Ryan Robinson

Blogger, podcaster and recovering side project addict. Head of Content at Close. Join me here, on ryrob.com to learn how to start a blog, make money blogging and grow a profitable side business. Be sure to try my popular free keyword research tool & AI article writer tool, as well. Somehow, I also find time to write for publications like Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Next Web, Business Insider, and more. Let’s chat on Twitter and YouTube about our feelings (and blogging, of course).

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“Just Say No” Time Management System for Entrepreneurs

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As an entrepreneur, you need to learn how to say no. In fact, if you want to be successful, you need to learn how to say no to almost everything that comes your way. With success and fame, will come an incredible influx of people placing requests and demands on your time – which is

6 Most Common Freelance Proposal Mistakes

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Perhaps the most essential skill to master when launching or growing a freelance business, is perfecting your ability to find, pitch, and close the best possible clients for your business. That’s where crafting an amazing freelance proposal and cold email outreach campaign comes in. It doesn’t matter if you’re the best writer, marketer, designer, or

Infographic: Are You Charging the Right Hourly Rate as a Freelancer?

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Do you have a freelance business? Perhaps you’re looking to start freelancing in the near future.. If so, you’re either already looking to grow your client-base and scale your business, or you’ll soon be joining the over 54 million freelancers in the US, all seeking to gain more control over their careers. One of the tallest

How to Create a Product Nobody Wants and Lose $6,537: The iStash Story

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This is the story of my most epic failure as a young entrepreneur, and exactly how to create a product that nobody wants. Begin: The iStash Story.

While I did end up creating a product that over 6,000 people bought and thought was awesome, this is by no means the right way to go about starting your business (as you will soon see). If you want to learn how to do things the right way, check out my post on How to Start & Grow a Side Business While Working a Full-Time Job.

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How to Get the Rick Ross HUNH Grunt Text Tone for iPhone

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  The important question here is, why wouldn’t you want Rick Ross personally giving the iconic “HUUNNNNNNNNHH” that we’ve all come to know and love so well, every time you get a text message?   For those of you out there that feel as strongly about this as I do, here’s how to get it

5 Things Every Business Needs to Learn from Richard Sherman’s Post Game Outburst

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5 Things Every Business Needs to Learn from Richard Sherman's Post Game Outburst

  Last night’s NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49er’s was an impressive showing of raw athletic talent for both teams. With a game-ending interception that was nothing short of epic for the now NFC Champions, Seattle Seahawks, Richard Sherman taught us all some important lessons. In case you missed it, the