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andrewchen.com (guest essay)

1 resource from andrewchen.com (guest essay) we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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Jin makes the case that the durable way to build on platforms is owning your audience, your monetization, and your direct relationships rather than renting attention. It is a useful lens for turning platform driven reach into something you keep. Good for thinking about how to convert followers into customers you control.

The Passion Economy and the Future of Work

From andrewchen.com (guest essay) by Li Jin

  • Build direct relationships, not just an audience on a platform.
  • Own your monetization instead of depending on platform payouts.
  • Direct ties are harder for a platform to strip away.
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