The hottest Audience Building Substack posts right now

Starting a newsletter on Substack from scratch can lead to significant growth and opportunities.
Substack empowers creators to find success without waiting for traditional publishing gatekeepers.
Building a community through Substack can be key to achieving success, even when starting anonymously.

Content creation is key for personal growth and monetization.
Building brand awareness through channels like LinkedIn can lead to substantial growth.
Finding a balance between content-market-fit, consistency, and diversifying monetization avenues is crucial for success.

The competition for attention on social media has evolved over time, with platforms now offering monetary rewards for content creators based on ad views.
Twitter's new payment system incentivizes generating 5 million page impressions in 3 months, potentially leading to a culture of provocative and controversial content for profit.
Platforms like Substack provide an alternative space for creators to build an audience and share longer, thoughtful pieces outside the cycle of inflammatory content and hate clicks.

Stand out by being contrarian and doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing.
Wrap your ideas in a compelling narrative to make them memorable and engaging.
Create content like a sandwich: intriguing hook, valuable information, and a call-to-action to keep them coming back.

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Consider whether to prioritize building an audience or a product first.
Be cautious of the "Noise Bottleneck" where consuming more information might not always lead to more valuable insights.

To validate a SaaS idea, start by finding your target audience and getting their feedback.
Build an audience organically through channels like email lists, Facebook groups, and social media.
When validating a business idea, set a specific, measurable, and time-sensitive validation goal.