$175K from a Google Doc?

The 118-Page Google Doc That Secretly Made $175K

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Market News

Jules acquires Keyword Metrics, rank-tracking SaaS from Ian Nuttall. (LINK) 

Lenny’s Newsletter announces a partnership with Perplexity AI (LINK)

Important, Not Important launches its web app. (LINK)

Air Mail is said to be exploring a sale. (LINK)

Bogey Bois golf newsletter hits 90K+ subscribers within a day of launch. (LINK)

“The $175K Secret Hiding in a Google Doc”

Olly Richards made over $175K in 2023 from a simple lead magnet—a 118-page Google Doc breaking down how he built a $10M online education business. Without a big audience or fancy tools, he used this doc to drive nearly 13K newsletter subscribers and crazy-high open rates. The kicker? He gave it away for free, and it went viral in the marketing world, with people sharing it everywhere.

The genius behind Olly's success was the authenticity of his Google Doc—super casual, no over-the-top design, and packed with value. His strategy? Offer something different, nurture his subscribers, and focus on paid growth that funds itself. This is a masterclass in how a well-crafted lead magnet can seriously drive engagement and revenue without feeling salesy. (LINK)

Media News

A simple change that doubled email signups at The Motley Fool (LINK)

How Front Office Sports went from 0-$10m in revenue (LINK)

4 lead magnet ideas that are killing it right now (LINK)

How Axios increased revenue by going niche (LINK)

The Growth Lever That’s Helped Launch Massive Newsletters. (LINK)

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