212: Start and Grow on Substack

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!

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