6 skills that got me to $20K a month

Howdy friends. The other day I was reflecting on my business journey because I hit a big milestone. $20K in a month (revenue).

Definitely not the craziest amount compared to many, but it's meaningful to me.

So, I wanted to share with you some of the skills that got me to where I am, in hopes it helps you in some way.

Of course, you can combine different skills, but this is direct from my experience and what worked for me.

So here they are...

Focus.

I put focus first because this skill amplifies all others.

If you can’t focus, you can’t learn.

If you can’t learn, you can’t improve.

If you can’t improve, you can’t stand out from the competition.

Focus is your most powerful asset.

Learn how to get into deep work:

1. Use noise-canceling headphones

2. Turn phone on "Do Not Disturb"

3. Block off 6 hours

4. Use website/app blockers

5. Write down 3-5 tasks

6. Listen to Hans Zimmer

7. Focus on 1 task at a time

Copywriting.

This is one of the most important skills you can learn.

Why?

Everything on the internet involves words.

• Ads

• Tweets

• Websites

Applying psychology to your writing is a license to print cash.

7 books I recommend on writing:

1. Writing Tools

2. Cashvertising

3. Wired for Story

4. On Writing Well

5. The Ultimate Sales Letter

6. 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing

7. Advertising Secrets of the Written Word

Web design.

Creating a well-designed websites takes advantage of a cognitive bias, the Halo Effect:

This is the tendency for positive impressions of one area to positively influence others.

Ie. quality websites are associated with quality service.

Sales.

Understanding the foundations will give you the confidence to close larger deals.

Closing larger deals = Higher budget.

A higher budget makes it easier to deliver better results.

Better results = More sales.

Audience building.

This is one of the most effective ways to land clients.

• Teach what you know

• Show your personality

• Talk about your experiences

Over time, you’ll build trust and become the obvious person to hire for your niche.

Systemizing.

This is a skill I didn't realize I needed until I tried to scale.

If you’re constantly working on $10/hour tasks, you’ll never get to $1000/hour.