Start a movement, sell a vibe, and maybe accidentally start a cult — all from your iPhone. This isn't your grandma's self-help book. Crash Course on Becoming an Online Cult Leader (Legally-ish) is the brutally funny, no-fluff survival guide to building a massively devoted following, monetizing "energy," and dodging legal action while you're at it. Whether you're selling crystals, crypto, or cottagecore chaos, Max Stone walks you through the absurdly real steps to: ✅ Build a spiritual-sounding brand that says everything and nothing ✅ Soft-launch your "belief system" without getting banned on TikTok ✅ Weaponize vague wisdom and Canva graphics into passive income ✅ Create teachings that sound deep but conveniently need a \$997 course to unlock ✅ Handle trolls, skeptics, and overly loyal fans (who might tattoo your face) ✅ Monetize belief, manage scandals, and disappear gracefully when it all implodes From fake moon calendars to multi-level culting (MLC™), this book is your satirical, step-by-step blueprint for spiritual domination in the age of livestream sermons, DM disciples, and algorithmic enlightenment. Perfect for: Wellness influencers looking to level up their chaos Coaches, creators & community "leaders" craving devoted followers Anyone who's watched a documentary and thought, "Wait… I could do that" People who love biting satire, real monetization tactics, and unhinged truths Warning: This book contains zero motivation, zero fluff, and zero regard for sacred cows. Just cult-building tactics, online growth hacks, and way too many disclaimers.