Every Podcaster Should Consider Starting a Substack (It's Not Just a Newsletter)
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Every Podcaster Should Consider Starting a Substack (It's Not Just a Newsletter)
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Join Yana's Viral Notes Creator + QUEST HERE
Substack is far more than just a newsletter platform; it is a complete ecosystem that allows podcasters to take full ownership of their audience. In a world where social media algorithms are unpredictable, building an email list on a platform designed for discoverability is the smartest move a creator can make.
I am joined by Yana to explain how Substack serves as an all-in-one creator platform that combines social media, email marketing, and paid subscriptions. We discuss how podcasters can stop the endless social media grind and start building a real business asset that they actually own. Unlike traditional social platforms, Substack lets you export your data at any time, so your audience belongs to you, not an algorithm.
One of the biggest advantages of Substack is the ability to convert listeners into subscribers through features like Substack Notes and built-in recommendations. Yana shares how creators can use targeted AI tools to simplify their writing process and how a single viral post can lead to thousands of new subscribers. We also dive into the technical side, including how to integrate your podcast RSS feed and automate content distribution across other social channels without extra effort.
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Ready to take your next step toward building a business from story? Head over to Substack to join the community or book your podcast audit at podcastcpr.com to get your business moving forward again. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insights on building a business with heart.
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Chapters
0:00 Why podcasters are moving to Substack
4:45 The difference between followers and subscribers
6:20 Why you must own your email list asset
8:45 Building real community beyond social media
11:20 From 200 to 12,000 subscribers in one month
13:10 Hosting video and podcasts on Substack
18:40 How paid subscriptions drive growth
24:15 The Substack Quest and avoiding common mistakes
30:00Using custom GPTs for viral notes