8-Minute Proposals Built a $250K Email Business


Hi friend!

Last stretch before the holidays! It's been busier for me than I originally expected, but it's all a good busy. I have one thing in particular that I'm excited to share sometime in early 2025 👀

What's one hurdle you're trying to get over with your business? Happy to try to help if I can!

Now, here's this week's deep dive:


Here's this week's deep dive:

If I told you someone could create a $12,000 proposal in 8 minutes and get it signed that same day, would you believe me?

That's exactly what Allea Grummert, founder of Duett, does regularly as part of her email marketing and copywriting agency for bloggers.

But having the ability to close five-figure deals this quickly didn't happen overnight.

It took a $5,000 investment in an incubator program, creating one perfect productized service, and valuing long-term relationships over short-term gains.

Let's dive into how Allea built Duett into a $250,000+ annual revenue business:


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Thanks for reading!

Matt

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Matthew Gira

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