You know how paid subscriptions have been flat for the last two years, it's not just you by the way, actually forced you to go more into events and sponsorships which diversified your business model. I think while I'm not overly familiar with your work, one easy way to improve is better infographics and charts related to venture capital and startups in general. Another idea would be to develop a solid YouTube channel that's not just based on podcast material. This would further help solidify your business long-term.
Just my two cents and probably not overly useful and nothing you haven't thought over already. Congratulations on being able to scale your business, you've made it possible for others to start newsletters on the knees of venture capital that are reaching profitability.
I am also 35 and also from (very) small town Georgia; provided you began your Appalachian Trail travails at the southern terminus, you would have traveled within 10 miles of my childhood home.
Be sure to check out NY Mag’s most recent cover story about the parlous and perilous state of “the media.”
You know how paid subscriptions have been flat for the last two years, it's not just you by the way, actually forced you to go more into events and sponsorships which diversified your business model. I think while I'm not overly familiar with your work, one easy way to improve is better infographics and charts related to venture capital and startups in general. Another idea would be to develop a solid YouTube channel that's not just based on podcast material. This would further help solidify your business long-term.
Just my two cents and probably not overly useful and nothing you haven't thought over already. Congratulations on being able to scale your business, you've made it possible for others to start newsletters on the knees of venture capital that are reaching profitability.
may you have many more profitable years!
Eric,
I am also 35 and also from (very) small town Georgia; provided you began your Appalachian Trail travails at the southern terminus, you would have traveled within 10 miles of my childhood home.
Be sure to check out NY Mag’s most recent cover story about the parlous and perilous state of “the media.”
amazing work. congrats.
congrats, well earned
Congratulations on your success! An amazing achievement and a testament to the strength of Substack for building a real business.
Congrats and I will send reports I know your way!
Congratulations 😊
Congrats Eric! Would love to chat with you and exchange learnings and ideas. I've grown my VC newsletter to 60k subs in 12 months
Congrats -- you have been built an incredible business in a short time and should be super proud. Looking forward to seeing how you grow!