Did you miss yesterday’s Live session?
No sweat, I’ve gotcha covered.
I chatted to
, who broke down exactly how he grew his Substack by more than 800 subscribers in a single month without gimmicks, just through smart use of Notes and a simple system for spotting what works.We talked about how to turn one-off wins into repeatable growth, why personal posts sometimes outperform polished ones, and what it really means to grow an audience that lasts.
What we covered:
The surprising role Notes played in doubling Derek’s usual subscriber growth
Why some of his most popular posts weren’t polished essays but quick, personal shares
The “scout and miner” strategy for experimenting with ideas and then doubling down on what hits
How Derek tracks his best-performing Notes and recycles them for steady growth
Why consistency matters more than daily volume when it comes to Notes
A mindset shift: stop thinking about algorithms and start thinking about people
Who Derek’s new Substack Growth Map program is for and how it helps writers move from stuck to scaling
By the way, if you’ve been stuck wondering how to actually grow on Substack, Derek’s new live program, Substack Growth Map, is for you.
It’s a six-week cohort where he’ll walk you through everything he’s learned growing to 4,000+ subscribers in just a year - what works, what doesn’t, and how to build real momentum.
Spots are limited and already filling, so if you’re ready to see growth over the next 12 months, sign up here before doors close.
