TL;DR: Prepare for Black Friday, transform your workspace, learn how to ask for advice from tech billionaires, and more inside our Content Roundup
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AppSumo Content Roundup

Hey there, Sumo-ling!

It’s time for the latest edition of our Content Roundup.

And like Steve from Blues Clues, we know that sometimes you need a little inspiration to get you through the day. (“Though we could have done without the student loan reminder, Steve.")

So to keep you motivated, we’re bringing you an awesome batch of videos, blogs, books, and more. Enjoy!

Videos

Ballin' on our budget

We're giving away $1M of our Black Friday marketing budget to digital creators who list their products on AppSumo! If you’ve got an ebook, online course, digital download, or SaaS you’ve been itching to sell, this is your chance. Watch this video to find out how you can earn up to $1K by submitting your product and become eligible to win an additional $10K to put back into growing your business.

Why You Should List a Digital Product on AppSumo THIS Black Friday | Make $$$

Social climber

They say you need to spend money to make money, but they don’t know much about launching a social media agency. In our video “The Best Tips For Starting a Social Media Agency With ZERO Budget,” learn how to turn your love of social media into a viable business—no money needed. Now that’s something to “like.”

The Best Tips For Starting a Social Media Agency With ZERO Budget

Ask and you shall receive

Ever wondered what would happen if you emailed Jeff Bezos, Susan Wojcicki, or Mike Tyson and asked them for advice? Well, in “DMing Billionaires & CEOs For Business Advice,” Noah shows exactly how to do just that, proving it’s not nearly as scary as it seems. Watch until the end to see who actually responded and whose assistants write the kindest rejections.

DMing Billionaires & CEOs For Business Advice

Product of your environment

When it comes to focusing, having the right workspace can make all the difference. And like many of us, before 2020, our CEO Noah had never worked from home nor spent time building a work area. Until now. In “My Work From Home Office Setup,” get a glimpse into Noah's process for creating a new space, and find inspiration for your own home.

My Work From Home Office Setup | CEO Of A $100M Company

Testing, testing

The taco ratings are in, and since we’ve heard so many great things from the community and our team about these three products, we decided to take them for a spin. Watch as we try out these popular AppSumo tools, so you can see them in action.

We Tried These Popular AppSumo Tools | Pictory, Listnr, Peppertype.ai
Books

Gotta get down on (Black) Friday

Are you ready to make the most of Black Friday? If you nodded yes, then you've come to the right place. We created a playbook, How AppSumo Does Black Friday: Our Secret to a Multi-Million Dollar Black Friday, to let you in on our tried-and-true strategies for making the biggest shopping event of the year your most profitable campaign ever. Access it now, fo' free.

How AppSumo Does Black Friday: Our Secret to a Multi-Million Dollar Black Friday

Hot and cold

Having worked with everyone from LinkedIn to Uber, AppSumo board member Andrew Chen knows what it takes to scale effectively. Now he’s sharing those secrets in his new book, The Cold Start Problem, set to release December 7, 2021. Pre-order it now and get ready to learn how AppSumo succeeded through selling bundles, why understanding network effects is critical, and how to compete in a crowded marketplace.

The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects
Blog posts

Written evidence

Matt Defeo is a successful entrepreneur and copywriter extraordinaire, who found that rising to the top is also about being savvy. Check out how becoming a Sumo-ling saved Matt an astounding $129K over the years, and which five tools are his go-to's.

How I Grow a Copywriting Business Using AppSumo Tools (and Saved $128,538.91)

Screen—savers

Whether you need to save a Slack exchange, a Zoom presentation slide, or a photo of a kitten in a bowtie, it helps to have a reliable screen capture tool. Dive into “Screen Capture Software: 10 Free and Paid Tools” to discover the right match so you can get to snapping.

Screen Capture Software: 10 Free and Paid Tools

Cover story

You only have one chance to make a first Facebook impression, and since it's the biggest social media platform in the world, having an excellent profile page is a must. In “Facebook Video Cover: Sizes, Tips, Tools, and More in 2021,” we’re giving you the low down on video covers—an under-utilized feature that can seriously boost engagement and up the wow factor.

Facebook Video Cover: Sizes, Tips, Tools, and More in 2021

Anima-zing

Animations are strong storytelling tools that can evoke powerful emotions. (You try not crying during the opening scene of Up.) But, no matter your artistic ability, actually making them can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to the “8 Best Animation Software Options for Pros and Beginners” so you can find exactly what you need to build everything from games to social media graphics.

8 Best Animation Software Options for Pros and Beginners
Podcast

Talk it out

Taking care of your mental health is deeply important, but there’s an unfortunate stigma around it because too many of us treat therapy like it’s Fight Club. (“The first rule of therapy is you don’t talk about therapy.”) That’s why we’re excited about this month’s episode of “Noah Kagan Presents,” where Noah opens up about his experiences in therapy.

What I Learned Spending $15,000 on Therapy

That's it for now. We'll be back before you know it with some more grade-A content.

❤️ and 🌮,
The AppSumo Team

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