Explore my journey
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— BUILDING IN PUBLIC • STARTING AT 60

An honest online-business journey, one board at a time.

I’m Trisha Hayes. I work a demanding full-time job, I’m not a technology expert, and I’m learning how to build digital income without turning it into another full-time job. Here I share what I buy, what works, what fails, and what I learn.

No overnight-success promises. No hidden messy parts. Just the building process.

• CURRENT BUILD

The journey so far

01

Milestone One

02

Milestone Two

03

Milestone Three

Website online

YouTube started

First KDP product

Built while learning, creating a central home for honest documentation, tools, and receipts.

Real-time video diary capturing raw screen recordings, tool testing, and unedited progress updates.

Published after multiple format corrections, discovering how interior margins and Amazon files work.

04

Milestone Four

05

Milestone Five

Pinterest board created

Content strengthened

A visual path back to the journey, organizing creative inspiration, book covers, and layout ideas.

Turning setbacks into useful step-by-step guides so other beginners can skip the frustration.

/ TRANSPARENT LOGS

Follow the build—not a highlight reel

Starting at 60

Tools I’m testing

First KDP launch

AdSense lesson

Overcoming tech anxiety and proving it is never too late to learn modern digital skills.

Unbiased reviews of hosting, microphones, gimbals, AI software, and publishing platforms.

Step-by-step documentation of self-publishing paperback journals and specialized coloring books.

Real expectations on website traffic, monetization approval timelines, and audience growth.

Close-up detail of a serene wooden desk with measuring tape, a polished wooden square ruler beside a tablet displaying digital diagrams
Close-up detail of a serene wooden desk with measuring tape, a polished wooden square ruler beside a tablet displaying digital diagrams
+ THE PHILOSOPHY

Why I began

I didn't grow up with website builders, video editing tools, digital marketing formulas, AI prompt engineering, or self-publishing platforms. I am learning every single piece around a demanding full-time work schedule, proved bit by bit.

I don’t have to learn everything. I have to learn the next thing I need.

Trisha Hayes

To me, being The Digital Carpenter means measuring carefully, choosing the right tool, building one clean section, inspecting the work with honest eyes, correcting what is wrong, and continuing forward without drama.

One board. One nail. One mistake. One lesson at a time.

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✱ TOTAL TRANSPARENCY

Real numbers

These are strictly confirmed out-of-pocket expenses—not projected software costs, estimations, or inflated earnings claims.

$306.37

CONFIRMED SUBTOTAL SO FAR

$59 Hostinger + $74.99 current monthly tools + $99 DJI gimbal + $39.99 Hollyland microphone + $26.37 for three books + $7.02 for one coloring book.

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■ LOOKING AHEAD

What comes next

This website will remain a low-maintenance hub for evergreen guides, honest receipts, case studies, and occasional updates. YouTube carries my personality and real-time story.

I’m building for consistency—not daily posting.