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Welcome to another issue of Retire & RISE. Where we turn AI into your friendly sidekick, share simple, scam-free ways to earn from home, and celebrate smart starters like you who prove it’s never too late to learn new tricks. 💪💻
Know someone who says they’re “too old for tech”? Forward this email to them!
In today’s issue:
• The real reason most beginners overcomplicate email lists
• My “$0 setup” story (and what I wish I’d known sooner)
• The 3-step path to your first subscribers using SendSteed and a sprinkle of AI
You Are Not To Late. You Just Need The Right Map.
👋 Hey, it’s Bob.
If you have ever clicked on a flashy “$10K side hustle” video and felt like you were watching someone speak a different language…
You are not alone.
You are not ignorant.
You are just under-guided.
The truth is: earning online isn’t reserved for the young, the techie, or the overhyped. It is for you too. If you have the right tools and a little patience, that is all you need.
💡 It Doesn’t Take Money to Start — Just Momentum
When I first heard about “list building,” I assumed it was for big-time marketers with fancy software and deep pockets. Turns out, that belief was the most expensive mistake I ever made.
Because the truth is: your first subscribers don’t cost you a dime, just a bit of courage, curiosity, and a willingness to click a few buttons.
Think of your email list like a garden. You don’t need a greenhouse or an irrigation system. You just need a patch of dirt, a few seeds, and the patience to water it. 🌱
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⚙️ The 3-Step Path to Your First Subscribers
Step 1: Choose Your Free Platform (Start with SendSteed)
SendSteed by LeadsLeap is my go-to recommendation for beginners. It’s completely free, integrates with LeadsLeap tools, and doesn’t drown you in jargon. You can create your first email list, capture subscribers, and even send follow-up messages —all from one dashboard.
If you’re curious to explore others, Aweber, Beehiiv, or GetResponse also offer free tiers. But for a true beginner? SendSteed keeps it simple.
👉 Pro Tip: Watch one short tutorial inside the LeadsLeap dashboard, and you’ll be miles ahead of where I started.
Step 2: Use AI to Write Your Sign-Up Copy
Fire up ChatGPT (or your favorite AI assistant) and try this:
“Write a short, friendly sign-up message for retirees who want to learn how to earn extra income online without scams or tech stress.”
You will get 3–5 versions in seconds. Pick the one that sounds most like you. Ask for changes until it does sound like you.
Keep it human. Keep it honest. Keep it hopeful.
Step 3: Design Your Header in Canva
Use Canva’s free templates to create a clean, welcoming image for your opt-in page. A smiling face, a cozy home desk, or a soft color palette works wonders. Add your message and a clear button: “Teach Me How.”
Then share your page with a friend or spouse. Ask them what they think as a test. If they like it, great job and congratulations, you’ve just built your first funnel. If not ask them how you can improve it, and fix it. 🥂
Bonus Tip: Create a short thank-you email using AI:
“Thanks for trusting me with your inbox. I will send you one practical tip a week to help you earn online with confidence.”
That’s all you need to begin, a system that connects, not complicates.
Create how-to video guides fast and easy with AI
Tired of explaining the same thing over and over again to your colleagues?
It’s time to delegate that work to AI. Guidde is a GPT-powered tool that helps you explain the most complex tasks in seconds with AI-generated documentation.
1️⃣Share or embed your guide anywhere
2️⃣Turn boring documentation into stunning visual guides
3️⃣Save valuable time by creating video documentation 11x faster
Simply click capture on the browser extension and the app will automatically generate step-by-step video guides complete with visuals, voiceover and call to action.
The best part? The extension is 100% free
💬 Closing Insight
Don’t wait for perfect. Start with SendSteed, write your first message, and share it. Even if your only subscriber this week is your cousin or your neighbor that is one person saying yes to hearing from you.
Momentum beats mastery every time.
And don’t forget, if you need some help, just reply to this newsletter with your questions.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt
See you at the bank. 💰
Bob
🏦 See You at the Bank Picks
💬 Real tools. Real results. No hype.
These are the exact programs and tools I personally use that keep producing real commissions - month after month.
I’m not chasing the latest “shiny object” anymore, just sticking with what works for everyday people who want honest online income.
💵 My Go-To Income Builders
1️⃣ OLSP System - My $7 starter turned into over $3,000 (and counting).
2️⃣ AI Cash Machines - A simple AI setup for daily commissions.
3️⃣ GotBackup - A legit data-protection service that pays monthly.
4️⃣ LeadsLeap - A must have for every internet marketer.
If you decide to try one of these, let me know if I can help and how it goes.
Your story might become the next See You at the Bank success I share here.
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