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Snješka Budanec's avatar

I admit, Substack is a refreshment. I like it here. A new city and new people. Fresh and still being built.

JP Bristol's avatar

Good take. The small audience, real relationship angle feels honest. Build the bond first, money comes later. Makes sense.

Mark Wils's avatar

Exactly, JP. Trust comes first, then money follows.

Ramon Rubio de Castro's avatar

Organic reach...I dont think so. But I have to say that many of your insights are true. I believe Substack is understanding very well the creative industry, and it is perfect as email+video+text+live+TV+whatever is to come.

Mark Wils's avatar

Most of the organic reach happens through Substack Notes. But I agree, Substack is an all-in-one platform.

Godwin ideho's avatar

Ramon raises a fair point. Notes driven reach is real but it rewards consistency over time, not immediate visibility. The deeper question for most creators is whether the audience they're slowly building is actually converting, and most don't have visibility into that until it's too late to course correct.

Psalmora's avatar

Wow 🤩

Thank you so much for this piece

I really needed it 🌷

Mark Wils's avatar

I'm glad you found value in it.

Tiffany Teasley's avatar

Subscribers > followers. Thank you!