EP 24 Ben Levy: How To Grow A Newsletter To 250k Subscribers In 6 Months
Jul 12, 2023
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Ben Levy, co-founder of Milk Road, discusses growing a newsletter to 250k subscribers, losing everything to crypto, getting connected with anyone, future utility of crypto, building a high-value community, and cold outreach tips.
Building a community around a brand or podcast is crucial for brand building and creating a strong network.
Maintaining engagement, providing value, and managing incoming messages are key to successfully scaling a community.
Engaging with others, sharing interesting content, and offering valuable insights on Twitter can lead to networking opportunities and becoming part of different communities.
Deep dives
Importance of Building a Community
Building a community around a brand or podcast can be crucial for brand building and creating a strong network. Engaging with followers, responding to DMs, and fostering a sense of belonging are important elements. Live shows and events can further enhance the community aspect and provide an opportunity for fans to connect in person.
Challenges of Scaling a Community
Scaling a community can be difficult as the number of members grows. It's important to find a balance between maintaining engagement, providing value, and managing the influx of incoming messages or requests. Personalized responses, showing genuine interest, and being authentic in interactions can help manage and grow a community successfully.
The Power of Twitter for Building Connections
Twitter is a powerful platform for building connections and networking. Engaging with others, sharing interesting content, and offering valuable insights can attract like-minded individuals. Having a strong presence on Twitter can lead to opportunities like DM conversations, collaborations, and becoming part of different communities.
Keys to Effective Outreach and Follow-Up
When reaching out to someone, it's important to have a clear purpose and offer something of value. Sending interesting content or updates, rather than just asking for a call or favor, can pique the recipient's interest. Following up with additional information or progress can also increase the chances of getting a response.
Finding Long-Term Growth and Thinking Ahead
Focusing on long-term growth and thinking beyond immediate goals is essential for success. Building a sustainable business or community requires persistence, continuous improvement, and a willingness to adapt. Avoiding short-term thinking and embracing a forward-looking mindset can contribute to long-term success.
Omar (@omarwasm) and Vishal (@vishalkolr) sit down with Ben Levy, (@benmlevy), co-founder of Milk Road, to talk about growing a newsletter to 250k subscribers, losing everything to crypto, how to get connected with anyone, the future utility of crypto, what goes into a high value community, and more....
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