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Lindsay Southwick's avatar

Just signed up for your masterclass! As a newbie here I could use all the help I can get. The idea I have for creating my Substack has been in the back of my mind for YEARS and I really hope this is the year it takes flight. Excited to learn! Thanks, Wes.

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Wes Pearce's avatar

Glad you joined! What's the idea for your Substack? Feel free to join the FB group we have for class members, it's becoming a really good place to share ideas.

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Anna's avatar

I’m working the anti-follow angle. 😂

And I agree that Notes does help create a deeper sense of community and connection.

I have 36 Subscribers without publishing anything at all!

That amazes me. That feels like a success. 🙌

And I feel like I am experiencing a sense of community.

We all have our own definition of success.

There’s not one winning formula. If it works for you and it feels good, do it some more.

I also care about the quality of the people who choose to follow me. It’s quality over quantity. And I understand as a business model, it’s not best strategy. If you’re selling a product or services, you’re looking for numbers. I suppose there’s also something to consider in how a note can go viral. In that case, you’re potential tapping into a great number of Substack accounts. Maybe you see huge boost when that occurs. Or if a well known person restacks your work.

I see you everywhere on following lists. So you must be doing well. Congratulations.

Happy new year!

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Abhaya Anil's avatar

I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I enjoy your newsletter. The way you tackle topics and the insights you provide are incredibly valuable. It’s rare to find something so engaging and informative. I always look forward to reading your emails. I subbed.

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Sean Mize's avatar

And I thought I was doing good! lol! Love 1871 subscribers! I need to get to work in my Linkedin account!! thanks for sharing, totally motivational!

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Newsletter Observer's avatar

Great post Wes, I'm definitely adding the Linkedin flywheel to my growth arsenal.

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Chris Peden's avatar

So for the LinkedIn Pipeline, are you saying share an insight and then link back to the post that goes more into that insight in more detail?

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Maurice's avatar

Strategy is key! Thanks for sharing.

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Vanlife Ruminations's avatar

What? Damn I’d be happy with 10% of that 😂 good read!

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The Vibe's avatar

You are a genius and I would love to have you on my podcast

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Mo Fitzgerald's avatar

Thank you for sharing! The notes thing... my goodness it's magic!

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