I'm so pleased to bring you an author who is living the dream of many writers.
My guest today is
.Four years ago, in December 2020, I started writing on the buzzy publishing platform Medium with no audience, online reputation and zero earnings.
Fast forward to today: I had the chance to sit down (virtually) with
, a Medium top writer with 122,000 followers, dad, freelance writer and entrepreneur, who went from college dropout, making $10/hour and $147 in his bank account to making over $1.5 million online.I alluded to the dream that “Ayo the writer” is living proof that building a sustainable, thriving business and earning $10,000/month as a writer is not fiction.
In our conversation, we agreed on one thing: We never believed in the “build it, and they will come” myth.
We knew that writing great content wasn’t enough. You can’t just hope your words will magically find readers. You have to show up, promote, and hype yourself.
And here’s a truth bomb from Ayo: He wouldn’t have even done this interview with me if he hadn’t “seen” and “heard” me on Substack, Medium, and YouTube.
Why Most Writers Stay Stuck
Ayo and I both see it too often:
Talented writers who never step into the spotlight.
Creators stuck in their 9-to-5s who dream of writing full-time but never make it happen.
What’s the difference between writers who succeed and those who stay invisible?
It’s self-promotion.
Yes, it feels uncomfortable at first. But here’s the reality: No one else will hype you.
Not Medium, not Substack, not YouTube.
You need to be your biggest cheerleader.
Ayo’s Secret to Success
Today, Ayo shares how he:
Built his audience from scratch while working a dead-end job.
Monetized his writing through platforms like Medium, freelancing, and creating high-ticket offers.
Grew a thriving community of writers through his programs and mentorships.
Ayo didn’t just rely on great writing. He learned how to market himself—without feeling salesy and earn more than $10,000 monthly!
His ambitious goal was to hit $100,000 monthly this year. While he didn’t quite reach it and plans to chase it again in 2025, Ayo shared an impressive milestone with me:
In March 2024, his best month yet, he brought in a staggering $74,000. He even sent me the screenshot to prove it!
I hope you enjoy the show. Enjoy!
Want More From Ayo and Meet Him?
Inside my Online Writing Club Membership, we focus on exactly this:
How to market yourself without feeling icky.
Building your audience and creating offers that sell.
Joining a supportive community of more than 300 creators, authors, entrepreneurs, writers who share their (small) wins, like Ayo and I do.
Want in? Click here to join now and start your journey to becoming a writer who gets paid to be seen and heard today!
The BEST thing: You can meet Ayo inside!
In February 2025, we will have our next live session with the writing king. You can also watch the replay of an exclusive workshop we hosted a few months back.
Challenge: What You Can Do Today
If you’re serious about growing your writing career, start by celebrating your wins. Even the small ones.
Here’s an exercise for you:
Think of one achievement you’re proud of as a writer—no matter how small.
Share it in the comments! Post it on your Substack Notes (and tag me (and Ayo). I’ll re-stack (share) your comment or Substack Notes post and celebrate your win (no matter how big or small) with you.
Hype yourself the way you’d hype a friend. Because if you don’t, who will?
Here’s to hyping yourself and making your dreams come true in 2025,
P.S. In our live session in February, Ayo will reveal his blueprint for earning $10K+ per month as a writer. You won’t want to miss this session. Join us today and get access to our hands-on workshop with Ayo in February 2025.
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