Is this goodbye?

Framework Friday - The last edition + 4 free resources

Author

Adam Shilton
March 14, 2025

Hey there,

Long time no speak, eh?

There’s a reason…

Things are changing for me, and by the end of the newsletter I’ll ask you to decide whether you still want to hear from me or not.

But…

Before we get into the weeds, to kick of today’s newsletter, I have 4 free gifts for you.

3 Notion templates + 1 course (also in Notion)

All of these resources are ungated, so you’ll be taken straight through without having to fill in any forms.

3 x Templates:

  • Content Creation Companion - Use it to create consistent content here

  • LinkedIn Engagement Tracker - Use it to speed up your LinkedIn engagement here

  • Simple Morning & Afternoon Routine Trackers [with AI] - Use them to keep a clear mind, and stay on track here

1 x Course:

The 2-Hour Automator - Learn the tools and tactics I’ve used to free up 1 day a week, and improve my effectiveness by 25% (at least). Get it here.

In this course:

Learn how to use my IMPACT framework:

  • [I] Input - Measure your time and capture tasks with little effort

  • [M] Manage - Organise your workload and reduce overwhelm

  • [P] Process - Systematise your work so you feel like you’re always making progress

  • [A] Automate - Put manual tasks on autopilot to free up time

  • [C] Create - Increase your effectiveness without increasing time spent

  • [T] Turbocharge - Use high-leverage AI & Automation tools to dominate your day

BONUSES

  • My Notion and Make setup

  • How to use Python for quick automation wins

Once again, get it for free here.

Now…

Into the weeds.

I’ve spent the past 15.5 years of my life in sales & marketing.

Not many people know this. But even when I was at Uni, I was freelancing.

I’d design the newsletter ads for a luxury bedding brand called Zonesleep.

(they’re still around, the site’s changed since I built it, but it’s here.)

After Uni my career went a bit like this:

  • Starting selling houses Got fired (I’d already handed in my notice)

  • Moved to selling Microsoft Dynamics - Mostly cold calling

  • Started selling Energy software - Got made redundant

  • Got a job selling construction software (on the same day I got made redundant)

  • Started selling chicken monitoring services (no joke)

  • Moved back to selling Dynamics - With the same company as before

  • Moved on to selling Sage Intacct & SAP

In the last 2 jobs I was flying.

I was a great salesperson.

And I used systems to do more in less time.

I then found time to create content.

And this is how many of you know me.

But it’s been tough.

My brand has changed 4 times.
My newsletter has changed 4 times.
My writing topics have changed even more than that.

Why?

I was forcing myself to write about things I:

A) Wasn’t experienced in
B) Didn’t enjoy

So, what do I enjoy that I have experience in?

  1. Sales & Marketing

  2. Systems & AI

This all came together during my TEDx talk last July:

“How technology can enable a rockstar career that makes money.”

You can watch it here.

From now on, my focus is helping SMEs turn systems into profit in the Age of AI.

And, starting next week. This newsletter is becoming ‘Programmed for Profit’.

Who’s it for?

  • Content creators who want to grow their brand, and their following.

  • Solopreneurs / Fractionals that want to find and convert more customers.

  • Small to medium sized business owners that want to make more profit from their existing resources, and convert more opportunities.

  • Finance professionals who want to become better business partners by understanding sales & marketing.

  • Anyone looking to make their systems more profitable.

Next week, we’ll be breaking down the 6-step framework in my TEDx talk:

It’s a complete walkthrough of how to build an online audience. Through to how you can get paid as simply as possible.

Whether you’re an individual, or a business owner, it’s a proven framework anyone can use to grow.

So, now for the question:

Do you still want to hear from me?

If so, you don’t need to do anything at all.
If no, simply use the unsubscribe link below.

I hope we keep in touch.

Adam

P.S - If we’re not yet connected on LinkedIn, connect with me here. I’d love to hear from you.

P.P.S - If you’re a small business owner, or solopreneur struggling to grow your audience, or your customers. I’m offering 30 mins free consulting to newsletter subscribers. You can book me here.

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Adam Shilton
Founder @ Shilton Digital | TEDx Speaker | Dad
w: www.adamshilton.com
l: www.linkedin.com/in/adamshiltontech