212: Start and Grow on Substack

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Season 2, episode 12 is here!

In this episode, I chat to… myself… about why Substack is the best place to be right now as a writer, and what I’d do if I was just starting out on the platform.

You’ll learn:

• Why Substack is the #1 platform for writers starting today

• How I grew from ~50 to 23,000+ subscribers using simple, consistent strategies

• The three biggest advantages of using Substack over other platforms

• How to leverage Substack’s discovery tools to grow without a large following

• Why owning your email list is more powerful than having social media followers

• How Substack integrates seamlessly with YouTube for creators

• Tips for turning YouTube videos into Substack content

• Three key steps to follow in your first month on Substack

• How to engage effectively on Substack to build a loyal audience

This is a quick and easy episode for anyone who’s just getting started on Substack!

And don’t forget to grab this before you go. 👇

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Go deeper:

• 211: Growing a writing business with purpose and consistency (featuring Derek Hughes)

• 5 Key Lessons From My 10,000-Subscriber Growth Journey on Substack

• 6 ways to become notable on Substack by boosting your visibility

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What’s next?

I’m ready and waiting to support you in the next stages of your creator journey. Here’s how I can help:

1. Start Your Podcast on Substack: A complete course guiding you from concept to launch, based on everything I’ve learned so far during my own podcasting journey. Learn to plan, brand, record, edit, publish, and promote your podcast while building an audience. Perfect for creators eager to share their voice with the world!

2. Sustainable Scalable Social Strategy: This 6-part, online, self-driven course will guide you through the same process I used to develop a strategy for my social media management. When you finish, you’ll have a sustainable social strategy in place that will help you scale your business properly.

3. One-To-One Coaching: Live coaching sessions over Zoom plus a full video audit of your Substack publication. Ideal for those who want to grow their online presence, identify their key strengths, and develop a long-term business strategy. Upgrade to Sustaining Membership for full access.

4. Promote to 19,000+ readers: Get yourself in front of a highly-engaged online audience via email, podcast and social media.

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