How to assemble and lead a collaborative project
Go from struggling solopreneur
to 5-figure product in 30 days or less
Go from struggling solopreneur
Don't Waste Any More Time Going it Alone
A 2000 study conducted by Neilson showed that COLLABORATION can dramatically improve our results as a team and improve our performance as individuals. In COLLABORATE, I’ll show you how to effectively collaborate so you can do better work, with less effort and in less time, and create a better experience for your customers.
The Tech You Need to Lead
Leading a team is hard – I’ll show you the exact tools I’ve used to lead and manage multiple 5 and 6-figure collaborative projects.
Bonus Templates, Cheatsheets, and Checklists
These resources will reduce the pain of starting a new project from scratch. Don’t go it alone – follow the lead of someone who’s been there, done that.
Want to increase your productivity, efficiency, and return on investment?
In 3 months of straight up hustle, Tom was able to help The Flight Formula, a collaborative startup, evolve from a beta test to almost $50k in early adopter stage revenue. Tom brings instigative action to a startup team propelling them into early momentum together.
JASON SPENCER, CO-FOUNDER OF THE FLIGHT FORMULA
In 3 months of straight up hustle, Tom was able to help The Flight Formula, a collaborative startup, evolve from a beta test to almost $50k in early adopter stage revenue. Tom brings instigative action to a startup team propelling them into early momentum together.
RYAN HANLEY, FOUNDER OF HANLEY MEDIA LABS
What will you learn
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Solopreneurs
In reality, no business is a solo endeavor. Even the most successful “solopreneurs” ultimately leverage the power of others to build, grow, and scale their businesses. Just a few case studies we examine in more depth in the book: Danny Iny of Mirasee.com, Chris Guillebeau of The World Domination Summit, Corbett Barr of Fizzle.co, and many more.
Writers
Successful publishing is not done in a bubble. The most successful writers always leverage a team – not necessarily to help with the writing (although there are many examples of crowdsourced books succeeding in the marketplace), but to help with the marketing, sales, and promotion.
Artists
Too many artists try to go it alone and struggle to get their art seen by the world. But people like Kira Slye have leveraged the power of collaboration to increase the reach and impact of their art (not to mention, dramatically increased the profitability of her art business).
Engineers & Developers
Are you an engineer or developer who wants to start your own side project or business? COLLABORATE: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online is for you. By reading this book, you’ll have the tools and knowledge you need to assemble a collaborative team and launch your software business or side project, so you can focus on what you’re an expert at (and let someone else focus on the marketing and sales).
PHASE 1: FUEL
MILESTONE 1
Understand Collaboration
MILESTONE 2
Develop the Collaboration Mindset
MILESTONE 3
Define What You Want
MILESTONE 4
Define What You Offer
There's a secret, sometimes silent struggle that creeps into all the work we do as entrepreneurs and creators...this struggle can be lethal to your business if you don't find a solution. The struggle? Trying to do everything by yourself. The solution? Collaboration.
Bruce Brodeen, founder and President of Kick Ass Publishing
PHASE 2: ASSEMBLE
MILESTONE 5
Develop Your Profitable Idea
MILESTONE 6
Define Your Ideal Collaborator
MILESTONE 7
Build Your Team
Collaboration has been the cornerstone to my professional success, and now, with COLLABOTARE, anyone can take advantage. Tom's thoughtful and deliberate approach shines through in this step-by-step guide to collaboration, clearly written by a true subject matter expert. It's a must read (and MUST DO) for anyone looking to make a bigger impact through their work.
Bruce Brodeen, founKevin Kermes, author, entrepreneur, speakerder and President of Kick Ass Publishing
PHASE 3: CREATE
MILESTONE 8
Set the Foundation for Collaborative Success
MILESTONE 9
Plan Your Project
MILESTONE 10
Develop Your Product
COLLABOTARE is the book I have been waiting for; the wealth of its detailed, practical content; personal examples and those of proven experts; step-by-step directions and guidance; practical exercises with periodic azimuth checks; and not to mention the bonus resources... all are valuable to me both for my digital, online products, as well as my offline collaboration. As he always does, Tom Morkes has over-delivered.
Bob McCall, publishing consultant
PHASE 4: LAUNCH
MILESTONE 11
Create Your Sales Funnel
MILESTONE 12
Pre-Sell Your Product
Tom Morkes' COLLABOTARE offers a stark reminder that to achieve success, we do not need to go it alone. In fact, from combat missions over Afghanistan to the formation of a business - when lives, careers, and dreams are on the line - we must not go it alone!
Capt Marc Aalderink, USAF
PHASE 5: ACCELERATE
MILESTONE 13
Onboard New Customers
MILESTONE 14
Review, Evaluate, Improve, Grow
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I’m Tom Morkes, West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran, and founder of Insurgent Publishing.
In the past three years, I’ve collaborated on over a dozen large scale product launches that have grossed more than $1 million.
Through collaboratively launching these projects, as well as researching and studying other successful collaborative projects in various industries, I developed the framework, blueprint, and strategy you find in Collaborate: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online.
While collaboration itself is not a panacea for bad ideas or poor execution, I believe we are all better off when we leverage the strengths of others instead of going it alone. I hope this book will help you do just that.
For questions about the book, or requests for interviews, speaking engagements, or workshops with your team, please contact me at info@insurgentpublishing.com.
Thanks, and keep creating!
In the past three years, I’ve collaborated on over a dozen large scale product launches that have grossed more than $1 million.
Through collaboratively launching these projects, as well as researching and studying other successful collaborative projects in various industries, I developed the framework, blueprint, and strategy you find in Collaborate: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online.
While collaboration itself is not a panacea for bad ideas or poor execution, I believe we are all better off when we leverage the strengths of others instead of going it alone. I hope this book will help you do just that.
For questions about the book, or requests for interviews, speaking engagements, or workshops with your team, please contact me at info@insurgentpublishing.com.
Thanks, and keep creating!
PACKAGES
THE DIGITAL PACK
Collaborate (PDF)
A digital copy of Collaborate: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online.
Collaborate (kindle)
The book is also included in Kindle format for easy reading on your ebook reader.
Collaborate - The Workbook (PDF)
A companion to the Collaborate book, serving as a space for brainstorming, wireframing, note taking for a small group of collaborators.
THE TEXTBOOK PACK
The Digital Pack
Paperback
Collaborate (Paperback)
390 pages of the exact framework, blueprint, and strategy to successfully launch businesses online through the power of collaboration.
Collaborate (PDF)
A digital copy of Collaborate: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online.
Collaborate (kindle)
The book is also included in Kindle format for easy reading on your ebook reader.
Collaborate - The Workbook (PDF)
A companion to the Collaborate book, serving as a space for brainstorming, wireframing, note taking for a small group of collaborators.
THE COURSE
The Digital Pack
Paperback
Collaborate (PDF)
A digital copy of Collaborate: The Modern Playbook for Leading a Small Team to Create, Market, and Sell Digital Products Online.
Collaborate (kindle)
The book is also included in Kindle format for easy reading on your ebook reader.
Collaborate - The Workbook (PDF)
A companion to the Collaborate book, serving as a space for brainstorming, wireframing, note taking for a small group of collaborators.
Collaborate - The Online Course
4-week online training course on how to set up a digital project management board, how to use collaborative tools to coordinate product development, and more.
This course will cover everything in the book and more, including bonus video tutorials, bonus swipe files you can use in your contracts, copy and paste scripts, and additional case studies (the type of stuff that I simply can’t fit in a single book).
This course is for the person who wants everything at their fingertips before they start a project.
This course will cover everything in the book and more, including bonus video tutorials, bonus swipe files you can use in your contracts, copy and paste scripts, and additional case studies (the type of stuff that I simply can’t fit in a single book).
This course is for the person who wants everything at their fingertips before they start a project.
BONUS - 14 Interviews
AJ Leon
of Misfit Agency
Chris Ducker
author of Virtual Freedom
Chris Guillebeau
creator of The World Domination Summit
Dan Norris
author of The 7 Day Startup
Danny Iny
founder of Mirasee
Guy Vincent
founder of Publishizer
Jon Nastor
co-founder of VelocityPage
Kira Slye
of Polymer Clay Adventure
Lawrence Green
founder of Leader Greatness
Martyn Bromley
founder of Herosite.co
Matthew Helbig
founder of Valid8
Nathan Barry
author of Authority
Omar Zenhom
founder of $100 MBA
Sean Ogle
founder of $100 MBA
COLLABOTARE is a brilliant guide for anyone approaching a collaborative venture. I recommend this especially for solopreneurs who are struggling to get traction.
Tathra Street, leadership and team consultant
- THE DIGITAL PACK$29
- COLLABORATE the book (PDF)
- COLLABORATE the book (kindle)
- COLLABORATE the workbook (PDF)
- THE TEXTBOOK PACK$59
- COLLABORATE the book (paperback)*
- COLLABORATE the book (PDF)
- COLLABORATE the book (kindle)
- COLLABORATE the workbook (PDF)
- THE COURSE$297
- COLLABORATE the book (paperback)*
- COLLABORATE the book (PDF)
- COLLABORATE the book (kindle)
- COLLABORATE the workbook (PDF)
- COLLABORATE the online course**
COLLABOTARE is so important that it is virtually impossible for you to reach the heights of your capabilities or make the money that you want without becoming very good at it.