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Sell What You Build.
A 5-step path to go from "I built something" to "I have paying customers." No marketing degree required. About 90 minutes total.
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5 Steps to Your First Sale
Do them in order, or skip around. Each step builds on the last.
Read the DRM 101 Guide
45 minThe complete foundation. Learn what direct response marketing is, how the funnel works, and why developers are naturally good at it.
Start DRM 101Try a Free Tool
5 minSee DRM in action. Grade a headline, test an email subject line, or calculate your SaaS economics. No signup required.
Browse ToolsDownload the DRM Cheatsheet
InstantOne page with every framework, formula, and fill-in-the-blank template from the guide. Print it, bookmark it, tape it next to your monitor.
Get the CheatsheetRead the 5 Most Popular Posts
30 minThe posts other developers bookmarked. Copywriting frameworks, landing page blueprints, email sequences, and pricing psychology.
Read the BlogGet One Tactic Every Week
2 min / weekSubscribe to the newsletter. One actionable DRM tactic every Tuesday, with a template you can use the same day.
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The 5 Posts Everyone Reads First
5 Copywriting Tips for Developers (With Fill-in-the-Blank Templates)
SaaS Landing Page Copywriting: 10-Section Blueprint + Templates
SaaS Email Marketing for Beginners — From Zero to Automated Sales
The DRM Funnel Explained: Think of It as Your Sales API
SaaS Pricing Strategy for Developers: Full Guide
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Common Questions
How long does it take to go through this path?
About 90 minutes total if you do it in one sitting. But most people spread it across a few days. Step 1 (DRM 101) is the longest at 45 minutes. The rest are quick wins.
Do I need a marketing background?
No. Everything on this site is written for developers who have never done marketing before. We use developer metaphors — APIs, functions, pipelines, debugging — to explain marketing concepts.
Is everything really free?
Yes. All articles, playbooks, tools, and templates are free. The newsletter is free. The only thing we ask is your email address if you want the cheatsheet and weekly updates.
What if I already have a product?
Skip to Step 2 (Tools) and Step 4 (Popular Posts). The headline grader and email subject line tester will give you immediate improvements you can ship today.
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