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The anti-social media success story that shocked me...
Plus: Best tools list + The exact system that turns Twitter lurkers into paying clients

A Note from Your Favorite Newsletter Nerd:
If you've been wondering why I've been extra caffeinated this week, here's why:
I just stumbled upon the kind of story that makes me want to slide into your inbox at 3 AM.
Remember that awkward kid from high school who barely said a word? Turns out, those are exactly the people quietly building empires these days.
I'm about to share something wild: An introvert who's built a $1M ghostwriting agency while Netflix-binging in his bedroom. No fancy degree. No connections. Just pure, methodical genius.
When I first heard about Marcos and The Birdhouse, I thought it was another one of those "too good to be true" internet success stories.
I was wrong.
After diving deep into their journey, I realized this was the blueprint many of us have been searching for.
So grab your coffee (or wine, I don't judge) because this isn't just another success story.
It's a masterclass in turning your "weaknesses" into a million-dollar business.
P.S. - Fair warning: This might make you rethink everything you know about building an online business.
π€ Think making presence on Twitter is about follower count?
Meet Marcos, the ghostwriting genius who's proving everyone wrong.
Everyone who says "ghostwriting is dead" or something similar is a failed ghostwriter
β Marcos (@itsmarcosruiz)
11:00 PM β’ Dec 29, 2024
Marcos did something most would call crazy. Instead of playing it safe, he went all-in on a ghostwriting course.
"If I can make someone more money than they pay me, I'll have a client forever," he thought.
Spoiler alert: He was onto something.
The First Big Break
While others chased followers, Marcos chased results. His first client came from Upwork - a measly $1,000 a month. But that was just the warm-up.
He turned that first success into a case study. Then another client. Then another.
Soon, the introvert who hated sales was closing $3,000 monthly deals.
Building The Birdhouse
Now, The Birdhouse isn't just any Twitter agency. They don't sell followers. They don't promise viral fame.

Instead, they do something better: They make their clients win.
CEOs, influencers, and businesses come to Marcos for one thing - turning their Twitter presence into cold, hard cash.
The Million-Dollar Machine
Today, The Birdhouse runs like a well-oiled machine:
A team of six elite writers
$70,000+ monthly revenue
60% profit margins
Zero paid advertising
All built by a guy who'd rather write than talk.
The funny thing?
Marcos never wanted to be a social media guru. He just wanted to build something that worked.
"Sales is just conviction," he says. "If you know your service works, selling is easy."
Even for an introvert.
Why This Story Matters
Because somewhere between your doomscrolling and LinkedIn updates, there's a business waiting to be built.
And maybe, just maybe, being an introvert isn't the obstacle you think it is.
P.S. - Success doesn't always shout. Sometimes it writes. π
The Marcos Method: How an Introvert Built a $70K/Month Empire
Grab your notepad, because this is where your head will spin.
Remember how I mentioned Marcos built this whole thing from his bedroom? Well, I dug deeper, and the strategy is even more fascinating than I thought.
The Not-So-Secret Sauce
While everyone was busy crafting the "perfect" Twitter bio, Marcos was quietly building his empire using three simple tools:
A basic Google Docs account (yes, really!)
HypeFury for scheduling (game-changer alert)
Notion for keeping track of everything
But here's the plot twist: The tools weren't the magic. It was how he used them.
The $50K/Month Blueprint Marcos did something that made me spill my coffee when I heard it. Instead of chasing viral tweets, he:
Sent 100-200 personalized DMs daily (using a template he tweaked)
Tracked every response in a simple Notion dashboard
Used Google Docs to collaborate with clients
The result?
A steady stream of $3K-$5K monthly clients without ever doing a "cold call."
Why It Worked
While others were trying to be social media gurus, Marcos was solving real problems:
Writing tweets that actually made converts
Creating systems that scaled
Building relationships instead of follower counts
And speaking of relationships... π
Your Turn: The Introvert's Guide to Building a Ghostwriting Empire
Ready to pull back the curtain on how you can do this too?
The Starter Kit
Remember those tools Marcos used?
Here's your version that wonβt cost you a penny:
ClickUp (best alternative to Notion)
Canva (for those eye-catching tweet visuals)
Buffer (your HypeFury alternative)
But wait, there's more...
The Strategy You Can Steal
Here's the beautiful part: You can literally copy Marcos's approach:
Start with TweetDeck to monitor conversations
Use ChatGPT to help craft personalized DMs
Track everything in Google Sheets
The "No-Fancy-Degree-Needed" Game Plan
This is where itβs good.
While Marcos invested in courses, you can start with:
Twitter analytics tools
Reddit's r/copywriting community
LinkedIn's content creation groups
Focus on one client at a time, just like Marcos did.
Why This Works for Introverts
Remember how Marcos hated sales calls? Here's your introvert-friendly approach:
Write viral content for yourself first
Let your results do the talking
Use written communication (your strength!) to close deals
P.S. - The best part? You can start this whole thing tonight, in your PJs, with nothing but a laptop and wifi. π
The Bridge Between You and Marcos
Marcos wasn't special. He was just methodical. And if an introvert who preferred Netflix to network could build this, imagine what you could do with these tools and templates.
Final Thought: Success leaves clues. Marcos left us the whole blueprint. πΊοΈ
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What's Next?
Take one small step today.
Open that tool. Write that first tweet. Send that first DM.
That's how empires are built. One quiet step at a time.
Until Next Time
βοΈ Stay curious
P.S. - Still reading? You've got what it takes. See you next week for another story that'll make you rethink everything.
P.P.S. - Reply to this email with "I'M STARTING" if you're ready to build your own empire. I read every response. π«
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