avatarJulian Cosky

Summary

The author is leveraging Gumroad to sell their "Productivity Playbook," a resource aimed at improving work-life balance and focus, and is offering a discount to Medium readers.

Abstract

The author, who has a passion for helping people improve their lives through learning efficiencies and stress reduction, has created a brand called Productivity Matters. After writing a book on the subject, which is available on Amazon, they decided to update and refresh the content and sell it on Gumroad. The author is using Twitter and Medium to promote the book and has provided a discount code, MEDIUM20, for Medium readers to receive 20% off. The author expresses gratitude to Victoria Kurichenko for inspiration and encourages readers to support their work by subscribing to their articles, becoming Medium members, or buying them a coffee through Ko-fi, with a portion of proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.

Opinions

  • The author believes in the ease and versatility of Gumroad as a platform for selling diverse products, including their own "Productivity Playbook."
  • They are confident in the value of their work, as evidenced by their decision to update and repackage their existing book for a new audience on Gumroad.
  • The author acknowledges the self-promotional nature of their post but justifies it as an opportunity to share their work with a wider audience.
  • They are optimistic about the potential success of their Gumroad venture and are open to sharing updates on their progress.
  • The author values community support and is explicit in showing appreciation for inspiration received and for potential reader contributions.

Selling My Passion

It’s only just begun

Image created by the author in Canva

I’ve read quite a lot, recently, about Gumroad.

A website that suggests you can sell, literally, anything!

They are very definite about it, from courses to cookbooks and emoji packs to wallpapers.

Gumroad provides a platform to sell physical and digital wares; and they make it look quite easy.

Challenge accepted!

I have a passion for helping people. I don’t mean about crossing the road (although I would do that too), but in a way that helps them to improve their lives.

Learning efficiencies and ways to take the stress out of the day.

Almost 3 years ago I created a brand called Productivity Matters. It’s only me, using the brand to promote good working practice as well as other little tid-bits of information.

To back this up, I actually wrote (and published) a book. It’s available on Amazon. Whilst it has sold a few, it’s certainly not a best-seller!

However, I decided that maybe I could take the opportunity to use Gumroad to further promote this work.

I set to work updating and refreshing some of the content, and have now created a page on Gumroad through which I can sell it.

I will use Twitter to promote it, as that’s my main social media channel. What am I saying? It’s my only social media channel!

But, I thought, what about here?

Medium is a great place to share.

It may be a little unorthodox, but what’s the harm?

So, here is the link to my Productivity Playbook, on Gumroad.

To say thanks, I have setup a discount code for Medium readers, to get 20% off. Just enter MEDIUM20 at the checkout.

I know. A totally self-serving, selfish, post.

I will keep you updated as to how it goes.

In the meantime, big thanks to Victoria Kurichenko who has inspired me to write this and give it a shot.

Thank you for reading

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