Episode #1570
Why You Should Start a Subscription Newsletter In 2021
November 24, 2020

In episode #1570, we bring you part one of our three-part series on paid newsletters: Why you should start a subscription newsletter in 2021! People want to learn specialized skills these days, so high-quality information is at a premium. Tune in today and learn a bunch of valuable tips for leveraging your unique knowledge through the newsletter format.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Paid Newsletters, Part 1: Why You Should Start a Subscription Newsletter in 2021.
  • [00:36] The rise of Substack and how tech writers can go freelance using newsletters.
  • [01:32] Why you should consider starting a paid newsletter if you are a good writer.
  • [02:19] People want to specialize thus will pay for niched knowledge.
  • [03:29] Once you have some traction, move to your own platform.
  • [03:36] The value of offering people unique services above a subscription offering.
  • [05:05 That’s it for today!
  • [05:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Substack

TechCrunch

Airbnb

Agora

Tim Sykes

 

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