Thank you for the opportunity! I know my story isn’t as fast and furious as many bestsellers so I love that you have helped me to show a genuine hard work journey rather than just overnight viral success. I think there is a beauty in the boring that isn’t always celebrated.
It helps inspire part-time mum solopreneurs too! It's worth keeping going for steady growth. Best to remember there's only so many hours in the day and not to burn yourself out in the process trying to copy intense or viral strategies that are unsustainable! 🫠
I hope it does inspires others! It’s really hard riding the ebbs and flows actually. Much harder than I expected and you are totally right re the sustainable piece. I know I could be doing more but the level I am doing now is as best as I can do. And it feels joyful and creative rather than gamified.
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful and gave a true "behind the scenes" look at becoming a bestseller. I really appreciated the transparency about bringing your community from other channels to Substack and the great point to turn paid on earlier than you think.
I really did want to give the whole truth on the matter, I’m so pleased you had that as a takeaway. Turning on paid immediately but also k think have it as a pilot price whilst you are working things out.
Thank you for the opportunity! I know my story isn’t as fast and furious as many bestsellers so I love that you have helped me to show a genuine hard work journey rather than just overnight viral success. I think there is a beauty in the boring that isn’t always celebrated.
It helps inspire part-time mum solopreneurs too! It's worth keeping going for steady growth. Best to remember there's only so many hours in the day and not to burn yourself out in the process trying to copy intense or viral strategies that are unsustainable! 🫠
I hope it does inspires others! It’s really hard riding the ebbs and flows actually. Much harder than I expected and you are totally right re the sustainable piece. I know I could be doing more but the level I am doing now is as best as I can do. And it feels joyful and creative rather than gamified.
Brilliant post! 🙌
Awww I really appreciate that coming from you David, particularly as I know you are in these writing circles a lot.
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful and gave a true "behind the scenes" look at becoming a bestseller. I really appreciated the transparency about bringing your community from other channels to Substack and the great point to turn paid on earlier than you think.
I really did want to give the whole truth on the matter, I’m so pleased you had that as a takeaway. Turning on paid immediately but also k think have it as a pilot price whilst you are working things out.
congrats! well deserved.
Thank you so much - I appreciate that.
Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and I’m so pleased you found it a refreshing read.