In 2001, I left the corporate world of banking to work for myself.First as a profit improvement consultant, then as someone turning around struggling businesses — and eventually, like many of you reading this, I wanted freedom. By 2009, I’d tried a few ventures (including a bookkeeping franchise) but none truly fit. So, I did [...]
By Mark Salmon | IMMachines.com The Creator’s Paradox You want to move faster, but you’re tired of forcing it.You want clarity, but your mind’s loud.You want progress, but you’re drowning in possibility. Most solopreneurs think the answer lies in doing more.But what if the next level of creativity isn’t about acceleration — it’s about alignment? [...]
Introduction: Imagine this: You see someone in need. Your heart aches. You want to help. You feel deeply — maybe you even say a prayer or offer kind words. But you don’t give. Not because you don’t care. But because you can’t. Now flip the script. What if you could write the cheque, fund the [...]
What if you could sell your digital product, service, or GPT tool…without feeling pushy, fake, or drained? What if your marketing felt authentic, fun, and repeatable—because it was based on your own story? That’s the promise behind the Story Sales Machine method:A simple storytelling system designed to drive sales, connection, and content momentum—on autopilot. At [...]
Let’s be real. As solopreneurs, creators, and online business owners, we’re logging into dozens of tools every day — email platforms, social schedulers, hosting dashboards, AI tools, banking apps, course platforms... you name it. Each one asks for a password. And if you’re like many people, you’re either: Using the same password everywhere (gasp 😱), [...]
Let’s face it. Building an epic GPT tool is one thing. Selling it? That’s a whole other beast. Most digital creators and solopreneurs spend weeks crafting the perfect prompt flow, stacking powerful use cases, and polishing the interface—only to get tongue-tied (or crickets) when it's time to sell the thing. Why? Because pitching feels awkward. [...]
Have you been sitting on a book idea for months… or even years? You’re not alone. Many creators, especially those of us over 45, have life experience worth sharing — but getting that story out of your head and onto the page can feel like climbing a mountain. “I’ll write it one day…” becomes one [...]
As online creators and digital entrepreneurs, we're often told to dream big. Set 6-figure income goals. Envision that product launch. Picture thousands of subscribers hanging on your every word. But what if that's the wrong focus? James Clear's powerful insight reminds us: "You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the [...]
I never dreamed I would meet somebody like you, Whose smile could light up my darkest days anew, Whose laughter could chase away my blues, And whose love could make my heart skip a few. I never imagined I would find someone like you, Who could make me feel whole and brand new, [...]
