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🧠 The First Million | June 13, 2025
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi
💡 The Millionaire Mindset
Focus = Firepower
In business, focus is your most valuable asset. Not time. Not money. Not even talent.
Every day, I see entrepreneurs who could be crushing it — but they’re distracted by shiny objects, chasing every opportunity, and never going deep on anything.
I’ve made this mistake. I’ve tried to do too much, too fast. And I paid the price.
The turning point in my journey came when I narrowed my focus to one business, one strategy, and one goal: Build to seven figures.
That’s when momentum kicked in. That’s when the money followed.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself:
What would happen if I gave my best energy to ONE big outcome?
You’ll be amazed at how fast things move when you stop trying to do everything and start dominating in one direction.
🎯 Want help getting that clarity and focus? Join my free Skool community:
🌍 Current Affairs & Money Moves
📈 Stripe Launches New AI-Powered Financial Tools
Stripe just released a powerful new suite of AI tools for online businesses — including fraud detection, payment optimisation, and subscription analytics.
💥 Why it matters:
Stripe is used by millions of online businesses, and these tools could streamline revenue operations in a big way.
🧠 Alan’s Take:
If your business collects payments online — look at how tools like Stripe Radar and Revenue Reporting can help you track cash flow, reduce chargebacks, and improve decision-making.
Speed + clarity = competitive edge.
💼 This Week’s Side Hustle Idea
🎨 AI-Generated Colouring Books on Amazon KDP
Colouring books are one of the easiest and most profitable niches on Amazon KDP right now — especially when paired with AI tools.
Here’s how to get started:
✅ Step 1: Choose a Niche
Animals, dinosaurs, letters & numbers, holidays — pick one theme and run with it.
✅ Step 2: Use AI to Create Pages
Use tools like Midjourney or DALL·E to generate black-and-white line drawings. Canva also offers pre-built templates.
✅ Step 3: Format & Upload
Use BookBolt or Canva to format your interior and cover (8.5x11” is a common size). Upload to Amazon KDP — no upfront cost.
✅ Step 4: Set Your Price & Promote
Create a series (e.g. “Jungle Friends”) to maximise royalties and brand appeal.
🚀 Bonus: I shared a full breakdown on TikTok — check it out here:
People are generating $1,000–$5,000/month with these low-content books. Why not you?
📈 Alan’s Business Update
New Financial Year = New Budgeting Season
Right now, I’m deep into preparing the budgets for our new financial year at Agility Comms.
Why does this matter? Because a strong budget is the foundation of profitability.
Here’s what a solid budget helps us do:
✅ Plan for growth, not just survival
✅ Track progress and protect margins
✅ Align team goals and spending priorities
✅ Make faster, more informed decisions
A budget isn’t just a spreadsheet — it’s a strategy. And in a world of rising costs and uncertain markets, it’s one of the most powerful tools a founder can use.
🧠 Pro Tip: Pair your budget with monthly management accounts to stay agile and make smarter adjustments mid-flight.
🔥 And speaking of deals…
Last week, I attended a private mastermind focused on business acquisitions and creative deal-making — and it’s completely shifted my mindset.
Since then, I’ve gone into full deal mode.
This week has been dominated by diving into acquisition opportunities that align with our long-term strategy. The mastermind didn’t just give me ideas — it gave me frameworks, contacts, and most importantly… momentum.
Key lessons:
You don’t need millions in the bank to buy a business
Strategic acquisitions can unlock exponential growth
The best deals aren’t found — they’re created
This new focus is already opening doors — and I’ll be sharing more insights inside The Millionaire Makers Club as things progress.
👉 Join free here and come behind the scenes.
🛠️ Tool of the Week
🧠 Notion AI = Smarter Business Workflows
Notion is making headlines with its integration of AI-powered databases and autofill assistants.
Why it matters:
Notion is no longer just a note-taking app. With AI baked in, it’s now a serious contender for managing:
Content calendars
CRM pipelines
Budget dashboards
Business operating systems
🔗 Try it here: www.notion.so/product/ai
If you’re juggling multiple projects or teams — this could transform how you operate daily.
🏁 Start Your Millionaire Move
✅ Launch your first low-content book on Amazon KDP
✅ Review your business budget — or create one
✅ Study one business acquisition this week on BizBuySell or Flippa
Momentum builds one move at a time.
Make yours count.
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Till next time,
Alan
Creator of THE FIRST MILLION
📌 Disclaimer:
Everything shared in The First Million newsletter is based on my personal experiences, opinions, and strategies that have worked for me. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice. Always do your own research and speak with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.
You are responsible for your own money.