicolas ColeJoin us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We discuss how writing entrepreneurs can leverage Chat-GPT and Kindle Unlimited to build a profitable portfolio of books in underserved niches. We'll explore various career paths for writers and share innovative startup ideas to kickstart your success in the writing industry. Don't miss out on this episode packed with valuable tips and strategies for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs!đ My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funn...
2024-05-2241 minThe Espresso HourWhy Just Setting Goals Isn't The AnswerLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 36 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about setting goals for the next 6 weeks, planning ahead for bottlenecks, and and why you should monetize training.(00:00)Â Intro(01:53)Â Setting Goals For The Next 6 Weeks(05:15)Â Goals For PGA(13:54)Â Goals For Ship 30 & Write With AI(27:32)Â Preventing Anticipated Bottlenecks(30:01)Â Monetize Training Not Service(38:43)Â Life Updates-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your...
2024-04-1442 minThe Espresso HourWhy Being Bad At Something Is Your Path To SuccessLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 35 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about writing for YouTube, reaching depth in your reps, and the need for anti-metrics.(00:00)Â Intro(01:54)Â It Takes At Least 7 Iterations To Learn A Lesson(05:43)Â Writing For YouTube Is A Different Ball Game(11:49)Â Increase The Depth Of Your Reps(16:21)Â Culture Is Built Through Example(19:11)Â Do The Easiest Obvious Thing(24:01)Â Every Metric Needs An Anti-Metric(32:04)Â Personal Updates-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a P...
2024-03-2938 minThe Espresso HourWhy The Boring Work Is Your Moatđ» Land your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 34 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about upgrading vs. overhauling, defining your business with 1 formula, and starting with constraints when building an online business.(00:00) Intro(02:18) The Difference Between An Upgrade And An Overhaul(04:47) The Boring Work Is Your Moat(07:32) Defining The Business With One Formula Accelerates It(13:29) Enrolled Our First Student Via Organic YouTube(17:24) You Must Start With Constraints (22:00) Slogs Will Precede Periods Of Accelerated Growth(23:41) Began Working On A Bran...
2024-03-2136 minThe Espresso HourBusiness Lessons From Michelin Star Restaurants & Work Schedules While Travelingđ» Land your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 33 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about the importance of thoughtful service, working while traveling, and what's on the horizon for the summer.(00:00) Intro(03:38) Thoughtful Service Increases Perceived Value(14:57) Iterating With Different Forms Of Content(18:23) A Framework For How To Work While Traveling(27:58) What This Summer Will Look Like-------------------------------------------------------------------Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://yt.startwritingwithai.comSubscribe to the Espresso Hour on your fav...
2024-03-1335 minThe Espresso HourIncentivizing Referrals, AMAs & Surveys to Improve, and Why Scaling Is Messyđ» Land your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 32 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about capitalizing small changes, new moves to increase operational complexity, and why grabbing the low-hanging fruit is better than climbing to the top of the tree.(1:21) Expanding The Content Team(3:11) Get Your Beginner Reps In(5:49) Small Changes Over Changing Strategy(8:13) Utilizing AMAs For Improvement(13:22) The Value of a Referral Program(16:16) How We're Increasing Operational Complexity(22:34) Optimizing Our Back-End Email(26:15) Grab The Low-Hanging Fruit(30:07) The...
2024-03-0735 minThe Espresso HourEspresso Hour Plan 2024, Theming Our Weeks, And The Value Of Boring WorkLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode #30 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about the focus of the podcast in 2024, doing the âboring workâ, and what itâs like wearing many hats in the business.(00:00) Intro(01:56) EH In 2024(06:33) The Power of âTheme-ingâ(09:35) Capitalizing Your Feedback Loop(15:01) The Potential With A Paid (17:23) Build Until They Tell/Embrace the Boring Work(21:00) Merging Education With SAAS(23:16) Improve the Product(25:30) Wearing Many Hats(27:50) Delegating Roles In The Future(30:35) A-Players Are Clear Th...
2024-02-1534 minThe Espresso Hour2023 Recap: Business Wins and Lessons + Future Goals (Our Plan To $10M)Land your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: [https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com](https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/)In episode 29 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through the wins, lessons, and realizations they gained over the course of the year.(00:00) Intro(01:13) 2023 Wins(04:53) Launched a successful group coaching program(11:37) Built our first asynchronous product in a month(15:07) Doubled the business profit(21:07) Hired 7 team members while maintaining performance culture(28:18) Experimented with different podcast styles(31:37) Built our V1 dream production studio(34:59) Built a paid newsletter to $250k in ARR(38:32...
2023-12-211h 19
The Bootstrapped Founder278: Nicolas Cole â Harnessing the Written Word for ProfitNicolas Cole (@Nicolascole77), co-founder of Ship30for30, will teach you why indie hackers should embrace writing as a transformative tool in their arsenal. He sheds light on the common misconception that writing pales compared to coding for developers, but illustrates how writing can be a vehicle for desirable outcomes like zero-cost customer acquisition and recognition within the industry. Listen in as he shares the secret of building a timeless library of content, emphasizing how past writings can continue to serve us without the need to create new material constantly.Nicolas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicolascole77
2023-12-2058 minThe Espresso Hour8 Takeaways Hosting Our First Team Off-Site In Miami!Never make less than $100,000 as a writer again: [https://fullstackwriter.com](https://fullstackwriter.com/)In episode 28 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk through their takeaways from their first ever team meetup + mastermind event!(00:00) Intro(01:12) What happened last weekend?(03:46) The Solopreneur Trap(08:31) The Team Culture Litmus Test(13:50) You have more influence than you think(19:57) Is in-person better than digital?(21:58) Should you combine events together?(23:06) Why you need a media team(24:37) Invite your all-stars(27:30) The power of group takeawaysLand...
2023-11-2433 minThe Espresso HourRevealing our $100,000 production studioDownload our FREE 13,000-word ultimate writing guide: http://startwritingonline.comIn episode 27 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their new studio and all the work that went into building it.(00:00) Intro (01:14) The 3-year Dickie & Cole anniversary (03:42) Why we chose this location (09:56) Why we're building on Youtube (14:01) Studio breakdown (16:04) Why we chose an agency (24:35) The power of stretch investments (26:37) Our new content strategyLand your first $5,000 client with Ghostwriting: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.comWrite with ChatGPT like a...
2023-11-0540 min
The HeyCreator ShowNicolas Cole: The Path to Self-Publishing SuccessIn this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, Tim sits down with Nicolas Cole. They discuss Cole's ability to write and publish content, even as his business expands.
Cole also goes deep into self-publishing and legacy publishing and what he wishes writers knew about the differences.
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2023-10-3159 min
TimfluenceUnlock Your Writing Potential with Nicolas Cole: How To Improve Your Writing Skills | Podcast 23On this episode of the podcast, Tim interviews Nicolas Cole, a professional writer and entrepreneur. Nicolas explains that anyone can learn the skill of writing, but it takes a long time to reach a point where one can move quickly and juggle different projects. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with other people who are doing the same thing and suggests that the best way to train a ghostwriter is to find someone who is already creating content. Nicolas also talks about how he and his business partner, Dickie Bush, have different approaches to business and how he...
2023-10-1959 minThe Espresso HourShipyard Update: What We Learned From A $100k Studio InvestmentDemolish bottlenecks in your business: https://bit.ly/yt-bottlenecksIn episode 26 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through the lessons they learned during the build of their content studio, the Shipyard.(00:00) Intro (01:12) Updates on the Shipyard (04:22) Breakdown of the numbers (07:44) Making bets on yourself (13:49) Donât reinvest everything into the business (16:58) Plans for the studio (and shiny objects) (19:35) Drinking our own kool-aid (27:44) Biggest lessons learned from this processDownload our FREE 13,000-word ultimate writing guide: http://startwritingonline.com
2023-09-2635 min
Great Books Distilled: Summaries of Bestselling Business and Investing BooksSnow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category Of One | Nicolas Cole, Author and Co-Founder of Category PiratesâWriters without niches are starving artists. Because again, theyâre just competing in these massive competitions. Writers with niches are category kings.â â Nicolas ColeNicolas Cole shares the lessons heâs learned as one of the internetâs most-read writers, including why heâs fascinated with reverse engineering written workâfrom James Patterson novels to Twitter threadsâinto templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more.EPISODE GUIDE AND TRANSCRIPT...
2023-09-091h 22
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and InvestorsBonus: Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category Of One | Nicolas Cole, Author and Co-Founder of Category PiratesâWriters without niches are starving artists. Because again, theyâre just competing in these massive competitions. Writers with niches are category kings.â â Nicolas Cole
Nicolas Cole shares the lessons heâs learned as one of the internetâs most-read writers, including why heâs fascinated with reverse engineering written workâfrom James Patterson novels to Twitter threadsâinto templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more.
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2023-09-091h 20The Espresso HourThe Tripling Question: Watch Us Scale A Paid Newsletter To $50k/monthDemolish bottlenecks in your business: https://bit.ly/yt-bottlenecks Write with ChatGPT like a PRO: https://writewithai.substack.com In episode 25 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their plan to triple their paid newsletter, Write with AI. (00:00) Intro (01:41) The Tripling Question (07:34) The challenge with paid newsletters (10:21) The ONLY way to grow paid newsletters (18:35) Dickieâs analysis for $50k/month (22:52) The most COMMON business bottlenecks (32:00) The importance of RISK for entrepreneurs (35:57) Demolishing our bottlenecks LIVE (43:57) How YOU can replicate this in your...
2023-08-211h 01The Espresso HourHow To Validate, Launch, and Build Your First Digital ProductDemolish bottlenecks in your business: https://bottlenecks.biz In episode 24 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their framework for creating and launching successful digital products. (00:00) Intro (01:20) Our new newsletter is live! (05:23) What IS a digital product? (09:31) WHY you need to launch a digital product (13:11) The ONE skill every artist needs to learn (17:58) HOW to launch your digital product (21:56) How to PRICE your digital product (32:25) How to BOOTSTRAP your digital product (38:19) How to IMPROVE your digital product ------------------------------------------------------------------- Download o...
2023-08-1445 minThe Espresso HourPrison or Castle: How To Build A Business Around Your Ideal LifeLearn to become a premium ghostwriter: https://a.co/d/bfxqp50 In episode 23 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their philosophy for building a business around their optimal lifestyles. (00:00) Intro (02:27) The Castle vs. Prison framework (04:26) Our team-hiring philosophy (07:11) The key to building a castle (11:57) How weâre creating our ideal lifestyle (16:38) How to defeat phone notifications for good (21:50) The 4-day workweek (26:45) The optimal quarter rest system (34:44) When should business owners hit the gym? (36:48) Dickieâs ideal work day ...
2023-08-0741 min
Intentional WisdomEp.24 - Nicolas Cole - The Why & How of Audience BuildingNicolas Cole is one of the most prolific writers on the internet.
Heâs also an author who has written numerous books and an entrepreneur who has started and run several businesses including Ship30For30 â an online cohort-based educational business that has taught thousands of people to write online.
The focus of this conversation is how and why you might
want to consider building an audience online. 90+% of people online are in consumption mode only and potentially leaving a lot of opportunities on the table by not growing an audience themselves.
In this conversation, Cole and...
2023-08-011h 12The Espresso HourOur Viral Book Launch PlaybookDownload our FREE Premium Ghostwriting Blueprint: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.comIn episode 22 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their new ghostwriting book and the viral strategies they used to launch it.(00:00) Intro (00:23) Cole launched a new book! (04:27) Most common book questions (08:21) Our free ebook launch framework (17:03) Secret Kindle bonuses idea (19:40) How to run a viral Twitter campaign (21:48) How the book fit our PGA strategy (23:44) How to sell better and get hired more (27:04) Our next book ideas (32:54) Should you take a pu...
2023-07-2442 minThe Espresso HourEarly 20s Syndrome, Paid Newsletter Empire, and Focus FrameworkWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://startwritingonline.com In episode 20 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole brainstorm their projects and ideas for the rest of the year. (00:00) Intro (02:37) The early 20s syndrome (06:37) A framework for new opportunities (08:24) Dickieâs early 20s (11:53) How much money you need to get the ball rolling (17:22) Our âfocus frameworkâ for deciding what to do next (20:47) The growth opportunities available right now (30:25) Our schedule for the rest of the year (37:14) Coleâs new âshiny objec...
2023-07-1744 minThe Espresso HourRevealing Our Secret ProjectWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://startwritingonline.com In episode 20 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their thoughts as they move into a new studio. (00:00) Intro (00:29) The start of a new chapter (06:29) Ideas for our new studio (10:57) How we optimized our Miami lifestyles (14:47) Our new organic department (17:26) When should you focus on branding? (19:53) Building your business around your life (21:05) Plugging leaks (23:43) Our educational business model (31:11) Promotions vs. Businesses (35:45) Why business advice doesnât alw...
2023-07-1042 minThe Espresso HourA Step-By-Step Breakdown Of Our New BusinessWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://startwritingonline.com In episode 19 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk in depth about the different parts of their new business. (00:00) Intro (04:25) The biggest bottleneck of our business (07:37) Macro vs. micro bottlenecks (10:39) When should you launch new products? (16:28) The power of rapid feedback loops (18:25) Revealing our book-a-call funnel (21:30) The essential ratios we keep track of (30:15) Dickieâs bulletproof funnel framework -------------------------------------------------------------------- Download our FREE 13,000-word ultimate guide: http...
2023-07-0334 min
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2023-06-162h 21
The Alchemist's LibraryAuthor Nicolas Cole Convinces Me to Rebrand?Send us a textNicolas Cole is a writer and columnist for Inc Magazine, and Top Writer on Quora. His work has been published in TIME, Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, and more. He is best known for writing true stories about self development. Connect with Nicolas Cole!TwitterWebsiteInstagramConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala
2023-05-311h 04
Behind the Book CoverWhy Youâre More Important Than Your Book with Nicolas ColeNicolas Cole is an author and the #1 personal development writer on the internet with more than 75,000,000 views on his work.Cole rose to internet stardom in 2015 when he became the #1 most-read writer on Quora, accumulating tens of millions of views on his viral articles, and his work being republished in Time, Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, CNBC, The Chicago Tribune, and more. In 2016, Cole became one of Inc Magazine's Top 10 contributing writers, accumulating millions of views on his business & creativity column, and in 2017 he founded a ghostwriting and thought leadership agency called Digital Press, for Fortune 500 executives, Silicon...
2023-05-2445 minThe Espresso Hour3 Weeks of Monk Mode: What Did We Build?Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://startwritingonline.com In episode 18 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk in-depth about the season of monk mode they embarked on (and the lessons they learned). (00:00) Intro (02:55) The one thing we hyper-focused on (04:51) How to achieve more by doing LESS (09:43) Coleâs hack for cutting out consumption (16:13) How Ship 30 helped us build PGA (17:41) Your past shapes your business more than you think (20:31) The ultimate framework for learning new skills (25:59) These limiting b...
2023-05-2244 minThe Espresso HourYour Roadmap From $1 To $500k Per MonthWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://startwritingonline.com In episode 16 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk more in-depth about their bottleneck analysis and the different stages of doubling your business. (00:00) Intro (02:15) Bottleneck analysis (06:54) Our doubling roadmap (10:20) How to get to $10k a month (12:05) $20k per month (15:26) $50k per month (16:53) $100k per month (23:59) The KEY that unlocked Ship 30âs growth (27:00) Our pricing framework (30:36) $200k and upwards (33:23) How to sell high-ticket (43:20) Want personal growth? Start...
2023-05-0447 minThe Espresso HourWe Paid $68k For A Mastermind â Hereâs What We LearnedWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In episode 16 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their takeaways from their Mexico Mastermind. (00:00) Intro (02:23) The 10-80-10 Rule (05:22) Why you need to have recurring team meetings (08:22) The wrong thing business owners focus on (09:38) The right way to do a bottleneck analysis (12:35) How to pitch yourself for podcasts (13:55) Why you should open-source your team (17:16) You're wasting money on paid ads (and what to do instead) (22:53) No one kn...
2023-04-2932 minThe Espresso HourHow To Create A Viral Marketing FlywheelWant more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In episode 15 of Espresso Hour, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their marketing funnel, specifically relating to email. (00:00) Intro (02:40) Difference between referrals and affiliates (03:39) Why word of mouth trumps every form of marketing (05:20) The power of languaging (08:27) How to get everyone talking about your product (12:50) The biggest tip for e-commerce and physical product stores (18:29) The RIGHT way to do affiliate marketing (23:05) Why financial incentives aren't as effective as you thinkÂ
2023-04-2028 minThe Espresso HourDelight Your First 100 Customers: An Easy Framework To 10x Revenue | Espresso Hour E14Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their marketing funnel, specifically relating to email. (00:00) Intro (01:55) Cole's missed product opportunity (06:12) Dickie's strategy for product improvement (09:39) Unexpected benefits of 1:1 feedback (11:37) Customer experience is BETTER than product improvement? (13:01) Tactical strategies (19:11) The 3 customer tiers you should know about (21:48) Harvard vs. the internet education space (23:45) How to CRUSH low-ticket products (25:08) The 3 post-purchase survey questions you need to ask (30:35) The true meanin...
2023-04-1336 minThe Espresso HourRevealing Ship 30's Million-Dollar Marketing Strategy | Espresso Hour E13Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their marketing funnel, specifically relating to email. (00:00) Intro (01:36) The Ship 30 email course (07:59) Why email courses are better than newsletters (17:03) How we left money on the table + common mistakes (19:19) Breakdown: our email marketing strategy (21:47) Email 1 (25:09) Email 2 (28:01) Email 3 (30:51) Email 4 (33:47) Email 5 (38:49) Email 6 (39:42) Golden nugget sweepstake tactic (43:08) You have a moral responsibility to sell (46:24) The simplicity of a digital business ...
2023-04-0650 minThe Espresso HourCrucial Takeaways From Our 6-Hour Whiteboard Session | Espresso Hour Episode 11Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about their insanely productive whiteboard session, advice on scaling a business, and potential job opportunities! (00:00) Intro (00:41) What was our session all about? (02:25) Laying out the profit centers (05:09) Our modified âORGâ chart (10:58) Main takeaways (13:24) Steal our whiteboard grid (14:17) Transition from generalists to specialists (17:19) How to maximize leverage (21:48) How to scale marketing (24:09) New job opportunity: Timestamper (25:57) The biggest belief break for ghostwritersÂ
2023-03-2338 minThe Espresso HourHow Weâre Building A $10,000,000 Team (Purpose/Mission/Values) | Espresso Hour 10Looking to make $10,000/mo as a premium ghostwriter? Apply to join our 4-Week Intensive Ghostwriting program: https://dickie650998.typeform.com/to/... In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through how they're updating their core values, purpose, and mission statement to build a $10,000,000 team. (00:00) Intro (00:59) Wins from the Ghostwriting program (03:19) You need to be MORE specific (05:26) The cold outreach gameplay (06:27) Why we're revamping our team culture (07:48) Specific team roles we're looking for (09:22) The bottleneck to scale educational products (11:47) When does this business stop working? (14:09...
2023-03-1037 minThe Espresso HourWe Took 50 Sales Calls In 3 Days â What Happened? | Espresso Hour E9Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole discuss the beta launch of their Ghostwriting Cohort and what they learned from their sales calls. (00:00) Intro (00:27) Idea to execution (01:27) Tight feedback loops (02:04) An unexpected pivot (03:27) Why calls are better than emails for high-ticket (04:58) What did we learn after 50 sales calls? (06:43) Dickie's notes (10:12) Cole's notes (12:17) Long-term plan (13:39)Cole's secret master plan -------------------------------------------------------------------- Downloa...
2023-02-2816 min
Audience of One#005 - Nicolas Cole on Self-Limiting Beliefs & Writing ForeverNicolas Cole is a writer and the co-founder of Ship30for30, a leading online writing program. We talk about self limiting beliefs, building Ship30for30, how to write on the internet, and much more.
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(00:24) Nicolasâ background
(04:19) Why writing
(07:01) Being the top writer on Quora & getting his break
(13:57) Impact of AI on writing
(17:46) Ship30for30 origin story
(20:37) What is Ship30for30 really selling?
(23:47) Top self-limiting beliefs of wannabe writers
(27:49) Are popular online writing styles inauthentic?
(31:57) Long-term thinking & writing forever
(3...
2023-02-2850 minThe Espresso Hour$63,150 In 48 Hours? Lessons From Our $150 ChatGPT Webinar | Espresso Hour E8Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole walk through their thought process for creating, promoting, and launching their $60k ChatGPT Webinar (00:00) Intro (03:03) Coming up with the idea (04:03) Idea to execution (05:58) Takeaways from $65k launch (10:19) Thoughts on webinars versus courses (10:52) Compounding potential (12:53) What are we doing next? (14:05) Easy way to extend LTV of any customer/student (16:53) Things we could've done better (19:12) Psychological trick to b...
2023-02-2120 minThe Espresso HourEspresso Hour: Stress-Testing Our Million-Dollar Decisions â E7Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole stress-test their 7-figure ghostwriting product. (00:00) Intro (00:16) Why we're building in public (00:58) What's happened in the past week (03:38) Survey results that caught our attention (07:30) Monthly income survey responses (09:37) Our goal for the end of 2023 (12:30) The most common struggle for online writers (13:32) The sales copy strategy that most people get backwards (16:39) Eye-catching psychological results from the survey (20:28) Our plan to qualify prospe...
2023-02-1034 minThe Espresso HourWatch Us Build A $1,000,000 Education Product In 30 Minutes - Espresso Hour E6Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole brainstorm how they'll build a 7-figure education product from scratch. (00:00) Intro (01:14) New ghostwriting project? (06:15) Biggest challenges with ghostwriting (08:32) Cole Gordonâs frameworks (09:53) Why this is valuable (11:54) How will we deliver this idea? (15:48) How will we generate leads? (17:10) The big decision we need to make (21:11) How will we teach the curriculum? (24:18) Why weâre giving this away for free...
2023-02-0231 minThe Espresso Hour10 Writing Side Hustles & Audience Building Strategies For College Students | Espresso Hour Q&A E5Want more FREE digital writing frameworks &Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.comView Dickie's 5 YouTube takeaways here: https://twitter.com/dickiebush/status/1608447250228826113In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about lucrative writing side hustles, YouTube plans for the future, and beginner audience-building strategies for college students.(00:00) Intro(00:30) What are your plans with YouTube?(07:34) I finished Ship 30, made my first online money, got promoted, and launched an ebook â what should I do next?...
2023-01-2535 minThe Espresso HourCuring Copywriting Amnesia, Writing Viral Threads, And Success Shortcuts | Espresso Hour Q&A E4Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 50,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about curing copywriting amnesia, writing viral threads with a small audience, and success shortcuts that supercharged Ship 30's growth. (00:00) Intro (00:10) If you woke up tomorrow with copywriting amnesia, how would you get better at writing again? (04:54) Why do we need writing now more than in the past? (09:21) What success shortcuts helped supercharge Ship 30's growth? (14:00) How do you write threads that get viral with a...
2022-11-2919 min
The Espresso HourRight Time To Start A Newsletter, Best Writing Advice, And Fear Of AI?! - Espresso Hour Q&A E3Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 45,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about the right time to start a newsletter, the best writing advice, and fears of AI. (00:00) Intro (00:10) Whatâs something you used to think was true about writing that you now know to be untrue? (04:38) Is there a âright timeâ to start a newsletter? (08:46) How concerned are you about AI taking over? (15:14) What was the best writing advice you got? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Download our F...
2022-11-2919 minThe Espresso HourRight Time To Start A Newsletter, Best Writing Advice, And Fear Of AI?! - Espresso Hour Q&A E3Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 45,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.com In this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about the right time to start a newsletter, the best writing advice, and fears of AI. (00:00) Intro (00:10) Whatâs something you used to think was true about writing that you now know to be untrue? (04:38) Is there a âright timeâ to start a newsletter? (08:46) How concerned are you about AI taking over? (15:14) What was the best writing advice you got? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Download ou...
2022-11-2218 minThe Espresso HourMaking Your First $1 Online, Pivotal Career Moments, and Leaving Twitter? - Espresso Hour Q&A E2Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 45,000+ subscribers here: http://digitalwritingcompass.comIn this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about making your first $1 online, pivotal career moments, and leaving Twitter.(00:00) Intro(00:13) How did you make your first $1 on the internet?(10:35) Are you bullish on the "new Twitter"?(17:35) In your writing journeys, what were the pivotal moments that defined your direction and ultimately your first successful niches?(24:15) What would be you number one focus for the first 90 days of...
2022-11-1638 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One with Nicolas ColeOne of the best things about being a writer is you provide value to your readersâ lives. You help them overcome their problems and build their lives in a better way.Our guest today is Nicolas Cole, an author and top writer on Quora. With over 30 million views online, he is one of the most-read digital writer. He has written over a dozen books, including the best-selling âThe Art & Business of Online Writing.â He joined us today to talk about his new book Snow Leopard, How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One. Throughout the episode, weâll dive...
2022-11-151h 39The Espresso HourViral Tweets, Morning Routines, and 10x Newsletter Growth - Espresso Hour Q&A E1Want more FREE digital writing frameworks & tips like these? Join 45,000+ subscribers here: digitalwritingcompass.comIn this episode, Ship 30 for 30 Captains Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole talk about viral tweets, morning routines, and ways to 10x your newsletter growth.(00:00) Intro(00:15) How can you drink a double espresso and still function?(00:54) What was your first viral tweet?(05:07) What does your perfect day look like?(12:07) When should you launch a product or service?(18:11) What are the best ways to drive email list subscribers?(23:04) Do you have...
2022-11-0828 min
Great Books Distilled: Summaries of Bestselling Business and Investing BooksSnow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category Of One | Nicolas Cole, Author and Co-Founder of Category PiratesNicolas Cole shares the lessons heâs learned as one of the internetâs most-read writers, including why heâs fascinated with reverse engineering written workâfrom James Patterson novels to Twitter threadsâinto templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more.âWriters without niches are starving artists. Because again, theyâre just competing in these massive competitions. Writers with niches are category kings.â â Nicolas ColeEPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)https://www.d...
2022-10-121h 22
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors#140 Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category Of One | Nicolas Cole, Author and Co-Founder of Category PiratesNicolas Cole shares the lessons heâs learned as one of the internetâs most-read writers, including why heâs fascinated with reverse engineering written workâfrom James Patterson novels to Twitter threadsâinto templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more.
âWriters without niches are starving artists. Because again, theyâre just competing in these massive competitions. Writers with niches are category kings.â â Nicolas Cole
EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/snow-leopard-nicol...
2022-10-121h 20
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors#139 Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Category Pirates and Ship 30 for 30 | Favorite Books and Writing Tools, Enduring Boring Things, and Why Great Writing Changes the ReaderNicolas Cole shares the lessons heâs learned as one of the internetâs most-read writers, including why heâs fascinated with reverse engineering written workâfrom James Patterson novels to Twitter threadsâinto templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more.
âIt takes you a really long time to realize that great writing has very little to do with you. It will change you in the process. It can be about you, yourself, your heart, and your story. Everything c...
2022-10-1130 min
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and InvestorsTrailer â #139 Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Category Pirates and Ship 30 for 30 | Favorite Books and Writing Tools, Enduring Boring Things, and Why Great Writing Changes the ReaderListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrowâs 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Nicolas Cole. In it, Nicolas Cole shares their favorite books, tools, habits, and more.
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2022-10-1003 min
Ollie on WorkNicolas Cole - How to Become a Digital WriterTodayâs guest is one of the biggest writers on the internet. Heâs written over 5,000 articles online, ghost-written for 300+ business leaders and was previously the most-read writer on the social platform Quora, which has 200 million users. Nicolas Cole, or Cole to his friends, has amassed hundreds of millions of views of his writing, written over a dozen books, and is co-author of the Category Pirates newsletter with former podcast guest Christopher Lochhead and Eddie Yoon.As youâll hear us discuss with his partner Dickie Bush, Coleâs also the co-founder of Ship 30 for...
2022-06-0850 min
Become a Writer TodayWhat Happens When Your Write 300 Words a Day for 30 Days with Nicolas ColeWhat could you accomplish if you wrote 300 words a day every day for 30 days? Nicolas Cole and his business partner, Dickie Bush, put together the "Ship 30 for 30" challenge where they encourage writers to do just that. It's an excellent challenge if you want to tap into the power of small daily wins for your writing.Nicolas is the author of several books, including The Art and Business of Online Writing. I started our conversation by asking Nicolas to explain his rather interesting backstory, because, like me, he was a gamer back in the day.
2021-06-0732 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastNicolas Cole: Entrepreneurship for Writers and Becoming World Class At Any SkillIn the past decade, Nicolas Cole has been an elite performer in many distinct areas.As a teenager, he was a top ranked World of Warcraft player and popular gaming blogger. In college, he gained over 60 pounds of muscle from bodybuilding and became an authority on gluten-free fitness. Later, he started writing on Quora and quickly became the number one, most read writer on the entire platform.Soon after, he founded a hugely successful executive ghostwriting agency.A few years in to running that company, Cole realized his business wa...
2021-02-231h 04
The Greatest Stories Never ToldNicolas Cole - Top-Tier Internet Ghostwriter Reveals His Proven System To Rapidly Master Any Skill From The Ground UpIn todayâs episode, I spoke with none other than Nicolas Cole.
He started off his career at the young age of 14 as a professional gamer (reaching the highest ranks of the World of Warcraft battlefield, kicking everyone's ass in the process) to then drop it altogether to focus all his energies towards two main goals: becoming a champion bodybuilder and one of the top writers on the entire internet.
And now, he's the #1 most read writer on Quora and even has one of the most popular blogs on Medium. Yet, what I love most about Cole is he has a...
2021-01-261h 21
Great Books Distilled: Summaries of Bestselling Business and Investing BooksThe Art and Business of Online Writing: On Data Driven Writing and How to Reach 100 Million People | Nicolas Cole, AuthorWe explore data driven writing and how to reach 100 million people. Weâre joined by Nicolas Cole, author of The Art and Business of Online Writing. We cover self-belief vs. desperation, self-publishing, and the secrets of ghost writing.âYou have to surround yourself with the people that are a version of who you ultimately want to become.â â Nicolas ColeEPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-outliers-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPThttps://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-outliers-transcript CHAPTERSThis episode is our def...
2020-12-091h 27
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors#14 The Art and Business of Online Writing: On Data Driven Writing and How to Reach 100 Million People | Nicolas Cole, AuthorIn Episode #14, we explore data driven writing and how to reach 100 million people. Weâre joined by Nicolas Cole, author of The Art and Business of Online Writing. We cover self-belief vs. desperation, self-publishing, and the secrets of ghost writing.
âYou have to surround yourself with the people that are a version of who you ultimately want to become.â â Nicolas Cole
EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED)
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-outliers-show-notesÂ
FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT
https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-outliers-transcriptÂ
CHAPTERS
This episode is our definitive guide to data driven writing and how to reach 100 million people. In...
2020-12-091h 25
This Week in WritingThe Art and Business of Online Writing with Nicolas ColeThis Week In Writing, Justin talks to Nicolas Cole. Cole is a top writers on Quora and Medium. He leveraged both to start an online writing business helping executives tell their corporate stories. Cole just published a book, The Art and Business of Online Writing, where he shares his story and process so you can learn from his journey.
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2020-09-1535 min
Behind the Book CoverCrashing Past the Gatekeepers with Nicolas ColeNicolas Cole is an author and the #1 personal development writer on the internet with more than 75,000,000 views on his work.  Cole rose to internet stardom in 2015 when he became the #1 most-read writer on Quora, accumulating tens of millions of views on his viral articles, and his work being republished in Time, Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, CNBC, The Chicago Tribune, and more. In 2016, Cole became one of Inc Magazine's Top 10 contributing writers, accumulating millions of views on his business & creativity column, and in 2017 he founded a ghostwriting and thought leadership agency called Digital Press, for Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley founders, venture cap...
2020-04-0845 min
The 6-Figure Freelancer Podcast | Freelancing | Entrepreneurship | Clients | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Mindset182 - Best Of Replay - How to Create Content That Attracts Your Dream Clients with Nicolas Cole Todayâs guest is content creator all-star Nicholas Cole. Nicolas (aka Cole) is cofounder of Digital Press â a business that helps companies position their founders and CEOs as thought leaders through written content. Coleâs background is a bit unusual. As a teenager, he was a top-ranked âWorld of Warcraftâ player. As he got older, he moved into body building before finally landing in his career as a writer. Through his growth as a writer, he launched Digital Press. Today, Digital Press has an entire staff of copywriters and editors working to present CEOs and Founders as t...
2019-11-2838 min
You Turn Podcast w/ Ashley Stahl[WORK] Ep. 77: How To Become A World Class Writer w/ Nicolas ColeDo you dream of becoming a successful writer and perhaps struggle with where to start? This week Ash talks with Nicolas Cole, the founder of Digital Press and the most read writer on the famous platform Quora, about how to become a better writer. Whether you write professionally, as a hobby, or send emails every day, there is something in this episode specifically for you. Nicolas walks through 3 main steps for how to become a better writer, and they are not what you might think. Nicolas shares the compelling and alternative path that led him to...
2019-08-2258 min
The Derek Loudermilk ShowNicolas Cole | Find Your Voice, Build Your Brand, Gain a Loyal Following, and Attract Massive AttentionTodayâs guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is a great writer, influencer, mentor, and founder of Digital Press, Nicolas Cole. Cole started as one of the top-ranked teenage gamers in the World of Warcraft and had since then found his way through the workings of the internet. He started a blog about gaming and became one of the most read blogs for gamers. Since then, there was no stopping him in sharing his ideas, experience, and expertise through his brilliant writing. Cole is one of those rare individuals who are good at several things. He once focused on...
2019-05-2250 minThe 6-Figure Freelancer Podcast | Freelancing | Entrepreneurship | Clients | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Mindset128 | How to Create Content That Attracts Your Dream Clients with Nicolas ColeTodayâs guest is content creator all-star Nicholas Cole. Nicolas (aka Cole) is cofounder of Digital Press â a business that helps companies position their founders and CEOs as thought leaders through written content. Coleâs background is a bit unusual. As a teenager, he was a top-ranked âWorld of Warcraftâ player. As he got older, he moved into body building before finally landing in his career as a writer. Through his growth as a writer, he launched Digital Press. Today, Digital Press has an entire staff of copywriters and editors working to present CEOs and Founders as t...
2019-05-0238 min
The Tim Stodz PodcastHow to Build Your Online Persona w Nicolas Cole - EP 63My guest today is Nicolas Cole. Nicolas (or Cole as his friends call him) is a writer, an entrepreneur and a former pro gamer. Cole is the co founder of Digital Press, which is a new age marketing agency that helps people build viral, written content around their stories to help them develop an "online persona" or personal brand. Cole is one of the most impressive young entrepreneurs I've had on the show. His insight on writing, his commitment to long term success and his perspective on creating content taught me some really valuable lessons...
2019-02-0653 min
Creating Distance#74 â When Should A Millennial Take The Leap Into Entrepreneurship | Nicolas ColeWhen Nicolas Cole graduated college in 2013, he had a decision to make: work at a large ad agency with cushy benefits and a higher salary or take a pay cut to work at a smaller firm in order to learn about building a start-up from the Founder.
He chose the latter, delaying gratification in search of a larger long-term goal.
He spent the next four years on the grind: working at the agency during the day and writing every night.
He vowed to write every single day for a year.
Yes, this means weekends. Yes, this means Christmas. Yes, this...
2018-08-2257 min
Millennial Sales#74 â When Should A Millennial Take The Leap Into Entrepreneurship | Nicolas ColeWhen Nicolas Cole graduated college in 2013, he had a decision to make: work at a large ad agency with cushy benefits and a higher salary or take a pay cut to work at a smaller firm in order to learn about building a start-up from the Founder.
He chose the latter, delaying gratification in search of a larger long-term goal.
He spent the next four years on the grind: working at the agency during the day and writing every night.
He vowed to write every single day for a year.
Yes, this means weekends. Yes, this means Christmas. Yes, this...
2018-08-2257 min
The Next Year Now PodcastSimple Guidance From Nicolas Cole on How You Can Become Good At Anything - #11One of the topics I've always been fascinated by is how we cultivate excellence in our life. My next guest, Nicolas Cole, has cracked the code on how we can become good at almost anything. As a teenager, he became one of the highest ranked World of Warcraft players in the world and cultivated a massive, devoted following online. Nicolas' subsequent pursuits of excellence included bodybuilding, writing, and entrepreneurship. He became a 3x Top Writer on Quora, a columnist for Inc magazine and recently launched his own agency, Digital Press. Through each of these experiences, he's learned...
2017-12-1236 min
Online MarketingJLDC 0139: Content Marketing â Interview with Nicolas ColeIn today's podcast episode, we're going to be talking all about Content Marketing with none other than Nicolas Cole a writer, author, and columnist for Inc Magazine, and a Top Writer on Quora.
Nicolas' work has been published in TIME, Forbes, Fortune, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and many more publications. Topics he writes about range from self-development, creativity and innovation, productivity and positive habits, and others.
Nicolas is also the Founder of Digital Press, a Ghostwriting and Influence agency for serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners.
Topics discussed during this podcast episode include;
How Cole became one of...
2017-10-0634 min
JumbleThinkThe Misunderstood Millennial Generation | Nicolas ColeNicolas Cole has written for Time, Forbes, Fortune, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Observer, Slate, Apple News and many other publications. He writes a daily column for Inc. Magazine. His book, Confessions of a Teenage Gammer, was self-published and debuted on Amazon reaching #2 in two separate categories. He has recently launched a new company called Digital Press service his customers with writing services. His story and unique thinking will encourage you to rethink the possible and chase your dream. We live in a time now where anything you think is stable could be disrupted by tomorrow's innovation. - Nicolas ColeTo...
2017-05-0858 min
Standout Creatives: Business, marketing, and creativity tips for solopreneurs launching their ideas63: Nicolas Cole on Learning from Everything You do, the Importance of Helping Others, and the Benefit of MarketingNicolas Cole looks like someone out of a fitness magazine, but it hasn't always been that way. When he was growing up, he was sick almost every day. By the time he was 17 years old, he weighed less than 100 pounds. He missed school a lot and didn't have many friends. So he turned to World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft became his escape from life. He played so much that he was one of the top players in the entire game. That is until he was faced with a tough decision. He could either continue to pursue...
2016-11-011h 36