God Mode: The Treasure Map to Easy Money

God Mode: The Treasure Map to Easy Money

April 02, 2025 | Unlock the Cheat Codes to Greatness

INTRODUCTION

Hey there! Ever wished you could make extra cash—like $200,000—without quitting your day job? John Rush did exactly that with a simple website called an online directory, and he spilled all his secrets in a YouTube chat with Greg Isenberg. It’s like making a list of the best coffee shops in town and getting paid for it. In today’s God Mode, I’m breaking down John’s blueprint into dead-simple steps so you can start your own money-maker and ditch the “I’ll do it later” excuses. No second-guessing—we’re here to make it easy and get you moving now. Let’s dive in!

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FEATURE ARTICLE

How to Make $200,000 with a Simple Online List

Alright, let’s talk straight. John Rush made $200,000 with an online directory—a website that lists stuff like the best coffee shops or local plumbers. It’s like making a cheat sheet for your city and getting paid for it. He told Greg how he did it with just 130 listings, and I’m breaking it down into easy steps so you can do it too. No fancy skills needed—just a few hours a week to start. Let’s get you out of that lazy slump and making money now.

Here’s the plan, step by step:

1. Pick Something Specific: Choose one thing to list, like “best coffee shops in Seattle.” It’s like picking a favorite restaurant to tell your friends about, but you focus on something people need help finding.

   • Your Turn: Go to Google Trends—it’s a free tool that shows what people are searching for. Type “coffee shops Seattle” to see if it’s popular. If it is, that’s your starting point!

   • Where to Start: You’ll need a website to make your list. If you’re looking for an easy platform to build it and share updates, I use Beehiiv—you can check it out here if you want.

2. Build Your List Fast: John used a tool to grab info—like names and addresses of coffee shops—without typing everything himself. It’s like copying a grocery list from the internet instead of writing it by hand.

   • Your Turn: Use a free tool like Octoparse to find info online. Search “coffee shops Seattle,” and it’ll grab the details for you in minutes. Then put them on your website.
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     Caption: Look at all the info piling up—easy money!

3. Tell Everyone About It: Share your list on X or TikTok, like saying, “I found the best coffee spots—check it out!” The more people see it, the better.

   • Your Turn: Post on X: “Just made a list of the best coffee shops in Seattle—come see!” It’s like texting your friends about a cool new spot.

4. Get Paid for Your List: Ask coffee shops to pay to be on your list, like $500 a year to be the “top pick.” It’s like charging a small fee to be in your VIP club.

   • Your Turn: Email 5 coffee shops and say, “Wanna be on my list? It’s $500 a year to be the best one!” Start small—you can add more later.

5. Keep Making It Better: Add more coffee shops or cool features, like customer reviews. It’s like adding more toppings to your pizza to make it tastier over time.

   • Your Turn: Every month, add 2 new coffee shops to your list. Ask people to leave a quick review—it’s like asking friends if they liked the pizza!

This isn’t rocket science—it’s just making a list and sharing it. Start small, work on it a bit each week, and soon you could have $200,000 like John did. He started with a few listings and grew from there. You’ve got this!

SPECIAL SECTION

The Easy Trick You’re Missing
John started with a tiny list—just 10 coffee shops—and kept adding more over time. It’s like starting a small savings jar and adding a few bucks every week. You don’t need a huge list to make money—just a few good ones to get going.

• Try It: List 5 coffee shops this week. Add 2 more next week—it’s that simple!

ENGAGING ELEMENT

What’s Your Money-Making List Idea?
If you made a list tomorrow, what would it be? Best taco spots in your city? Top freelance designers? Reply with your idea—I’ll shout out the best ones next week. Let’s get those ideas flowing!

SPONSORED CONTENT

Beehiiv: A Simple Way to Share Your List
Wanna tell people about your list? Beehiiv makes it easy to send updates—like emails saying, “Check out my new coffee shops!” It’s straightforward to use, and if you’re thinking of sharing your list with a newsletter, you can try it here. No pressure, just an option if you’re ready to grow!

Now that’s another one. If you liked what you read, let me know. I’d love to hear your comments on how to improve.

Cheers!

Chris