i got internet famous... if i started again from scratch, here's what I'd do this time
September 16, 2026 · 19 min
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Shaan's guide on how to build an audience: https://clickhubspot.com/tjsv
Episode 862: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) teaches what it takes to build an audience in 18 minutes.
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Show Notes:
() Intro
() Lesson 1: Who, not how many
() Lesson 2: What should I talk about?
() Lesson 3: Learn the 5 Ds
() Lesson 4: OK this is getting long. But you’re still here. Weird, right
() Lesson 5: Don't worry about writing style or production quality
() Lesson 6: Create a binge bank
() Lesson 7: Feeling, not information
() Lesson 8: “Be so good they can’t ignore you”
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Links:
• My blog post - https://www.shaanpuri.com/essays/i-got-internet-famouse-if-i-started-again-from-scratch-heres-what-id-do-this-time
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Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm
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• Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com
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