My name is Charlie Hoehn. I’m 25 years old, and this is what people have been saying about me. I’ve worked with a handful of bestselling authors, helping them market (and sometimes write/edit) their books. I also dabble in film (shooting, editing).
I’ve been lucky enough to work on a bunch of fun things over the last few years:
- Helped Tim Ferriss write, edit, and market The 4-Hour Body (sold more than 500,000 copies in the first four months, hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list, #1 on Amazon’s Most-Wished-For list, and #1 on Barnes and Noble’s bestseller list),
- Wrote a 30-page guide called Recession-Proof Graduate that’s been viewed over 120,000 times online, and is one of the top 10 most popular “career” Slideshares (read what Seth Godin had to say about it, or you can see how a bunch of other people responded),
- Helped Ramit Sethi with the online marketing of I Will Teach You to be Rich (#1 overall on Amazon; New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller),
- Went on a 31-city movie tour with Tucker Max, shooting and editing funny videos to help promote the film, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,
- Did a virtual internship with Seth Godinin the summer of 2008,
- Developed online marketing strategies for a handful of companies and authors,
- Sporadic film and photography work (I love editing video).
If you’re: an entrepreneur who’s trying to change the world, involved in film, or just a young lady who’s been smitten by my blogging skills… leave a comment down below or email me.
[NOTE: Due to other commitments, I am not available for hire. This goes for both consulting and freelancing. And unfortunately, I don't have time to create a free marketing plan for your book/app/product/site. Thanks for understanding.]
Other places to find me:
Charlie!
Reading through your blog inspired me to make a blog of my own about a subject that I’m passionate about. I’m serious. Thank you so much.
I look forward to reading your future posts!
Sincerely,
A fan from Orange County, CA
By: SB on December 25, 2008
at 12:03 am
Hey man – always good to meet a fellow entrepreneur, particularly one who has such a diverse blend of interests. Keep on trucking.
Kevin
By: Kevin on January 8, 2009
at 2:53 am
hey, charlie –
i work for kyle and i met you a couple of weeks ago. i just wanted to let you know what a huge help your musings have been to us! we’re in the process of hiring a couple of people, as you know, and your timing and words of wisdom for both us and for our candidates (writing good email, buy low/sell high, etc.) couldn’t be more appropriate. i can’t begin to imagine how someone of your age has amassed the wisdom and the integrity to pull it all together, but THANKS!
we can’t wait to find out what you’ll think of next,
-kim-
By: kim on May 18, 2009
at 9:20 am
I randomly stumbled across your “blog” via the Chi City video posted on YouTube and was impressed by your entertaining posts and accomplishments.
I myself am a marketing professional and would love some input on a few of my start up businesses I have in motion. Hit me up sometime if you get the chance.
Regards,
Ben Brown
bennyb@MyHipHopStop.com
http://www.MyHipHopStop.com
By: Benjamin Brown on July 2, 2009
at 10:36 am
It’s cool to see someone so relatively young with so much value to give. I’m just a year younger so I gotta soak it up and make something happen.
Andrew
By: Andrew Ford on August 29, 2009
at 3:33 pm
Charlie!
I randomly stumbled across your page while reading Tucker Max’s blog… sorry I missed you guys both in Atlanta and Athens, but you should come back soon! Oh, and I’m following you on Twitter now :)
By: Wendy on August 30, 2009
at 11:23 am
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By: Hello Charles Darwin « The Marketing Plaza on September 7, 2009
at 12:59 pm
Congratulations Charlie. I just started learning about the business. Amazing how much you have been able to accomplish at such a young age.
By: Warren on December 27, 2011
at 3:18 pm
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By: Interview with Genius Marketer, Charlie Hoehn | JetSetCitizen.com on October 14, 2009
at 1:53 am
Thanks for the token of appreciation. Enjoyed reconnecting, Happy Holidays.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=784329899533&ref=mf
By: O'D on December 19, 2009
at 3:23 pm
Your ability to find these things has always impressed me.
By: charhoehn@gmail.com on December 19, 2009
at 10:44 pm
Just saw a quote from you on swissmiss design blog… and as a ‘non-traditional’ MBA student (aka nonprofit loving, under experienced dreamer type), it made my day. Great career advice. Thanks for it. Keep up the ‘doing’ and ‘chasing’ good things.
By: Amelia on December 20, 2009
at 10:58 pm
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By: Apartment Marketing; Start with a Machete on January 3, 2010
at 9:22 am
Hi Charlie,
A friend of mine noted you & I have some very similar interests.
http://www.sytaylor.net/2010/04/08/the-lost-generation/
The Recession Proof graduate, needs the Baby Boomer Mentors to give back what they have learned. Looking to start that movement. Can you help?
By: Simon on April 9, 2010
at 3:33 am
Hi Hoehn’s,
Came across your blog from one of Tim Ferris’s latest blog post (must have send surges of traffic here).
Just want to say, love your musings man. It reminds me alot of Seth Godin’s blog. How is it like having to work for great minds like Tim, Seth and Ramit?
Cheers
Khaiyong
From Malaysia
By: Khaiyong on September 23, 2010
at 10:40 am
Glad to have you, Khaiyong. It’s been very fun, they’re all great guys who have been kind enough to teach me a lot of stuff via firsthand experience.
By: charhoehn@gmail.com on September 23, 2010
at 3:51 pm
Peace,
Just wanted to give you a shout out and say thanks for bookmarking my blog on delicious.com.
I will definitely be checking out your blog as well…
business & marketing, that is right up my alley.
I will definitely appreciate hearing someone else’s take on online marketing strategies.
Keep up the good work,
Paz,
Sharif
By: Sharif on November 9, 2010
at 10:30 am
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By: Job Hunting Strategy: Start at the Top Not in the Mail Room on December 14, 2010
at 7:21 am
So… Looks like I finally found you in your virtual home on the internets.. (I fully realize you gave me the address to your blog [is that what kids these days are calling them?] but it’s much more fun for me to pretend that I stumbled upon it..). I can’t help noting how very kind Virtual Charlie seems.. maybe I’ll meet him someday. Until then, keep up the good work.. if not for yourself.. than for me.
By: Emily.. as in Pfau on December 16, 2010
at 12:34 am
Well well, look who decides to show up. Only took you two years this time! Not bad, considering your transition times to Gmail, Facebook, and other sites that have been embraced by the masses… (You do realize I have an easier time getting 60-year old mothers reading my stuff than you, right?)
A part of me was waiting for this day, and considers this a victory. But a bigger part of me thinks that my perfectly good audience is now tainted. Sorry you couldn’t have this comment read back to you through a vent.
I’ll talk to you soon, yea? Got some funny stories.
By: Charlie on December 16, 2010
at 2:20 am
Let’s start the funny story email chain going again… Include that crazy red-head from Illinois – he had some good ones. and PS. Let’s give some serious consideration to Istanbul… I’m DEAD serious about it…
By: Emily.. as in Pfau on December 20, 2010
at 9:00 pm
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By: I’m on a Boat! « PR's New Kid on the Block on January 14, 2011
at 3:26 pm
Charlie, your method of contacting Tim Ferriss was brilliant. I’m planning on playing copycat.
By: Caelan Huntress on March 18, 2011
at 3:32 pm
Hi Charlie
I recieved a confirmation email from you confirming that I have been selected for the “opening the kimono” 3 day exclusive which is awsome. I was just browsing the blog and clicked on your link. You have an amazing track record at such a young age. I have attached the link to my first blog which i did for the 4 hour body “geek to freak”. I was wondering if you could have a breif look at it and give me some critical feedback. I know it sucks atm, and want to make it more user friendly.
http://scrawn2brawn.blogspot.com/
Regards
Michael Baker
By: michael Baker on May 2, 2011
at 4:44 am
Hi Charlie,
Just smitten by your blogging skills and incredible value. You’re intelligent, inspiring, and innovative. Keep it up. ;)
Marlee
By: Marlee on May 6, 2011
at 8:53 am
Thanks very much, Marlee. You’re too kind.
By: Charlie on May 7, 2011
at 11:45 pm
Hey Charlie:
Heads up, just wrote a post about your great career advice in response to a reader’s question about how to get noticed by entrepreneurs. Quoted from the great interview with Lewis Homes and stole a pic of you from that site (hope that’s okay w/ you). Obviously included Recession Proof Grad links. It’s all great stuff! (your stuff, I mean…not mine! Though hopefully mine’s okay, too….)
By: Kathy Ver Eecke on June 7, 2011
at 1:06 pm
No problem, Kathy. Thanks for the nice write up!
By: Charlie on June 9, 2011
at 1:56 pm
On page 524 of The 4-Hour Body, under the picture of a receipt held up in front of a dog, could you clarify the caption underneath? It sounds like you bought a free-range black schnauzer from Whole Foods that you later ate at a bbq… Is this correct?
By: Ginger on July 20, 2011
at 11:03 pm
That was a joke.
By: Charlie on July 21, 2011
at 1:13 am
I wonder how people with potbelly pigs as pets feel every time I fry up some bacon!
By: joshpascoe on December 6, 2011
at 4:52 pm
That’s pretty sick, animal cruelty is no joke. As an editor and contributor of this book did you not feel that this joke might be taken out of context and that some weirdo might actually try to BBQ a dog? The world is a troubled place and not everyone is of sound mind so the risk is very real. I wonder how many dogs have died because of your “joke” or will die and how far from the truth that joke really was for you. My friends and I will be returning our copies today and will encourage others to do so as well.
By: Ginger on July 21, 2011
at 5:45 pm
Prepare to have your mind blown: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat
Yes, there are other countries that eat dogs. Isn’t cultural relativism amazing?
Seriously, there’s no polite way for me to respond to the above. I read your comment at least 25 times, trying to detect sarcasm. Alas, you’re clearly being serious.
It’s preposterous to think a joke in a 600-page book would cause impressionable readers to cook their dogs. End of discussion.
By: Charlie on July 23, 2011
at 3:18 pm
Hey,
I’ve read Tim’s post about his first contact to you and also your 12 steps to marketing the book. I’ve from there come across your blog and now seen your page. You’re 25 years old? Wow, that was news.
My life seems less appropriate in some way for marketing one-self or a product and also for implementing the 4HWW-ideals, or at least that’s what I thought in the beginning.
I am a med student, so my schedule is clear, I have exams that I can pass if I study hard and I have my job in the hospital for the next 40 years or so, and it’s pretty obvious that there is my future place. In contrast to what is proclaimed by the idea of the new rich, I actually am and will be a person offering full-time service for the rest of my life – which makes me happy, it is my way!
But, exactly like you, Charlie, I am 25 years old and have so many ideas, dreams and also visions for now and the future. This is why in the last 2 years I’ve changed my life and made it radically mine! I’ve started and completed projects, I’ve eliminated (IMPORTANT!!!) and I’ve opened myself to a lot of great people, books and countries… I read your approach to Tim and think that is exactly what you’ve been doing too, you seem a very open-minded guy knowing what you want.
I seldomly read about people our age, it’s mostly mid-thirties or beyond doing their stuff. Let’s be the future, a little bit at least.
Big up and keep going, I’m impressed by your good work and I wish you all the best,
Nikolaus
By: Nikolaus on November 11, 2011
at 7:36 am
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