The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd [Replay] Packy McCormick on Injecting Fun To Newsletters
Oct 16, 2023
The podcast explores Pachy McCormick's solopreneur journey and how the pandemic shifted his focus from an in-person community to writing. They discuss the future of work and employee involvement, monetizing newsletters, the impact of starting a family during the pandemic, remote work options, and finding joy in writing amidst uncertainty.
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From Clubhouse to Newsletter
- Packy planned an in-person community with a clubhouse in early 2020 but shifted focus due to the pandemic.
- Trying to build a broad online community during COVID didn't work well, so he embraced writing instead.
Digital Communities as New Senius
- Online communities, like Twitter, fulfill diverse connection needs by linking people globally around shared interests.
- This digital gathering can mirror historical geographic intellectual hubs, offering new creative synergy.
Newsletter Monetization Strategies
- Monetize newsletters through sponsorships when the audience grows large enough to attract advertisers.
- Choose simple pricing over CPM and consider affiliate deals if the product matches your audience well.