
Edition 46 — February 23rd, 2025
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How to grow without selling out?
Build momentum NOT a cash-flow business
You think you have two choices:
1. Chase cash flow and water down your work.
2. Stay “pure” and struggle.
That’s bullshit.
The reason you feel stuck isn’t because you need more clients.
It’s because your brand isn’t at the level where you attract the kind of clients you actually want.
So you settle.
You take on projects that feel off—but they pay.
You listen to business coaches who convince you that the problem is your sales strategy.
That you just need to “optimize your funnel.”
That building a cash-flow business is the answer.
That more outreach, more content, more chasing is the answer.
It’s not.
The real problem?
Your work isn’t positioned to command attention from the right people.
Your brand isn’t undeniable yet.
It's not activated at the level where you want to be at.
You need to be seen as a fucking creative at a level where no one questions your value.
That means being really great at what you do, knowing how to frame your work in your client’s world, and being seen as the one who innovates—not just delivers.
You don’t need more marketing tricks.You don’t need another business coach selling you recycled strategies.
You need to position yourself so the right clients come to you.
That’s what we do inside NOT on sale.
We show you how to build demand—not by selling yourself harder, but by becoming the name that gets called first.
We work by invitation only.
Marko Pfann
P.S. Not sure how to get there? That’s what we do. In our 1:1 program, we help renowned studios sharpen their edge and become unforgettable. The ones that cut through the noise. The ones that define the future.
Why not you too? Reach out—let’s explore your next move.