No-Code 101 : THE Unfair Advantage of $1M Solopreneur Business
Dec 22, 2024
Top brands, worth billions took over a decade to gain popularity and credibility in the world.
Here's a short stat :
Ford was founded in 1903 but gained popularity in 1920.
Nike was founded in 1964 but gained popularity in 1972.
Apple was founded in 1976 but gained popularity in 1984.
Microsoft was founded in 1975 but gained popularity in 1990.
McDonalds was founded in 1940 but gained popularity in 1955.
Decades of effort turned into years of value. This is why people love these long-lasting brands.
Yet, new startups are reaching a very similar state of value in just 2-3 years.
@Kit built by @nathanbarry
@NotionHQ built by @ivanhzhao
Not every one of them is a billion-dollar business, but they have reached a million-dollar valuation.
That's insane compared to companies built in decades.
While you're wondering if you can start building a business, new creators are studying this model to build their digital presence.
I'm one of those creators who's actively studying new models to build my brand called - @templaterguy.
But...
Do you know why it's so easy to start a new business these days ?
Do you know how most people build a digital presence in just months ?
Do you know what adds such immense value to a business in a few years ?
I'll now teach you how $1M solopreneur businesses get this unfair advantage.
Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of "No-Code" with me.
The Idea Of No-Code
"No-Code" and its impact on business is the reason that changed the perception of building a business forever.
These are the tools built using code but they don't require the knowledge of code to operate on.
Building a business without code is the idea behind No-code tools.
Traditional businesses took employees, company structures, and large amounts of labor capital to work.
It compounded on the time it took to see any results.
This is why those big brands took decades to see progress.
But, modern businesses leverage the power of building as a solopreneur without employees.
You replace the work of 100 employees and leverage it to 10 tools that can be run just by yourself.
You don't have to spend $10k to start a business.
You don't need to spend 500+ hours hiring a team.
You just have to spend 4-5 hrs every day mastering these no-code tools.
Creators who mastered these tools have the leverage to 10x their effort in the shortest time possible.
People get tired from working more. Money spent once isn't earned back without effort. Technology is the only resource you can use 24/7 with minimal restrictions.
Modern Solopreneurs use this advantage to leverage their business.
The Only No-Code Tools You Need In 2025
No-Code is the new path to the creator economy in 2025.
You can build a business that generates revenue for you.
You can build a business that generates leisure time for you.
You can build a business that generates freedom in your life.
But, you can find at least 100+ such tools to use today.
How do you find the best tools to even reduce the effort of searching for it ?
I made the best curation of the no-code tools you need.
The Only 6 No-Code Tools You Need to Master in 2025 :
Social Media (@X, @Instagram, @Youtube, @Linkedin)
"THE ALGORITHM" is a hot topic on social media.
But, no one wants to understand the logic behind the code written to build a social media platform.
Everyone wants to create and build a business there.
Social media is a hidden no-code tool you use every day without awareness.
Remember this the next time :
When you're liking a Twitter/X post, a creator earns.
When you're scrolling reels on Instagram, a creator earns.
When you're watching a video on YouTube, a creator earns.
You can become "the creator" and build a business if you start posting content on social media platforms.
Think only of the person who'll consume your content.
Then :
Create Youtube videos
Create Instagram reels
Create Twitter/X posts
Create Linkedin Posts
Leverage the traffic that's equally accessible by the world to drive people to your business.
Once you have people who know you exist and trust in your brand from your content, you can monetize them.
Primary goal of any business is to generate revenue.
And the most optimal way to generate revenue in modern business is to sell digital products.
They are low-effort products with high profit margins and value generation.
Gumroad is the most popular tool to sell digital products.
You create a Digital product (Template, E-Book, Course, etc.)
Publish it to Gumroad as a landing page
Send newsletters to build trust with your audience
Share the link to download the file
Get paid !
You can do this starting today...
Managing your business as you grow can be one of the hardest challenges.
When you reach 10+ clients, it's more difficult to scale than to charge more.
This is why you need SYSTEMS.
Turning your business into a Notion system is the best solution to leverage your time to build.
Create databases of multiple parts of your business
Connect each of them based on relevant data
Add progress bars to track your business
Analyse and adapt the system to control the flow
Visual identity - Colors, Images, Style, and Text all make up a design.
Without a clear visual identity, a brand can't stand out from the rest of the business in existence.
Canva is the perfect design tool you can use in your business.
Create social media posts
Create presentations
Create posters
Create banners
Create logos
Carve the idea of your brand with colors into the minds of people.
90% of new creators struggle to showcase their expertise.
The world thinks they are mediocre creators by nature.
Websites are the primary method to showcase your expertise and professionalism in your industry.
Based on design, your website can drive the most revenue for your business. And...
Framer is the best and only website builder you need in 2025.
You can create highly professional websites with Framer's features :
Variants
Page layouts
Device optimization
Styling for color and text
Think about how your customers will view your website and create it from that perspective to increase conversion.
If you're running a small local business, you can get paid in Apple Pay, Vimeo, or local debit cards.
We are talking about top $1M businesses.
These payments aren't made in $100, but rather $4-5k in each transaction. Trust me...
You can use Paypal (or) Stripe to get paid for huge transactions without worrying about the fund limits.
Create a Paypal account
Create a
Share the link or send an invoice to a customer
Get paid !
You only need these tools to start building a business today...
Remember. It's just the blueprint of how top solopreneurs are booming in 2024.
You need mastery of each tool and skill associated with it to reach their level.
Top No-Code Businesses That Exist In 2024
Here's a compiled list of the best no-code businesses that exist in 2024 along with the creator of the tool.
@Kit - Built by @NathanBarry
@NotionHQ - Built by @Ivanhzhao
@Beehiiv - Built by @Denk_Tweets
@Canva - Built by @MelanieCanva
@Framer - Built by @Koenbok & @Jornvandijk
@Sketch - Built by @Pieteromvlee
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Regards,
Templater Guy.