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Top 100 Paid Newsletters / Newsletter That's Pioneering A Unique Curation Approach
This is an experimental post format inspired by another Substack newsletter, Documentally by Christian Payne.
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Michael Simmons
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Tutorial: How To Turn Any Text Quote Into An Awesome Video In 15 Minutes
Imagine being able to turn any quote into a short-form video clip like the one above within 15 minutes for free? That’s what I figured out how to do…
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RESOURCE: 10 Case Studies Of 6-Figure Curators To Get Your First 100 Subscribers
Last week I talked about the Cold Start Problem of Thought Leadership. In a nutshell, the Cold Start Problem is that it’s extremely difficult to get…
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Michael Simmons
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Tutorial: How To Become A 6-Figure Curator In One Year
I’m obsessed with helping experts become thought leaders. More specifically, I’m obsessed with helping people go from zero to one. Zero is struggling to…
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Michael Simmons
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Tutorial: How To Find 10x More Viral Video Clips
This article is a step-by-step tutorial to find more video clips via rapidly mapping out books and fields.
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Michael Simmons
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RESOURCES: 11 Places To Find Rare And Amazing Clips From Before 2000
Over the last year, I’ve spent hundreds of hours looking for the most rare and valuable video interviews and speeches ever recorded. As a result, I’ve…
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Michael Simmons
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Tutorial: Look Over My Shoulder As I Curate Amazing Video Clips [Video]
Blockbuster Booster: Every Thursday I provide you with a tutorial, template, or tool to help you create blockbuster content. Today is the fourth…
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Michael Simmons
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Case Study: Inside The Anatomy Of A Viral Video Clip
On Monday at 7:00am EST, I posted the following video clip of Viktor Frankl on LinkedIn. The 1972 speech poetically explains why being idealistic about…
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Michael Simmons
Tutorial: How To Package Other People's Video Clips So They Go Viral And People Pay For Them
Curating other people’s content is one of the most under-appreciated skills of thought leadership. More specifically, curating the best shortform video…
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Michael Simmons
Tutorial: How To Easily Edit Video Clips In Minutes (For Non-Techies)
Last week I made the case that curating video clips is an incredible way to build your authority as an expert, publish your research as your research…
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Michael Simmons
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How To Easily Curate Short Form Video Clips In Order To Rise Above The Noise Of The Internet
Personal note: This is the first Blockbuster Booster. It is a weekly deep dive that provides you with tutorials, templates, walkthroughs, or tool…
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Michael Simmons
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