Back in 2005, I launched MailNinja from my dining room table.
No office. No team. No clue.
Just me, a laptop, and a weird obsession with email.
The first client I ever landed?
They wanted to start sending emails the exact week I went on holiday to Rome with my sister.
So I did what any stubborn, scrappy founder does.
I got up early each morning, worked a couple of hours, then explored the city with an espresso in hand.
That was the first time I truly understood what it takes.
A willingness to do what needs to be done—even when it’s not ideal.
Fast forward:
→ Built a $60k MRR agency
→ Hired a team of 11
→ Became the top Mailchimp expert globally
→ And now I’m running GrowthKit solo from the coast
None of it was overnight.
None of it was easy.
But all of it started with a tiny decision: to show up when it mattered.
Success doesn’t come from big launches or viral posts.
It comes from doing the work when no one’s watching.
💥 Don’t wait for the perfect moment.
💥 Build your momentum now.
💥 Show up before you feel ready.
