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How Many Customers to Quit Your Job?

Your escape number in customers

Quitting your job sounds like a dream. What if it were really just a number of customers a month?

You'll find out

  • What a typical paycheck is worth
  • Why price changes everything
  • How 1,000 fans can be a living

Why it matters

A vague dream stays a dream. A count of customers is a goal you can work toward, one at a time.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 169 · Zone 19

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