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Creating More Margin in Life

Creating More Margin in Life

Not profit margin — but more margin for the things you love

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
'Fail Early, Fail Often — and Know When to Pivot'

'Fail Early, Fail Often — and Know When to Pivot'

Lessons from reading David Epstein's "Range"

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
What I Learned About Value, Freedom, and Building a Business in 2024

What I Learned About Value, Freedom, and Building a Business in 2024

My reflections on storytelling, pivots, and what it means to thrive in the creator economy.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell

The Archive

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Why Community is the Future of the Creator Economy

Why Community is the Future of the Creator Economy

The easiest way to future-proof your business? Build a community that people want to be part of.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
The Secret Weapon for Creators, Founders, and Freelancers: Storytelling That Sticks

The Secret Weapon for Creators, Founders, and Freelancers: Storytelling That Sticks

Why storytelling is now the most in-demand skill for creators and brands — and how you can use it to build your career.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
What the TikTok Ban Means for Creators

What the TikTok Ban Means for Creators

The TikTok ban should force creators to rethink their strategies, diversify their platforms, and take control of their audiences.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
My 2024 in Review: Top Lessons, Reads, Advice & More

My 2024 in Review: Top Lessons, Reads, Advice & More

Plus what's in store for my business and this newsletter in 2025.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
What I Learned About Value, Freedom, and Building a Business in 2024

What I Learned About Value, Freedom, and Building a Business in 2024

My reflections on storytelling, pivots, and what it means to thrive in the creator economy.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
How to Use the 2-Year Test to Build Your Brand

How to Use the 2-Year Test to Build Your Brand

Part 1 of my new Q&A series.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
How to Create Better Content — Tips from a Ghostwriter

How to Create Better Content — Tips from a Ghostwriter

Plus what tools and resources help me do my job.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
How to Embrace a Business Pivot

How to Embrace a Business Pivot

And what we can learn from LMNT's 3 week on, 1 week off schedule

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
Building a Business and a Life That You Love

Building a Business and a Life That You Love

The new and improved newsletter from Cromwell Creative Co.

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
Creating More Margin in Life

Creating More Margin in Life

Not profit margin — but more margin for the things you love

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
How to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset as a Freelancer

How to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset as a Freelancer

A lesson in finding "enough" and the power of changing your perspective

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
What I Learned From a Week Full of Cold Pitching

What I Learned From a Week Full of Cold Pitching

An evergreen reminder to create opportunities for yourself

Taylor Cromwell
Taylor Cromwell
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