I Used ALIGN to Build ALIGN—Here’s Why It Matters 🚀
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Why Most People Fail at Their Side Hustle (And How to Fix It) Hey There, One of the biggest struggles I see with people trying to build a side hustle isn’t lack of skill or bad ideas—it’s staying focused long enough to make real progress. I’ve watched so many aspiring entrepreneurs start strong, only to get pulled away by life, work, and distractions before they ever see results. I knew this was a huge problem—so I decided to tackle it...
2 days ago • 3 min readMotivational Monday: Small Steps, Big Impact
Motivational Monday: The Motivation You Need, When You Need It. Hey there! Ever look at successful entrepreneurs and wonder how they got there? It wasn’t overnight. It wasn’t one big, perfect move. It was a series of small, consistent actions that compounded over time. As Confucius said: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” The truth is, success isn’t about speed—it’s about persistence. Even if you’re only moving forward an inch at a time, you’re still making...
6 days ago • 3 min readHow I Saved My Deep Work Session (Without Stress) ✅
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Hey there! Balancing a day job and a side hustle is no joke. If you’re like me, you’ve probably felt the struggle of trying to carve out time for your business, only to have your day job pull you in another direction. And let’s be honest—most of the time, the day job wins. Yesterday was one of those days. I had a deep work session planned for the morning to focus on my business. But when I woke up, there was an urgent email from 2AM sent...
9 days ago • 3 min readMotivational Monday: You Don’t Need to Be Ready—Just Begin
Words Of Encouragement From Mark Hey there! Ever feel like you’re not ready yet? Like you need more time, more skills, or more confidence before taking the next step? Here’s a reminder from Arthur Ashe: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” So many entrepreneurs wait for the perfect moment to begin. But the truth? The perfect moment never comes. You’ll never feel 100% ready—but you don’t need to be. What matters is starting with what you have right now. Your website...
13 days ago • 3 min readThe End of Affiliate Marketing? Here’s What Just Changed ⚠️
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Hey There! This week I witnessed something that might change affiliate marketing forever. No, seriously. Monday, OpenAI unveiled Deep Research, an AI-powered tool that can instantly analyze dozens of reviews, compare products, and generate personalized recommendations—without needing a single affiliate site. 🚨 Is this the end of affiliate marketing as we know it?🚨 Think about it: Why would someone read an affiliate review when they can get...
16 days ago • 3 min readMotivational Monday: A Stunning Sunrise and the Power of Breaking Through 🌅
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Good Morning! Sometimes, the most powerful reminders of opportunity come from the simplest moments. Last week, I captured this breathtaking Texas sunrise through the window of my office. At first glance, it’s just a pretty view—but the more I thought about it, the more it felt like a metaphor for the possibilities waiting for us, just beyond the daily grind. That sunrise? It’s vibrant, full of potential, and represents the dreams we often...
20 days ago • 3 min readThe Missing Piece to My Productivity Puzzle 🧩
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Hey there! For years, I’ve struggled with the same challenge: What should I work on next? Balancing a demanding day job, a side hustle, and four kids means my to-do list is never-ending. I built the ALIGN Framework to solve this problem—to create a simple, repeatable system that helps me set the right goals, break them into actionable steps, and stay on track. But even after developing ALIGN, there was still one missing piece—the right...
23 days ago • 3 min readMotivational Monday: A Path Is Made by Walking on It
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Start Walking—Your Path Will Follow Ever feel stuck, like you don’t know which way to go or if the path you’re on is the right one? Here’s a reminder from the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi: “A path is made by walking on it.” Solo entrepreneurs and side hustlers often wait for the perfect plan or a clear map to success. But the truth is, clarity doesn’t come before action—it comes because of it. Every step you take creates the path...
27 days ago • 2 min readDid You Quit? Let’s Get Back on Track 🚀
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Hey There! By now, you’ve probably heard about Quitter’s Day—the second Friday in January, when 80% of people abandon their resolutions. But guess what? Today’s the third Friday in January, and I’ve got news for you: It’s not too late to turn things around. In this week’s Late Night Internet Marketing Podcast, I break down: 🎙️ Episode 271: The 7 Deadly Goal Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) I reveal the top reasons people fail to hit their...
about 1 month ago • 2 min readMotivational Monday: Stop Overthinking—The Secret to Progress
Building Internet Businesses One Newsletter At A Time Progress Isn’t Perfect You sit down to work on your side hustle, and suddenly, the doubts creep in: Is this idea good enough? What if it doesn’t work? Maybe I need to plan more. Sound familiar? This week, I want you to think about this quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Solo entrepreneurs...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read