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Sam Vander Wielen

My weekly emails are half “how not to break online biz laws.” And half “marketing that actually works.” If you’re interested in growing (not just a legally sound online business), but one that sustains you for YEARS to come by focusing less on trends and more on sustainable strategies that work while you're not — join 37,000+ others who love having me in their inbox each week:

omg, it’s here!! 📚

[FIRST NAME GOES HERE]IT’S HERE. You can now preorder my book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online Entrepreneurship!!! 😆Here’s the link I’ve been waiting to drop for MONTHS!!My book is blowing up behind the scenes. 😳Amy Porterfield, Nathan Barry (CEO of Kit), Laura Belgray, and Pat freakin’ Flynn all wrote endorsements for it. In the publishing world, endorsements are called blurbs. And as these online giants kept raising their hands, saying...
everything you need to know about the copyright symbol

yes, you can use the copyright symbol ©️

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Stalled on starting your business

stalled on starting your business?

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Wish you were here

wish you were here! (Next time?)

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what if you legitimize your business before it opens

I wrote this email for you specifically

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the federal government needs you to fill this out

the Federal government needs you to fill this out 👉

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busted at mattress firm

busted at Mattress Firm

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the story you tell yourself

The Story You Tell Yourself, About Yourself

🌶️ A Spicy Deal Not sure what to do when a client owes you money? Scoop up my Late Payment Email Template that shows you what to say, when and what not to do to accidentally waive your rights. Get paid and avoid legal hot water? Yes and yes. Download my Late Payment Email Template → The Story You Tell Yourself, About Yourself After I had brain surgery a few years ago, I got comfortable knowing certain things were off the table for me. Even though my surgery was successful, I have days where...
didn't reach your biz goals in 2024?

Didn't reach your biz goals in 2024?

🌶️ A Spicy Deal Not sure what to do when a client owes you money? Scoop up my Late Payment Email Template that shows you what to say, when and what not to do to accidentally waive your rights. Get paid and avoid legal hot water? Yes and yes. Download my Late Payment Email Template → Feeling Down About Your Business? Let's Talk. "I'm not where I thought I'd be by now." You started your business a while ago... and you thought things would look different by now. You thought you'd have more...
when you feel like you're getting lapped

You win the race (well, eventually...)

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My weekly emails are half “how not to break online biz laws.” And half “marketing that actually works.” If you’re interested in growing (not just a legally sound online business), but one that sustains you for YEARS to come by focusing less on trends and more on sustainable strategies that work while you're not — join 37,000+ others who love having me in their inbox each week: