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father first, forensic data second

[Evan Swanson @Evan_Swanson_]

I have NOT been a happy Helium 10 user.

Started at $79. Then $99. Then $130.

Wait? I can only use Cerebro 100 times and the price has doubled?

It didn't make sense.

The price went up. The features went down.

Clearly - it was time for disruption.

I promised myself that as soon as I found software better than H10, I’d cancel my subscription - and I couldn’t wait to do it.

Okay, enough trolling.

But really, I'm pretty excited about what the team at SoldScope is doing.

Their base plan is $25.

And it replaces: Helium 10, DataDive, and DataRova.

Here are some features I like:

1 - Keyword tracker replaced DataRova

2 - Click into each keyword on the keyword tracker and you'll see SQP, PPC, and Brand Analytics data. Easy to see CVR and CVR vs market as well as Click Share Share and Purchase Share on every keyword

3 - Geotracking per keyword. This will help you optimize how many days of stock you keep on hand at Amazon and how many locations you send to your shipping plan.

4 - Immediately turn any Reverse ASIN keyword search into a Master Keyword List (DataDive no longer needed)

Okay, I'll stop there.

The best thing about SoldScope is that when you share a good suggestion, they genuinely listen - and often implement it. They seem truly brand-focused and committed to working closely with sellers to build an all-in-one tool that delivers incredible value.

And if you read this far... use code EVAN10 for 10% OFF SoldScope for life.

[Michael Patrón @michaelpatron0]

Girls: You're too nice, I want a bad boy.

Me:

[stevenX.eth @No1BallBuster]

@Molson_Hart Supply one very competitive in Long Island NY, I’m sure you can source everything from them and their nationwide

[Reezy @ReezyResells]

How to Use Virtual Assistants to Make $10,000/Mo With The Amazon Influencer Program

[stevenX.eth @No1BallBuster]

@artscroll Kohanim

[Open Source Intel @Osint613]

Torah scroll entering Lebanon.

In Jewish tradition, every Monday Thursday and Shabbat the scroll is read.

[Mûriëlo @LordMurielo]

Un turista se puso a jugar competencia de figuras con toallas con los empleados de un hotel en su vacaciones y lo registró en un video. Espectacular .

[Sam Parr @thesamparr]

The guy who invented Peeps has one of the most interesting stores I’ve ever heard:

Sam Born was a Russian Jewish immigrant who studied to become a rabbi in Ukraine.

- Came to America. Made candy instead.
- Named his company "Just Born", a pun on his last name plus the fact he made everything fresh daily.
- In 1953, it took 27 hours to make one tray of Peeps with 80 workers spooning marshmallow into molds by hand.
- Sam's son Bob automated it down to 6 minutes. Same machine design still runs today.

Today they make 2 billion Peeps a year.

All out of Bethlehem, PA.

#1 non-chocolate Easter candy for 20+ years.

Russian Jewish immigrant studying to be a rabbi accidentally builds most iconic Easter candy in America out of a town called Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Maybe the most American story I've ever heard.

[Himanshu Kumar @codewithimanshu]

CANCEL Your Weekend Plans, and Learn Claude Code Today.

$5,000/month. $10,000/month. $20,000/month.

People are building entire apps and charging clients thousands using Claude Code.

You're still Googling 'how to center a div.'

While you're binge-watching a show you won't remember next week, a 19 year old with zero coding experience just built a $5,000 SaaS product in one afternoon using the tool I'm about to break down.

Same laptop. Same internet. Same 24 hours.

He has Claude Code.
You have Netflix.

That's the only difference.

This YouTube video is a goldmine.

Full Claude Code tutorial. Beginner to pro.
Every feature. Every setup step.
Every best practice. Zero prior knowledge needed.

Save it. Watch it tonight. Not tomorrow. Tonight.

Save this post. This is your complete Claude Code roadmap.
Lose it and you lose the next 12 months of income.

Follow @codewithimanshu so you don't miss the breakdowns for each feature.

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1. Understand What Claude Code Actually Is.

You think Claude Code is just another chatbot.
It's not.
And that misunderstanding is why you're broke.

ChatGPT gives you text.
Claude Code gives you software.

It runs in your terminal.
It reads your entire codebase.
It writes files directly to your project.
It runs commands on your machine.
It debugs errors autonomously.
It builds features end to end.

You're not chatting.
You're deploying a developer.

One that works 24/7.
Never asks for a raise.
Never calls in sick.
Never pushes broken code at 5 PM on a Friday.

People are charging clients $5,000-$10,000 for apps they built with Claude Code in 3 hours.

And you didn't even know this tool existed because you're still asking ChatGPT to write you a to-do list.

The gap between you and people making money with AI isn't intelligence. It's awareness. Now you're aware. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for the complete breakdown of every Claude Code feature.

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2. Set Up Claude Code Properly.

Most people quit here.

"It's too complicated."
"I don't know terminal."
"I'll set it up later."

Later never comes.
And "complicated" means "I watched for 30 seconds and gave up."

The setup takes 10 minutes.

Install Node.js.
Install Claude Code via npm.
Authenticate your account.
Open your terminal.
Done.

10 minutes.

You spent longer this morning deciding what to have for breakfast.

The video walks through every single click. Every command. Every screen. Assuming you know absolutely nothing.

If you can download an app on your phone, you can set up Claude Code. It's the same level of difficulty.

But you'll still tell yourself it's "too technical" because that excuse is more comfortable than admitting you're just scared to try something new.

This is the setup that everything else builds on. Skip it and nothing works.

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3. Use the Desktop App.

You don't even need to live in the terminal if you don't want to.

Claude Code has a desktop app.

Clean interface.
Visual feedback.
Everything you need without touching command line.

But here's the thing most people don't know:

The desktop app isn't just a pretty wrapper.
It lets you manage projects visually.
See file changes in real time.
Switch between projects instantly.

The people making money with Claude Code use the desktop app for client projects because it's faster to manage multiple builds simultaneously.

You're still opening 14 browser tabs to organize one project. They open one app and everything's there.

Efficiency isn't a personality trait. It's a tool choice. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for the desktop app workflow that handles 5 client projects at once.

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4. Install the Right Dependencies.

This is where beginners silently fail and blame the tool.

Claude Code needs certain dependencies installed to work properly. Miss one and everything breaks. Then you go on Twitter and say "Claude Code doesn't work."

It works fine.
You just didn't read the setup guide.

The video covers every dependency you need. What to install. How to install it. How to verify it's working.

No guessing.
No Stack Overflow rabbit holes at midnight.
No "why isn't this working" for 3 hours.

Watch the dependency section once. Follow every step. Never deal with setup issues again.

You spent more time last week troubleshooting a printer than this takes.

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5. Work Inside Your Code Editor.

Claude Code integrates directly with your code editor.

VS Code. Cursor. Whatever you use.

It's not a separate window you alt-tab between.
It's right there. In your workflow.

You type a request.
Claude writes the code.
The code appears in your editor.
You review it. Accept it. Done.

No copy pasting between windows.
No reformatting code that got mangled in transit.
No "which version was the right one."

It's like pair programming with someone who never gets distracted, never argues about naming conventions, and actually writes code that works on the first try.

Your current coding process is: Google the problem, read 5 answers on Stack Overflow, copy the wrong one, debug for an hour, find the right one, paste it in, break something else, repeat.

Claude Code's process is: describe what you want, get working code, move on with your life.

Same hour. One method produces working software. The other produces frustration and a browser history full of Stack Overflow tabs.

Stop coding the hard way. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for code editor setup guides and integration tips.

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6. Master Basic Usage.

Most people learn 5% of a tool and say they "know" it.

You "know" Photoshop because you can crop an image.
You "know" Excel because you can sum a column.
You "know" Claude Code because you asked it one question.

Basic usage means:

How to give Claude Code context about your project.
How to ask for changes to existing code.
How to generate new files and features.
How to review what Claude produces.
How to iterate when the output isn't perfect.

These basics are the foundation of everything.

Skip them and every advanced feature feels confusing.
Master them and every advanced feature feels obvious.

The video breaks down each one with real examples.
Not theory. Actual usage on actual projects.

You've been using AI tools at 5% capacity and wondering why your results are 5% of what others get. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for daily Claude Code usage tips.

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7. Learn Every Command.

Claude Code has commands that most users never discover.

Because most users type one message and expect magic.

That's not how professionals use it.

Professionals use specific commands that tell Claude Code exactly what to do, how to do it, and what constraints to follow.

The difference between a beginner and someone making $10K/month with Claude Code is knowing which command to use and when.

The video walks through every single one.

Not just what they do.
But when to use each one.
And why one command is better than another for specific situations.

You've been using Claude Code like a hammer.
These commands turn it into a full toolbox.

Stop treating a power tool like a blunt instrument. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for the command cheat sheet I use daily.

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8. Understand Modes and Shortcuts.

Speed matters.

The person who builds an app in 2 hours charges $5,000.
The person who builds the same app in 2 days charges $2,000.

Same app. Same quality.
Different speed. Different income.

Claude Code has modes that change how it operates.
And shortcuts that cut your workflow time in half.

Most people don't know either exists.

They use Claude Code in default mode for everything.
Like driving a car in first gear on the highway.

Technically it works.
But everyone is passing you.

The video shows you every mode.
Every shortcut.
Every time-saving trick that separates
the people charging $2,000 per project
from the people charging $10,000.

Speed is money. Literally. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for the shortcuts that cut my build time by 60%.

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9. Write a Proper Planning Prompt.

This is the section that separates amateurs from professionals.

And it's the section most people skip.

A planning prompt tells Claude Code what you're building before you start building it.

Architecture. File structure. Technologies. Features. Constraints. Edge cases.

Without a planning prompt, Claude Code guesses.
And guessing produces garbage.

With a planning prompt, Claude Code executes a clear plan.
And clear plans produce working software.

The video shows you exactly how to write a planning prompt that makes Claude Code produce professional-grade output on the first try.

"But I just want to start coding."

That's why your code breaks every time.
That's why you restart projects 4 times.
That's why nothing you build ever gets finished.

Because you refuse to plan.

A 5-minute planning prompt saves you 5 hours of debugging.
But you'd rather skip the 5 minutes
and suffer through the 5 hours
because patience isn't your thing.

And that's exactly why you're not making money.

Planning is the most underpaid skill in coding. And the most overpaid when you master it. Save this post.

Follow @codewithimanshu for the planning prompt templates I use for every client project.

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10. Choose the Right Model.

Claude Code lets you select different AI models.

Not all models are the same.
Not all tasks need the same model.

Using the most powerful model for a simple task wastes credits.
Using a basic model for a complex task wastes time.

The video explains:

Which model to use for quick fixes.
Which model to use for complex architecture.
Which model to use for debugging.
Which model to use for code generation.

Most people pick one model and use it for everything.
That's like using a sledgehammer to hang a picture frame.

Model selection is strategy.
And strategy is money.

The people making $10K/month with Claude Code are strategic about every credit they spend. You're burning through credits because you use the most expensive model to write a hello world.

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11. Use Git and Version Control.

If you're not using version control, you're one mistake away from losing everything.

Claude Code integrates with Git.

Every change tracked.
Every version saved.
Every mistake reversible.

Without Git:
Claude makes a change.
It breaks something.
You can't undo it.
You start over.
3 hours wasted.

With Git:
Claude makes a change.
It breaks something.
You roll back in 5 seconds.
Keep working.

Version control isn't optional.
It's insurance.

And the people not using it are the same people who say "I lost my entire project" like it's something that just happens.

It doesn't just happen.
It happens because you didn't set up Git.

The video walks through the entire Git integration.

Save this post. Follow @codewithimanshu for the Git workflow that's saved every project I've ever built.

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12. Set Up Claude.MD and Memory.

This is the feature that makes Claude Code feel like a real team member instead of a stranger you explain everything to every time.

ClaudeMD is a memory file.

You tell Claude Code about your project once.
It remembers forever.

Coding style preferences.
Project architecture decisions.
Technology stack.
File naming conventions.
Business logic rules.

Without ClaudeMD:
Every new conversation starts from zero.
You explain the same things repeatedly.
Output is inconsistent.

With ClaudeMD:
Claude knows your project.
Claude follows your rules.
Claude produces consistent, professional code.

The difference between a sloppy freelancer and a reliable agency is consistency. Claude. MD gives you consistency without the agency overhead.

Most people don't set this up and wonder why Claude Code gives different answers every time.

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13. Automate with Tasks.

This is where Claude Code stops being a tool and starts being an employee.

Tasks let you define repeating workflows.

"Every time I push code, run tests."
"Every time I create a new file, add boilerplate."
"Every time I start a session, check for errors."

Automated. Hands-free. Consistent.

You're doing these things manually every single day.
The same checks. The same steps. The same routine.

Tasks do them automatically.
So you can focus on the work that actually makes money.

Every manual task you automate is time you get back. And time is the only thing you can never make more of.

Save this post. Follow @codewithimanshu for the task automation templates that run my entire workflow.

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14. Explore Features Most People Never Touch.

The video covers features that 95% of Claude Code users don't know exist.

Because they watched a 3-minute TikTok about Claude Code and think they're experts now.

They're not.

They're using 5% of a tool that can do everything.

The full tutorial goes deep into features that most tutorials skip because they're "too advanced."

They're not too advanced.
They're too valuable for lazy creators to bother explaining.

This video explains all of them.
Clearly. For beginners.

The 5% of features you don't know about are the 5% that make people rich.

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Let's zoom out.

I just broke down 14 sections of Claude Code.

Setup and installation.
Desktop app.
Dependencies.
Code editor integration.
Basic usage.
Commands.
Modes and shortcuts.
Planning prompts.
Model selection.
Git and version control.
Memory and Claude. MD.
Tasks and automation.
Advanced features.

All in one video.
All free.
All beginner friendly.

The person who masters even half of these
in the next 2 weeks
will be in the top 1% of Claude Code users.

The top 1% of Claude Code users
are the ones charging $5,000-$10,000 per project
and building them in a single afternoon.

Everyone else is asking ChatGPT to fix their resume.

Same tools. Same access.
Completely different outcomes.

Because one person treats AI like a toy.
And the other treats it like a business.

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Here's the hard truth
nobody wants to hear.

You don't have a talent problem.
You don't have an intelligence problem.
You don't have a resources problem.

You have an action problem.

Everything I just listed has a free tutorial right here in the attached video.

33 minutes.

That's it.

33 minutes to learn the tool that people are using to build $5,000-$20,000/month businesses.

You spent more time today scrolling Twitter than it takes to watch this video.

You spent more time this week watching Netflix than it takes to master Claude Code basics.

You spent more time this month doing nothing than it would take to completely change your income.

The information is free.
The tool is accessible.
The opportunity is here.

The only thing missing is you caring enough to start.

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CANCEL your plans this week.

This isn't optional anymore.

The people learning Claude Code right now
will be building apps for the people
who didn't learn it.

That's not a prediction.
That's already happening.

Companies are replacing $150/hour developers
with one person and Claude Code.

If you code: learn Claude Code or become half as valuable by next year.

If you don't code: learn Claude Code or miss the biggest opportunity to start earning from tech without a CS degree.

There's no path forward that doesn't include AI coding tools. None.

You have one window.
Right now.
This week.

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Here's your action plan for the next 7 days:

Day 1: Watch the full video. Install Claude Code. Set up dependencies.
Day 2: Learn basic usage. Try 5 different commands.
Day 3: Write your first planning prompt. Build a small project.
Day 4: Set up Claude. MD. Configure your memory file.
Day 5: Master modes and shortcuts. Build a second project faster.
Day 6: Set up Git integration. Automate with tasks.
Day 7: Build something real. A tool, an app, a website. Ship it.

7 days.
One tool.
One completely different skill set.
One completely different income potential.

Or 7 more days of scrolling Twitter
watching other people build things
while you "plan to start."

Your call.

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This is the most important video
you'll watch this year.

33 minutes.
Complete Claude Code mastery.
From zero to building real projects.

Save this post.
Come back to it every single day this week.
Check off each section as you complete it.

Follow @codewithimanshu for daily Claude Code breakdowns, advanced tutorials, and the exact workflows that are turning beginners into $10K/month builders.

The only thing between you and $10K/month with Claude Code is this video and 7 days.

Don't waste them.

You Must Follow me @codewithimanshu, so i can send you DM.

[Yanik @TemsYanik]

Claude code full step-by-step guide

The video is 4 hours long and covers all the nuances of working with Claude

> how to build your own project using Claude

> how to use the CLAUDE.md file as the "brain" of your project

> how to run multiple instances of Claude Code and make them work for you

> how to use Git worktrees to do hours of work in minutes

Here is your path to becoming a developer

Bookmarked it so you don't lose it

[CyrilXBT @cyrilXBT]

INSTEAD OF WATCHING NETFLIX TONIGHT.
Spend 1 hour with this.

Claude AI FULL COURSE that teaches you how to BUILD and AUTOMATE anything.

The people who watch this tonight will wake up tomorrow with a skill that most people will not have in 2 years.

The people who skip it will still be watching Netflix next year wondering why nothing in their life has changed.

Your call.

[Amir D @starks_arq]

https://t.co/2iBajfK5KL

[Evan Swanson @Evan_Swanson_]

What's a minimum needed to start a brand?

I hear people throw out silly numbers like

"$5,000 is the new minimum to start on Amazon."

OR

"$50k minimum needed now."

But obviously depends on a few factors:

1 - COGS

If you can source a product for $2 and sell it for $30, then you can order 2500 units with $5k and drive $75k of sales.

But this is ELITE level sourcing. Or you got lucky finding a market where this is possible.

What's normal is sourcing for $2 and selling for $10. So you can still order 2500 units but will drive $25k of sales.

In both cases you can order the same amount but in scenario 1 you're left with 3x the cash to reinvest into more inventory and grow the brand.

2 - If you're Amazon first or Meta first

Amazon is a treadmill.

If you want to be on the top of page 1, then you gotta sell the same or more units as those sellers.

Selling on Shopify with Meta ads is more siloed. You can sell at your own pace without being punished.

So if you're planning to be Amazon first - pick a space where you order at least 3 months of stock using the median sales of the top 5 sellers as a benchmark.

3 - Your customer acquisition cost

On Amazon this is easy to predict because Amazon tell you

• CVR per keyword
• Cost per click per keyword

So using this info you can tell how many clicks and spend you'll need to get a customer and if you'll be first order profitable or not.

[Jaynit @jaynitx]

Bill Ackman literally gave a 44-minute masterclass that explains money better than any business school:

[Tips Excel @gudanglifehack]

When you’re asked “What are your salary expectations?” during a job interview.

THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:

[Frum TikTok @FrumTikTok]

We eat Hamantaschen on Purim, symbolizing the three-cornered hat of the villain Haman.

Now that Khamenei is eliminated, we might need to add a new food item to our Purim menu.

Cholent.

[Md Riyazuddin @riyazmd774]

During a job interview, if they ask: “Do you have any questions for us?”

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE: 

[Evan Swanson @Evan_Swanson_]

I've watched sellers crash and burn because they couldn't answer one simple question: How are the current bestsellers getting their sales?

They pick a product. Launch it. Turn on ads. Cross their fingers.

And then wonder why they're stuck at 2-3 units per day while competitors are moving 300+.

Amazon is a search engine. That's it. Your success depends entirely on understanding which keywords drive sales and whether you can actually rank for them.

Here's what most sellers miss:

They look at "diaper bags" as one market. Wrong. There are dozens of sub-niches - diaper bag backpacks, messenger-style bags, tote bags, book bags. Each has different search patterns. Different competition levels. Different opportunities.

You can't just eyeball the bestseller list and guess. You need to tear down every competitor's keyword rankings and understand exactly where their sales come from.

Some get 80% of sales from branded search. You can't compete there. But if you find sub-niches where top sellers are weak on specific keywords, you've found your entry point.

The real killer is when sellers choose products that need $50K to execute properly, but they only have $10K. They order too little inventory, run out of stock in month two, tank their rankings, and can't recover. They set themselves up to fail from day one.

Here's a process you should use:

Step one: Identify all the sub-niches within your product category. Not just the obvious ones.

Step two: Map out keyword rankings for every top seller in each sub-niche. See where they're strong and where they're weak.

Step three: Calculate the real capital requirement. How many units do you need to stay in stock for 3-4 months while you build momentum? What's the landed cost? Can you actually afford to do this product right?

Step four: Determine if there's an actual opportunity. Can you out-rank competitors on enough high-volume keywords to hit your sales targets?

This sounds like a lot but honestly I just use Data Dive to see all this in 5 minutes. It's an awesome tool to see how are current sellers winning, and if can we do it better.

[Evan Swanson @Evan_Swanson_]

Top advice from @TaylorHoliday and @9operators on starting a brand.

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