Yooo, I have invested €3,5k in a dropshipping mentor at 16, but honestly, It didn’t help me. Yo, what is up guys? I was 16 and I invested €3.5k in coaching for dropshipping. This was on the 31st of October in 2024 and the reason why I say it was worthless is because I felt like it lacked something. I felt like it lacked the personality, the personal help because you have to imagine this guy was pretty big on social media that I actually bought the dropshipping coaching from. So getting in contact with this guy was so hard, it was like so... it felt like I was not even in his program. It felt like I didn't even have the opportunity to one-on-one meet with this guy because he was so big, he was always busy with other things. I just feel like how it would change because obviously I'm not into dropshipping anymore but I just feel like I just wanted to feel like how it is to actually be able to talk to this guy. It would be so cool if he had like a digital double of himself. It would be so cool if I could just call up a number and it's literally his voice with his knowledge but even more advanced. Like that would be so cool and I really think that this could change the industry for most coaches and info business to be honest. Like what if we had something like that? What if we had a celebrity to coach us but it's just a phone number that we can call up with tailored advice from him? Obviously you will think oh but then the authenticity and the really personal stuff goes away. No because this AI has been prompted in the right way where it actually feels like and sounds like you're talking to him, talking to the celebrity. That would really just change and skyrocket my progress when I was in the coaching program. What are your opinions about this guys? Do you think this could help you take the next step when you invest into coaching?

Yoo, I was wondering right, what if we as creators had a digital double of ourselves. Something that is super authentic, feels & reflects emotion, shows empathy etc. This would be so cool, to just have a certain second version of yourself that is more knowledgeable and makes you smarter aswell. I would love this since I have a personal brand. Like what if we could have Augmented Intelligence take over our personal brands, client deliveries, acquisition systems etc Sick right! Do you have a personal brand? Here's my YouTube & Instagram

Yoo wassup guys, I’ve noticed that ai is taking over This is because people try to use artificial intelligence to replace humans We need to double down on augmented intelligence that innovates humans Enough about that, people are automating content aswell, especially in the info space, but where is the authenticity? Why is everyone copying each other? Well, it’s because people still believe that they have to ‘’follow an already proven system’’ Yeah sure, but I never wanted it to turn out where people just copy each other I actually found the solution to this How can we show our authentic edge within our content??? This is how I do it in a nutshell: 1. Funnel Approach - TOF (Awareness): Broad, human, relatable. Vlogs, raw stories, lifestyle clips → build trust & resonance. - MOF (Nurture): Problem-solving + personal stories. Show frameworks, answer questions → prove expertise. - BOF (Convert): Case studies, whiteboard breakdowns, client results → solve big pains, clear CTA to book. 2. Core Principles - Authenticity > Polish: Show real personality, leave imperfections in. - Emotional Hook: If it doesn’t make you feel, it won’t connect. - Proof → Promise → Plan: Show credibility, give a promise, then deliver insight. - 3:1 Rule: Three value posts for every direct CTA. - Professional but Human: Look sharp, but be vulnerable, funny, honest. 3. Execution (Weekly) - 7 long-form videos → 4 TOF, 2 MOF, 1 BOF. - 21 short clips repurposed (binge-worthy, punchy, story-driven). Watch this video for a more in depth breakdown: https://youtu.be/Tsdfweg7W7A?si=irTNNU_TXxuRmCyN

My journey as an online business owner and self-improvement dedicate so far👇 February 1st 2023 → Started self-improvement because of a random Youtube video and didn’t think to much of it April 12th 2023 → Started playing around with weights and started meditating and other self-improvement habits, got really consistent with them June 21st 2023 → Got my first business idea ‘’Why not make videos about self-improvement?”, so i started creating content about self-improvement August 2nd 2023 → Had to find a way to monetise my audience, so I created a sort of website with a Discord community, worked on the design almost every day August 29th 2023 → Went back to school for my last year in highschool and started dealing with a lot of judgement from people who didn’t understand me because I was doing what I was doing October 14th 2023 → Really started debating whether or not to continue my self-improvement channel, was getting judged every day and lost purpose for it December 26th 2023 → Went on holiday and had a lot of time to think what to do with my life, I still loved self-improvement, but lost purpose for creating content January 16th 2024 → Switched my channel to talking in dutch instead of english March 7th 2024 → Pulled the trigger and quit my self-improvement channel April 10th 2024 → Got interested into ecom dropshipping May 26th 2024 → Got a Shopify subscription for a year and played around with my store and niche June 17th 2024 → Got into a network of other young entrepreneur from all over the world August 11th 2024 → Send the letter to the judge for a business license August 14th → Turned 16 and was still figuring out what to do with my Shopify store September 2nd 2024 → Went to a new school with dangerous people (as in criminal neighborhood etc) September 27th 2024 → Made a few friends, but felt so alone because no one understood my dedication towards work and staying healthy October 11th 2024 → Finally got my business license from August 11th

If I lost everything and had to sign my first coaching client again, this is exactly what I’d do. This is how I closed a 3k deal myself Define your ICP. Be specific. Know their age, situation, pain points, bottlenecks, and the exact outcome they want. When your content speaks directly to their pain, they listen. And they trust. Pick a niche. No broad “self-improvement” stuff. Get ultra-specific. Something like “screen-time coaching for 16–30-year-old entrepreneurs.” Craft your offer. Don’t sell the process. Sell the result. Instead of “I help guys get in shape,” say “I help you get fit in 90 days so you attract your first girlfriend.” Be specific. Be outcome-driven. Build a content ecosystem across YouTube, Instagram, and Skool. Long-form value on YouTube. Proof, reels, and story highlights on Instagram. Community and nurturing on Skool. All three platforms should feed into each other. Your profiles aren’t social media—they’re landing pages. Have a clear CTA. Highlight what you do, how you do it, and results you’ve gotten. DM strategy. Give massive value in the DMs. Free advice, voice notes, looms, docs. Help people without asking for anything. People don’t pay for information. They pay for implementation, accountability, and clarity. Be helpful first. Close second. Build the trust triangle. Upfront transparency: ask if you can make an offer before the call. Effort and education: send custom looms, long messages, and actually care. Expert positioning: be the one person who clearly solves their problem. Momentum = trust flywheel. Help someone → get a testimonial → build trust → get a client → repeat. Don’t wait for paid clients to ask for testimonials. If you helped someone on a call or in the DMs, ask them to record one. This builds social proof instantly and creates momentum. On the call, ask yourself: is this person 101% ready? If yes, pitch the offer. If no, give value, walk them through a few steps, and book the second call. Before that second call, ask again for permission to pitch.