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"#1 Newsletter of the Year" 🏆️ -Andy’s Wife

😱 ANDY REACTS

Hey amigos, it's great to be here with you all. Let's talk about Covid-19, or as I like to call it, the virus that turned our world upside down faster than a new iOS update. You might have heard of the "lab leak" theory, which suggests that the virus could have originated from a Chinese laboratory.

Now, I don't know about you, but the idea of a virus being leaked from a lab makes me think of some sort of science fiction movie. Maybe one where a mad scientist is working on a virus in a secret lab, and then oops, the virus gets out and turns the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. And to be honest, that's not too far off from what's been happening.

But seriously, the lab leak theory has been causing a lot of debate. Some people think it's a conspiracy theory, while others are convinced it's true. All I know is, if it is true, someone's got some serious explaining to do. I mean, we all make mistakes, but this is like leaving your laptop on the subway and then realizing it had all your passwords saved.

And let's not forget the irony of it all. We've been spending billions of dollars to send people to space, but we couldn't keep a tiny virus contained in a lab? Come on, people. I guess sometimes, it's the little things that trip us up.

But at the end of the day, we're all in this together, folks. No matter where the virus came from, we all have to do our part to keep ourselves and others safe. And if that means wearing a mask, washing our hands, and social distancing, then so be it. We might not be able to control everything, but we can control our own actions.

Thanks for listening, and remember, stay safe out there!

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💀 Issue #94 💀

My 5-step process to 3X my LinkedIn following (and generate more sales):

December 2022 → 32k on LinkedIn

February 2023 → 100k+ on LinkedIn

I'll tell you the exact 5-step process I used to 3x my following and increase sales in 2 months (steal this):

1/ Write a Twitter thread

Huh? For LinkedIn?

Yes papi.

Threads = a constraint.

Constraints = creativity.

And of course... make sure your hook is good.

Now, post the thread.

2/ Create a carousel for LinkedIn

You don't need fancy design tools.

You don't need to hire on fiverr.

I've got something free & quick.

> Go to Taplio.com/carousel 

> input your thread link

> Hit generate

Then download the PDF.

3/ Schedule post in Taplio

Grab the hook of your thread.

Add that hook to the headline of your post.

Click Schedule.

(I do my carousel posts in the morning)

4/ Share with 5-10 friends

This is the most underrated part.

Social media isn't a competition.

Find friends to grow with.

After posting share your post link with 5-10 friends.

Have them like & comment.

5/ Repeat the process every weekday

bUt AnDy CaRoUsElS ArE LoTs Of CoNtEnT

Yes papi but they don't have to be.

Start with 3 slide carousels.

Repurpose old text posts.

Transcribe stuff you've said in videos.

Work your way up from there.

6/ Use Taplio X to do a content audit

I do this at the end of every week.

I ask myself:

• what did well?

• what didn't do well?

• what could do better if I change the hook?

Then I optimize and double down on the winners.

(This extension is also free!)

Now look...

Is this the only way?

No way Jose.

But this is what worked for me and others.

Give it a try and let me know what happens!

That's a wrap!

My dead simple 6-step process:

1/ Write a Twitter thread

2/ Create a PDF

3/ Schedule post in Taplio

4/ Share with 5-10 friends

5/ Repeat every weekday

6/ Use Taplio X for content audits

Quick note: I am one of the founders of Taplio so I'm a bit bias ;)

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That’s a wrap for today amigos. Eat your tacos and see you tomorrow! If you want more, be sure to follow me on Twitter (@andymewborn) or LinkedIn.

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