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Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #95
Blindingly good.
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David McIlroy
Before you build a big course, read this.
Why mini-courses are your fastest path to profit.
 • 
David McIlroy
 and 
Jari Roomer
Your best work probably needs 5 years (and that's a good thing)
How a sold-out concert made me realise that slow is usually best.
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David McIlroy
310: How going the extra mile for clients can build a life-changing solo business (with Christine McIlroy)
Treat your clients like real people and watch your business thrive.
 • 
David McIlroy
 and 
Christine McIlroy
54:02
Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #94
You don't need 67 reasons to read this one.
 • 
David McIlroy
How to keep selling your book long after launch week's over
Get ready to play the long game.
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David McIlroy
What to do after your book launch (and why it still matters)
Keep the magic alive.
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David McIlroy
309: How to turn content into clients without changing who you are (with Taylin Simmonds)
Skill stacking, self-belief, and creative freedom via the modern creator’s path.
 • 
David McIlroy
 and 
Taylin John Simmonds
45:03
Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #93
Wut.
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David McIlroy
What to say (and how to say it) when your book is finally out
A simple collection of real, human ways to share your story with the world.
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David McIlroy
You don't need to be an expert marketer to sell your book
How to promote your work in a way that actually feels good.
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David McIlroy
308: How to keep the magic alive in your writing (with Walter Rhein)
Lessons on fantasy, imagination, and storytelling that remind us why we started writing in the first place.
 • 
David McIlroy
 and 
Walter Rhein
56:33
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