The weekend after Thanksgiving is a great time to sit back, relax, and spend time with your friends and family.
So instead of the typical deep dive I do in this newsletter, today I'm sharing my favorite gift ideas for media founders, publishers, and creators.
These could be gifts for yourself or for your colleagues and friends.
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If you monetize with sponsorships and advertising, you need to read this book.
Sponsorship expert Justin Moore breaks down the proven system for attracting and closing lucrative sponsorships that 99% of publishers and creators miss.
If you sell any type of information, educational, or coaching product — Alex Hormozi’s money models will help you convert more leads into customers, increase your average order value, and lifetime value.
Money models are a concept every founder needs to understand and use.
Get the book for free (just pay shipping) with my link above.
Start planning an incredible year in 2026 now. With this dry-erase calendar, you can see all 365 days in one view. Plan launches, events, trips, vacations, family time, and more.
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