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“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”
I Didn't Want to Build a Skool Community - Here's Why I Changed My Mind
Can you believe we're already halfway through January 2026?
So how are your goals progressing?
Too soon?
I'll Go First
This year, I decided to get intentional about everything I do.
My YouTube channels. My products. My services.
Yes, Everything!
Here's the thing...
At times, I was operating in silos.
Building things that never connected.
Creating content that didn't cross-pollinate.
The truth is...
I was working harder than I needed to.
And leaving opportunities on the table.
The Recommendation I Dismissed
Last year, one of my coaching clients told me: "Rudy, you should start a Skool community."
I brushed it off.
She kept pushing: "You have so much to offer. People would pay to learn from you."
My response?
"I don't know if I want to be in the hand-holding business. I'm building my own products. I don't have time to run a community."
I was so focused on building in isolation that I missed the opportunity staring me in the face.
The Real Problem We Face
As developers and creators, we don't struggle with ideas or execution.
Our struggle is distribution.
Think about it for a second...
You can build the most brilliant app.
But if you don't have a list of ready and able people when you click that launch button?
You're launching into empty space. Crickets.
And it's discouraging.
What Changed My Mind
I started researching Skool communities.
Took a course.
Studied what worked.
And I kept coming back to that Zig Ziglar quote.
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."
And this week, we’re honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy.
His vision wasn't just about dreaming—it was about building something bigger than yourself.
That's one of many goals.
Aha moment!
What if I could solve two problems at once?
My distribution problem. And other developers' launch problems.
What Makes This Different
The mentors I gained the most from were the ones speaking from experience.
Not theory. Not hype. Not inflated promises.
Real results. Real failures. Real lessons.
You can go on YouTube right now and find over-promise, under-deliver everywhere.
That's not me.
Tell me this...
What if you could watch someone build products in real time? See the process. Learn from their mistakes. Celebrate the wins.
That's what I'm creating.
I'm launching Techpreneur Profits.
It's a Skool community for technopreneurs building software solutions, tools, and digital products.
But here's what makes it different...
I'm not just teaching and coaching.
I'm building alongside you.
I'll be developing my products in real time.
Sharing the process.
Documenting everything.
This creates a win-win:
You see behind the curtain of real product development
You get people to validate ideas and test products
You build accountability with others on the same journey
You get early users who can install apps, leave reviews, and spread the word
Full disclosure...
I've been watching travel channels lately. I'm interested in exploring life abroad.
Digital businesses are location-independent. Your business travels with you.
Does that make sense?
A Gift for You 🎁
I put together a free guide based on all the hours I spent studying successful Skool communities.
It'll help you figure out if a community is right for your business—and how to set it up the smart way.
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The Challenge: Join the Waitlist
This week, do one thing:
Want to build software products, get them in front of customers, and create online income?
Click the link below to get on the waitlist and download your free Skool Community Guide.
Techpreneur Profits Skool Waitlist Survey 👉 https://tally.so/r/MeaZEp
Cheers!
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I don’t know exactly where you are on your journey, but I share words of encouragement, lessons learned, and ideas to help you grow your business.
If you find value here, please share this newsletter with a friend. Deal?
❤ Rudy
💡 TP’s Marketing Lesson
Use These Storytelling Tips to Sell Without Feeling Pushy
Does selling make you uncomfortable? Most developers and creators feel this way. That's why I'm sharing this video from Ashley Render. She breaks down how to sell through storytelling—authentically, without feeling pushy. This applies whether you're on Instagram, YouTube, or building your own platform.
You'll learn:
✅ The secret to ethical selling strategies that feel good for you AND your audience
✅ How to sell on Instagram (without burning out your audience)
✅ Emotional storytelling techniques that trigger connection and action
✅ The power of building trust through storytelling
✅ Social media storytelling tips that make marketing feel natural
🎨 TP’s Inspired AI Art
PROMPT: create a realistic 4k 9:16 portrait of dr martin luther king with hands clutching while he is praying
Dr. King - ChatGPT
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📈 TP’s Tech Trends
🤖 TP’s AI Tool of the Week
NotebookLM is becoming the Most Essential AI Tool (7 Use Cases to Try!)
Grace Macjones demonstrates how to use NotebookLM as a high-speed business engine rather than just a notebook.
The "Straight to the Point" Use Cases:
Slide Decks & Reports: Turning raw research into formatted presentations and infographics.
Audio Summaries: Converting long-form documents into "Deep Dive" podcasts for on-the-go consumption.
Training Kits: Creating automated quizzes, workshops, and lesson plans from internal docs.
Competitive Intelligence: Scrapping web data into structured comparison tables.
Landing Pages: Pairing NotebookLM with Gemini to turn research into functional website code.
Thank you for taking the time to read today's TechPreneur Newsletter. I hope the information was helpful and inspiring. As always, I'm here to support you in your business journey, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me via all my links. Keep striving for success!
Until next time!
~Rudy
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