About the Author

J.A. Watte is an entrepreneur, author, and small business operator based in Twin Falls, Idaho. He's the author of The W-2 Trap and The $97 Launch — two books that challenge the conventional path of trading time for money and show readers practical alternatives.

Why This Book Exists

Most business books assume you have money to spend. They recommend expensive tools, paid courses, and "invest in yourself" advice that costs thousands before you earn your first dollar.

The $97 Launch was written for people who can't afford that path. It's the book J.A. wished existed when he started — a no-BS guide to launching a profitable digital business with the tools and budget most people actually have.

The Companion Books

The W-2 Trap explains the systemic problem: how currency devaluation transfers wealth from workers to asset holders, and 80+ strategies to escape it.

The $97 Launch is the action plan: pick a model, grab the free tools, follow the steps, and have a running business by Sunday night.

Together, they're the diagnosis and the prescription.

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