Ollie Forsyth is the creator of the NEW ECONOMIES newsletter on Substack (75,000+ subscribers).
In this episode, we discussed newsletter monetization strategies, how to make your newsletter stand out, and how to earn your first $100,000 on Substack.
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Timestamps:
What makes a paid tier irresistible - and how Ollie got his first 100 paid subscribers (03:11)
How to price your paid subscription so it feels like a “no-brainer” (08:39)
How small Substack publications can find potential newsletter sponsorships in their niche (19:22)
The 90-day growth blueprint to set your Substack up for a $100k year (24:11)
How Ollie added 33,000+ subscribers through the newsletter recommendations feature (27:00)
How to future-proof your newsletter in the age of AI (33:42)
Ollie’s advice on monetization - paid tier, sponsorships, digital products, and more (37:19)