EP. 49: Substack vs. Social Media

This week we’re diving deep with Sandy as she celebrates her one-year anniversary on Substack. We’ll discuss her motivations for moving from traditional email platforms to Substack, learn how she grew her subscriber base by over 500, and discuss the unique features that set Substack apart from the algorithm-driven chaos of social media. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

How Substack differs from social media
What initially attracted Sandy to Substack and what convinced her to take the plunge
Two “best practices” that Sandy says helped her grow on Substack
Two questions to ask yourself before going all-in on Substack

Links from the Show:

Listen back to our conversation with Substack Growth Strategist, Sarah Fay
Check out Sandy’s Substack: Behind the Balance
Check out Sandy’s Quiz: Is it Time for You to Break Up With Social Media?
Check out Mary K’s Substack: New Mercies for Moms
Check out Sarah Fay’s Substack Accelerator Course
Listen back to our conversations on the power of podcast guesting with Laurie Christine and Kim Stewart
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Download our free pdf of 27 *REAL* Ways to Grow Your Audience without Social Media
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