Jacob's Brain

The Maker Letter ·

The viral trap: lots of likes, no sales ☠️

Hey Champ,

Going viral feels like winning the lottery.

Your post blows up. The likes, comments, and shares roll in. People DM you with “🚀” and “Love this!”

It feels good. Really good.

(Except if you're me who absolutely hates that rocket emoji).

But then, when the dust settles, you check your Stripe account…

Nothing.

Viral content attracts viewers, not buyers.

It’s designed for eyeballs - to entertain, inspire, or impress. But that’s not what gets people to pull out their wallet.

Because viewers don’t buy. Buyers do.

And buyers need more than a “cool post” to take action.

They need to feel seen. They need to feel understood. They need to see you as the person who can solve their problem.

That doesn’t happen with content designed to go viral.

This is what we fix inside Modern Maker HQ.

It’s about shifting from “content for attention” to “content for connection.”

We focus on creating:

- Content that makes people say, “Wow, they get me.”
- Offers that feel like a natural extension of your posts.
- Simple systems that turn your audience into buyers without endless hustle.
This isn’t just about you.

When you join Modern Maker HQ, you’re not just buying into the system - you’re passing it forward to the next person in line.

There’s the cost and the price.

The cost? A few minutes of your time and the courage to change how you approach your content.

The price? Practically nothing compared to the value it unlocks.

And truthfully, the only reason there’s a price at all is to make sure the right people - those who are serious about creating real change - step forward.

This isn’t about me.

It’s about maintaining and up-keeping this space, so the next person can benefit from the same systems and support that will transform your business.

In a sense, you’re not paying for Modern Maker HQ. You’re paying it forward.

So let me ask you:

Are you tired of creating content that gets praise but no sales?

If want a different side of the coin so you can start creating content that converts,

we're hosting The Workshop Sales Machine, next Tuesday since all the MM spots filled up before Sunday and I'd love to get you a result.

For the first 10 attendees, you get a 30% discount using promo code "LOVE".

https://mostmojo.kit.com/products/wsm?promo=LOVE

Because viewers don’t pay the bills - but buyers do.

Power to you,

Jacob “on connection” Pegs