Hi everyone,
Today, I want to share an inspiring story about Pete Codes, the founder of No CS Degree. He turned his life around after quitting what he called “the worst job imaginable.”
I know a lot of you “hate” your day jobs, so I thought this might be the inspiration you need today.
Let’s begin.
Pete didn’t always want to be an entrepreneur. He had several boring 9-to-5 jobs until he ended up working at a bookie’s, where things got really rough.
He faced rude customers, aggressive behavior, and even threats of violence. One day, after a particularly scary incident, he decided enough was enough and quit.
With only $5,000 saved up and nothing to lose, he started his own business in July 2019, launching No CS Degree, a blog for self-taught developers.
I think you know where this story is going.
Running Multiple Ventures
Pete didn’t just focus on one thing; he created several income streams. Now, he earns between $5k and $10k a month from different sources, like:
- Ghostwriting: Helping businesses write social media posts and strategies.
- Newsletters: Running newsletters that share startup news and interviews with developers.
- Courses: Teaching others how to grow their own newsletters.
You can check out No CS Degree here: https://www.nocsdegree.com/
Pete found most of his clients through cold emails and social media. He advises personalizing emails—just like making a connection with a friend.
Instead of sending generic messages, he suggests focusing on the recipient’s needs.
If you are into cold emails, I highly recommend using Instantly or Lemlist to personalize your emails. Without personalization, nothing will work. Also, don’t use GPT.
On social media, he shares his journey and successes to attract followers. He recommends starting with one platform and crafting eye-catching posts.
Pete learned that selling to businesses is usually more profitable than selling to individual consumers. He enjoys offering services like ghostwriting, which can earn more money.
That’s another lesson right there: offer the same service to people who have more money, and you can charge more. Easy hack!
I want you to use Pete’s story as an inspiration.
A community is easier to build than a lot of code-heavy businesses or eCommerce.
A community is fun.
And a community helps everyone grow.
It’s a win-win-win.
Give it a thought.
