In this conversation, Eddie Shleyner, creator of Very Good Copy, shares his journey from personal writing to building a thriving newsletter with 68,000 subscribers. He reveals how a single article transformed his growth and discusses his innovative system for capturing ideas. Eddie emphasizes the importance of testimonials and why he takes sabbaticals to enhance his creativity. He also dives into clever marketing strategies, like leveraging LinkedIn for audience engagement and repurposing content to alleviate burnout.
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Very Good Copy Origin
Eddie Shleyner started Very Good Copy as personal notes on copywriting lessons.
Coworkers encouraged him to share them publicly, leading to its growth.
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Leaving Day Job
Eddie increased LinkedIn posting after COVID hit, leading to opportunities.
This prompted him to leave his job in November 2020.
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Early Newsletter Growth
Early readers of Eddie's HubSpot blog posts wanted a newsletter, prompting its creation.
He hit Mailchimp's free subscriber limit of 2,000 quickly, exceeding his expectations.
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#003 - Welcome to the Growth In Reverse podcast — in this episode, Chenell & Dylan host a special guest: Eddie Shleyner, the creator behind Very Good Copy.
Eddie has built a successful newsletter and blog focused on micro lessons in copywriting, creativity, and marketing, garnering the attention of over 70,000 subscribers and leading brands.
The Journey to Growth: How Eddie transitioned from a personal writing project to intentional audience-building starting in 2018.
From HubSpot to Solo Success: The pivotal moments that skyrocketed Eddie’s subscriber base and how a single article led to his first 2,000 subscribers.
The Well of Ideas: Eddie’s system for capturing fleeting creative sparks and turning them into compelling content.
Growth Loops and Marketing Strategies: The powerful LinkedIn growth loop Eddie used to amplify his reach and grow his newsletter audience.
Sabbaticals and Balance: Why Eddie takes months-long breaks from content creation and how it fuels his biggest projects, like his book and courses.
Repurposing Content: How Eddie leverages his content library to stay consistent without burning out.